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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
The Hanged Man is a paradox. They win by losing, they gain by letting go. Oftentimes, the Hanged Man carried a heavy burden with them or face a terrible situation that they must accept if they are to grow and progress. The Hanged Man often might feel helpless, suspended between heaven and earth in their efforts to gain some kind of traction or grip on their situation. It can often be difficult for the Hanged Man to come to terms with something in their life, to accept their situation and move on, and until then they will find it difficult to find their way to the future.
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The Hanged Man is a paradox. They win by losing, they gain by letting go. Only by looking inward can they move outward. Perhaps they give of themselves for a high cause, or perhaps they discard what parts of themselves hold them back. Many carry burdens with them; these may or may not be self-inflicted. It's possible that the Hanged Man might feel helpless because of them, caught up and left to hang between heaven and earth as they struggle to regain control over their lives. However, even here their essential paradox shows: this gives them a fresh perspective on the world and their situation and may provide them with what they need to discover to release themselves, and find the way forward to their future.
  
== Persona Traits ==
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In reverse, the Hanged Man is the person who clings tightly to what they have. That they must give up, that they must lose, is a reality they don't want to face. They reject all the wisdom their suspended position affords them, and because of this, remain stuck in whatever situation in their lives has so mired them. Selfish, while they have the capacity to give of themselves, they reject the very idea entirely. The idea of loss pains them; they remain attached and so continue to suffer.
 
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Hanged Man Personae, as befitting of one who is stuck holding onto their burdens, tend to be very sturdy and difficult to harm. Yet, this usually comes at a significant cost of some attribute or another, representing how much they can continue to lose in not letting go. As sacrifice knows no boundaries, however, their attack methods are usually quite varied.
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== Sample Personae ==
 
== Sample Personae ==
  
* Orthrus, a two-headed dog sired by Typhon and Echidna, slain by Hercules
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* Orthrus, a two-headed dog sired by Typhon and Echidna, slain by Heracles
* Vasuki, One of the Great Kings of the nagas
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* Vasuki, a giant serpent of Hindu myth who was used to churn a sea of milk
* Attis, god of regrowth and fertility
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* Taowu, one of the Si-xiong from China
  
== Example Persona Wielders ==
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== Example Persona-Users/Shadow-Possessed ==
  
* [[Baofu|Kaoru "Baofu" Saga]]
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* [[Baofu]]
 
* [[Chidori Yoshino]]
 
* [[Chidori Yoshino]]
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* [[Kumi Hirose]]
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== Upright Traits ==
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Sacrifice, Letting go, Surrendering, Passivity, Suspension, Acceptance, Renunciation, Patience, New point of view, Contemplation, Inner harmony, Conformism, Nonaction, Waiting, Giving up. The scientist who forgoes his vacation time because funding is tight, and while working through it makes a breakthrough discovery.
  
== Defining Traits ==
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== Reversed Traits ==
  
Sacrifice, Letting go, Surrendering, Passivity, Suspension, Acceptance, Renunciation, Patience, New point of view, Contemplation, Inner harmony, Conformism, Nonaction, Waiting, Giving up
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OPPOSITE: Stubbornness, Selfishness, Refusal to sacrifice, Refusal to change, Short-sightedness. One who clings to the status quo even though they know giving it up would benefit them and everyone around them.<br>
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BLOCKED: Lack of perspective, Feelings of isolation, Unable to convey insight. One who understands what they need to give up, but can't follow through or make others understand too.<br>
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UPSIDE-DOWN: Inability to change, Lack of insight, Unwillingness to do what's necessary. One who's unwilling or unable to even consider giving anything up.

Latest revision as of 02:00, 23 March 2013

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- XII -
"In the face of disaster lies opportunity for renewal."


[edit] Description

The Hanged Man is a paradox. They win by losing, they gain by letting go. Only by looking inward can they move outward. Perhaps they give of themselves for a high cause, or perhaps they discard what parts of themselves hold them back. Many carry burdens with them; these may or may not be self-inflicted. It's possible that the Hanged Man might feel helpless because of them, caught up and left to hang between heaven and earth as they struggle to regain control over their lives. However, even here their essential paradox shows: this gives them a fresh perspective on the world and their situation and may provide them with what they need to discover to release themselves, and find the way forward to their future.

In reverse, the Hanged Man is the person who clings tightly to what they have. That they must give up, that they must lose, is a reality they don't want to face. They reject all the wisdom their suspended position affords them, and because of this, remain stuck in whatever situation in their lives has so mired them. Selfish, while they have the capacity to give of themselves, they reject the very idea entirely. The idea of loss pains them; they remain attached and so continue to suffer.

[edit] Sample Personae

  • Orthrus, a two-headed dog sired by Typhon and Echidna, slain by Heracles
  • Vasuki, a giant serpent of Hindu myth who was used to churn a sea of milk
  • Taowu, one of the Si-xiong from China

[edit] Example Persona-Users/Shadow-Possessed

[edit] Upright Traits

Sacrifice, Letting go, Surrendering, Passivity, Suspension, Acceptance, Renunciation, Patience, New point of view, Contemplation, Inner harmony, Conformism, Nonaction, Waiting, Giving up. The scientist who forgoes his vacation time because funding is tight, and while working through it makes a breakthrough discovery.

[edit] Reversed Traits

OPPOSITE: Stubbornness, Selfishness, Refusal to sacrifice, Refusal to change, Short-sightedness. One who clings to the status quo even though they know giving it up would benefit them and everyone around them.
BLOCKED: Lack of perspective, Feelings of isolation, Unable to convey insight. One who understands what they need to give up, but can't follow through or make others understand too.
UPSIDE-DOWN: Inability to change, Lack of insight, Unwillingness to do what's necessary. One who's unwilling or unable to even consider giving anything up.

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