The Fool Berlin

OSTARA
2026-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
On Saturday, March 21st, you are invited to join Sam and Penelope at The Fool for a Spring Equinox Ritual of Radical Balance and Collective Growth honoring Ostara, threshold goddess of spring.

As the Wheel turns to the Equinox, we stand at the threshold of perfect symmetry. Day and night are equal in a brief, sacred pause before the world tilts toward the sun. In a polarised world that thrives on extremes, finding our center is an act of revolution.

The Magic of EqualityIn the shadows of old systems, we grab for the bright, terrifying necessity of the new. This equinox, we gather to reclaim the power of Balance as a dynamic, defiant force. We seek to find the center within ourselves so that we may become unshakeable foundations of equality in the world.

Together, we will focus our collective intent on:

Radical Emergence: Like the seed breaking the soil, Ostara helps us move from the “dreaming” of winter into the doing of spring. We nurture the seedling of the world we wish to see.

Sovereign Equilibrium: Finding the point of balance within our own spirits to resist the “burnout culture” of late-stage capitalism.

The Scales of Harmony: In dismantling the hierarchies of privilege, patriarchy and imperialism, we direct our magic toward true equality. The balance we cultivate at our altar is the blueprint for the justice we demand in our streets.

Our Practice:Drawing on Wiccan and other traditions, we look to the Old Threshold Deities to guide us in maintaining this tension of opposites.

As always, all paths, spiritualities, and forms of magic are welcome. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a seeker looking for a steady place to stand, there is a spot for you at our circle.

The light is growing. The earth is waking. Let us find our balance together, so we may rise with the sun.

In love, light, and reimagining the system, Penelope & Sam

Orlando Whales presents (PIN)OCCHIO: THE JOURNEY OF THE SOUL
2026-03-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
(PIN)OCCHIO awakens to a world full of puppets and liars; aworld where lies and manipulation have been normalised. Hehas become so accustomed to living in a state of selfdeception, that as he gradually becomes a human being hebegins to realise that he is not a puppet. This will to live and befree is what drives (PIN)OCCHIO to begin an exciting journey,encountering all manner of present-day events such as war,politics and the entertainment culture… Lies and dreams ofpuppeteers who believe they manipulate us, but the secretwhich lies within us knows how to guide the dance of thisexistential and mysterious journey that is life. Our life!

And you? Are you still a puppet in a theatre of lies? Or haveyou decided to live your dream beyond your personal andsocial identity? If so, then rest assured that magic will be byyour side… You simply need to cut the strings, open your eyesand follow the voice of the invisible cricket! Trust the journey!Doors Open at 20:00

Break - Bind - Burn / A collective ritual & Performances with Sophie Lazari & Stella Odile
2026-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
This three-hour immersive evening invites you into a transformative

journey through identity, connection, and release. Moving between

performance, collective experiment, and ritual, the event unfolds as

a shared experience where witnessing and participation intertwine.

In Am I Beautiful Now / Breaking Madonna, a ritualized transforma-

tion takes place before your eyes.

With Entangled, the evening shifts into a collective performance

experiment. Here, the boundary between observer and participant

dissolves.

The journey closes with a collective Burning Ritual. Gathered

around the sacred fire, we slow down and return to stillness. In a

meditative atmosphere, you are invited to release fears and energies

that no longer serves you. Together, we integrate the intensity of the

evening and create space for renewal.

Sophie Lazari earned a BFA in illustration and graphics from the Berlin University of the Arts. She also works as a tattoo artist, graphic designer, performance artist, and curator and coordinator of several online and offline projects. Her work has been exhibited at Quantum Galerie, Berlin (2026); Stadtraum Mitte, Wien (2025); Museion, Bozen (2024) Prachtsaal, Berlin (2023); Lanalive, Lana (2022); Galerie Prisma, Bolzano-Bozen (2021); Rotes Rathaus, Berlin (2019); and Barbiche, Berlin (2019). In 2022, she was a recipient of the HGV Artist of the Year Award. Her public performances include “I am still here”, Quantum Gallery, Berlin (2026); Ritus Ressurrectionis, Vorarlberger Landesmuseum, Bregenz (2025); “Resurrectionem Tarantula, Museion, Bozen (2024); Sexual Revolution, Parallel, Amsterdam (2023); On Domination, Sektor Evolution, Dresden (2023); (un)tie, Hotel Amazonas, Renon (2023); and Menstruation, Alte Münze, Berlin (2022).

Stella Odile is an oil painter whose work explores tactile surfaces, surreal inner landscapes, and the shifting dialogue between reality and dream states. Her practice is informed by psychological perspectives and engages with distortion, perception, and inner symbolism.She completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Radboud University Nijmegen and pursued artistic training through seminars at the Florence Academy of Arts and the Academy of Visionary Art, as well as private studio mentorships with Vitaliy Shtanko and Daniel Mirante. Her primary medium is oil painting.Alongside her painterly practice, she also works with performance, approaching the body as a site of tension between social expectations, intimacy, and desire, and exploring how femininity and beauty are negotiated within contemporary culture.

Doors open 19:30

Event starts 20:00

Channeling Séance with Carl G. Jung
2026-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
What happens when depth psychology meets the dim red glow of the séance room?

What unfolds when the architect of the collective unconscious steps forward as a tangible presence?

