The outwardly calm of forced rest conceals the necessity to bring about major changes in our life through deep understanding. Due to its passiveness, this card is often linked to illness.

If you draw this card, it is a sign that you feel trapped or defenceless in a certain area. Your way out of this is to accept the fact that you feel this way right now. Practice patience. You cannot always force things to happen.

Love and relationships
In your personal relationship this card does not often have a positive meaning. The Hanged Man indicates that you are stuck in your current relationship that you experience as unpleasant.

It may also be that you are not in a relationship and that you are, to no avail, desperately trying to find new love. In any case, it's time for some self-reflection. Ask yourself what it is you really want.

Work and career
Regarding your work the Hanged Man tells you you're stuck. Maybe you are unhappy with your current position, or maybe you fail in successfully completing a certain task or project. Take a break for introspection. You will find your path then.