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“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.”

Arcana Noctis

majorNo. 12

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.