The Hanged Man

This card portrays the sacrificial aspects of love and the loneliness it can potentially bring to you. This seemingly paradoxical image is a direct consequence of surrendering part of your own liberties in order to be with your significant other. To be sure, love entails so much self-sacrifice. You will have to adjust to your partner and they to you. From mannerisms to habits to personalities- the two of you have to make sure that you retrofit these accordingly for your partner’s sake. But let’s be honest- this is a painfully laborious process. Yes, the fact that you love someone is enough reason to implement some changes here and there. And yet, you also have to retain your identities since you are still a separate person from your significant other. In fact, reconciling this paradox is the ultimate challenge of sustaining your love for the other person while still keeping enough of yourself. For this card, you may need to ask which way you’re currently tilting so you can improve your relationship experience accordingly: which of you matters more, and what might be causing this feeling of imbalance? The imbalance in question may manifest itself in the power dynamics in your relationship. You or your partner may feel like one of you has adjusted too much, while the other seemingly couldn’t care less. Address what you think the other person did not adjust early on in the relationship. Through this, you can make sure that things will gradually work out as you power through this life together.

If the upright Hanged Man represents a potential imbalance, the reverse represents the deep personal turmoil that comes from it. This confusion about one’s true priorities in life and relationships could end up causing a string of heartbreaks, each more devastating than the last. This is complicated further because confusion manifests itself to everyone in unique ways. For your specific case, you will need to carefully reconsider whether going into a relationship would be good at this time. Before you proceed with another love affair, it is essential that you first pause and give yourself a long look at the mirror. Reassess yourself: with all the bad things that happened in your love life, what was the recurring theme that eventually made them all collapse from within? Maybe you aren’t in love with the person; perhaps you are just in love with the feeling of being loved by someone. Maybe you say yes to a relationship because you feel obliged to do so after hanging out with someone for so long. Or perhaps you want to be in a relationship just for the heck of it. As you work out your issues, try not to be distracted by the people who may sidetrack you into plunging headfirst into a whirlwind romance. Focus on yourself first before focusing on another person. No sense in hurting someone just for your gain! Needless to say, this is because rushing forward to get a quick dose of happiness is a recipe for disaster.

In terms of financial resources, an upright Hanged Man symbolizes financial dependence, making this a particularly bad card for people without work. You probably just resigned from your job recently and now you’re not sure where to go next, or that you’ve stayed in your parents’ house your whole life, relying on stipends instead of working. This isn’t ideal for you because your current state could turn into a catastrophe should unprecedented incidents occur, thus you’ll need to step out of your shell and lose the fear of asking for help. The Hanged Man now calls on you to release yourself from the chains that bind you to whatever is your current situation. There is a world out there, and you can only achieve greatness if you step out of the shadows and into it. This process can be terrifying, especially for those who will be independent for the first time in their lives. As always, you need to start small and work your way through things. Begin by applying for jobs that aren’t too demanding, but a busy job nonetheless. As you accumulate skills, you will come to realize how much potential you have. Slowly but surely, you will be able to gain the confidence to pursue even greater things. For those who are already in the job market, the Hanged Man is simply reminding you that life can be a bit uncertain sometimes. It pays to be cautious, and to an extent, develop an eagerness to explore new possibilities.

In the reverse, the Hanged Man represents a profound discontent in terms of your current financial state. You want to get richer, but you don’t quite know how or when to start. You probably already have some idea in mind. Perhaps, you already have a career path outlined before, but you are unsure how to start traversing your way towards your end goal. The problem with this scenario is that you’ve probably already established enough connections to make a difference, but you’re not exploring them, let alone aware that they exist. If you want financial advice, try reaching out to friends who might be able to help you, as with any luck, you might just reach a breakthrough and achieve great things sooner or later! As always, start by building your confidence. Look into your contacts or address book and ask yourself: which of these people can help open the paths to the opportunities suited to my expertise? You may feel shy while doing this, but what is wealth expansion without a few risks? Regardless if you already have a regular paying job or not, it pays to check on the possibilities that are open to you. There may be a feeling of uncertainty that will be looming over this time, but everything will become worth it if ever you take the leap of faith. Pick up that phone and compose that email. Your chance to improve your financial status is just one screen away!