The Fool Berlin

Divine Embeddings in The Fool
2023-10-12 20:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Divine Embeddings in The Fool

A cosy night with an occult talk, discussion and drinks in Berlin’s cosiest esoteric venue. This will be an extended version of the talk for the Occulture Conference 2023.

THE GARLAND OF LETTERS: SACRED ALPHABETS AND AI LANGUAGE MODELSKarin ValisFrom Lord Shiva’s Tandava to the multidimensional vector space of Word Embeddings used in the state-of-the-art generative AI models, the divine essence of language unravels. The dance of creation continues, inside the boney rigs of A100 industrial-grade GPUs into realms we are just beginning to imagine.

In this talk, we first look at the parallels between Sanskrit and Ancient Hebrew and the belief they are the basic building blocks of the universe. Then we try to conceptualise the creation process as a mixing of primal energies in multidimensional coordinate systems, and at the end, we look at the problem of word embeddings used to encode language in large language models such as GPT. What parallels can we find between the naming magick, sacred alphabets and computational intelligence?

The capacity of the venue is very limited, so please rsvp here: https://forms.gle/99cfQB2KLmE5khjJ6

Adore Your Shadows
2023-09-21 19:00 - 21:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Adore Your Shadows

“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.”

Carl Jung

Carl Jung defined the shadow as the “sum of all personal and collective psychic elements which, because of their incompatibility with the chosen conscious attitude, are denied expression in life.”

Shadows are the qualities within us, that were through our upbringing not valued, appreciated and surely not approved.

To become to “good Child” lots had to be compromised, initial parts of our inner being shattered, and strong sparks of our personalities pushed deep down into non-existence.

But are we complete with only our light?

Are we able to navigate healthily through a reality of duality by only revealing half of our own dual charisma?

Come and discover.

About how each chakra has its own shadows!And how to use these shadows to master this dimension.Transcending all of them into blessings.In a non-judgmental, loving embracing space!

To reserve a spot send an email to: info@thefool-berlin.comor DM on social media www.instagram.com/thefool_berlinwww.facebook.com/thefoolberlin

When: 21st September 2023,Doors open 7:00 PMStart 7 :30 PMEnd 9:30 PM

Where: The Fool, Skalitzerstr 43, Berlin

Energy Exchange: Donation based (sliding scale 10 – 20 Eur.). Two low income spots available (5 Eur.)

What to bring: A journal, a pen and an open heart to receive

The Kinbaku Salon
2023-09-15 20:00 - 23:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
The Kinbaku Salon

A new beginning

The Kinbaku Society of Berlin and Discover Kinbaku invite you to The Fool to celebrate four years of existence and 15 KSB magazines full of research, culture, fiction, and inspiring graphics and photography.

This is a new beginning. We shredded skin. We shifted shape. We are still here. We are back to be present in Berlin.

This Kinbaku Salon is an opening. It is educational and inspiring. It is an interactive space where we use multimedia, speech, pictures, and video – and open the possibility for exchange and learning. 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.

Program:

Keynote: The art of producing a sex-positive niche magazine – from Kitan Klub to KSB Magazine * Poetry * Fine electronic music * Questions&Answers

Art on the walls:

Selected originals from 4 years / 15 KSB magazines, with a special surprise for all collectors

Occult Talk: Kinbaku Rituals
2023-09-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Occult Talk: Kinbaku Rituals

Japanese-inspired rope bondage, often referred to as Shibari or Kinbaku became tremendously popular in the West over the past 5 – 10 years.

It is used for sex (or as foreplay for sex) but also for recreational purposes, to dance, as performative arts, for installations, or in general: as sensual art.

But what happens, when two people tie together?

Sometimes there is no better description than: „magic happens”. Engaging in a bondage session can be a profound transformative experience.

How can we understand the magical connection, the energy flow, that often happens between rigger and model?

And finally: what does it take to create a stronger ritual when engaging with ropes, not to deplete the potential into shallow consumerism?

We are going to ask ourselves this and other questions on Tuesday, September 12th with Alexander MA (Kinbaku Society of Berlin) at The Fool.

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.

Mediumship Development Circle with Marc Wilke
2023-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Mediumship Development Circle with Marc Wilke

Join us for the third instalment of the Mediumship Development Circle at the Fool .

