Tarot

XII. The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man (XII) symbolizes a deliberate pause in action and a shift in perspective — surrendering to a situation instead of fighting it.

In a reading it often points to a waiting period where the best move is to hold off on a decision and look at things from a completely different angle. Reversed, it's often read as being stuck, resisting a needed shift in perspective, or unproductive self-sacrifice.