What we’re about
This group is for everyone who likes intellectual discussion and the sharing of ideas and values. It covers a wide range of topics - art, history, philosophy, economics, science, culture, sexuality, beliefs - whatever people in the group are interested in talking about.
Each session starts with one member talking about a topic they are interested in. We then discuss that topic. The group encourages diversity of opinion with a relaxed atmosphere that allows people to express themselves openly without judgment or hostility.
Each session will have suggested books and web articles to read and videos to watch so that we can have a quality, informed discussion.
Upcoming events
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Tarot and the Occult
C/ de València, 209, Barcelona, CT, ESIn this special (late) halloween event we will be looking beyond spooky clichés and into a richer story of “the occult.” In this image-driven talk we start with the pop iconography of horror, then travel back to the pre-modern world where occultus meant hidden causes and images were made to have magical effects. We’ll meet astral talismans from the Picatrix, the (literally) magical works of Italian Renaissance artists like Botticelli and the Schifanoia Palace, and the long afterlives of these ideas in Tarot and visionary art. Then we will talk about Tarot, and perhaps have a few Tarot readings in the session.
Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever if you want to.
Our events fill up very quickly, and in the future won't always be announced on this website. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:
https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 (bottom left on the panel) to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right.
Image: The Tarot cards of Rider–Waite–Smith.
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Past events
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