12. The Hanged Man

The little sprite is trapped by creamy candy, possibly symbolizing temptation by material pleasures or being bound by past experiences. This may represent a current situation of entrapment or self-imposed limitations. The light radiating from his head reflects inner strength and hope, showing he is ready to face reality and can find balance between joy and responsibility.

The small tree frog represents friends or family—those who offer support and encouragement when needed. They may help you see the situation more clearly and provide practical advice. This predicament can also be viewed as a form of tempering. Like a butterfly struggling to break out of its cocoon, it is only after effort that one becomes more beautiful and resilient. Sometimes we cannot freely express ourselves, but we must trust our inner strength and wisdom. While learning to endure, we must also learn to find joy and beauty in adversity.

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Keywords: Patience, spiritual practice, rebirth, pause, transition, rising to the challenge, sacrifice, self-restraint, new perspective, release of expectations