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Join author and tarot teacher Marianne Costa as she delves into the Minor Arcana of the Tarot de Marseille. With a focus on practical interpretations, she redefines tarot as a tool for understanding life's basic economics through its four suits. Marianne brilliantly contrasts genuine imagination with superficial esotericism, highlights the essential role of influential women in tarot history, and connects the symbolism to everyday laws. Most importantly, she emphasizes tarot as a disciplined practice for personal growth and meaningful insights.

Tom Amarque, an insightful author and commentator on myth and culture, dives deep into his novella The Infinite Now. He discusses the transformation of personal experiences into mythic stories, exploring the balance between concrete details and universal themes. The conversation touches on the need for archetypes in art and the importance of reclaiming female symbols like Europa amid cultural shifts. They also tackle the notion of feminism, judgment, and the symbolic death and rebirth of Europe as a cultural ritual for renewal.

Dr. Marc Gafni, a spiritual philosopher focused on the Unique Self, delves into the vital connection between touch and wounding, revealing how they shape our individual desires. He discusses how wounds of desire can lead to a deeper understanding of our unique selves and soul's calling. Gafni articulates the concept of desire as a form of reality's intention and explores how modern society's protections around touch can hinder emotional growth. Their discussion emphasizes recalling visceral desires to access joy and authenticity in life.

In this compelling discussion, **Jordan Hall**, a public thinker and recent convert, delves into the cosmic conflict between 'the world' and Christ. **Luke Behncke**, a teacher and author, frames the harsh realities of why Christianity is often hated, emphasizing its transformative demands. Meanwhile, **Daniel L. Garner (O.G. Rose)** provides theological insights into suffering and the need for genuine community in the church. Together, they explore themes of beauty, personal encounters with the divine, and the deep existential challenges posed by Christ's message.

This talk is about money and capitalism, and it´s relationshiop to spirituality.Upcoming course: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/phaenomenologyofwillAcademy: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses-and-eventsPublishing: https://www.parallax-media.com/parallax-booksSubstack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Network: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/ND8NVO1oMB3RjEyi?utm_source=ma

A Conversation with Luke BehnckeGurdjieff spoke of hidden currents—of electricity, attention, and energy—long before our world was woven in wires and screens. In this dialogue, Luke Behncke explores how Gurdjieff’s uncanny vision can guide us to remain awake amidst the digital spell, and how the Internet itself may be seen as a field of forces demanding new forms of consciousness.👉Explore our library and courses with Luke: https://www.parallax-media.com/library

With Tom Amarquewww.parallax-media.comThis talk is ostensibly about the culture war that is, to agreater or lesser extent, occupying all our minds right now. But I don’t wantto get lost in the political trenches. Instead, I’d like to shift thehorizontal axis to a vertical one and see what lies underneath.We can’t talk about the culture war without talking aboutfeminism, and we can’t talk about feminism without Carl Jung. Perhaps, intalking about the latter, we can shed some light on the former—or at leastbring in a parallax view. That may sound like a daring endeavor, but let’s gofor it and try to weave politics, psychology, and what we might call deepsociology together.

The question I want to pursue with this piece is: “How do we relate to the future?”Tom Amarque is writer, philosopher, podcast host, editor & publisher. His recent book is ‘Phenomenology of will’, which will also be subject to a online couse in November 2025. He founded the German publishing house Phaenomen-Verlag in 2009 and Parallax-Media in 2019. Tom currently lives in Palma, Spain. Contact him a tomamarque@yahoo.de

For the Benefit of Mr. Kite.

Dr. Marc Gafni, a spiritual teacher and philosopher famed for his work on Unique Self, dives deep into the journey of the wounded hero. He explores how personal trauma can transform into strength, emphasizing the alchemical process of turning pain into love and service. The discussion navigates the interplay between spirituality and leadership, drawing lessons from mythic narratives like the Fisher King. Gafni also highlights the importance of storytelling in shaping our realities and how shared narratives can foster collective healing.