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The Hanged Man

Card Information

Number: 12

Element: Water

Planet/Sign: Neptune

Description

A man hangs upside-down from a tree, his face peaceful, his leg forming a '4'.

Symbolism

  • Upside-down Pose: New perspective
  • Halo: Enlightenment
  • Tree: Life, resilience

Meanings

Upright

  • Surrender
  • New perspective
  • Letting go
  • Sacrifice

Reversed

  • Stagnation
  • Delay
  • Resistance to change

Interpretation

The Hanged Man represents voluntary sacrifice, gaining new perspectives, and spiritual insights.

In a Reading

The Hanged Man suggests it's time to let go, gain a new perspective, or make a necessary sacrifice.