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The Hanged Man: tarot card meaning

The Hanged Man is card XII of the Major Arcana in the tarot. Keywords: pause, letting go, new angle. Here is what the card means upright and reversed, then in love, at work, for money and for health.

  • pause
  • letting go
  • new angle

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XIIThe Hanged Man
Major Arcana XIIUpright

The Hanged Man

  • pause
  • letting go
  • new angle

A pause that changes your perspective. The Hanged Man invites you to accept waiting, let go and see the situation from another angle.

Advice for today: Change your point of view.

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Tarot is a reflective practice and a cultural tradition with no scientific or predictive value. The cards do not replace the advice of a doctor, a financial adviser or a lawyer.

  1. The Hanged Man upright

    A pause that changes your perspective. The Hanged Man invites you to accept waiting, let go and see the situation from another angle.

  2. The Hanged Man reversed

    You resist the wait, or sacrifice yourself for no good reason. Ask yourself what you are really waiting for.

    Reversed, the card's energy is held back, delayed or turned inwards.

  3. The Hanged Man in love

    The relationship is on hold; patience and a fresh point of view help more than pushing.

  4. The Hanged Man for career

    A project slows down. Use the time to think differently rather than forcing it.

  5. The Hanged Man for money

    Better to wait before a big decision; nothing is urgent.

  6. The Hanged Man for health

    Your body may be asking for a break. Rest, and talk to a professional if tiredness lasts.

These tools give general information. They do not replace the advice of a doctor or a qualified professional.

Frequently asked questions

What does the The Hanged Man tarot card mean?
A pause that changes your perspective. The Hanged Man invites you to accept waiting, let go and see the situation from another angle.
What does The Hanged Man reversed mean?
You resist the wait, or sacrifice yourself for no good reason. Ask yourself what you are really waiting for.
What does The Hanged Man mean in love?
The relationship is on hold; patience and a fresh point of view help more than pushing.
What does The Hanged Man mean for career and money?
A project slows down. Use the time to think differently rather than forcing it. Better to wait before a big decision; nothing is urgent.
Is The Hanged Man a positive card?
No card is good or bad in itself: it all depends on its position and on your question. Keywords for The Hanged Man: pause, letting go, new angle.

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