Together we will talk about AND practice (!) the technique of “Spirit Merging” – Marc’s signature variation of “Sitting in the Power” to connect with Spirit. We will also be discussing the “Clairs”, namely the psychic senses and how to use them effectively based on your individual abilities. The highlight of the session will be a practical introduction to contacting your Holy Guardian Angel. A cherished approach to being in your Angel’s presence without months and months on end of living in a secluded space praying your buttocks of with the Abramelin ritual. Prepare for a controversial yet innovative take drawing upon traditional spiritualism, state of the art séance protocols and innovative perspectives of animistic folk witchcraft as well as urban shamanism. Bring your questions and ideas regarding the spirit world, mental and physical mediumship, spiritualism and séance, evocation and angels.

Marc will be your expert tour guide into this fascinating world and share with you his experience and learnings of 7+ years with séances and practicing aa a physical medium.

The Mediumship Development Circle is a semi-public development circle dedicated to learn and grow together.Every month we meet to learn about a new aspect of séance work and mental & physical mediumship. Everyone is welcome to join us at any point of the journey but only long term participants have a chance to receive a certificate confirming their commitment to this experimentation group and the curriculum of shared development.

Though we want to develop gradually and build upon the previous…

EVERY SESSION we will sit for some minutes in the circle together with spirit in a safe and guided way under expert facilitation from Marc to develop your own mediumistic and psychic abilities. These things don’t happen in a vacuum and can only be learned by actually doing and experiencing them.

Future topics for lessons will include: ectoplasm, psychometry, reading photographs, apports, materialisations, table tipping, trance mediumship, precipitation (spirit writing) and much more

Healing Touch Ritual x Sound Landscapes
2023-08-31 19:30 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Healing Touch Ritual x Sound Landscapes

Embark with us on a journey of touch exploration, accompanied by the hypnotic sounds & vibrations of Tibetan bowls and other magical instruments.

We co-create a ceremonial, consensual, container to ground into our energy and physical body, we explore the connection with other humans through diverse touch modalities, we soften our awareness and surrender to the power of vibrations.

Flow:19:45 Doors open & Landing into the space20:00 Opening Ceremony20:15 Touch exploration & Sounds landscape21:30 Closing circle

Ticket: sliding scale 20-30€ as you can afford2 Low income spots available (15€)

Open to all genders, to ensure a chill mood and gender balance we keep the right to accept or reject participation requests.

To book your spot please send an email to info@thefool-berlin.com or DM on social media: www.instagram.com/thefool_berlinwww.facebook.com/thefoolberlin

Exploring Subconscious Collage, Alchemical Imagery, and Esoteric Magic in Avant-Garde Art.
2023-08-25 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Exploring Subconscious Collage, Alchemical Imagery, and Esoteric Magic in Avant-Garde Art.

Art and Occultism Series at “The Fool” Vol. V

In this exciting new talk, we cordially invite you to embark on a profound journey into the realm where subconscious collage, alchemical symbolism, and esoteric magic converge within the realm of avant-garde art. Inspired by the elusive quest for hidden truths, our presentation will delve deep into the intricate interplay between collage and cut-up techniques and the rich tapestry of meaning woven by magic and alchemy.

Drawing upon the creative works of visionaries such as Max Ernst and William Burroughs, our talk will unfurl the intricate threads that bind magical imagery to the concept of collage. We will unravel how the seemingly random fusion of visual elements and carefully chosen words can be decoded as a profound symbol of alchemical transformation and spiritual metamorphosis. Furthermore, we will contemplate how the rearrangement and fragmentation of text mirror the layered essence of reality, mirroring the principles found in alchemical thought.

At the heart of our discussion lies the profound impact of esoteric thought upon collage and cut-up techniques, illuminating how these artistic methods skillfully capture the essence of the enigmatic and mystical. Through a meticulous analysis of literary and artistic gems from the avant-garde movement, as well as the esoteric theories of the era, we unveil how the subconscious collage becomes a portal to dimensions that transcend surface understanding, often intertwined with the enigma and enchantment of magical transformations.

This event operates on a donation basis.

By Juan Pablo Arce C.Artist, Collector, Curator.

Hypno-magick level 2 - revisiting the magician's temple and fiddling with his stuff: Workshop with Danny Nemu
2023-08-20 15:00 - 20:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Hypno-magick level 2 – revisiting the magician’s temple and fiddling with his stuff: Workshop with Danny Nemu

(for people who have attended either of the previous induction sessions)An opportunity to return to the temple and explore some of the other curiosities – the bookshelves, the alchemist’s lab, magical tools and whatever else your imagination provides. Once we have each explored something that calls our attention, those who are willing to lead an induction can introduce the group to what they found and allow space to engage with the mystery. Note that this will be a respectful visit conducted with the best of intentions, proper banishing protocols and psychic hygiene. There is power in the temple and power in our minds, and guardians will be invited along to ensure that we only access what we can handle.

