The Hanged Man and The Devil in love
You may feel stuck in a relationship, or be sacrificing yourself in a way that keeps an unhealthy pattern going, such as always being the one who apologizes. Ask yourself whether you are waiting out of love or out of fear. A new perspective may show that you have more freedom than you think.
How they feel: The Hanged Man and The Devil as feelings
They feel stuck, and you may be part of what they feel stuck in or with. This person may stay out of guilt, habit or fear of being alone, even while unhappy. Or they feel intensely attached yet powerless to act. Their feelings are real, but tangled with obligation in ways they may not admit.
The Hanged Man and The Devil in career and money
A job or obligation feels like a trap. You may be sacrificing your wellbeing for money or approval. Step back and reconsider what you're bound by. The chains are looser than they seem, so explore options discreetly and take small steps toward the door.
Is The Hanged Man with The Devil a yes or no?
The Hanged Man leans maybe and The Devil leans no, so the answer is mixed: treat it as a "yes, if" or "not yet" and read the advice below. Have a different question? Try the yes or no tarot.
What to do when The Hanged Man and The Devil turn up
Question the trap. Look at your situation from a new angle, and list what you are giving up out of fear instead of choice. Then change one of them.
If The Hanged Man or The Devil is reversed
With the Devil reversed, the chains drop and you see the trap for what it is. A reversed Hanged Man ends a pointless sacrifice. Side by side, they suggest waking up and walking out, or deciding to stop playing the martyr. Expect relief first and grief later. Both are normal.
Why The Hanged Man and The Devil work this way
| Detail | The Hanged Man | The Devil |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 12 | 15 |
| Element | Water | Earth |
| Astrology | Water | Capricorn |
| Upright | pause, surrender, new perspective | attachment, temptation, addiction |
| Yes / no | Maybe | No |
Water (The Hanged Man) helps Earth (The Devil) along: feeling and intuition and body, money and practical life fit together without much friction.