The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man is card 12 of the Major Arcana in the Rider–Waite tarot. Key themes: Sacrifice, Waiting, New perspective, Enlightenment.
- Sacrifice
- Waiting
- New perspective
- Enlightenment
Upright Meaning
It seems to be a period that requires the composure to pause current progress for a moment and look at the situation from a new perspective. Rather than moving hastily, an attitude of calmly waiting for the right time can actually be helpful for solving the problem.
Reversed Meaning
It seems to be a time when you should break away from unnecessary sacrifice or meaningless waiting. Now, breaking the stagnant situation and putting things into action little by little can bring about positive changes.
Love & Relationships
Upright Currently, it seems to be a stagnant period where the flow of the relationship is temporarily paused. Rather than forcing the situation, taking a step back and having the composure to look at the relationship with a new perspective might be needed.
Reversed Currently, it seems to be a stagnant period characterized by exhaustion from unwanted sacrifices in the relationship, or a desire to avoid the immediate situation.
Love Advice
It seems that setting aside your impatience and calmly waiting can be the best solution. It is a time that requires an effort to take a step back and understand the situation from the perspective of the other person.
Future Outlook
Upright In the upcoming future, it seems a time will come to pause your steps for a moment and look at the situation with a new perspective. Rather than an immediate fast result, the composure to calmly wait for the right time might be needed.
Reversed In the future, it seems a time will come to break away from meaningless sacrifice and delay, and gradually take action.
Meditation & Reflection
Take a moment to reflect on the message this card offers. Feel it with your heart, not your head, and ask yourself what you truly need right now.