In this thesis, I investigate how descriptions of light in Latvian poetry can be translated into architectural lighting scenarios through perceptual interpretation. The research addresses a gap between literary representations of light and lighting design practice, where communication often relies on technical terminology and visual representations. I used a mixed-methods approach. First, I analysed selected poems using Liljefors`s seven fundamentals of light. Second, fifty Latvian-speaking participants responded to an online survey in which they described emotions, interpreted perceived light qualities, and evaluated lighting characteristics using semantic differential scales. Then I synthesised the findings into a perceptual-interpretive method that translated recurring emotional and perceptual patterns into lighting parameters. As a result, five conceptual lighting scenarios were developed and evaluated through a second survey.The findings show that participants were able to interpret and describe lighting conditions from text. Results also suggest that perceived atmosphere and/or lighting conditions may emerge not only from physical light properties but also from narrative and emotional context. This study suggests that poetry can support lighting design by offering alternative ways to communicate atmosphere, emotions, and spatial experience, contributing to more human-centered and culturally informed design approaches.