Understanding The Hanged Man Tarot Card (The Tarot Card Number 12 of Major Arcana)
The Hanged Man Tarot card (XII) portrays a man suspended upside down, hanging by his foot from the world tree. He has a peaceful expression which indicates that he has chosen this position as per his choice. The world is shown to support the heavens.
His right foot is tied while his left foot is free. His hands are behind his back and makes an inverted triangle. He is wearing red points which symbolizes human passion. His blue shirt is indicative of tranquillity. The yellow color of his shoes, hair, and halo indicates his intellect.
The Hanged Man Upright Tarot Card Meanings
Restriction, Indecision, and Imprisonment require Freedom, and Sacrifice
The Hanged Man Tarot Card Upright suggests that the individual is not happy with his state of affairs. There is a sense of being stuck and the individual is not content with the situation. At the same time, he has the liberty to free himself.
It may mean that he has the freedom to get out of the situation or change his outlook. The Tarot symbolizes a predicament and the individual is undecided about how to escape that situation.
Things are not happening as planned and it is time to view the situation from an entirely different standpoint. By relaxing and keeping away from the situation for the time being, the individual can find the solution.
Love Relationships (Upright)
When this card appears in the draw, it suggests that the individual is not happy with how the relationship moves. It is time for the individual or his partner to pause and decide on the direction it should move. The Card is an indication that the individual should think about the whole situation from a new perspective.
He should focus on the bright aspects of the relationship instead of worrying about the negative features. If the individual is not happy about the partnership, he alone is responsible and he has the freedom to get out of the situation.
A single person has the freedom to walk out of the relationship, the circumstances, or concepts that are not comfortable to him. It is time to liberate himself from the emotions that are binding him to a particular love partner. He should not be inflexible about his prejudices and should be open to new ideas and choices available to him.
Career and Finance (Upright)
For a professional, the Hanged Man is an indication that his career ambitions are stuck and he is unsure of his plans to rectify the situation. If he has a problem in making a decision, he need not be in a hurry and should take his own time. This will help things to settle down and he will have a better perspective later.
If financial prospects are hanging, the individual should think it over and come out with a new plan to rectify the situation. The situation may not be that serious and he should focus on positive things happening in other aspects of life. For the time being, money matters should take a back seat.
Health (Upright)
If the individual has health problems, the appearance of this card urges him to consider various options available to him. He should do this while continuing with the treatment he is already taking. The card also suggests that the individual should be patient as the problem may require more time to get cured. There is no need to get disappointed.
Spirituality (Upright)
When the Hanged Man upright card is drawn by the individual, it suggests that he should have positive aspirations. To have a happy life, one should stay away from all bad vibes.
It is an indication that he should not mind junking old and negative feelings to move on spiritually.
By providing a glimpse into a new spiritual realm, the person will be able to develop his spiritual perception to a higher degree.
The Hanged Man (Reversed) Meanings
Dissatisfaction, Indifference, Inertia, Impetuosity, Negative Thinking, and Disinterestedness
The Hanged Man Reversed suggests that the individual is in the process of covering up his frustration, is impetuous, and making impulsive choices. This may lead him from a bad situation to a worse condition because of his irrational thoughts.
It will be better for him if to find out whether he is afraid of making required alterations though he is aware of them. His fears may come true. It will be better to unwind and bide his time until his anxieties pass. In case, things are not working out as expected, it is time to think of new ideas. A positive attitude will help the individual to move ahead in life.
Love Relationships (Reversed)
If a single individual draws this Hanged Man reversed card, it suggests that he is making repeated mistakes and moving from one bad relationship to a worse relationship time and again. It is time to reflect and find out the right solution by himself.
For an individual in a relationship, The Hanged Man reversed suggests that the relationship is continuing because of anxiety over starting afresh in a new union. The card also indicates that he is afraid of resolving the existing hiccups in the relationship.
Career and Finance (Reversed)
When The Hanged Man reversed appears for a career professional, it is an indication that things are quite bad at the workplace, and he is not interested in solving the problems. He may also try to put the responsibility on other people for his predicament.
It is time for the individual to take control of the situation and find a workable solution to put his career on the right footing.
On the financial front, The Hanged Man reversed card suggests that the individual is scared of financial problems. In case of problems, he should seek help from financial experts to find a solution. It may be a question of a new perception that will make the finances profitable.
Health (Reversed)
The Hanged Man reversed card is a suggestion to the individual having health afflictions that he should think of creative solutions to his problems. Problems in other aspects of life may be the root cause of his health problems.
Nervousness, sorrow, and tension may result in many chronic ailments such as severe headaches, exhaustion, skin allergies, sleeplessness, lack of attention, and similar problems. The individual should resort to different medical practices to take care of these nagging health problems.
Spirituality (Reversed)
The Hanged Man reversed is an indication that the individual has lost interest in spirituality. He may be immersed in materialistic things and it is time to meditate and relate with the higher self. If the old things are not effective, he should discover new spiritual beliefs. This may help him to connect to the superior spiritual energies.