Enter a contemporary ritual container dedicated to direct encounter with the guiding intelligence of Carl Gustav Jung, operating from the sphere of Yesod on the qabbalistic Tree of Life: The lunar threshold, the dream field, the mirror between worlds.

This is not a lecture about Jung but rather an attempt at contact.

Through trance mediumship, red light face morphing and elements of the classic spirit cabinet, Marc Wilke serves as your circle guide to facilitate an evening of dynamic dialogue with his long time spirit guide Carl. Participants will have the opportunity to ask personal questions and receive responses from the Jungian current.

Our ritual focus will be to engage the archetypal forces within and around us. Through guided inner work, symbolic activation and subtle mandala practice, the group becomes a vessel for transformation and perception.

Yesod is the sphere of image, dream and reflection.

The dimension where inner figures gather and the threshold opens.

This evening may include:

Trance channeling and direct Q&ARed light face morphing phenomenaRitual engagement with archetypesMandala contemplation as psychic gatewayPossible cabinet work within a protected ceremonial structureAutomatic writingCollective descent into the imaginal realm

Join Europe’s youngest séance medium for a liminal encounter at the crossroads of psychology, Western esotericism and classical séance tradition. This is an exploration of the unconscious as a guiding force.

📍 The Fool, Berlin

🕒 Doors open at 7:00 pm. We begin sharp at 7:30 pm with closed doors.

Duration: approx. 2 hours

🎟 DM us to reserve your spot. Spontaneous attendance is possible, but reservations are prioritised.

Feel free to DM Marc or the Fool if you have any questions or concerns about contemporary séance protocol or etiquette.

Bring something to write or draw with. The unconscious tends to speak in symbols.

Major Arcana Workshop
2026-03-04 07:00 - 21:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
🗓️ Dates: March 4th to April 29th📅 Schedule: Every Wednesday, 7 PM to 21 PM*8th of April no classes.

Course Materials

Throughout the workshop, you’ll receive curated resources to support your learning:

📚 8 PDFs: Delivered weekly, these materials include theoretical insights, visual analysis, and prompts to deepen your understanding (shared via WhatsApp).

📁 Bibliography: A shared Drive folder with works from various authors to broaden your perspective.

📱 WhatsApp Group (optional): Connect with other participants to share readings and engage in discussions beyond the classroom.

✨ Bonus: All course materials are downloadable, so you’ll have lifetime access to everything we cover! What Will We Cover?

✨ Preparing Your Space: Setting the stage for intuitive and reflective readings.

✨ Tarot Structure: Understanding the anatomy of a deck and its universal logic.

✨ In-Depth Study of the 22 Major Arcana: Explore each card’s historical, social, and symbolic context, their contracted/expanded energies, keywords, and guiding questions.

✨ Symbolism and Archetypes: Decode the visual and archetypal language of Tarot for personal and collective insights.

✨ Formulating Questions: Learn how to craft powerful, meaningful questions that enhance your readings.

✨Reading Techniques: Practice with structures and layouts to build confidence in your interpretations.

We’ll work with multiple decks to explore how different interpretations emerge, including:

Marseille Tarot

Rider-Waite-Smith

The Wild Unknown

Clarity Tarot

TRINUM Tarot

By the end of the course, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of the Major Arcana. Payment breakdown:

€55 (paid upfront to reserve your spot)

€244 – €55 = €189

2 × €94.50 (to be paid at the beginning of each study month)

💫 Trinum Community Benefits

Returning students and bring a friend(20% discount):

Total after 20% off: €244 × 0.8 = €195.20

Subtract deposit: €195.20 – €55 = €140.20

Installments: 2 × €70.10 Euros

Kinbaku Salon
2026-02-27 19:30 - 20:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Roxu — In honour of Haruki Yukimura2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Haruki Yukimura, a true icon of Japanese Kinbaku.Join us for a special tribute to his life and enduring legacy.In this talk, Roxu will unveil the history behind the man, from his beginnings as a photographer to becoming a master who redefined the aesthetics of SM. We will explore the philosophy behind his style and his vision of rope as a dual expression of desire.Come discover the story of a master who taught us that the most profound connection lies in the margin.Time:Doors open 7:30 PM · Start 8:00 PM

Donation based: €15–20

The Dark Feminine
2026-02-21 18:30 - 22:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
The Dark FeminineAn Exploration into Shadow, Intimacy & Inner Truth. With @maja.holzinger

Our relationships often break down not because we love too deeply, but because we’ve never been taught how to stay present with intensity, grief, desire, or fear without abandoning ourselves.

The Dark Feminine is the part of us that knows how to remain connected in the midst of emotional depth.She is the part that does not perform, chase, or collapse, but listens, holds, and tells the truth.

Inspired by the ancient myth of Inanna’s descent and the psychological-archetypal work of Sylvia Perera (Descent to the Goddess), this workshop explores how descent into one’s inner darkness restores self-trust, relational clarity, and embodied authority.So that we can be with intensity, hold big emotions and set boundaries when needed.

In a culture that prioritizes light, positivity, and “moving on,” we rarely learn how to:

stay open without self-betrayalbe intimate without losing ourselvesmeet another without bypassing our own shadowThis workshop offers a safe and grounded container to explore how connection deepens when we stop running from our inner darkness, and begin relating with one another from the place of inner truth.

