Welcome to the very first Fenris Wolf Occulture Salon. For many years, The Fenris Wolf has explored the strange and fascinating intersections between magic, art, psychology, film, music, psychedelia and the hidden currents that run through culture. Now I would like to open up a more direct space for conversation. This salon will be an informal live gathering on Substack — a place to hang around, exchange ideas, ask questions, share discoveries, and generally explore the strange landscape of occulture together. The theme for this first meeting will be: What is Occulture — and why does it seem to be everywhere today? From cinema and music to AI, psychedelics, conspiracy theories and experimental art, magical thinking and esoteric ideas seem to be resurfacing in unexpected places. Why is this happening? What does it mean? And where might it lead? I will begin with a short introduction and a few thoughts about the history of occulture and how it has evolved since the early days of The...

Idag lanserar jag en Substack på svenska! Tankar, fragment, essäer, utdrag, pågående arbeten, fotografier m.m. En gång i veckan rasslar det till: ”Att skriva för sin samtid är att anamma dagfjärilens sinnelag och Gestalt – inte minst ur ett franskt perspektiv.” Välkommen att prenumerera! #carlabrahamssonpåsvenska #svensklitteratur #finlitteratur #dagfjärilar #carlabrahamsson

Time to sign up for my new class on Occulture… What is it, how, when, and why? We often hear the term “Occulture”—but what does it truly mean? More than just references to magic in popular media, occulture describes the merging of occult thought and broader cultural currents, forming a dynamic scene in which underground forces unmistakably rise to shape the mainstream, as they have throughout history and likely always will. What drives this recurring phenomenon, and why do we find ourselves increasingly immersed in occult themes today? Join Carl Abrahamsson—the author of the books ”Occulture: The Unseen Forces That Drive Culture Forward” and ”Introduction to Occulture” (who famously presented himself as an “occultural entrepreneur” on his 1989 business card) as he guides us through a survey of magnetic magical themes and the visionary individuals who have shaped culture throughout the centuries. The course also encompasses contemporary perspectives, including...