General Meaning:
Traditionally, the card known as the Hanged Man usually indicates a lack of ability to help oneself through independent action. This energy is arrested and awaiting judgment. With this card, there is no avenue for the will to regain control until the situation has passed.
This represents a good time to be philosophical, to study and meditate upon the position you find yourself in, and form resolutions for the moment you become free again. Only those who possess wisdom, patience and optimism will be able to see through limitations, including possible humiliation, to grasp the inspiring lesson one can gain from such an experience.
Affirmations
symbolizes that a state of inner peace and acceptance has been reached
a strong spiritual element to this card, based on the knowledge that whatever is meant to occur will happen when the time is right.
brings an attitude of patience and surrender to order
Internal perspective
In relation to a given situation - indicates that this is not the time to attempt to enforce your will
The way forward is to remain calm and focus on what is taking place inwardly rather than outwardly
This pause gives you the space to reflect and to see all of the facets of the situation.
Learning not to expect a particular outcome will enable you to see whatever events do occur from a different, broader perspective.
Elements on the Card
1. HANGED MAN
The Hanged Man is suspended from a plank of wood. His _expression is pensive and resigned He needs a different perspective on his situation to find an effective solution.
2. THE PLANK
The plank of wood has been cut to fit between the two trees, indicating that this state of suspension in life is deliberately engineered.
3. CROSSED LEG
The casual pose of one leg bent behind the other indicates a need to accept the situation.
4. WOUNDED FIGURE
Some Tarot decks may steer entirely away from the image of a hanged man. Instead, a wounded figure may be depicted. In ancient days, the health of the king was linked to the health of the land. In this example, the injured king mus! sit and wait patiently for the wounds in his kingdom to heal.
5. SUSPENSION
Other decks might show a hanged man with one leg pulled
The Sun in the Cosmic deck acts as a halo around the hanged man's head.
up to rest behind the other. His arms are crossed behind his back. Despite the discomfort of his position, his graceful attitude and serene _expression reveal his inner peace.
6. HALO
A halo of light surrounds the man's head, symbolizing that he is attuned to his spiritual nature
Here, the man patiently holds his awkward position.
REVERSED
indicates an urge to rush events before the correct circumstances are in place
You are likely to fight against the natural order of things rather than surrender to them, which makes you feel frustrated and hopeless.
You need to learn that an element of sacrifice is necessary before you can attain your wish.
Symbolisim in other desks
