The upside-down posture is symbolic of viewing the world from a different perspective, while the peaceful expression on her face shows that this was an intentional decision on her part. Her hands are clasped behind her back, suggesting restraint, but it is wholly by her own will that the Hanged Man is restrained. Her red waistcoat represents passion and the physical form, while her blue scarf tempers it with the desire for knowledge and mental prowess. She is looking away from winter and into spring, suggesting that she is looking toward the future and preparing for what it brings.