DANNY NEMU

Danny is a hypnotist, occultist and speaker fascinated by the latent powers of the mind in healing, magic and creativity, and how to bring them into the world in a safe and enjoyable way. His books Science Revealed and Neuro-apocalypse are out on Psychedelic Press.

RSVP via e-mail at info@thefool-berlin.com

Putting people into trance, it's easy when you know how: WorkShop with Danny Nemu
2023-08-19 15:00 - 20:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Putting people into trance, it’s easy when you know how: WorkShop with Danny Nemu

Explore how to set up and induce a trance via various methods. We will learn how to choose what is suitable for the person we’re working with, and also how to use trance techniques in everyday life.

Part 1: Pre-talk – how to set up the conditions for trancePart 2: Inductions – different techniques of induction including progressive relaxation, point fixation, body tricks, confusion and rapid inductionPart 3: Deepening trance – how to put someone at ease and go deeperPart 4: Testing trance – what to look for and how to test depthPart 5: Creating scenarios – anything from completely inside the mind (sensing a perfume, recreating the visions of LSD, talking to a beloved character from your childhood etc) to more expressive (reacting to a perfume, hand-sticks, forgetting numbers etc). Note, you can decide what you want to do and not do beforehand, and no one can make you do something you don’t want to do.

DANNY NEMU

Danny is a hypnotist, occultist and speaker fascinated by the latent powers of the mind in healing, magic and creativity, and how to bring them into the world in a safe and enjoyable way. His books Science Revealed and Neuro-apocalypse are out on Psychedelic Press.

RSVP via e-mail at info@thefool-berlin.com

Talk: Imagining the Future and the Art of Persuasion, with Danny Nemu
2023-08-18 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Imagining the Future and the Art of Persuasion: Workshop by Danny Nemu

Do What Thou Wilt – or – Tell me what you want, what you really really want

How can trance help us access the power of the imagination to help us achieve our goals and meet with success? Perhaps you want better health, a different career or a livelier sex life? Let’s get together, take a deep breath, and evoke our Holy Guardian Zigazig-ah.In this session, we will drop down through the turbulence of the everyday mind to a deeper place of stillness, and generate a vision of where we want to be in the near future. Once we have sketched out the vision, sharpened the edges and hung it up in an exalted place in our inner temple, we’ll look at some simple techniques of communication and persuasion that can help our vision take root in the minds of the people who can help bring it to fruition.

DANNY NEMU

Danny is a hypnotist, occultist and speaker fascinated by the latent powers of the mind in healing, magic and creativity, and how to bring them into the world in a safe and enjoyable way. His books Science Revealed and Neuro-apocalypse are out on Psychedelic Press.

RSVP via e-mail at info@thefool-berlin.com

Tarot Study Group with Saara
2023-08-14 07:30 - 22:30
Tarot Study Group with Saara

The study of the tarot cards is a study of a lifetime.With countless decks to practice from, a rich and diverse history to unpack, and a deep philosophy th

The study of the tarot cards is a study of a lifetime.

With countless decks to practice from, a rich and diverse history to unpack, and a deep philosophy that is every-unfolding, it is a discipline in which even the most experience of readers can feel like beginners.

it is a perfect practice in which all can learn from each other, working together to deepen their understanding of the cards, no matter which deck, philosophy, or culture you are loyal.

The fool thus offers its space to support a tarot study group. The intention of this study group is for all participants to come and learn together, sharing their knowledge, perspective, and experience with each other.

There is no teacher, but rather a loose format that will be used to facilitate discussion and practice for all.

During the first meeting, participants will brainstorm on different ways they would like to use the time of the study group, and from this brainstorming, a schedule will be made for the first set of meetings. Once the schedule is set, willing participants will volunteer to help facilitate one of the six meetings. Those facilitating a meeting, will then meet together and discuss what they would like to do during that time with the group to help facilitate group discussion and practice around that topic.

Facilitating a meeting does not mean being the teacher: facilitators rather help the group by managing group discussions, practices, and time management for the group. It’s more like you are helping the group to stick together as you all study together. And don’t worry, if you are not interested in being a facilitator for a topic, then you don’t have to!

We will aim for facilitation to be done by a small group of 2-3 people rather than one person alone.

After the agenda is set during the first meeting, we will then have the remaining meetings for those interested in studying together on the decided themes to bring their decks and join!

