The Hanged Man
XII - Twelve
A “Maybe” card
Element: Water
Dominant Energy: Feminine
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Crystals: Beryl, Selenite
Kabbalistic Letter: Mem
Path on The Tree of Life:
Gevurah (Power) to Hod (Glory)
Keywords:
Upright: Surrender, resistance, patience, limitations
Reversed: Stagnancy, deception, uncertainty, detachment
Description:
Surrender, sacrifice, inactivity, waiting, acceptance
Upright Interpretation:
The Hanged Man willingly surrenders to what life has served him at this time. At first, he may have fought changes but quickly found that it was a futile waste of energy. Now he submits to the circumstances in his world and holds himself in a place of stasis, knowing that sacrifice is necessary to achieve his goals. This card is all about spiritual surrender. Here the Hanged Man has allowed Source’s chains to bind him and he accepts that this is his price to pay.
Important Note:
Take a step back and evaluate where you’ve been placing your intentions. Does it suit your intended outcome?
Reversed Interpretation:
Unable to submit to Source, the Hanged Man finds himself upright, now free of his bondage. This may seem like a blessing, but upon closer inspection we can see that the Hanged Man has defaulted on his trial, therefore giving up his chance to achieve his goals. Now is the time to get introspective. If you have been fighting the flow of life you may need to look inside and see what’s keeping you from surrendering.