The Hanged Man

UPRIGHT MEANING

The Hanged Man upright represents surrender, perspective, and the willingness to pause in order to see life from a new angle. It symbolizes release, acceptance, and the understanding that growth often comes from letting go rather than pushing forward. This card highlights patience, spiritual insight, and the clarity that emerges when you step back from old patterns. Upright, The Hanged Man encourages openness to change, trust in the timing of events, and the courage to embrace a shift in viewpoint.

KEYWORDS:

surrender, perspective, pause, letting go, acceptance, patience, insight, reflection, new viewpoint, release, spiritual awareness, transition, openness, clarity, suspension

REVERSED MEANING

The Hanged Man reversed represents stagnation, resistance, or the feeling of being stuck because you are unwilling to release something that no longer serves you. It can signal delays, frustration, or avoidance of the inner work needed to move forward. This card may point to indecision, fear of sacrifice, or clinging to outdated perspectives. Reversed, The Hanged Man encourages honest evaluation, renewed willingness to let go, and a more flexible approach that allows progress to resume.

KEYWORDS:

stagnation, resistance, indecision, delay, avoidance, frustration, fear of change, stuck energy, rigidity, missed insight, hesitation, imbalance, refusal to let go, tension, impatience