#ghostsache

situation at hand is represented by the hanged man. in this case, i would interpret the hanged man as representing feeling stuck, trapped, or being in an untenable situation. eventually something has to give because you can't stay there indefinitely. there is often an associated element of sacrifice with the hanged man, a need to let go in order to move forward. i think it's fair to apply this to eddie's relationship with his son, where i'd assume one in his position may feel that they are stuck in an impossible position and no matter what have to give up some kind of relationship: friends/colleagues or family, one or the other, the inability to have both and need to give up one to have the other. he can stay where he is with his friends in the 118, or he can go back to be with his son and closer to his parents, but he feels he cannot do both in the present situation. the hanged man can also symbolize a change in perspective. perhaps something about the current situation has caused a perspective change for eddie, or he could benefit from viewing his situation from another angle.

immediate future is represented by the knight of cups. there is the overt meaning of diplomacy, communication and charm. cups as a suit are associated with the element of water, and emotions. the knight may represent eddie's need to step forward and take action while bearing his emotions openly. he will need to be responsible (a knight's duty to their oath), particularly in his communication and with his and other's feelings. it may also reflect the emotional nature of the decision, and the kind of energy and change he brings with him in returning to texas. this card is idealistic, hopeful, charming, and in some contexts romantic though here it may be more of a family love than romantic love. the decision to move is or should be being made and led in the immediate period with that love and idealism.

finally, the hierophant. this one was interesting to me. the hierophant is associated with tradition, especially traditional social structures, and often with a religious connotation or underpinning. it doesn't necessarily mean he's gonna become religious or anything, but i think the long term effect of moving back may mean establishing a more traditional parental role with his son and possibly his own parents, particularly his father with the masculine depiction of the hierophant (especially in the movie deck). on more traditional decks the hierophant has two followers beneath him, so there is also an aspect of being an authority figure and having influence over people who may listen to or value the hierophant and/or their teachings. i don't necessarily think that by traditional the card means authoritarian or commanding necessarily; that would be better represented by the emperor in the major arcana in my interpretation. i think in this situation, the long term outcome is a return to traditional, or possibly just familiar, patterns and relationship dynamics in the family. this also makes sense since he is moving back somewhere, and returning to a familiar environment may bring forth old habits or familiar routines/patterns. again there is a level of responsibility and authority on display, one that is arguably stronger in the long term compared to the immediate future. we move from a knight in a minor arcana suit to a figure of authority in the major arcana, perhaps also signifying an increase in influence and/or responsibility in his relationship with his son and possibly his parents.