The Hanged Man tarot card meaning

What this card represents

Upright

The Hanged Man points to pause, surrender and seeing the situation from another angle. Read it as a clue about the central dynamic of the situation and the kind of choice or awareness it requires.

Reversed

The Hanged Man reversed points to the blocked or distorted side of pause, surrender and seeing the situation from another angle. The card asks you to recognize where that energy is being avoided, exaggerated or used against yourself.

In love

In love, The Hanged Man brings pause, surrender and seeing the situation from another angle into the relationship. Pay attention to reciprocity, emotional truth and the choices being made in the bond.

Love when reversed

In love, The Hanged Man reversed asks you to examine the shadow side of pause, surrender and seeing the situation from another angle. Look for imbalance, avoidance or expectations that are not being spoken clearly.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of The Hanged Man relate to something I can actually do?