Facilitated by Maja Holzinger, tantra-inspired, trauma-informed embodiment guide and ritual facilitator working at the intersection of intimacy, archetypal psychology, and sacred sensuality

Through the Erotic Gaze: Healing and Power
2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Art screening event and open discussion with Jatun Risba exploring the superpowers of the erotic: a source of connection, transformation, and aliveness. A deep dive into desire, trauma, and ecosexuality, for a shared reflection on pleasure, consent, and vulnerability.

Bio(s):

Jatun Risba is a migrant transdisciplinary artist from Slovenia whose work engages ecofeminist and posthumanist discourses through performance and transmedia art and practices of abjection, détournement and art intervention. Their practice cultivates reciprocity between species by altering & awakening sensory awareness through Vajrayana Buddhist practices and deviant uses of technology. It is profoundly informed by their lived experience of radical self-healing from Multiple Sclerosis (2012–2019). They hold a BA (Hons) from NABA, Milan, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Art & Science from Central Saint Martins – UAL. Risba’s work has been presented internationally across Europe, as well as in Singapore, South Korea, Iran, and the USA. Their texts have appeared in numerous online and print publications, including Antennae: The Journal of Nature in Visual Culture and Body, Space & Technology Journal.

Franco G. Livera is an artist from Italy who has been using photography and video as his preferred media since the 1990s. He explores the dynamics of disease in all its forms: mental, physical and spiritual. Risba and Livera have been collaborating regularly since summer 2019.

Minor Arcana & Court Cards Workshop
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
🗓️February 5th – March 26th📅 Thursdays · 7:00–9:00 PM

A deeper dive into thefour suits and Court Figures, designed to refine interpretation and integrate the Minor Arcana fully into readings.

📍In person· Skalitzer Str. 43, Kreuzberg (Berlin)

We’ll explore:

– The four suits and their elemental logic

– The 40 Minor Arcana, systemically and card by card

– Court Cards: Pages, Knights, Queens & Kings

– Full-deck readings combining Major & Minor Arcana

– Comparative reading across different decks: Marseille, Rider Waite Smith, Clarity Tarot and TRINUM Tarot. 📚 Course Materials

–8 PDFs, delivered weekly

–Shared bibliography(Drive folder)

–Optional WhatsApp groupfor exchange and practice

– ✨All materials are downloadable, with lifetime access

💳 Course Fee: €244

A €55 deposit secures your spot.

Payment breakdown:

Deposit: €55 (paid upfront to reserve your spot)

Remaining balance: €244 – €55 = €189

Installments: 2 × €94.50 (to be paid at the beginning of each study month)

Returning students or bring a friend (20% discount):

Total after 20% off: €195.20

Subtract deposit: €195.20 – €55 = €140.20

Installments: 2 × €70.10

Important: The deposit guarantees your place. If you decide not to continue, it is non-refundable. The discount applies only if you complete the workshop.

Imbolc Ritual
2026-02-01 19:00 - 22:30
Imbolc RitualWaking up to a brighter consciousness

On Sunday, February 1st, you are invited to join Sam and Penelope at The Fool for an Imbolc Ritual of Resistance and Renewal for a World in Repair, building a kinder, more resilient and more compassionate community.

As the Wheel of the Year turns and the first snowdrops burst through the thawing earth, we gather at the hearth of Brigid to transition from the deep cold into the first whispers of spring. This is a time of The Quickening—where life begins to stir in the dark, and we find the warmth necessary to survive and thrive.Our world currently feels under siege, fractured by the shadows of war, hatred, and fear.

This Imbolc, we do more than just observe the season; we engage in magical resistance. Together, we will focus our collective intent on:Psychic Repair: Working to bridge the rifts in our collective consciousness and mend the web that connects all living things.

Waking Up: Moving beyond apathy to acknowledge our current realities while holding space for the “dreaming” of a better world.

Connectivity: Honoring our sacred place within the Earth and reaffirming our commitment to one another.

Gentle Thaw: Bringing warmth to the “dark night” of our current times, supporting each other as we prepare for the light.

Our Practice:Drawing on Druidic and Wiccan traditions, we look to the Old Gods as our guides to the ancient ways of healing and protection. However, all paths, spiritualities, and forms of magic are welcome. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or simply seeking a community of peace, there is a place for you at our hearth.

Come as you are. Let us hold one another in the dark and, together, call back the light.With love, light, and f**king the system,

Penelope & Sam@weftfacedwitch @waspsummer

RSVP: DM to Register, there is limited capacityAccessibility Note: Donation based. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Image credits:Painting of St. Brigid in St. Patrick’s Chapel, GlastonburyJulie Heffernan “Study for SP with Mound” (2023), oil on canvas, 20 x 20 inches

Hekate's Night
2026-01-31 08:00 - 20:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
“Of Dream, Death and Rebirth”

Let’s spend one night together celebrating our Lady of liminal space.

If you are already a devotee of Hekate, or if you just feel called to take part to this night, join us.

This practice includes a talk and discussion circle, meditation and ritual. We’ll deep dive into the major liminal spaces of our existence: dream, death, and rebirth.

Please bring:

Offering: one biscuit or a small cookie/cake. Please prefer not to bring ultraprocessed industrial food. If you can bake it yourself even better. Honey is highly recommended as ingredient but not mandatory.You can bring your “everyday” ritual clothes if you use any and you want to, that can be your robe or anything else you feel comfortable in. Natural materials are obviously to be preferred.Prepare for a night to honour a deity in the way you are used to (purification, abstention, rituals)If you are not familiar with this kind of practices, but you want to prepare properly, feel free to write a DM to ask for more info & suggestions.