Occult Talk – Is there a Veil?
2023-08-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Occult Talk – Is there a Veil?

Is there some “Thing, current, presence, function of reality, antimagick agenda” (as a fellow occultist expressed it) that inhibits Magick? Does something separate us from the “Otherworld”? What about the Veils of Physicality and Paroketh in the kabbalistic Four Worlds model?

Also, was Magick much more powerful in ancient times? Does the strength of Magick fluctuate in time and space?

Finally, if we think that there is something, what exactly does it do? Is it active or passive? And most importantly, what can we do against it? How can we get to More Magick?

We are going to ask ourselves this and other questions on Tuesday August 8th with Naoxar at The Fool.

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.

Doors open 7 PMStart 8 PMDonation Based

The Sound of Art
2023-07-28 20:30 - 23:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
The Sound of Art

An evening of art and music to enjoy.

While we watch the artist @christian_ermel_art painting a picture, the cellist @mischka_cello leads us into her immersive worlds of sound.

Live painting with live music in the cozy atmosphere of the Fool.

Doors open 20hBegin ca. 20,30h

A Night of Familiars
2023-07-21 20:00 - 23:00
A Night of Familiars

Pet Numerology Readings – Pet Séance and spiritual Reunion – Magickal living with animals

Join us for a fun and inspiring evening of honouring the magick of our animal friends and furry spiritual companions.

Charlyne864 will provide you with Numerology readings for your pets so you can have fun discovering their personality and needs with numerology and how to help them live their life to the fullest.

Marc leads you through a couple of mediumistic exercises, giving pet mediumship readings and facilitating a séance for you to commune and reunite with departed pets and also discover spiritual helping animals and familiars for your own spiritual practice.

Bring your pet with you if you think they’ll be comfortable with other pets and would have an enjoyable time. There will be music and refreshments as we casually gather with our familiars in person or in spirit.

Tarot Skills Mastermind Group
2023-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Tarot Skills Mastermind Group

Join a group of likeminded Tarot enthusiasts, beginners with similar challenges, experts with many years of experience and many diverse perspectives on the topic of Tarology.

Every month we get together to share and help each other with improving our Tarot Skills.

THIS IS THE LAST MEETING BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK IN AUGUST

All levels of expertise, skill and knowledge are welcome as your problems become my problems and together with the hive mind of the group we will solve them and answer all your questions.

With over a decade of experience in oracular consultation, Tarot Coaching and teaching Tarot Skills Marc will facilitate the evening with

Tarot gamesinteractive group readingsexpert tips for reading professionally in any high pressure situationinnovative layoutstechniques and approaches to read for yourself with ease and deep insightsopen Q&A and discussion for ALL your Tarot related questions

In this session we focus on practical skills and application while reading for yourself and others. Even if you never read the cards you’ll be able to take some moments of deep learning from this event.

There will be two free surprise gifts in the end

PLEASE RVSP VIA DM OR EMAIL

Join us as we grow together

AdmittanceDonation based sliding scale 5-20€Be there at 7:00 pmStarting Promptly with closed doors at 7:30 pm

Occult Talk - Letting go of control and its use in magic
2023-07-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Occult Talk – Letting go of control and its use in magic

What is control and what role does it have in magic practices, ritual, and daily life.

When should we use control to manifest our desires and when should we let go of it to allow the universe to do his will or obtain a state of trance.

Presented by @the_occult_therapyPhoto by @the_occult_therapy

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.

How to find and use magickal and spiritual objects
2023-07-07 21:30 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
How to find and use magickal and spiritual objects

An occult and interactive “show and tell” with Marc Wilke and Juan Pablo

Join two experienced magickal practitioners as we dive deep into the art of finding, tending to and utilising the hidden energies within magickal objects for your spiritual advancement.

You’ll have the opportunity to experience a diverse assortment of occult and spiritual objects first hand.

Get ready to handle and feel the different spiritual effects and powerful energies emanating from the unique and rare artefacts Juan Pablo and Marc Wilke have collected over their many years working in the magickal arts. Objects that are usually encased by glass and kept under wraps.

These include

authentic relicsactivated amulets and tools for energy workenlivened statues“haunted” objects (prepared to work with them in a safe and beneficial way)and many more

It is incredibly helpful to be able to hold onto and feel into so many different objects, especially if you want to develop your intuitive and psychometric abilities to allow you to find and work with your own spiritual artefacts.

Apart from that you will gain insight into developing working relationships with your tools under the premises of animism and residual energetic patterns. The stories behind each object will show you practical ways to go out into the world and start hunting for magickal objects to skyrocket your spiritual development.

