The Hanged Man tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Major Arcana · XII

The Hanged Man Tarot Card Meaning

Upright meaning

The Hanged Man represents surrender, perspective shift, and suspension. His inverted pose symbolizes pause, sacrifice, and a new way of seeing. This card reflects release and the wisdom found in stillness.

Reversed meaning

The Hanged Man reversed reflects stagnation, resistance, or delays without insight. It symbolizes being stuck in limbo or struggling to let go.

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