Norse myth of Odin wounded in groin, hung upside down in the world tree Yggdrasil to retrieve magical runes from Niflheim (primordial realm of frozen water). Isolation on the way to insight. Inversion of values. Related to Devil, Tower, Death, and Moon. Let go false perceptions. In Jung’s view of alchemy, 12 refers to relationship between 3 and 4: individuation. 1 and 2 cab also be considered a reference to Magician and High Priestess. 1 + 2 = 3: Empress. Adding a 4th point to a triangle can move from 2 dimensions to 3. Turning point in attitude. Letting go. identifying “hang ups,” but also “hanging in there.” Pollack: independence; being who you are even if others thing you're "upside down." Ken James: First card that suggests we need to change our perspective. “Clearly not dead." Position of legs similar to sign for Jupiter. “Surrounded by yellow wisdom.” Voluntary change of perspective so as to gain greater wisdom.