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The Hanged Man

A pause and a new perspective will help more than rushing ahead.

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Upright meaning

A pause and a new perspective will help more than rushing ahead.

Reversed meaning

Waiting has lost its purpose, and passive delay may now be the real obstacle.

Reading hint

The Hanged Man is best read through the themes of pause / surrender / new perspective. Upright, it emphasizes: A pause and a new perspective will help more than rushing ahead. Reversed, it asks you to watch for: Waiting has lost its purpose, and passive delay may now be the real obstacle. In the question, look for where pause is already showing up.

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