Tarot Anatomy: The Body as a Sacred Vessel for Intuitive Work

Most tarot decks share a remarkable characteristic: they feature human figures. These bodies, with their deliberate poses, form a cornerstone of tarot interpretation, their gestures speaking volumes in silence. Explore the profound body language of the tarot in this in-person workshop.

The human body, with its bends and movements, is a language of its own; one that transcends words. Beyond the visible, the organs concealed within also carry profound symbolic weight, their meanings evolving across cultures and histories. Even taboo body parts shift and transform, their significance reframed over time. The body is both a sacred and profane vessel, an antenna tuned to the divine yet anchored in earthly experience, driven by needs. 

In this in-person workshop at The College of Psychic Studies, we will explore how the human form — both the figures on the cards and our own embodied presence — becomes a metaphor for understanding instinctual messages. Which bodies are speaking to us? Are they the bodies depicted in the tarot, or the sensations and wisdom of our own flesh?

By viewing the tarot deck as an anatomical structure, we uncover layers of meaning that stretch far beyond the surface. During a reading, the cards and our bodies unite as tools of divination, expanding the ways we perceive and interpret the stories they hold. 

Through this exploration, we'll delve into the archetypal understanding of the anatomical machine at large, the organs that allow it to function, the ways classic art history has shaped our perception of bodies, and how to develop techniques that attune us to the messages coursing through our physical selves.

This in-person workshop invites you to sense from within what the tarot reveals about your stories, your hopes, and the places where healing awaits. Book now to join Laetitia Barbier in weaving a practice that harmonises intuition, art, and embodiment, allowing the wisdom of the cards to be felt not only in the mind but truly experiencing in the pulsating vessel of the soul.

Entry requirements

• Please bring along your own Tarot deck of your own choosing.
• Tarot decks are also available for purchase in the College shop.

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Previous participants say:

"Really an outstanding workshop with Laetitia Barbier, as usual. An original and practical take on this topic."

"A truly sublime afternoon with an amazing teacher - Laetitia Barbier - and in very special surroundings!"

"It was great. Very interesting and inspiring and a great atmosphere in the room. Laetitia Barbier's knowledge is incredible."

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