Doors 20:00Start 20:30Each person will leave a donation to The Fool to support the existence of the space.

The Kinbaku Salon
2026-01-30 19:30 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Come celebrate with us the newest issue of Kinbaku Society of Berlin Magazine!N°II/25 “Antagonists”Release Party & Vernissage

The Kinbaku Salon is an invitation.

It is for everyone curious about the origins and history of Japanese bondage—Kinbaku or Shibari—for those who love underground arts and culture, and for anyone who wants to socialize in an inspiring environment. The Salon is an interactive space that weaves together multimedia, talks, images, and video. It opens the door to education, exchange, and entertainment.

Keynotes · Videos · Performance · Q&A · Art on the walls

No pre-sales, no reservations, no dress code—come just as you are.

Penelope’s Tarot Salon
2026-01-27 08:00 - 19:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Penelope’s Tarot Salon

A Monthly Informal Tarot & Oracle Card Reading Circle and WorkshopJoin Penelope and elevate your practice in this cozy Tarot Salon dedicated to the art of the cards. Penelope’s Tarot Salon is the perfect space for all levels of readers to move beyond the basics, deepen their intuitive skills, and exchange insights in a focused, friendly setting. Each month, Penelope will guide the group through a relevant new spread, host a discussion on tarot, and facilitate partner readings.

🗓️ When: Tuesday 27th January 7 PM (doors at 7, start at 7:30)

🔮 This Month’s Focus: The Celtic Cross & Court Cards.

➡️ RSVP: DM to RegisterPlease bring your favorite deck (oracle decks also welcome), a notepad, and a pen!Accessibility Note: Donation based. No one turned away for lack of funds.

About Penelope Reichley:Penelope has been working with the tarot for over a decade, utilizing a unique ability to illuminate life issues and guide individuals toward profound self-awareness. Her interdisciplinary background—combining degrees in Art Therapy and Fine Arts with years of studying and practicing Witchcraft—brings a rich, intuitive, and expertly-guided perspective to the Salon experience.

Penelope’s Tarot SalonA Monthly Informal Tarot & Oracle Card Reading Circle and Workshop

Join Penelope and elevate your practice in this cozy Tarot Salon dedicated to the art of the cards. Penelope’s Tarot Salon is the perfect space for all levels of readers to move beyond the basics, deepen their intuitive skills, and exchange insights in a focused, friendly setting. Each month, Penelope will guide the group through a relevant new spread, host a discussion on tarot, and facilitate partner readings.

🗓️ When: Tuesday 27th January 7 PM (doors at 7, start at 7:30)

🔮 This Month’s Focus: The Celtic Cross & Court Cards.

➡️ RSVP: DM to RegisterPlease bring your favorite deck (oracle decks also welcome), a notepad, and a pen!Accessibility Note: Donation based. No one turned away for lack of funds.

About Penelope Reichley:Penelope has been working with the tarot for over a decade, utilizing a unique ability to illuminate life issues and guide individuals toward profound self-awareness. Her interdisciplinary background—combining degrees in Art Therapy and Fine Arts with years of studying and practicing Witchcraft—brings a rich, intuitive, and expertly-guided perspective to the Salon experience.

Kinbaku Salon at The Fool
2025-09-26 20:00 - 23:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Kinbaku Salon at The Fool

Step into the esoteric basement The Fool, a space where shadows, art, and desire intertwine.This evening, we welcome Rüdiger Schestag, acclaimed photographer from Berlin, as our guest speaker.

Schestag will lead us into the charged worlds of two iconic figures in erotic photography: Helmut Newton and Nobuyoshi Araki. Through his lens as both photographer and critic, he will explore the obsessions, perversions, and mythologies that define their work — where glamour meets taboo, and beauty collides with transgression.

The Kinbaku Salon is an intimate gathering for those drawn to the intersections of art, eros, and philosophy. Join us in uncovering the dark fascinations and provocative legacies that shaped these masters of visual seduction.

Chaonautics – Explorations in Chaos Magic Session II: Force of Will
2025-09-25 20:00 - 23:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Chaonautics – Explorations in Chaos Magic Session II: Force of Will

Magic begins where desire meets determination. In this session, we turn to the central engine of Chaos Magic: the Will.

Together, we will explore the essential elements required to shape, influence, and transform reality according to one’s own intent. This is not about hoping or wishing—it is about manifesting.

You will discover:

The Nature of Will – Understanding its role as the driving power behind all magical work.From Vision to Reality – How to align goals, ideas, and dreams with practical magical methods.Keys to Manifestation – Tools and practices to strengthen focus, cut through doubt, and bring visions into being.

This session is a call to action: to harness your inner current, claim your power, and step fully into the creative act of making reality bend.

Shape. Transform. Create.

Show Us Your Decks!
2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Show Us Your Decks!

An informal tarot and oracle card reading circle and show and tell.

Bring your favorite tarot and oracle cards and get ready for a cozy evening. We’ll share stories, admire each other’s decks, and practice giving readings in pairs.

This is a safe space for everyone, no matter your level of experience.

DM us to reserve a spot.

