The Hanged Man
Full meaning of the tarot card in the Rider-Waite tradition. Esoteric reading, symbolism, and practical application in everyday life.
Card meaning — The Hanged Man
DEMO VERSION · FREEThe Hanged Man symbolizes the state of suspension that anyone may find themselves in, which changes their perspective on the world. This suspension brings with it a halting of time, a stillness within the person, a stage of sacrifice and the gaining of a new point of view.
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It also allows one to delve deep into their own inner self. Some Tarot decks depict the Hanged Man as a naked, bald man, which further intensifies the card's meaning. Nakedness becomes here a symbol of honesty and the unveiling of one's weaknesses. Sometimes the Hanged Man's position is interpreted as a conscious leap from consciousness into the subconscious.
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