The Hanged Man tarot card

Major Arcana · 12

The Hanged Man

  • Sacrifice
  • Patience
  • Letting go
  • Release
  • New perspectives
  • Enlightenment
  • Stagnation
  • Indecision
  • Lack of progress
  • Resistance to change

Overview

The Hanged Man represents sacrifice, patience, and the power of letting go. This card suggests that you may need to take a step back and see things from a different perspective in order to find a solution.

Advice

Consider a different perspective. Sacrifice may bring enlightenment.
Delay and uncertainty may prevail. Reconsider your current path.

ElementWater

Water symbolizes emotion and reflection, paralleling The Hanged Man's inward focus.

PlanetNeptune

Neptune represents illusion, intuition, and spiritual enlightenment, aspects echoed in The Hanged Man.

ZodiacPisces

Pisces, ruled by Neptune, symbolizes intuition and surrender, aligning with The Hanged Man's themes.

CrystalAquamarine

Aquamarine promotes calmness and clarity, aiding in the introspection The Hanged Man represents.

Numerology12

Twelve represents self-reflection, surrender, and a new perspective. The Hanged Man's association with this number underscores the need to pause and consider things from a different angle, suggesting a period of voluntary sacrifice for greater knowledge and enlightenment.

Symbolism

The Hanged Man is suspended from a T-cross made of living wood, representing voluntary sacrifice and enlightenment through surrender. The halo around his head indicates new insight, perspective, or awakening that comes as a result of his position.