Symbolic Grief: Tarot as a Reflective Practice in Bereavement

Images and symbols can sometimes help us explore experiences that are difficult to express in words. During grief, they may offer another way to reflect on memories, emotions, continuing connections, and the meaning of a loss.

This live online class examines tarot as a reflective practice during bereavement. Participants will consider how the cards’ imagery and themes can prompt questions, encourage personal reflection, and provide a flexible, non-linear way to engage with grief.

The class draws upon contemporary understandings of grief, including continuing bonds with people who have died and the ways individuals rebuild meaning after a loss. These ideas will be presented in clear, accessible language alongside practical approaches for using tarot thoughtfully as part of personal reflection.

Tarot is presented as a symbolic tool, not as a method of predicting the future. No particular spiritual belief is assumed or required.

By the end of the class, participants should have a clearer understanding of how tarot imagery may support reflection when grief is difficult to describe through ordinary conversation or writing.

This class is open to everyone. No previous knowledge of tarot or grief theory is required.