The Hanged Man Card XII

The Hanged Man shows a figure hanging upside down from a branch or scaffold. Contrary to what we would imagine, he appears happy and his posture is one of meditation and contemplation. In a reading this represents a time to be philosophical, to study and meditate upon the position you find yourself in.

Neptune is a planet associated with spirituality, dreams, inspiration, mysticism and psychic abilities. It signifies a time for deep insight when you can see beyond what are perceived as limitations.

When appearing in a reading it advises us that things are not always as they appear. By 'hanging upside down' we look at our world and our situations from a completely different angle/perspective.

Do not act or react - observe, listen and contemplate - the situation may dissolve or an alternative solution may be forthcoming.

In order to bring about change we often have to sacrifice our long-held beliefs. By opening our minds to other truths and other perspectives, greater understanding of life and of our personal and business relationships, will evolve.

Reversed: Your own selfishness or stubborn stance could be prohibiting progress. You could be playing the martyr allowing yourself to be emotionally blackmailed. Do not wait too long to make change in order to regain control of your own destiny

When we are growing spiritually, we often reach periods when we question reality. The Hanged Man reminds us that there are many levels of understanding depending upon how we view them.