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The Hanged Man
Major Arcana
The Hanged Man — Tarot Card Meaning
upright: pause, a new perspective, letting go
reversed: stagnation, resistance
“The Hanged Man” is a Major Arcana card in Tarot. Upright, the card speaks of pause, a new perspective, letting go; reversed — of stagnation, resistance. Below is the meaning of The Hanged Man in love, work, feelings and as advice for the day.
In love
A step back to see clearly.
In work
An enforced pause.
Feelings
Acceptance, surrender.
The card's advice
Look at this from a new angle.
The Hanged Man in short
What does the The Hanged Man tarot card mean?
Upright, “The Hanged Man” means pause, a new perspective, letting go. In love the card speaks of a step back to see clearly; in work — an enforced pause.
What does the reversed The Hanged Man mean?
The reversed “The Hanged Man” points to stagnation, resistance. It isn't “bad” — it's an invitation to look at the situation more gently.
The Hanged Man as advice — what should I do?
Look at this from a new angle.