#5 You Are Not Your Work! 🪭

Hello beautiful beings! 🪶

I feel the intensity of April deep in my body. Aries season came in full fire mode 🔥 fast and furious, bold and direct… just like my Venus in Aries, lol. I am happy that we entered the Taurus season, to be honest (my ascendant)! Time to enjoy and rest, because yes, I’m tired! I am also deeply grateful to be living this wild, beautiful life in this magical city of Berlin. So much is moving right now: beautiful new connections, the release of old patterns and people, inspiring projects unfolding, deep lessons to integrate 😅, and so much love in the air. I love this speed… and wow, it’s teaching me just how essential it is to slow down and make space for rest..!

This work is offered for free at the moment — if you feel called, please consider donating a few euros here. Thank you so much! 🙏

In this edition, I’m so happy to introduce you to one beautiful soul: my friend Boto — a multi-talented, playful, and heart-centered human who radiates creativity and innovative energy. I’m also featuring the artwork of Yulia Katan, whom I met this winter in a dance class. Her pieces open portals into surreal, dreamlike worlds.

And a big thank you to Jennifer Eireen, who brings her magic to this space with the astrology forecast — helping us navigate the cosmic shifts with more grace and awareness.

Let’s remember: we are not here to prove our worth. We already are.

Boto (a.k.a. Mama Shiva or Ben Okamoto) is a versatile artist of Japanese-Australian heritage based in Berlin. Blending drag, music, dance, and performance, Boto’s work explores the intersection of contemporary art and ancient wisdom, aiming to awaken heart-centered consciousness, joy, and pleasure.

Drawing from Berlin’s vibrant rave scene, Boto leads around 100 participants each week into ecstatic awareness through sound, movement, and elemental practices. His teachings encourage embracing sexuality, awakening inner fire, and grounding in the rhythm of the earth.

Boto is the visionary behind Pyramid Party, Berlin's pioneering heart-based conscious rave, and Pyramid Retreats, immersive journeys into nature for deeper connection. With a global following, his work combines transformation and exploration, inviting all to experience joy, higher consciousness, and ecstatic pleasure.

When and what brought you to Berlin?

I finished university in Australia at 19 and worked full-time throughout my entire degree. By 19, I was earning 80k. That same year, I flew to Melbourne, went to a party, and tried crystal meth for the first time. The comedown at work the following week was so bad that I decided I never wanted to work like that again. I realized I needed to go somewhere new to satisfy my heart. I felt a deep longing to find love. My intuition whispered: Berlin. On Christmas Day 2014, I flew from Perth, Australia — the most isolated capital city in the world — to Berlin. Since moving here, my spiritual journey has flourished like a blooming flower.

How has Berlin influenced your journey?

I’ve been in Berlin for many years, and during that time, I’ve lived through many chapters. Chapter one taught me that I can do anything. I was able to relive my high school years, where I was seen by others, despite not fitting into the sporty Italian mold that seemed to dominate my Australian suburban Catholic school. It also showed me that nothing is ever as it seems — here we were, hundreds of bodies getting high together and dancing, connecting on deeply intimate levels.

The second chapter taught me about change. I was shocked when I suddenly realized that I was no longer interested in getting high. I had to surrender to these feelings within. God laid out a new path for me — sober partying, dancing, connection, meditation, kundalini, and music. It taught me to trust my heart and that truly, nothing is permanent. I learned that as long as I connect to love, my heart, my inner child, and share joy, the ocean will carry me forward to exactly where I need to be.

What do you think Berlin represents in terms of personal growth or transformation?

Berlin represents Pluto energy through its deep transformation, rebirth, and confrontation with the shadow. The city’s history of destruction and regeneration mirrors Pluto’s cycle of death and renewal. Its cultural alchemy, intense atmosphere, and focus on personal freedom encourage profound self-exploration and empowerment. Berlin challenges individuals to face truths, shed constraints, and emerge transformed—a powerful symbol of growth and reinvention..

What advice would you give to someone new to Berlin who is looking to create meaningful connections in the city?

If your intuition guides you to come to Berlin - it is a buffet of meaningful connections. Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all. If you don’t start with that she will smack you in the face with difficult reflections. ’

What’s one thing you’ve learned from Berlin that you couldn’t have learned anywhere else?

I learnt how to navigate a dark room, how to have group sex in a toilet, how to lead 500 people on a 2 hours dancefloor journey and how to hack the system.

What’s your favorite song at the moment?

Make a Wish of Danilo Timm

Your favorite places in Berlin and why?

1- My home - It’s the most beautiful temple in the world with my pyramid bed :)
2- Green Yoga - The nicest yoga studio in Berlin that even helps plant trees
3- Mahalla - The most beautiful place to host Pyramid Party
4- Dose of Pleasure - Alvin's sessions are the medicine for the Heart

Do you have any new projects coming up?

