KEYWORDS - The Hanged Man

Sacrifice for the Greater Good. Release and Let Go. Ultimate Surrender. Breaking Old Patterns. Change your Perspective. Transition. Waiting. Uncertainty. Feeling Trapped. Confined.

The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man symbolizes a period of waiting or the necessity to wait, to exercise patience. This can either be a deliberate choice on your part or a situation that demands it, with life urging you to practice patience. Alternatively, it may indicate that you don't feel prepared to take the next step and would rather wait until you have acquired more knowledge or resources. Notice how two paws are bound while the other two remains free, illustrating he is not totally dependent on the material world. His free paws allow him to move as he pleases. It is important not to push things forcefully, even if you sense resistance from within and believe you are procrastinating. Your inner voice will guide you to wait for some reason. If the delay is not internal and you are ready to progress but encounter stagnation, this can be frustrating. Although there will be delays, they are not permanent delays; instead, they suggest that with patience and in due time, things will begin moving again. In the meantime, take advantage of the opportunity to gather more information, gain insight, or simply surrender and embrace the present moment.

The Hanged Man Reversed

Reversed or with challenging cards around the Hermit, this could have two different implications. Taken in a negative context this could indicate that you have become stuck in a habit, relationship, job or other situation. On the other hand, a reversed card can have the opposite meaning to its direct position, so could indicate movement after being stuck.