The Hanged Man
Yes or No Tarot Card Meaning
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The Hanged Man Upright
Meaning: YES
Surrender, Enlightenment, Perspective
“I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.”
― Charles Dickens
What is the meaning of the Hanged Man tarot card?
The Hanged Man, like the Death card, sounds pretty terrible, but its meaning is far more hopeful. This card represents a state of surrender where you are embracing a new perspective. It signifies a time of spiritual growth and enlightenment, where you willingly release control and allow yourself to be guided by a higher power.
Welcome this idea of surrender, as Bob Dylan says "When you've got nothing, you've got nothing to lose"!
You no longer need to worry or compare yourself to others. Where you are right now in your life is exactly where you need to be. Take a step back and open yourself up to new ideas and ways of living. Surrender to fate and find peace in the midst of uncertainty.
Let go of attachment to outcomes and expectations. Instead, focus on the present moment and trust that everything is unfolding as it should.
Embrace the lessons that come from surrendering to the flow of life, and enjoy it, it’s all part of the journey.
Love and Relationships
The upright Hanged Man card suggests that you may have found a new perspective on your love life. You don’t need to wait around for your partner to decide things. Don’t look for others for outside validation or to steer the ship of your life. Be independent and liberated. Make choices for yourself that come from a place of strength and self knowledge.
If you feel like you have to keep pushing your partner (or potential partner) into moving the relationship along, just stop. New things can only grow if you give them space to do so. Let go of the need to control events in your relationships and take this moment to pause, breathe and decide what you want rather than just dancing around how everyone else feels.
Career and Finance
These new ways of seeing can also benefit your career. Try letting go of control in this area too. I don’t mean quitting your job entirely, just take some time out for yourself to find a new perspective and new way of doing things. This is likely to reduce your stress and boost your creativity too
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The Hanged Man Reversed
Meaning: NO
Stagnation, Resistance, Lack of Perspective
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need."
– Lao Tzu
What is the meaning of the reversed Hanged Man tarot card?
The reversed Hanged Man card reveals a state of stagnation and resistance to change. It signifies a time when you are unwilling to let go of old patterns and perspectives, which is hindering your growth and progress.
Maybe you are holding onto outdated beliefs or trapped in a cycle of negative behaviour. Break free of these cycles, they are limiting your ability to move on with your life.
Holding onto fixed ideas and refusing to see things from a different angle won’t help you achieve your goals, and it could even lead to missed opportunities. It won’t be easy, but you need to relinquish the need for control and open yourself up to the possibility of change.
Allow yourself to let go of old ways of thinking and self-imposed limitations, and instead be open to new ideas and experiences, and you will be much happier for it.
Love and Relationships
The Hanged Man tarot card in reverse suggests you are procrastinating or putting off decisions in your love life. You are so sacred of making the wrong choice, you have become stuck in a decision purgatory! Maybe you are looking for a sign for what to do, or waiting till you feel completely certain. But this waiting has gone on for too long, at this point you are just going round and round in circles. Its good to be thoughtful, but don’t overthink everything.
Career and Finance
In terms of your finances you many have put your time or money into something, perhaps an investment or just helping out a friend, only to see it disappear or not turn out as you hoped. You feel regret and bitterness and now you are suspicious of trying anything new or helping anyone out. While it’s wise to be more cautions in the future, but don’t let this experience put you off from getting involved in new opportunities.