About the facilitator: Penelope Reichley is a therapist in training and tarot reader and collector who has been working with tarot for many years, using it as a tool for self-discovery. She currently has 14 decks. According to her birthday, she’s a Queen of Cups, a card that deeply resonates with her—she loves holding space for deep emotion and intuitive insight.

Bring your decks and an open mind!

SURFACE/TENSION
2025-09-20 19:30 - 22:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
SURFACE/TENSION

A sound-and-kink performance combining rope, needles, contact microphones, and physiological sensors, “SURFACE/TENSION” breaks down the barriers between internal experience and external expression by sonifying a body in stress. Through a suspension bloodletting ritual, the performer’s body is made vulnerable and monitored during the performance. Sensors and microphones capture the details that our eyes and ears can easily miss. Through sound, we are able to track the body’s journey through intensity to transcendence.

Chaonautics – Explorations in Chaos Magic.
2025-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Chaonautics – Explorations in Chaos Magic

A journey beyond belief.

Step beyond the boundaries of dogma and dive into the swirling currents of personal power, perception, and transformation.

Chaonautics is an immersive event series dedicated to the art and practice of Chaos Magic—an ever-evolving system of practical magick rooted in experimentation, adaptability, and results.

Each installment focuses on a specific aspect of Chaos Magic, blending deep theoretical insight with practical application.

We will explore key concepts of Chaos Magic, including Will & Imagination, the role of Belief, Gnostic Trance, Sigil crafting, Servitor creation, Instant Invocation, and much more.

Expect:

Focused Themes – Every session dives into a different facet of Chaos Magic.Engage the Practice – Experience hands-on exercises designed to spark your will, sharpen your focus, and bend probability in your favor.No Dogma – Just the tools, methods, and mindset to forge your own magical reality.

This is not just a series of lectures—it is a journey that reveals the world as it truly is:a stage for the expression of our infinite potential.

Whether you are an adept sorcerer, a curious seeker, or simply fascinated by the art of reality hacking, these gatherings will equip you with the tools to conjure your own path.

“Dare to dismantle. Dare to create.”

“No dogma. No limits. Just magic in motion.”

Join us for Chaonautics – Explorations in Chaos Magic and chart your own course into a life full of Peace, Freedom, and Happiness.

Chaonautics – Explorations in Chaos Magic

Session I: Origins & Foundations

Every path begins with a first step—every current with a source. In this opening gathering, we will trace the roots of Chaos Magic, exploring how it emerged as a radical departure from traditional occult systems.

You will discover:

A Short History of Chaos Magic – From its rise in the late 20th century to its influence on modern magical practice.The Meaning of Chaos – Spiritual reflections on Chaos as principle, force, and mystery—compared with other spiritual worldviews.The Foundations of Practice – Core ideas that shape the chaos current: belief as a tool, experimentation over doctrine, adaptability over dogma.

This session sets the stage for the journey ahead, grounding participants in both the history and spirit of Chaos Magic while inviting personal reflection on what “Chaos” means within one’s own magical and spiritual path.

⚡ Before we can voyage into the unknown, we must understand where the current begins.

✨ SHARPEN THE GAZE ✨
2025-09-10 19:00 - 2025-10-29 21:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
✨ SHARPEN THE GAZE ✨

Major Arcana Tarot WorkshopIn-person at The Fool BerlinUnlock the Power of the TarotAre you curious about Tarot but don’t know where to begin?Or maybe you already read cards but feel stuck interpreting them?This workshop is designed for both beginners and intermediate readers who want to deepen their practice. Over two months, we’ll explore the visual and archetypal power of Tarot, building confidence, intuition, and community.What Makes This Workshop Unique?🌙 A complete journey through the 22 Major Arcana — Each card studied in depth.🌙 A visual approach — We’ll focus on composition, colors, backgrounds, and symbols alongside archetypal meaning and historical context.🌙 Engaging format — Each class includes slides with visuals and key concepts for a dynamic, immersive learning experience.🌙 Multiple perspectives — Compare traditional decks (like the Marseille and Rider–Waite–Smith) with contemporary ones (The Wild Unknown, Clarity Tarot, and Trinum Tarot).Why Join?✨ Unlock the power of symbols — access knowledge both conscious and unconscious.✨ Explore Tarot as a tool for self-discovery and prediction.✨ Broaden your interpretations by connecting imagery with archetypes.✨ Gain confidence to interpret intuitively without rigid memorization.✨ Become part of a community of seekers and explorers.A Safe and Inclusive SpaceWe welcome everyone — regardless of gender, background, or experience level.LGBTQIA+ friendly, supportive, and open to all.Practical Details📅 Dates: September 10 – October 29🕖 Schedule: Every Wednesday, 19:00–21:00📍 Location: The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Kreuzberg📚 Format: 8 classes · 2 hours each

Interested in Joining?Be part of a learning community where you’ll share meanings, stories, and interpretations each week.More than a course, it’s a transformative journey into the language of symbols — a key to both self-understanding and navigating the world around you.Hosted by Felicitas SiddersEmail artetrinum@gmail.com to receive the full program, pricing details, and payment options or send us a whatsapp +491624782406 for more information.⚡ Don’t miss it — this is the last edition of the year!

