The Hanged Man in Tarot – Find out what this card reveals

O Hanged Man in Tarot it is that of a man hanging by his feet. It indicates that you are going through or will go through a situation where your hands and feet are tied and nothing you can do.

In this case, you will have to have the wisdom to try to find a way out and the patience to wait for the right moment to do something, as the situation will remain stagnant for a while.

Despite being a negative card, it indicates that this period of troubles will be important to increase your maturity, your spirituality and physical strength.

Card Description The Hanged Man in Tarot

The image contained in this Major Arcanum shows a man who is suspended upside down. His feet are attached by a rope to a branch.

The two trees that support the branch are rooted deep in the underworld.

However, the serene expression on his face leads us to believe that The Hanged Man is hanging there by the choices of his own free will.

The left foot is attached to the branch, but the right foot remains free.

At the same time, he holds his hands behind his back. The red parts of his costume represent the physical body and human passion.

His blue pants symbolize his calm emotions. The combination of these colors is also often seen in images of saints.

His intellect is indicated in the yellow parts of his clothing and hair.

What does The Hanged Man mean in Tarot?

The serene expression on the Hanged Man’s face reveals that he understands that his position is a sacrifice he needs to make in order to evolve.

It could be that he is regretting his past mistakes or has taken a step back to rethink his plans and ways.

So, if The Hanged Man Tarot card came out in a reading for you, know that things are going to get a little complicated for a while and you won’t be able to do anything about it.

It is not time to act yet. The time has come to reflect on your life, observe, identify things that may be holding you back before making any decision.

Be patient and wait for the right moment or opportunity to make choices.

This arcane comes to remind you that action is not always the best solution.

Often, we must put everything on hold before taking the next step. It may even be that the Universe itself takes the next step for you.

Try to see the world and your life from a new perspective and be alert to seize the opportunity when it comes.

Listen to your intuition and it will tell you when it’s time to hit the brakes before things get out of hand.

If you are out of alignment with your instincts, the Universe itself will find a way to make you stop. For this, it will put obstacles in your way, such as a health problem, for example.

So when you feel that the moment of pause is coming, stop everything. Don’t insist on continuing to walk. Otherwise, the Universe will increase the obstacles until it forces you to stop.

Don’t be annoyed by having to pause your projects. This wait will be important for your life. Trust the Universe. He is preparing you for new opportunities.

The Hanged Man card meaning inverted

When the Hanged Man Tarot card appears inverted, it shows that you are feeling that you have sacrificed a lot for nothing.

It may be that you are feeling paralyzed, stagnant. Thinking about the whys nothing in your life flows.

But know that this pause in your path and in your projects is happening for you to reflect on your life and try to look at the world from a new perspective.

This rest is important for your growth. Don’t resist him. Surrender!

You are taking up your days with tasks and projects and not paying attention to the real problem. The Universe wants you to see something and for that you need to stop. That’s why nothing you’ve done has progressed.

Your spirit and body need you to slow down, but your mind is racing. Clear your schedule and rest your mind. Stop accumulating tasks because they will only give you more frustration.

Only after this pause and reflection will you be able to move forward with a new perspective and renewed energy.

The Hanged Man in the Love Tarot

When the Hanged Man comes up with a question about your love life, he comes to say that the relationship you are in is stagnant. For it to evolve, you need to change your attitudes.

Think about what you have done or not done that has undermined your relationship. He is weakened and you need to think of solutions to reverse this situation.

If you are single, this card indicates that the situation will remain that way for a while longer. A love will not yet enter your life.

Probably, the delay for the arrival of a new love is because you are still stuck in the past. Cleanse your heart of regrets and hurts so you can welcome a new person into your life. See the full meaning of the Hanged Man in the Love Tarot.

The Hanged Man in Labor Tarot

In a reading related to your work, this arcane advises you to rethink your plans for your career.

His ideas aren’t very well founded and don’t seem strong enough to build a solid career.

Observe the people around you, be inspired by successful professionals to make new plans. Talking to co-workers or profession can give you more clarity at this point.

When it comes to money, The Hanged Man indicates that you will go through a period of sacrifice. Control your expenses to get out of this situation.

The Hanged Man Card in the Mythological Tarot

The Hanged Man card in this tarot is represented by Prometheus, the Titan who defied the law of Zeus by stealing the sacred fire of the gods to give it to man.

The twilight of the Sun suggests the diminishing brightness of light, consciousness and will.

The position of Prometheus, here representing the Hanged Man card, indicates that the head (the rational side) is no longer in control and that his spirit descends into the darkness of the unconscious.

The liver, which in myth was attacked by Zeus’ eagle, was associated with spirit and hope.

The Hanged Man’s torment is the image of the loss of faith, which in mystical teachings is related to the “dark night of the soul”in which it is only possible to wait, without any visibility of what will happen or how it will end.

It is voluntary sacrifice for the greater good and acceptance of the suffering that the attitude will bring. This card represents the blossoming of trust in a higher instance over which you have no control.

In a divinatory sense, the card The Hanged Man signifies the need for a voluntary sacrifice for the purpose of acquiring something of superior value, trust in the plots of one’s own destiny.

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