The Hanged Man -

Coming hot off the heels of The Wheel of Fortune and change, The Hanged Man grinds us to a halt, and things seem like they are suspended in time. There’s also the set of circumstances around this figure to consider. Was The Hanged Man condemned for something that they did wrong? Was The Hanged Man punished for allowing passion (symbolized by their red pants) to get in the way of their higher ideas? Have they forgotten their spiritual enlightenment? or is The Hanged Man putting themselves out there to experience something new?

Remember, they don’t look displeased with this situation. The Hanged Man is about waiting in a suspended state and being comfortable with it. Sometimes, for new opportunities to arise, you have to wait for them to come. Sometimes doing nothing reveals more options than when you’re frantically trying to locate them.

On many occasions, The Hanged Man is a sign that you’re feeling restricted. You seek to get in touch with your emotions and release yourself from the fetters. However, unlike taking control like The Wheel of Fortune, The Hanged Man is about letting go. Acceptance of the present circumstances and the emotions that may have gotten you in this situation is crucial. Allow yourself to become open to new experiences. Experience vulnerability.

See the position of The Hanging Man as a need to look at the world (and yourself) from a new angle or perspective. You may need to give up something small in order to receive a bigger benefit, but that too is also a meaning of this tarot card. As told in the story of Odin discovering the Runes.