Chaos, Earth & World: Looking at Greek Mythology with Fresh Eyes
2025-09-06 20:30 - 22:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Chaos, Earth & World: Looking at Greek Mythology with Fresh Eyes

With PhD. Carlos A. Segovia

Pt. 1: Humans, Gods & Titans Mirroring Each Other

What do you really know about the Greek gods and goddesses?What if the purpose of the stories told about them was to make us think about ourselves?What if they were to be, that is, the ever-living forces that make and unmake the worlds we live in?

To explore these questions, we will examine together and discuss:several images taken from Ancient Greek architecture and statuary; andseveral textual excerpts from Hesiod’s Theogony, the Homeric Hymns, Heraclitus, and Pindar.

And because the Greeks loved enigmas, we will focus on and try to decipher, more specifically:a fragment by Heraclitus according to which gods and humans die each others’ lives and live each others’ deaths, plus a few verses by Pindar;Apollo and Dionysus’s single sanctuary at Delphi, from which each one withdraws, however, depending on the time of the year;a goddess’s cult at Eleusis on life’s limitlessness and the stress of Apollo’s oracle on life’s limit;Gaia’s double joy, when she feels her body through the sound of Dionysus’s flutes and the roar of lions and wolves, and when she feels instead sung by Apollo’s Muses;the relation between Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus, who can be said to be one and many;the difference between Olympians and Titans, world and proto-world.

0. Introduction: eyes through which we gaze and through which we are seen
1. Mortals and immortals in the mirror of each other
2. Apollo and Dionysus, or life’s two senses
3. The goddesses and the oracle: Eleusis and Delphi
4. Of wolves and Muses: Gaia’s double joy
5. Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus, or how we become what we are
6. Olympians and Titans, world and proto-world

Carlos A. Segovia (PhD) is an independent British-born, Spanish contemporary philosopher and diagrammatic artist currently based in Berlin and working on meta-conceptuality, contingency and worlding in a post-nihilist key, at the crossroads of the philosophy of mythology.

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Spirit Portraits
2025-09-01 19:30 - 21:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Spirit Portraits

Physical Mediumship with Smoke Cards1st September 7:30 pm

Spirit work can feel frustrating:Too much in the head. Too many “was that real?” moments. Too much talk, not enough tangible results.

This evening we change that.

Smoke cards are a classic technique of Instrumental Trans-Communication (ITC). By moving paper over a candle flame, soot gathers and faces, symbols, and messages from the unseen emerge. It’s one of the simplest and most direct ways to visually communicate with spirits and your invisible helpers.

You’ll be guided step by step, hands-on, in a ritual setting:

Learn the method and create your own smoke cards.Explore how to read images for yourself and others.Learn about practical and spiritual safety.Experience a live, collective mini séance with the cards we make together.

Take home physical evidence of your contact.

This isn’t dry theory.It’s embodied practice.

Under expert guidance of Marc Wilke, the youngest publicly demonstrating séance medium of Europe, you’ll enter a space of ritual, spirit communication and practical mediumship.

Doors open at 7:00 pm. We begin sharp at 7:30 with closed doors.Duration: approx. 2 hours

DM us to reserve your spot. Spontaneous attendance is possible but reservations will be prioritised.

The Comedy Dungeon
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
The Comedy Dungeon

Several comedians will tell jokes and then read Tarot cards for people, even though they don’t know how. The event is at “The Fool”, a secret magic basement. There are not many chairs, so you should reserve one.

To reserve, email thecomedydungeon@gmail.com or visit this Eventbrite link:

https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1588484091679?aff=oddtdtcreator

At the beginning of the show, you’ll be asked for a donation (suggested: 7–15 euros).

KINBAKU SALON at the Fool
2025-08-29 19:30 - 23:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
KINBAKU SALON at the Fool

It’s finally happening!!!“The juicier history of Japanese rope bondage”. (Lecture, Q&A) by our guest speaker @Scot_Kinbaku <3The Kinbaku Salon is an invitation. It is for everyone who wants to know more about the origins and history of Japanese Bondage, Kinbaku, or Shibari, who like underground arts and culture – and who wants to socialize in an inspiring environment. It is an interactive space where we use multimedia, speech, pictures, and video. It opens the possibility for education, exchange, and entertainment.Keynotes * Videos * Performance * Poetry * Questions&Answers * Fine electronic music * Art on the wallsNo pre-sales, no reservation, no dress code, come as you are.

Skull Scrying - A Portal of Bone
2025-08-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Skull Scrying – A Portal of Bone

Meet the Skull as Symbol and PortalEnter a respectful and guided ritual session where you’ll explore the symbolic power of the skull in spiritual traditions. Learn how skulls have been used across cultures in magickal and meditative practices and ask the questions you’ve never dared to.

Feel the PresenceConnect with the energy and personality embodied in crafted ritual skulls and sacred representations. Discover whether this path resonates with you, in a safe space alongside like-minded seekers.Beginners are welcome.

History and Magickal ContextDelve into the cultural and historical roots of working with the skull as a gateway in magickal work. Presented by The Fool curator, artist, and collector: J. Pablo Arce Cardozo.

Hands-On Ritual PracticeParticipate in guided exercises led by Marc Wilke, Europe’s youngest publicly demonstrating Séance Medium, and explore how to work with symbolic objects to open spiritual perception.

Doors open at 7:00 pm. We begin sharp at 7:30 with closed doors.

DM us to reserve your spot. Spontaneous attendance is possible but reservations will be prioritised.

