Tarot Foundations: The Language of Symbolism

Tarot Foundations: The Language of Symbolism

Tarot is often approached as a system of meanings to memorize, yet its true depth lies in its symbolic language. The images of the cards speak through color, number, posture, landscape, and elemental forces—each detail offering a layer of interpretation that can transform a simple reading into a rich and intuitive dialogue.

In this class, we will explore the symbolic foundations that underlie the tarot deck. Together we will examine how recurring patterns—such as numbers, elemental qualities, and visual motifs—create meaning across the cards. Rather than focusing on memorizing individual definitions, this approach teaches you how to read the imagery itself, allowing the cards to unfold more organically in your interpretations.

Students will learn how to recognize symbolic patterns, interpret visual details within the cards, and understand how symbolism shapes the narrative of a spread. Through guided discussion and partnered practice readings, participants will begin to see how tarot functions as a visual language—one that can be approached analytically, intuitively, or through a synthesis of both.

This class is suitable for both beginners and experienced readers. Those new to tarot will gain a clear framework for understanding the cards, while more advanced practitioners will deepen their relationship with the symbolic structure that gives tarot its enduring power.

Bring a tarot deck if you have one. A limited number will be available to borrow during the class.

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