Join these two gentlemen with fashionable hats for an inspiring and fun evening of experiential and casual learning. Feel free to stay after the presentation for chatting and connecting with likeminded people and enjoying some refreshments and music.

Doors open at 7 pm and we start on time at 7:30 pm with closed doorsAdmission donation based 5€

"Lumen Arcanum: Magic, Alchemy, Spiritism in Cinematic Culture"
2023-06-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
“Lumen Arcanum: Magic, Alchemy, Spiritism in Cinematic Culture”

We are pleased to invite you to the fourth part of the cycle of occultism and contemporary art in “The Fool”. On this occasion you can join us on an extraordinary journey, exploring the profound influences of magic, alchemy and spiritualism in the realm of film and photography.

Together, we will delve into the captivating interaction between these magical practices and the visual arts. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world where the mystical and the visual intertwine, revealing hidden connections and expanding our understanding of these mediums.

Enter the intriguing realm of the camera obscura, where the principles of alchemy merge with the captivating power of light. Discover how this ancient optical device, rooted in the mysteries of alchemy, laid the foundation for the birth of modern photography and film. Contemplate the transformative essence of light as it reveals the secrets of visual representation, blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination.

In addition, we will venture into the ethereal landscapes of spiritualism, where the exploration of the unseen and the supernatural is brought to life through photography and cinematic narrative. Get an insider’s view of the techniques employed by spiritualist photographers, who sought to capture the ephemeral and communicate with the spirit world. Prepare to be captivated by cinematic narratives that transport us to a world inhabited by ghosts, spirits and otherworldly encounters, captivating our senses and awakening a sense of terror and wonder.

As we dive into the deep connections between spirituality, mysticism and the visual arts, we invite you to reflect on the timeless questions that arise when these realms converge.

Whether you are an artist, a film enthusiast, or simply curious about the fusion of spirituality and visual representation, we extend our invitation. Together, we will unlock the door of the imagination and embark on a captivating exploration of the influences of magic, alchemy and spiritualism in the fascinating worlds of film and photography.

Join us as we ignite our collective imagination and embark on a remarkable quest to unravel the secrets that await in the mystical and the visual.

This talk is given by Juan Pablo Arce Cardozo, artist, collector and curator based in Berlin.

Duration approximately 2 hours (introduction and contextualization, pause and subsequent open discussion).

Event starts at 20:00

"When Masks fall" : THE VISUAL & EXPERIENCE BASED WORK OF CARNIVORE aka Swen Brandy
2023-06-16 18:30 - 23:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
“When Masks fall” : THE VISUAL & EXPERIENCE BASED WORK OF CARNIVORE aka Swen Brandy

Photo and Video-Screening and Talk“When Masks fall”THE VISUAL & EXPERIENCE BASED WORK OFCARNIVORE aka Swen BrandyBERLIN // 16.06.23 / 19:45 hPhoto – Screening // Interview // Film Screening “Emotional” // Talk Panel

“WHEN MASKS FALL”

We all know the word masquerade, posture, we know the little rituals and preparations for events or special occasional events from upbringing. We dress up and adapt, we put on the party mask and over the years we develop dozens of different masks for every occasion around us in society and in circles of friends, but also at work and even with friends and with our loved ones to adapt, to adapt. then there are the moments when we wonder and ask ourselves who and with which mask we really connect with our ego. Swens uses videos and images to show how masks are falling, people are frozen in the sub, edge, and lust space. The images show how beautiful, but also intense, letting go can be. In a panel, we want to talk about how experiences of these conditions can be, are they dangerous, does the mask really serve to protect you in everyday life, what is beauty actually?

When masks fall.

The project “Emotional – a moment full of emotions”is intended to show the variety of emotions, especially from the point of view of non-verbal communication. Authentic, unfiltered emotions enable us to get in touch with ourselves and with other people. In our everyday life, however, we have learned to hide or control the expression of certain feelings. This control is shed for a moment as the protagonists show their authentic, emotional selves. An important focus was also on diversity, i.e. that people of different age groups, body types, and ethnicity are portrayed. Their expressions were captured in photos and short video clips. The presentation of the photo and video material aims to ensure that viewers are confronted with authentic, unfiltered emotional expressions over a longer period of time – a situation that rarely occurs in everyday life. In this way, everyone can feel and explore for themselves what prolonged viewing of these expressions triggers in them.

