XII. THE HANGED MAN

Jacaranda: Symbolizes serenity, melancholy, and a hopeful waiting amidst despair.

Bird of Paradise: Reflects a yearning for freedom and a release from constraints.

BIRD OF PARADISE

Keywords: Freedom, Liberation

Also known as the “paradise bird,” the flower resembles a bird about to take flight. Though it symbolizes freedom, in the cards, it appears in states of restriction and bondage, representing an inner longing for liberation.

Related Cards: The Hanged Man, Eight of Swords

JACARANDA

Keywords: Tranquility, Melancholy, Waiting in Despair

The jacaranda, with its downward-facing blossoms, reflects the Hanged Man’s melancholy and sense of despair. However, it doesn’t symbolize surrender or resignation but rather an unwavering hope for eventual freedom.

Related Cards: The Hanged Man