The Hanged Man Tarot Card Combinations and Meanings
XII The Hanging Man Correspondences:
Astrology: Neptune Element: Water Keywords & phrases: Suspension, lack of movement. Re-evaluate. Self-sacrifice. The Hanged Man Tarot Card Meanings Perhaps it is the title, but people often feel uncomfortable and expect the worst when confronted by this card but generally I find it creates delays, as life becomes suspended with events seemingly frozen in time, which often feels challenging. Although this is the point of The Hanging Man, so he presents something of a conundrum, yet within itself, the card also offers a message of advice on how to proceed. The Hanging Man’s position is voluntary and provides a unique viewpoint, so when this card appears it may be time to look at things from a completely different angle. This may sound easier said than done, for however open-minded we like to think ourselves to be when we set off down a track we often become blinded by our view of it, to really see it with fresh eyes may require stepping into others’ shoes and viewing it from different perspectives. From this new viewpoint a resolution may be found but could also require a certain amount of self-sacrifice, if only to relinquish our ‘ideal.’ We may need to reconsider or reevaluate the situation, in order to find a new way forward and release those events currently suspended. The image of the Hanging Man is often likened to the story of the Norse God, Odin, who voluntarily hung upside down from the world tree for nine days and nights without sustenance, sacrificing himself to receive enlightenment; the ritual death and rebirth a shaman undertakes, and in return perceived the mystery of the runes. Some readers relate this card to the sign of a traitor, as in Renaissance Italy these were punished in a pose similar to an inverted crucifixion known as pittura infamante, (meaning, defaming portrait). If reversed or badly aspected, being selfish or unwilling to sacrifice, narrow minded or a locked perspective (blinkered). Hanging Man Tarot Combinations & Meanings
In combinations the Hanging Man would be better placed starting the sequence, rather than following a situation where it can create delays.
The Hanging Man > The Fool: This combination can highlight unconventional thinking; think outside the box. Delays may instigate a period of reassessment that leads to a completely new and unfamiliar path. The Hanging Man > The Magician: Can indicate suspended action, taking time to reassess matters before taking the initiative to manifest your aims. May suggest radical thinking from a different perspective. The Hanging Man > The Magician > The Emperor: With creative thinking and putting thoughts into action you can place yourself in a stronger position, need to take a pro-active stance and be bold to move beyond the hiatus. The Hanging Man > The High Priestess: Waiting in the stillness and trusting your instincts; important information will come to light and bring a moment of enlightenment if you watch and wait. The Hanging Man > The Empress: This combination can indicate delays with fertility matters. There may be delays before matters come to fruition but use this time productively as when they do it will be in abundance; slow but prosperous growth. The Hanging Man > The Emperor: In work matters may suggest a protracted delay with a promotion. Reassessment can lead to greater stability in your affairs but you will need to step up and lead from the front, to take responsibility and do what needs to be done. The Hanging Man > The Hierophant: This combination may suggest reassessing traditional values. A 'suspended' marriage. Seeking higher knowledge and guidance in spiritual matters. The Hanging Man > The Lovers: For those single, may indicate delays prior to a love relationship entering the scene. Reassessment of a relationship but, for some, it may suggest feeling as though the relationship has been stuck or 'frozen.' For those happily settled, putting your heads together as a couple to make a decision as to how to move a situation forward. This combination is better with this ordering rather than vice versa. The Hanging Man > The Chariot: From one extreme to another; charging forward from a standing start. Using self-discipline and focused willpower to move things forward following hiatus - triumph over obstacles. The Hanging Man > Strength: A fresh perspective requires courage and quiet determination to move through this pause in proceedings. To some extent may feel like an endurance test but you have the ability to move beyond any delays by drawing upon inner resources. The Hanging Man > The Hermit: Taking time out for fact-gathering, gaining wisdom through reflection, and reassessment to gain a new perspective. This combination highlights the slow moving element, this will take time. The Hanging Man > Wheel of Fortune: After a period of suspension the Wheel brings a change of circumstances to get things moving. Favourable conditions up ahead and the situation will move forward. The Hanging Man > Justice: Reassessing matters from a fresh perspective can lead to balanced thought and decisions that are fair to all concerned. An impartial and balanced perspective. The Hanging Man > Death: Can suggest a long drawn out ending. Applying a different viewpoint and some lateral thinking can bring closure to the matter, resulting in major change and transformation. The Hanging Man > Temperance: Don't rush a suspended situation, take your time and be patient, compromise may be required but leads to harmony and balance. The Hanging Man > The Devil: The Hanging Man leading to the Devil is badly aspected so it can suggest blinkered thinking, failure to grasp a different perspective brings a sense of heaviness. For some, can hold traitorous indications as the Devil adds a toxic touch. Martyrdom. The Hanging Man > The Tower: Like a slow motion car crash. A situation that slowly descends into collapse, gradual at first and then all at once. The Hanging Man > The Star: A fresh perspective can lead to inspired thought and ideas to help move a situation forward in a positive direction. The Hanging Man > The Moon: Wading through fog! Life in suspension and uncertainty doesn't bode well for anything moving any time soon. However, this can be a helpful pause as all the facts aren't yet available. Watch for certain aspects being concealed. The Hanging Man > The Sun: A period of suspension can be beneficial and lead to renewed vitality. Looking at things from a completely different angle can successfully break the deadlock to move matters forward to great satisfaction. The Hanging Man > Judgement: Groundhog day! Be careful that you don't get caught up in a loop, as Judgement can resurrect and revive suspended action. Alternatively, something that has lain dormant could come back to life. The Hanging Man > The World: There may be delays in successfully concluding a matter but some lateral thinking can bring about triumphant completion. The Hanging Man > Ace of Wands: A period of reassessment leads to an exciting new beginning. May suggest a different and fresh perspective instigates a dynamic new venture. The Hanging Man > Ace of Swords > Six of Swords: New ideas with decisive action can help to move things forward and matters begin to improve with a fresh start. Three of Swords > The Hanging Man: Can indicate a protracted dispute. Four of Pentacles > The Hanging Man: Over caution may prevent progress. If you're working hard towards material goals this may take longer than anticipated, may need to reevaluate plans. 
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