The Hanged Man is among the cards of the Major Arcana. It suggests giving up, being suspended, or getting a view of things from the other side. In any case, it calls for introspection and re-evaluation of life's priorities.

When the Hanged Man appears in reverse, it is to take a break or reflect. It can imply a sticky situation, but it's not useless.The card encourages you to let go of your resistance to change and let the universe guide you on your way. Especially when faced with a conflict you just cannot solve. Sometimes this card indicates a need to step out of the flow of your regular life and let the lull of its chaotic energy carry you along. This requires an active and conscious surrender, with the knowledge of the attachment to the norm that you are letting go, and cannot be fully achieved through passively changing your ways. In letting go, you gain awareness and clarity about your current situation. That's the purpose of this card's appearance, to tell you that its okay to change.

This card is also about patience. You are probably going through some delays and are uncertain about a decision at hand, but this is the moment when you should believe that these moments of waiting will bring forth a new perspective or understanding. It could be a shift in your mindset, spiritual awakening, or new-found clarity. The pause you are experiencing now prepares you for the next phase of growth. You may be holding on too hard for control or refusing to see things from another's perspective. This causes stagnation and a lack of growth. The reversed Hanged Man is a call to look at where you're feeling stuck and it encourages you to let go of beliefs or attachments that are holding you back and limiting you.

As the Hanged Man in both positions poses the idea of submitting to the process and trusting new perspectives, it is a reminder that breakthroughs usually come by letting go and embracing a change of pace and direction.