The Hanged Man tarot card meaning
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UPRIGHT
waiting, gestation, sacrifice, foresight, intuition,
REVERSED
stagnation, delay, dependency, inertia, depression,
The Hanged Man provokes lots of questions, and even fear, among cartomancy adepts. Although the symbolism conveyed by its name is not very pleasing, the card can actually be extremely beneficial to those who know how to learn from it. The 12th arcana in the Tarot represents a young man suspended from a bar by a rope around his foot, with an upside down tree either side of him. This is very strong symbolism, as trees are traditionally associated with ideas of knowledge and spiritual elevation. Note that he is attached by his left foot, thus creating an obvious link with the heel worn by The Magician. The Hanged Man's hands are joined behind his back. It's easy to imagine that they are tied together too.
The character's clothes are mostly red and blue. The red tells us that the Hanged Man is actively committed to searching, despite his somewhat uncomfortable position. You can also see his right ear, which suggests that the Hanged Man is listening to the solutions available to him. The blue, on the other hand, bears witness to the links he has with the world of ideas and intuition.
Note also the character's impassive face and that he is looking straight ahead. The Hanged Man appears to simply accept his situation. But if having his body tied up means he can't act as he would like, it also means he can now focus all his attention on his mental activity. All the strengths he needs to develop and change will be found within himself.
The wait is in proportion to the happiness that’s expected.
Influence
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short-term
In the short term, the Hanged Man encourages you not to act impulsively and to recognize the benefits of patience. It is time to take advantage of your need for solitude to reflect on the meaning you want to give to your life, accepting with open arms the difficulties you are currently experiencing. By questioning some of your certainties, you will be able to face your daily life in a new way, with happiness and serenity in your sights.
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long-term
Long-term the Hanged Man's influences are highly dependent on the cards that surround it. Coupled with Strength, for example, it means that your questioning period will lead to professional and romantic success. Associated with Justice, it indicates your questions may eventually shape new behavior, driven by moral rectitude and respect for the rules.
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The Hanged Man Tarot Card Meaning
The Hanged Man upright
Although a lot of people worry about drawing the Hanged Man, this character is extremely positive to those who know how to benefit from his teaching. As a beginning, the Hanged Man invites you to accept your situation as it is today, the blockages that are holding you up at the moment are signs of a destiny demanding you be patient for a while. If, at first sight, accepting things like this can seem distressing, this is because society constantly highlights the power of action. Keep in mind that action for action's sake leads nowhere, and sometimes can even result in particularly hazardous situations. After all, as the saying goes, a good thing is worth waiting for.
Although the Hanged Man encourages patience, it's not a question of inaction. If his body is tied up, he will use his mind to find the means to move forward. In fact, what's needed is the acceptance that you need to look inside yourself and confront your fears and traumas. By refocusing on yourself like this, in the future you will be better able to understand the complex workings of your psychology and the values that drive you. Drawing the Hanged Man evokes the need for open-mindedness. As his position suggests, it may be necessary to reverse your viewpoint and approach issues from a different perspective. New perspectives will undoubtedly emanate from this new state of mind!
The Hanged Man reversed
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The Hanged Man
waiting
gestation
sacrifice
foresight
intuition
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