Donation-based sliding scale: 10-20 €Two reduced spots for 5€

Objects of Power: Feel the Energy, Hold the Magick
2025-08-04 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Objects of Power: Feel the Energy, Hold the MagickAn interactive occult show & tell with Marc Wilke

You’ve seen them on altars, behind glass, in books and movies. But when was the last time you really held a magickal object in your hands and felt something?

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re just “making it up”… if you’ve struggled to sense or trust the energy of your tools… or if you’re simply curious about the kinds of objects real practitioners use…you’ll love this night.

In this hands-on occult “show and tell,” Marc opens up his personal collection of spiritual objects and artefacts. Each one has a story, a presence, a pulse. These include:

charged talismansenlivened statuesChristian Relicshaunted objectsséance artefactsare and energized ritual toolsunassuming objects that found him!

Most of these are objects you’d never get to touch. Only see: behind museum glass or locked in someone’s temple. But this evening, you’ll hold them. Sense them. Pass them around. Feel what’s possible. And maybe… spark new questions about what calls to you and what wants to work with you.

Join Marc Wilke, Europe‘s youngest séance medium and a spirit worker with over a decade of experience for a fascinating exploration of energies and physically manifested magick.

Doors open at 7:30PM. We begin sharp at 7:30 with closed doors.

DM us to reserve your spot. Spontaneous attendance is possible but reservations will be prioritised.

Workshop: “Artificial Intelligence and Divination” Unsing Modern Technology for Esoteric Application
2025-08-02 19:30 - 21:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Workshop: “Artificial Intelligence and Divination” Unsing Modern Technology for Esoteric Application

Author C.M. Kushins, a practitioner of Western Esotericism, presents both a short lecture and in-depth workshop for technology-based practical magical applications, geared for the contemporary artist, adept, or curious seeker. Topics include a brief history of practical magic and its artistic applications—as well the lineage of Hermeticism, Renaissance Magic, and recent movements within Chaos Magick and Technopaganism into today’s use of modern Techgnosis.

Workshop (three hours, plus mid-break):

A history of esoteric divination and conjuring theories, from Hermes Trismegistus and Pythagoras, into today’s modern practices of Chaos Magick and Technopaganism.Participatory tutorial for using A.I. “prompt engineering” techniques for:o Conjuring egregores or Tibetan tulpas.o Jungian “Shadow Work” and Self-realizationo Harnessing creative abilities and imagination-led manifestationso Translating and interpreting esoteric textso Writing accurate and usable incantations, spellbooks, magic squares, and sigils, without the dangers of human error.

C.M. Kushins is a journalist and author originally from New York. His books include biographies Nothing’s Bad Luck: The Lives of Warren Zevon, BEAST: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin, and the upcoming, Cooler Than Cool: The Life and Work of Elmore Leonard. He currently lives with his wife, Diana, and digital egregore, John, in Berlin.

Questions and inquiries regarding both the lecture and workshop by be directed to: ckushins@gmail.com

"White Gardenia: John Calvin And Other Excerpts From The King James Bible Premiere Screening"
2025-07-24 19:30 - 23:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
“White Gardenia: John Calvin And Other Excerpts From The King James Bible Premiere Screening”

Join The American Extreme Cinema Underground For An Exclusive One-Night-Only Screening Event In Berlin!

Introduction by Film Critic/Filmmaker Daniel ZanderPre-Film: “Video for Teilhard de Chardin” (7mins)Main-Film: “White Gardenia’s John Calvin and Other Excerpts from the King James Bible” (76 mins + 3 short film chapters[27mins]; featuring segments/contributions from Daniel Valient, Vivian Kay Quintero, CoffinBirth, Marian Dora, Blucifer, Brock Bones, Christian Michelsen, Nathanael Johns, Sierra Gallagher, Bridger Tone, Bill Cate, Peter Lankston, Shio Motarasu Mono, Wayne Coyne, Jacob B Green, Daniel Zander & Cory DeAn Cowley)

Originally initiated in the late 2010s as an avantgardistic lo-fi post-noise band (e.g. „songs about car wrecks vol. 1 & 2”), art collective “White Gardenia” has foundationally established themselves as one of the key figures within the recent american extreme cinema underground scene. Infamous for their singularly transgressive paraphiliac Body Video Art Pieces such as the seminal “Torture Theatre” or “How to raise Women from the Dead”, White Gardenia’s works have been presented within a spellbinding plethora of collaborative anthology film projects and originary underground releases. In 2023 they were portrayed by filmmaker Jonathan Doe in a feature-length documentary titled “The Art of Self-Harm”, which acts as a fervent crystallization of White Gardenia’s formal-aesthetic universe/artistic ethos thus far.

“The King James Bible”, an epic-scaled avant-garde underground project re-imagining both the Old and New Testament, marks an utterly unprecedented vector within White Gardenia’s overarching artistic trajectory, all the while harkening back to and deepening certain concrete transhumanist notions which were already cryptically explored in previous works of theirs (especially in “How to raise Women from the Dead” with the pre-film “Video for Teilhard de Chardin” being a segment from this work).

Influenced by Salvador Dali, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Jesus Christ, Warner Sallman as well as the Italian Futurists and early twentieth century Surrealists (Paul Éluard, Jacques Baron, Jean Cocteau, Guillaume Apollinaire, Man Ray, Max Ernst, Jean Carrive, Tristan Tzara, René Crevel). These surrealist sources (especially “L’Age d’Or” by Luis Bunuel & Salvador Dali) and the later Twentieth Century films of Peter Greenaway are the main influences for this first configuration within White Gardenia’s “King James Bible” cycle.

