Tarot Card Meaning: The Hangedman

The Hangedman in a Tarot Card Reading

The hanged man is the most curious figure, hanging upside down, his head surrounded by a golden halo. The hanged man is at peace, he is comfortable the way he is as it is the easiest way to look at the world from his special view point. The hanged man looks at everything in reverse, and he is a symbol of self sacrifice.

The hanged man symbolizes someone who draws his strength from above, higher powers, that is why his feet and base are pointing at the sky. This also means the motives of this person are drawn from above, this is why many times his actions seem backwards to others, as he acts for his mysterious goals, in his mysterious why.

When the hanged man card comes up in a tarot card reading, it may hint that a self sacrifice is needed, or that something that seems like a bad situation or outcome, are in fact good for self growth. This card reminds us to examine everything from higher perspective, and maybe examine the reverse of exactly the plan we had in mind.

The hanged man card is an invitation to take a step back, and use your gifts for the greater good, offering your gift is a sacrifice, but one that maybe you should really consider giving.

The Hangedman is associated with the planet Neptune, this means that the qualities of the planet are embodied in the archtype of the card that correspond to it.