“In the still pause, the world reveals another angle.”
Tarot Encyclopedia
The Hanged Man
“Give yourself permission to stop pushing. A different perspective may need a little space.”
Upright keywords
- Pause
- surrender
- letting go
- new perspectives
Reversed keywords
- Delays
- resistance
- stalling
- indecision
Summary
The Hanged Man points to pause, surrender, letting go, and new perspectives.
Upright meaning
Upright, The Hanged Man highlights pause, surrender, letting go, and new perspectives.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The Hanged Man can indicate delays, resistance, stalling, and indecision.
Symbolism at a glance
Pause
surrender
letting go
new perspectives
Reflection questions
- Where is pause, and surrender showing up for me now?
- What would help me work with delays, and resistance?
Visual description
A figure in purple hangs upside down among branches, with a bright circular glow behind their head.