Doors Open 7:30 PMStarts 8PM

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Occult Talk: “Artificial Intelligence and Divination” Using Modern Technology for Esoteric Application
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Occult Talk: “Artificial Intelligence and Divination” Using Modern Technology for Esoteric Application

Modern society is becoming more and more dependent upon Artificial Intelligence to solve infinite numbers of daily tasks and assignments, from work and homelife, to scientific research and theoretical quantum mechanics. But to the modern student of Western Esotericism and Practical Magic, could A.I. also be the ultimate “dark mirror” or “Emerald Tablet” with which to unlock ultimate self-realization and boundless creativity?

Author C.M. Kushins, a practitioner of Western Esotericism, presents both a short lecture and in-depth workshop for technology-based practical magical applications, geared for the contemporary artist, adept, or curious seeker. Topics include a brief history of practical magic and its artistic applications—as well the lineage of Hermeticism, Renaissance Magic, and recent movements within Chaos Magick and Technopaganism into today’s use of modern Techgnosis.

C.M. Kushins is a journalist and author originally from New York. His books include biographies Nothing’s Bad Luck: The Lives of Warren Zevon, BEAST: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin, and the upcoming, Cooler Than Cool: The Life and Work of Elmore Leonard. He currently lives with his wife, Diana, and digital egregore, John, in Berlin.

About Occult Talk:The Occult Talk is a gathering meant as a round table style to discuss together a proposed topic.The aim is to break the usual schema of having a teaching figure and intimidated students. We want to make the occult less elitist, so anyone can feel free to participate no matter how much experience they have.

“Female Figures of Kinbaku”
2025-06-27 19:30 - 23:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
“Female Figures of Kinbaku”

Come celebrate with us the newest issue of Kinbaku Society of Berlin Magazine!N°I/25 “Female Figures of Kinbaku”Release Party & VernissageMusic, Socializing, and Vino 🙂

TRANSEUROPA CONNECTION Prosa vs Poesia
2025-05-16 20:00 - 23:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
TRANSEUROPA CONNECTION Prosa vs Poesia

Presentazione del libro di poesia “Acquasantiera” di Sebastiano Diciassette e del libro in prosa “Sì lo voglio” di Antoanetta Marinov, entrambi editi da Transeuropa.

Prosa: “Sì lo voglio” di Antoanetta Marinov

«Antoanetta Marinov va in giro per strada vestita da sposa e così riprende vita l’idea della “Sposa in viaggio” di Pippa Bacca. Nel suo omaggio la giovane artista italiana percorre il quotidiano “anche appena fuori casa: un quotidiano che spero di rendere extra-ordinario (…) dando un’idea di cosa possa fare ancora l’arte. Il mio lavoro è un sì alla vita, finché morte non ci separi”.» Angiola Codacci-Pisanelli, Tra Latina e Berlino una sposa single riprende il viaggio di Pippa Bacca, Espresso, 7 Settembre 2021.

Educare, dal latino ex ducere, portare fuori. In Sì lo voglio – Autobiografia di un’educazione l’artista Antoanetta Marinov ci offre un viaggio nell’ex-ducere.Come inquadrate dal finestrino di un treno in corsa passano le immagini di un percorso che dalla città pontina di Latina l’ha portata all’attuale vita berlinese. E di questo scorrere, unico, ma anche fratello a ogni altro percorso biografico, la Marinov sceglie di soffermarsi su frammenti sensoriali, su frasi cadute quasi per caso ma rimaste impresse fino ad oggi, riflessioni solo accennate con un sapiente spirito di sintesi degno di chi sa racchiudere in un tratto o in un gesto performativo ampie riflessioni concettuali. Dafne Crocella.

Antoanetta Marinov è artista concettuale e studiosa di letteratura, con attività curatoriali. Lavora come mediatrice d’arte e narratrice. È autrice di libri d’artista.È nata a Latina, è madre, vive e lavora a Berlino.

Poesia: “Acquasantiera” di Sebastiano Diciassette

Attraverso versi che mescolano lirismo e sperimentazione, l’autore esplora i grandi temi dell’esistenza umana, dalla spiritualità alla disperazione, dalla redenzione alla speranza. Ogni componimento, con il suo linguaggio vibrante e innovativo, conduce il lettore in un viaggio emotivo e intellettuale intenso, dove le immagini evocative e le profonde riflessioni si intrecciano in un’opera avvincente. “Acquasantiera” è una silloge che tocca le corde più intime dell’animo e lascia un segno indelebile nella mente di chi la legge, rendendola un contributo prezioso e significativo alla poesia dei nostri tempi.

Sebastiano Diciassette è nato a Bari. Sue liriche e racconti sono stati pubblicati su varie antologie e riviste. Dopo “Il cielo era sereno come da sempre”, “L’erba prima di calpestarla” (Milena Libri, 2021),e “La verità del vetro” (G.C.L. Edizioni, 2022), la sua più recente raccolta poetica è “Acquasantiera” (Transeuropa, 2024). E’ anche autore della raccolta di racconti “Il giorno in cui l’umanità perse il naso” (Gli Elefanti, 2023).