Swen Brandy (CARNIVORE) BerlinConcepter/Photographer/Artist/Kink-EducatorSwen Brandy is a 45-year-old photographer and artist from Germany. In his playshootings, he combines BDSM scenarios with photography, often resulting in personal challenges and intense experiences for the models. In 2020, he began creating short films and clips in addition to his photography work, and publishes them under the label Carnividz. Aside from his shootings, he works as a graphic designer/Art Director and passes on his knowledge on body and mind work as a kink educator.

About PlayshootingYour mind is your challengeFor me photography means primarily working with a person, instead of just taking a picture. The focus is not on the arrangement of the setting or the person, it’s on the mental state as well as the experience of the model. I want to get them in a mood, where they can let go and show a side which is different from everyday life. Therefore, I lead them into a scenario that forces them to release.

I love to work with the mindset of a person. By setting certain impulses the scene becomes suddenly real. Based on the preferences of the model, those scenarios can include pain, domination, physical and mental restriction as well as different kinds of challenges. In this regard I give them the chance to explore their limits, by leading them from their comfort zone to the borderline. I start slowly and increase the intensity bit by bit until they reach the edge of self-control and thus the state of release. My favourite attempt of bringing someone into that state is by creating challenges. Depending on the person, this can include the endurance of high impact, intense pain or other stimulation, a difficult task, the confrontation with fear or discomfort, intense physical or mental restrictions or a combination of those approaches. Of course, this kind of experience is negotiated before the shooting: there is a comprehensive conversation about how intense the scenario might become, and individual boundaries stay respected.

During such a scenario most people experience an extension of their limits: while struggling with the situation in the beginning, they adapt to it bit by bit until they let go. This often ends up in them being able to handle a higher degree of intensity than they originally expected. They experience that they can go beyond their proposed limits, and that “the end” is actually not the end. That’s the moment when ataraxia sets in.In my photos I capture the states that everyone passes while going through such a scenario. It creates a specific mood and body language as well as authentic emotions.Swen BrandyCARNIVORE

Sacred səxual self worship ritual
2023-06-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Sacred səxual self worship ritual

Dive in a holistic journey to get in touch with the deeper, subtler layers of yourself.

Tap into your sensual and sexual energy, stir it, channel it into the collective intention of embodying your self-worth . Come worship your inner deity and they’ll come out to play.

Bring a mirror 🪞

A tealight 🕯️

A feather 🪶

Pen 🖋️ and paper 📜

And something for the altar representing you stepping into your power

Info and reservations : info@thefool-berlin.com

@thefool_berlin

@daphne.rara

Mediumship Development Circle at the Fool
2023-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Mediumship Development Circle at the Fool

Join us for the first meeting of the Mediumship Development Circle at the Fool 14th June 7 pm

Together we will talk about the possibilities of establishing a regular circle for spirit contact and manifestation. Bring your questions and ideas regarding the spirit world, mental and physical mediumship, spiritualism and séance, evocation and angels. Marc will give you an insight into these topics and give an overview of what’s possible within a mediumship circle and tell you about his experience with séances over the last 7 years.

At the end we will conduct a short exercise for the development of your own mediumistic and psychic abilities and sit for some minutes in the circle together with spirit in a safe and guided way under expert facilitation from Marc.

Limited space so RSVP to attend

Doors open at 7 pmWe start with closed doors 7:30 pm. Please be on time

Donation based 5-10€

Candle Magick with Medea
2023-06-07 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Candle Magick with Medea

Learn how to work with candles in your magickal practice:

we will explore the correspondences of candle colours and planetary energy, how to dress a candle, how to set the intentions and time/space magick interactions.

Bring your own coloured candles and we will work on them

Duration: 2 hoursStarts at 20:00Pricing for one session 23-43 sliding scalePricing for 2 sessions 44-83sliding scaleRSVP via e-mail at info@thefool-berlin.com

Harnessing Magick: A Path to Self-Transformation and Reality Crafting
2023-06-02 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Harnessing Magick: A Path to Self-Transformation and Reality Crafting

