
| The Hanged Man (Le Pendu) | |
| The Spirit of the Mighty Waters | |
| Card Number | 12 |
| Key Value | 23 |
| Rulership | Water |
| Planet | Neptune |
| Hebrew Letter | Mem |
| Translation | Water |
| Numerical Value | 3 |
| Meaning | |
| Devotion to a worthwhile cause. Temporary suspension of progress. Flexibility of mind and a willingness to adapt to changes. Sacrifice in the present to reap benefit in the future. A waiting period. Rebirth. Sacrificing one thing to obtain another. Transformation. Circumstances literally turned on their head. | |
| Reversed Meaning | |
| Loss. Lack of commitment. Preoccupation with selfish and material things. Despite drawbacks a preference for the status quo. Oppression. Apathy in pursuit of goals. Taking the view 'Better the devil you know'. Failure to act with an inability to move forward or progress. | |