Overview:
What did Sylvia Plath, T.S. Elliot, and W.B. Yeats all have in common? They used the tarot deck to write some of their most famous poetry.
The tarot deck has been a source of inspiration and creativity for centuries. In this two-hour class, each participant will learn the 22 cards of the Major Arcana and follow along with The Fool’s Journey. The Fool (card zero) begins their journey into the unknown. Along their adventure, they meet many different characters, each having individual symbols and meanings. The Fool explores uncharted territory, learns forbidden secrets, passes and fails tests, and finally, completes the cycle by balancing matter and spirit.
Details:
How does this relate to poetry?
The class will begin with a brief overview of the history of tarot. We will then explore the symbols and meanings behind each card of the Major Arcana. We will end with several poetry prompts where you will create a poem inspired by the characters of the tarot deck.
Instructor:
Samantha Weisberg is a poet and professor of writing and literature living in Salem, MA. As the founder of Divine Discourse Learning, she teaches virtual classes on mythology, nature writing, witchcraft, and the magical arts. Samantha has been studying and reading tarot cards for over 30 years and is delighted to bring both the craft of writing and magic together.
Overview:
What did Sylvia Plath, T.S. Elliot, and W.B. Yeats all have in common? They used the tarot deck to write some of their most famous poetry.
The tarot deck has been a source of inspiration and creativity for centuries. In this two-hour class, each participant will learn the 22 cards of the Major Arcana and follow along with The Fool’s Journey. The Fool (card zero) begins their journey into the unknown. Along their adventure, they meet many different characters, each having individual symbols and meanings. The Fool explores uncharted territory, learns forbidden secrets, passes and fails tests, and finally, completes the cycle by balancing matter and spirit.
Details:
How does this relate to poetry?
The class will begin with a brief overview of the history of tarot. We will then explore the symbols and meanings behind each card of the Major Arcana. We will end with several poetry prompts where you will create a poem inspired by the characters of the tarot deck.
Instructor:
Samantha Weisberg is a poet and professor of writing and literature living in Salem, MA. As the founder of Divine Discourse Learning, she teaches virtual classes on mythology, nature writing, witchcraft, and the magical arts. Samantha has been studying and reading tarot cards for over 30 years and is delighted to bring both the craft of writing and magic together.
Overview:
What did Sylvia Plath, T.S. Elliot, and W.B. Yeats all have in common? They used the tarot deck to write some of their most famous poetry.
The tarot deck has been a source of inspiration and creativity for centuries. In this two-hour class, each participant will learn the 22 cards of the Major Arcana and follow along with The Fool’s Journey. The Fool (card zero) begins their journey into the unknown. Along their adventure, they meet many different characters, each having individual symbols and meanings. The Fool explores uncharted territory, learns forbidden secrets, passes and fails tests, and finally, completes the cycle by balancing matter and spirit.
Details:
How does this relate to poetry?
The class will begin with a brief overview of the history of tarot. We will then explore the symbols and meanings behind each card of the Major Arcana. We will end with several poetry prompts where you will create a poem inspired by the characters of the tarot deck.
Instructor:
Samantha Weisberg is a poet and professor of writing and literature living in Salem, MA. As the founder of Divine Discourse Learning, she teaches virtual classes on mythology, nature writing, witchcraft, and the magical arts. Samantha has been studying and reading tarot cards for over 30 years and is delighted to bring both the craft of writing and magic together.
