Tarot: The Hanged Man

Main Association: Sacrifice
Quick Reference: Letting go, reversal, suspension, telling us to ‘hang on’, waiting, sacrifice, changed thinking, wisdom, different perspective, spiritualism, martyrdom, initiation, circumspection, discernment, trials
Element/Sign: Water
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio
Chakra: Crown
Day:
Archangel: Uriel, Shekinah, Jeremiel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Organ of Nutrition
Color: White, violet, purple, sea green, blue, silver
Crystal: Amethyst, iepidolite, coral, aquamarine
Metal: Tin
Body: Hydration, sleep
Exercise: N/A. Deep relaxation and traction apply instead
Stance: Headstance, shoulder stand, resting with legs up against the wall
Affirmation: I let go of my need to control this situation and open up to the possibility that the universe has something even better in store for me.

The Hanged Man depicts a pittura infamante, an image of a man being hanged upside-down by one ankle. This method of hanging was a common punishment at the time for traitors in Italy. The Hanged Man is the card that suggests ultimate surrender, sacrifice, or being suspended in time.

In a general context, The Hanged Man Tarot card indicates that you are in a situation that you are not happy with. You may be feeling like you are stuck in a rut or trapped in a situation or frame of mind that is not making you happy but you have the power to release yourself. This may involve walking away from the situation or simply changing your perspective on it. The Hanged Man may also signify that you may be facing a dilemma and are unsure of what path to take.

In a love Tarot context if you are in a relationship, The Hanged Man indicates that you may be unhappy with the way your relationship is going at the moment. It can also signify that either you or your partner may be feeling the need to take a step back from the relationship to assess your options or where you want the relationship to lead.

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