A Path to Self-Transformation and Reality Craftingwith Philip HorvathDiscover the power of magick in this transformative talk that combines the mysteries of occult practices and the insights of modern psychology and neuroscience to create a practical guide to self-discovery and life crafting. We dive deep into the fascinating world of magick, shedding light on its foundations and explaining how it can be harnessed to shape our destiny, confront our shadows, and continually redefine our existence.Through the practice of magick, learn how to own your individuality, take responsibility for your reality, and craft the life you wish to live. The talk outlines the key principles of magick – intention, imagination, ritual, and will – and guides you on how to implement these elements in your own journey of transformation. Embark on this enlightening path, leverage the power of magick, become the architect of your reality and take charge of your future, ultimately contributing to a better world.About Philip:With a career that spans several decades, Philip has built a bridge between ancient wisdom and future-oriented strategies, partnering with diverse global entities to navigate an evolving landscape. His unique approach, deeply rooted in the timeless wisdom of magick and the occult, marries over thirty-five years of mindfulness practice with modern neuroscience, systems theory, and various wisdom traditions. As a partner in LUMAN, Philip delivers immersive transformational experiences to executives and their teams, blending practical mindfulness teaching with his deep understanding of magick. Splitting his time between Berlin and Los Angeles, Philip’s global influence and dedication to the practical application of magick make him a unique agent of transformation in a rapidly changing world.Doors open 7 pm

Candle Crafting with Alex
2023-05-31 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Candle Crafting with Alex

Learn the secrets of candle crafting with natural waxes, in order to produce your own, unique and powerful candles.

From the choice of the wax to the various crafting techniques, type of molds, how to make your own wicks and much more in the program.

Duration: 2 hrs

Starts at 20:00Pricing for one session 23-43 sliding scale

RSVP via email at info@thefool-berlin.com and we will send you more detailed information

Occult Talk: Riding the Witch Wave
2023-05-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Occult Talk: Riding the Witch Wave

From the broomstick riding witches of medieval times to the witch hunts of the 17th century and the “witchsploitation” cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, this talk explores the origins of this gendered stereotype as well as the cultural renaissance and the modern allure of the female witch.

At the heart of this inquiry is the question: What makes a witch?

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.

Talk hosted by Réka Komáromi

Reka is a freelance ethnobotanist, researcher, Reiki practitioner/teacher,Tarot reader, and intuitive performer with a passion for human plant relations as well as the potentials of co-creation and the transformative powers of music, dance, ritual, intimacy and togetherness. During the past 30 she has travelled extensively, engaging in cultural exchanges with people of different cultures. She holds an MSC in Ethnobotany and is a guest lecturer at the University of Zurich. Employing her holistic and energetic bodywork, meditation, ritual as well as plant consciousness and dance, she creates intimate spaces and guides people back to connecting to themselves on a deep and nourishing level. As a Vaginal Steam and Menopause Facilitator, she currently creates herbal steaming mixes and accompanies women of all ages in connecting with and regaining sovereignty over their body and their mind-body.

Doors open at 7pmTalk 8-10pm (at closed doors)

How to see and read the Aura -A Masterclass in energetic field interpretation-
2023-05-26 19:30 - 21:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
How to see and read the Aura -A Masterclass in energetic field interpretation-

What exactly is the Aura?Can anyone see it?How does my Aura look like?AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?!

In this workshop you will find out. This is Marc‘s no nonsense introduction on how to see and work with Auras.

Get ready for a diverse mix of traditional as well as innovative and counterintuitive techniques of Aura Reading and professional Lightwork.

This awaits you:

learn to perceive auras with different sensespractical and real world approaches to seeing and interpreting auras anywhere you goMarc’s surprising “wearable Aura” theory and colour-reading systemways and exercises to amplify, strengthen and crystallise your aurasafe space for practicing your new skills without judgement or pressure while getting expert support and feedbackand so much more

For the first time Marc will also share his closely guarded demonstration and group experience “Merging Auras” publicly with participants. A concept and skill he has kept exclusive for his private coaching clients and psychic party events for over two years!

Join us on a ride on the rainbow bridge through the colourful spectrum surrounding us all.

Admission price:Donation based sliding scale 15 – 35€Doors open 7 pm and workshop starts on time at 7:30 pm with closed doors

Occult Talk: Shamanism, Actionism, and Magic: a reconnection to the spiritual through performance Art.
2023-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Occult Talk: Shamanism, Actionism, and Magic: a reconnection to the spiritual through performance Art.

The European artistic avant-gardes of the second half of the 20th century were profusely nourished by references to spiritual transcendence and animistic search. Beyond the simple iconoclastic stance and the intentional desecration of symbols of established religions lies an individual artistic and spiritual quest at the same time as a search to transform the social and political environment from the depth of the magical/artistic act as a reconfigurative tool of reality.Artistic movements such as “Fluxus” or “Vienna Actionism” have influenced our perception of contemporary art and currently belong to the mainstream of art historiography.

Beyond this historiographical definition, however, we are interested in asking questions about the relationship of these movements with occult practice from a creative and critical perspective.

