{"id":823,"date":"2020-03-31T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vekkesind.com\/?p=823"},"modified":"2023-05-21T06:03:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T12:03:54","slug":"what-does-the-hanged-man-reversed-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vekkesind.com\/what-does-the-hanged-man-reversed-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does the Hanged Man Reversed Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hanged Man is the twelfth card of the\nMajor Arcana, traditionally depicted as a man suspended from a tree with his\nright foot bound and his facial expression one of serenity, indicating his\nposition is his choice. It\u2019s a card that, upright, encourages us to pause and\nconsider a new perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the reverse position, the Hanged Man instead suggests that sometimes we are ignoring why we have paused. It can indicate that other people or circumstances have forced you to stop, leaving you blocked and frustrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In times like this, the Hanged Man reversed tells you to let go of your expectations and work with what is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s so easy to get swept up by the pressures and demands of day-to-day life, to take on projects and focus on the wrong parts of our lives. I know I tend to ignore issues that need my attention in favor of ones that seem much easier to handle! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hanged Man reversed shows us that we\u2019re plowing on when we should be resting, and sometimes all that does is leave us stuck in one place, unable to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we dig into the Hanged Man Reversed Tarot card, I want to point out that I’ve listed a number of related articles at the bottom of this post in the Related Articles<\/strong> section, don’t press that back button until you check these out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Hanged Man Reversed, from the Crystal Tarot, published by Lo Scarabeo <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is the Hanged Man Reversed a Negative Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Encountering the Hanged Man reversed may seem frustrating at first glance. After all, nobody wants to put their life on hold or deal with setbacks and restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hanged Man reversed can be a sign that\nthose things are inevitable. There is a sense of gloom that comes with this,\nwhich makes it easy to think of the card as a negative one. I\u2019ll admit \u2013 if I\ndraw the Hanged Man in reverse, my immediate thought is \u201coh, what now?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as with all the tarot cards, it\u2019s important that you look beyond the surface meanings and truly explore all the possibilities of the message you\u2019re getting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s an article I wrote that talks about tarot cards being negative and why that might be… “Why are my tarot cards so negative?<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hinting at Delays and Indecision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Broadly, the appearance of the Hanged Man reversed indicates that you\u2019re currently at a standstill, unable to generate forward momentum. Maybe that\u2019s because you simply haven\u2019t decided which direction to go in! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hanged Man reversed asks you to reconsider your present position and accept that this isn\u2019t the time to move forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this can be upsetting, but\nsometimes it\u2019s important to slow down and look again at the situation you\u2019re\nin. By pausing and reconsidering, we sometimes find a way forward we hadn\u2019t\npreviously considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maybe you\u2019ve resisted making a big decision\nbecause it requires hard work and sacrifice that you\u2019re not ready for yet. The\nHanged Man reversed reminds us that there\u2019s never a \u201cperfect time\u201d to make\nthose big moves, and sometimes we must make the leap before the Universe pushes\nus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel like life has already been \u201con\nhold\u201d for too long, the reversed Hanged Man can suggest it\u2019s now time to move\nforward once more, especially if your mindset about your situation has changed.\nLook for breakthroughs in your thinking and be prepared to forge ahead with a\nfresh perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are You Ignoring a Message?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it feels as though everything is\nworking against us and there\u2019s no clear path forward, it\u2019s easy to blame\nexternal factors. The Hanged Man reversed can be a sign that you need to look\ninward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you hampered because you\u2019re ignoring\nyour inner voice? Often, we know what we need to do to change a situation for\nthe better, but if it seems difficult or requires a sacrifice from us, it\u2019s\ntempting to shift the blame outwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to examine what you can do to\nfix the problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn to Go with the Flow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, sometimes we get stuck for reasons beyond our control, and the Hanged Man reversed can indicate this is the case for you. If circumstances are against you, it\u2019s important not to resist, but to accept things as they are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life often throws a spanner in the works,\nso don\u2019t get too attached to what you think \u201cshould\u201d be. Instead, go with the\nflow and work with what you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has the Change Already Come?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another interpretation of the Hanged Man in\nreverse is that a difficult period in your life is coming to an end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of it this way \u2013 the upright Hanged\nMan is suspended, but when he\u2019s reversed, he\u2019s back on his feet! It could be\nthat the tough times that have kept you in suspension are passing, and you need\nto be ready to move forward once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are You Avoiding?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the presence of the Hanged Man in\nreverse is a sign that you\u2019re avoiding something. Perhaps you\u2019re making bad\ndecisions to avoid confronting some inner problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there changes in your life and behavior\nthat you aren\u2019t ready to face? If you really don\u2019t know how to tackle an issue,\nit\u2019s time to stop, breathe, and wait for more clarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you already know what you need to do,\ndon\u2019t put it off any longer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About in Relationships?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve drawn the Hanged Man reversed in\na relationship spread, you may be at a crossroads in your relationship. Perhaps\nyou need to reconsider your ideas about love and partnerships and let go of\nanything that could be holding you back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re frustrated about your love life\nand feel like it\u2019s not progressing, it\u2019s time to rethink and ask yourself what\nyou really want out of it. This can seem daunting, but don\u2019t worry! You don\u2019t\nhave to rush into any major decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hanged Man, both upright and reversed,\ntells us to tune into our intuition and take the time to reflect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hanged Man reversed in a relationship spread could also be a warning of a troubled relationship. Perhaps you\u2019re feeling stuck but are resistant to change your situation for some reason. This card reminds you that waiting for things to change by themselves is fine\u2026but only up to a certain point! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, we have to take control of our own lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a tendency to rush into relationships over and over, the Hanged Man reversed asks you to slow down and look at your patterns of behavior \u2013 what do you need to resolve before you can move on successfully?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve written a couple of articles about spreads that you can use for love and relationships. Here is a list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n