Neighbor XII: The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man

Upright Meaning: pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives

Reversed Meaning: delays, resistance

Description: The robot walks toward Sheeta and Pazu with a flower in hand while aboard Laputa as the last surviving automaton. Despite being left alone, the robot continues to place flowers on a gravestone in the massive Laputian garden as well as care for the remaining creatures as an unofficial gardener. Because of this, the robot has remained gentle. Even after Laputa is nearly destroyed for a second time, the robot can still be seen caring for the flora and fauna.

Studio Ghibli Reference: Laputa: Castle in the Sky