The Hanged Man is the card of sacrifice, surrender, and waiting. The Hanged Man is suspended upside down, viewing the world from an entirely different perspective. Even so, he shows little discomfort. He is serene and calm, with a halo around his head. This new perspective is giving him enlightenment.
The Hanged Man is a reminder that though we may want life and love to go a certain way, it is not always up to us on how things play out. Sometimes, the timing may not be quite right. Other times, being patient, doing nothing, and just letting the situation play out by itself gets us a better result. Additionally, there are times in life where sacrifice and a shift in perspective is needed.
If you are asking about timing and you pull the Hanged Man, it means that the timing will unfold when you let go and surrender to the process.
The Hanged Man is a card of patience, sacrifice, and seeing things from a new perspective, signaling that the event will happen when you release control and allow things to happen naturally.
This card suggests a period of waiting, during which you may need to pause, reflect, or change your approach to the situation. Timing is often delayed with the Hanged Man because it calls for stillness and contemplation—things will move forward only after you’ve gained the insight needed to progress.
It could also indicate that the event will happen once you’ve accepted the need to pause and make sacrifices, and once you’ve learned to see things differently. Patience is key with this card, as it asks you to trust in divine timing and let go of any urgency.
Astrologically, the Hanged Man as timing is associated with Pisces season (February 19-March 20).
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If you are asking about timing and you pull the Hanged Man reversed, it means that delays are occurring because you’re resisting the need to pause or refusing to change your perspective.
The Hanged Man reversed indicates that the event is being held up because you’re trying to force progress instead of allowing the necessary waiting period or inner reflection to take place.
This card suggests that timing will not move forward until you stop resisting and embrace the need for surrender. There may also be lessons or insights you’re avoiding that are essential before the situation can progress.
The Hanged Man reversed asks you to stop struggling against the flow and accept that this period of suspension is necessary for growth. Once you release the need for control and look at things from a new angle, timing will begin to align.
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Timing in tarot can be a bit tricky, but with practice, it becomes easier to trust the flow of the cards. I recommend using a narrative approach, letting the story of the spread guide you, rather than relying strictly on rigid definitions. Ultimately, trust your own intuition—it will lead you to the answers you’re meant to find.
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