The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man indicates a period of pause or suspension where patience and reflection are required, suggesting lessons can be learned from current delays. It calls for a shift in perspective toward spiritual or heart-centered wisdom and acknowledges that pursuing true calling may require sacrifice to reach greater goals. Reversed, the card highlights feeling stuck but emphasizes that the asker has the power to free themselves and enact change. It also urges letting go of relationships, habits, or thought patterns that no longer serve, reassuring the asker that universal support is available for making a strong shift.
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The Hanged Man
Upright Meaning
Upright — Holding Pattern
The Hanged Man often signifies the asker is currently in a holding pattern; they may feel stalled in their projects, or as though the Universe has put a pause on their life. There is a sense of waiting for a chapter to be over, so they can start anew. This card is a reminder to be patient and utilize this time to reflect, as there are many important lessons to be learned from their recent experiences.
Upright — Spiritual Perspective and Sacrifice
This card can also be encouraging the asker to view life from a more spiritual perspective and tap into their heart's wisdom. If they have been pursuing goals out of alignment with their calling, this is a positive time to plan a shift. The Hanged Man tells us that the road to fulfilling our dreams often comes with some sacrifice, but this will enable the asker to achieve a greater goal.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed — Stuckness and Agency
This card reversed symbolizes the asker has been feeling stuck and can't escape a particular situation. However, they don't realize they have the ability to untie the ropes binding them, and make the decision to enact change. It is all in their power.
Reversed — Release and Support
The Hanged Man reversed is a reminder not to fight change. The time has come to let go of something; a relationship, friendship, or outdated thought patterns and habits. Although the asker may feel indecisive, as though there is no easy way out, they have tremendous universal support to make a strong shift.
Visual Description
A minimalist, gold-line image on a pink background centers on a vertical staff topped by a horizontal crossbar flanked by crescent shapes. A beaded loop or chain forms an hourglass/teardrop silhouette hanging from the crossbar down toward a semicircular fan motif that contains a stylized eye at its center. Droplet shapes and small decorative dots radiate around the semicircle; the numeral 12 appears near the top and the title THE HANGED MAN is printed at the bottom.
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