The Hanged card often makes people nervous, but the plant energies of burdock are here to show you to make a poor situation into a good one. Don’t fear this card; see it as a challenge. The question is: are you up to the challenge?
Have a good weekend!
The Hanged One – Burdock
Embrace a foe as a friend; tap into nourishment found in the depths; let go of control – lasting change takes time
A cup of tea placed over a large burdock leaf reflects on the naked tree outside the window. A large clean root rests on the table, the tendrils forming the shape of the hanged one, legs crossed like the numeral four. Burdock root runes spill out from their blue velvet bag toward alit beeswax candle.
Meaning: Challenge presents an opportunity for growth. Though burdock is a tenacious weed, it can also be a valuable plant. The presence of burdock may indicate where the land is lacking nutrients. Using the large leaves as much can bring nourishment to the surface. When the leave break down, the soil will improve and burdock will no longer have the conditions to to thrive. Flip the script on a difficult situation. See the problem as the solution. Burdock is also a valuable ally for the liver as it helps clear and release toxins. But healing the land or the body requires a long-term commitment. Surrender to the process. Deep change takes time.
Crafting with the Hanged One:
• Invite burdock to shift your perspective. Sit with it in the wild, harvest it, cook with it.
• Tap into wisdom. from the depths by crafting burdock root runes for divination.
• Enjoy a slow cup of burdock tea. As you sip, silently release all that is keeping you stuck.
The Herbcrafter’s Tarot by author Latisha Guthrie and artists Joanna Powell Colbert
Parting the Mists 
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