Rituals, visons, magical objects, sacred spaces and times, are some of the terms that intersect transversally between the Art/magic territories.

We will analyze the work of artists of stature such as Joseph Beuys, Hermann Nitsch, Rudolf Schwarzkogler, and Günter Brus among others; focusing specifically on ritual practice and esotericism.

We will also tangentially touch more diffuse topics such as hyperstition and autopoiesis. Seasoned, of course, with a bit of critical theory from our own personal peripheries.

This is not a lecture, it is a space to share experiences and learn together.It is a talk open to all who are interested, regardless of personal practice or level of experience on the subject.

This talk will be led by Juan Pablo Arce Cardozo Artist/Collector/Curator

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Event starts at 8:00 p.m.Donation based event.

Astrology: Birth Charts Reading (Workshop)
2023-05-19 20:00 - 22:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Astrology: Birth Charts Reading (Workshop)

In the workshop we will learn some easy tips to read your own birth charts and also others; in a simple way that reveals the underlying motivations and desires that shape your behavior.

Through this understanding, you’ll be empowered to make positive changes in your life… You’ll gain clarity on your life purpose, relationships, and career, and also learn how to navigate the challenges that may come your way.

When astrology is done right, you should have more compassion for yourself after doing your birth chart as empathy is directly correlated to how much you understand someone, including yourself.

You come to understand that we all have different strengths and things to bring to the world, and there isn’t one unique path.

RSVP via e-mail at info@thefool-berlin.com

Flesh for Fantasy - Reclaiming Forbidden Sexual Desires
2023-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Flesh for Fantasy – Reclaiming Forbidden Sexual Desires

curated by: *absolute.minority

hosted by: ivanka mmmm

2hrs facilitated discussion & screening (music & mixer follows)

What beautiful monsters lurk in the shadows of your repressed imagination? Which wet paths of erotic discovery are you yearning to become acquainted with? Gloryholes, cruising, sex swings, tentacle porn, fisting, rosebudding, hentai, shibari, suspension, unbirthing, orgy edge play and the fist goes on.. the most interesting fantasies of course remain the most personal perversions.

Socially disapproved sexual desires, fantasies and practices are known as “perversions,” “deviance” or “paraphilias.” Perversions were medicalised in the mid nineteenth century until 1886, when German-Austrian psychiatrist, KrafftEbing, cemented human libidinal wildness into sterile, clinical captivity within the tome, ”Psychopathia Sexualis”. He argued that “perversions” were diseases of the “sexual instinct,” involving deriving sexual pleasure from imagining and fantasizing about non-reproductive acts. The church in parallel had freaky “mortification of the flesh“ practices in order to repent for sins and share in the Passion of Jesus – the early BDSM prototypes, yet now they condemn drag queens reading to children.

Therefore dear wetterosexuals (those aroused by that which makes them wetter), you are invited to an evening of deep, deep diving into collective kink, forbidden fantasies and the inner libidinal landscapes that simmer below our waking life consciousness.

visual erotic amuse bouche: Apocalypse After (2018) 35mins french with english subtitles

*absoluteminority: a deviant events collective. dance in the margins, colour outside the lines, shun normativity, cruise in the expansive weird.

open door at 19:00starts at 20:00

Tarot Skills Mastermind Group
2023-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Fool, Skalitzer Str. 43, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Tarot Skills Mastermind Group

Ready to up your Tarot game and improve your skills?Connect with like minded people and be part of our Tarot Skills Mastermind Group.Every month we get together to share and help each other with improving our Tarot Skills.

All levels of expertise, skill and knowledge are welcome. And you know the best thing?

Your problems becomeMarc’s problems and together with the hive mind of the group we will solve them and answer all your Tarot related questions.

This is a meetup, networking event, safe space and melting pot of esoteric seekers.

With over a decade of experience in oracular consultation, Tarot Coaching and teaching Tarot Skills Marc will facilitate the evening with

Tarot gamesinteractive group readingsexpert tips for reading professionally in any high pressure situationinnovative layoutstechniques and approaches to read for yourself with ease and deep insightsopen Q&A for ALL your Tarot related questions

And that’s just what Marc plans to bring to the big table! Wait till you see what amazing knowledge and experience some of our advanced and expert attendees will share with you.

So pack your favourite Tarot Deck if you have one and join us! Let’s grow and learn together!

PLEASE RVSP VIA DM OR EMAIL to save your spot at our table

AdmittanceDonation based sliding scale 5-20€

Be there at 7:00 pmStarting Promptly with closed doors at 7:30 pm
