The Hanged Man

Today I used Nefertari's Tarot deck and the Hanged Man presented itself to me.  The Hanged Man is a card with many meanings, but for me, when it comes up it is suggesting that you make some sort of sacrifice that is for your highest good.  I associate this card with the story of the Norse God Odin who hung himself from the Tree of Life for nine days in order to gain the wisdom of the runes and divination.  The sacrifice that you are being asked to make may not be comfortable.  It could be as minor as tightening up your budget so that you are able to give more to others over the holidays or it may be as major as a close relationship, job or home.  The blessing and reassurance of this card is that whatever it is that you have the strength to let go of, the outcome is bound to be one that has positive implications for you as well those around you.  Sometimes the old must be sacrificed so that the new and better is allowed to flow and enter into your life and circumstances.  I wish you blessings on this journey!  Kennedy