Symbolism & Imagery:
In traditional tarot card decks, the Hanged Man card shows a man suspended upside down in the air. One foot is attached to a tree, the other is crossed behind him. His hands are on his hips.
The Hanged Man is calm, staring forward with an untroubled expression. He appears to be in control of his body and chooses to be hanging upside down.
There is a halo around his head, suggesting that he is knowledgeable. It is hard to ignore the religious connotations of this card; a halo and a man hung on a cross. This suggests that there may be a sacrificial element to the story of the Hanged Man.
The tree that he is attached to is alive, with buds and leaves covering the branches. This reflects a connectedness that the Hanged Man has with nature. It also shows growth and development and the necessity of time.