- Keywords
- pause, surrender, new perspective, letting go, waiting
- Element
- Major Arcana
The Hanged Man
The imagery: A man hangs upside down by one foot from a living tree, his other leg bent behind the knee, his hands folded behind his back. His face is calm and a soft halo glows around his head.
Upright
The Hanged Man suggests a pause that can be put to good use. Seeing things from a different angle can reveal what pushing never could. Sometimes letting go of urgency is what moves you forward.
Reversed
Reversed, a pause may have stretched into stagnation, or you may be resisting a needed change in viewpoint. You could also be sacrificing more than is fair to you. Ask whether waiting is still serving you.
In love
In love, this card may call for patience while something takes shape, or for seeing a partner from their point of view. Avoid forcing a conclusion.
Work and money
At work, a project may be on hold, and that time can be used to rethink your approach. A fresh perspective may solve what effort alone has not.
In yes or no questions
Maybe. Leans maybe, since the situation needs time and a shift in perspective.
Advice
Try describing your problem from the point of view of someone you disagree with.