Ruled by Neptune and the Watery Element The Hanged Man is one of the strangest cards in the TaroL A man hanging upside down from a branch or scaffold, who doesn't actually seem to mind. The key to the figure lies in the man's expression, which is of pleasure, exactly the opposite of what one would expect. This is the central theme of the card - a reversal of the expected. The card's ruler, Neptune, is a planet associated with self- sacrifice, dreams, inspiration and mysticism. Its watery nature shows that time is fluid and dissolves all prejudices and preconceptions eventually.
