The thirteenth Cat Tarot card, also known as the Twelfth Arcana—the Hanged Man—can be customized with additional parts to turn it into a pendant, a bookmark, or even a divination tool. By attaching a magnetic backing, it can double as a fridge magnet, making it incredibly versatile!

A young cat is depicted with its hands bound behind its back, suspended from a T-shaped tree trunk. Its arms are crossed and legs intertwined, forming a classic alchemical symbol from the Golden Dawn tradition. This symbol signifies the completion of a great undertaking while also representing the journey from base desires toward moral elevation. The color scheme of its attire transitions from top to bottom—red trousers, a yellow tunic, and a golden halo—echoing the Pope’s three-tiered crown and the three concentric circles in the Wheel of Fortune, which correspond to the physical body, the mind, and the soul. This sequential progression underscores the importance of empathy and perspective-taking. The golden shoes on the Hanged Man’s feet not only highlight his noble spirit of self-sacrifice but also emphasize that morality remains paramount, even when adopting another person’s viewpoint.

The Hanged Man wears a serene expression, embodying a willingness to make personal sacrifices; though his physical form may perish, his spirit endures forever. He has attained a profound understanding of this principle: no matter how dire the circumstances, patience and perseverance will eventually see adversity pass. If we invert the image of the Hanged Man, he no longer appears upside down but instead resembles the Dancer in the World card. This suggests that the Hanged Man ultimately transforms, gaining insight into the true nature of things. Notably, the Hanged Man is numbered 12, the exact opposite of the World card’s number 21, symbolizing a world turned upside down. The Hanged Man dares to stand apart and pursue what he truly desires; yet unlike the Fool, his actions spring from a deep comprehension of the world. The inverted posture of the Hanged Man—head down, feet up—also invites us to view the world from a different angle and adopt a new way of thinking.

Whether the Hanged Man’s sacrifice ultimately proves worthwhile remains unknown at this stage. Typically, the Hanged Man arcana represents a prolonged period during which little substantive progress is made, regardless of the question asked. For those striving to achieve something meaningful, the Hanged Man can feel like quicksand or a quagmire—once you sink in, it’s exceedingly difficult to extricate yourself. And for anyone caught in such a situation, the greatest taboo is to act rashly; the only safe course is to reflect deeply.

Golden Dawn

The card design is original, measuring 8×12 cm with a thickness of 2.8 mm.
 

For optimal results, we recommend using a 0.2 mm nozzle; however, a 0.4 mm nozzle will also print normally, as shown in the image below.

Materials used:
If you’re printing with standard AMS filament, that’s fine; if you’re using non-AMS filament,

start by printing in black.

Switch to red on layer 10.

Switch to sunshine yellow on layer 19.

Switch to white on layer 27.

We plan to produce a total of 22 Major Arcana cards in this series, concluding with a matching box set. Stay tuned and add it to your favorites ↓

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