Please check out Pyramid Party — and especially Pyramid Party Retreats, for a truly profound experience. In the words of a participant, this best describes what I create in retreat experiences:

"Most wholesome experience I've had in YEARS. A beautiful culmination of ritual, dance, performance, ancient body practices, philosophy and self-exploration. Yoga in its purest form - meaning the union of all things. This retreat, this container is truly a place to feel free, to bring fear and shame into the light, to let go, come together and celebrate all the colors of who we are as individuals and as a community! A place to foster how we show up for one another and co-create brave-space to shine through courage, love and support. An experience to be felt. So grateful, so inspired, so in love." - Eirik Juel

Boto on NachtClubsBerlin:

Connect with Ben:
Follow Boto on Instagram
Follow the Pyramid Party on Instagram
Join the Pyramid Party Telegram channel
Check the Pyramid Party’s website

As someone who loves to recommend the work of friends, I’d like to introduce you to Urban Greens CBD with Love — a safe space in Mitte, created by Nanjing & Tony. It’s a place for open conversations around stress relief, mental health, addiction, and pain, where plant medicine is explored as a tool for healing and overcoming anxiety — a path deeply rooted in their own journey of self-discovery.They often host free community events and meditation circles at their store. Their oil is organically produced from their own plants that are cultivated in Austria, Tony’s homeland. It is full spectrum and best quality, with MCT coconut oil as a base.

Visit their shop: Brunnenstraße 169, Mitte, Berlin
Follow them on Instagram & check their website

Meet Yulia Katan, an artist from Odessa, born in 1997, currently living and working in Berlin. Her practice centers around colored pencil drawings, while also extending into painting, sculpture, and embroidery. Through surrealistic scenes, she explores themes of emotion, memory, and physical sensation. In addition to her personal work, she is active as an illustrator and teacher, supporting others in developing their drawing skills and creative thinking.

Follow her work on Instagram and on her website

I’ve been on a sober journey for some time, and it fills me with joy to see more people opening up about their experiences within NachtClubsBerlin, the documentary project I launched in 2018. I had the wonderful surprise of meeting Karl, the founder of the renowned Klub Verboten, who shared his own path to sobriety after many years immersed in the party world.

Thank you for watching and sharing the video to help raise awareness around this topic and to show the techno scene that partying sober is absolutely possible.

As Mars moves away from opposing Pluto, you will breathe easier as the chaos slowly dissolves & movement emerges. However, Mercury slides into Taurus to square Mars. Translation: don't say anything without thinking twice. Unless you’re really into awkward moments. Venus meets Neptune in Aries for the first time in 165 years, which signals us profound developments around social rights and ethics, independence and revolutionary movements in social realms and artistic dimensions. With the Sun opposite Juno, and Lilith in Scorpio, we need to really learn about what lays underneath our physical symptoms and responses. You want to collaborate, but can you communicate...? If you've never heard of the “Honest Sharing” method, I invite you to look it up!

Jupiter square Saturn and the North Node means we are still crafting a solid foundation for our bigger dreams. Use this time to lay the groundwork for future success. That includes tending to your nervous system. Learning the language of the body. “A comedian reveals human nature”: this Sabian Symbol for the Venus-Neptune conjunction invites us to really see our patterns objectively, while finding beauty in simple, everyday moments.

Berlin Tip: Take advantage of the Venus-Neptune energy by exploring the art scene in Berlin. Whether it’s a gallery, an intimate concert, collage workshop or a healing circle – the creative flow around you could spark fresh inspiration for your next steps.

🪐Join the Workshop “Embodied Astrology” on April 30th: Limited spots - reserve your spot here

Explore, awaken & connect with Jen:
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Since I am a kid, I’ve heard the same story again and again: "You have to work hard if you want to succeed" "Nothing comes easy" "You have to deserve it" “Things have to be difficult to be valuable” “If it’s easy, it’s probably not real”

Those beliefs are everywhere. In school. At home. In society.

And even when we try to live differently, that old voice is still there in the background, whispering: "You need to prove yourself. Do more. Push harder."

When you hear the same thoughts again and again, they start to feel like the truth — and that's what we call a belief. But when a belief starts to limit our freedom, we call it a limiting belief. Without even thinking about it, it becomes part of us. We start to push, to hustle, to prove... to exhaust ourselves… And when things don't flow, we blame ourselves: "Maybe I'm not working hard enough?" “Maybe I am not worthy?”

I’ve observed that in Germany, these beliefs seem even stronger. After the Second World War, I believe the Germans, in order to survive, suppressed many uncomfortable emotions. With a deep sense of guilt, they convinced themselves they had to be flawless in the eyes of everyone. Rather than allowing themselves to feel, they focused on developing their logical, practical side, channeling their energy into work. This, of course, is my observation and may be a generalization.

In my early jobs at startups during my time in Berlin, I also observed that people were driven by these beliefs. They worked incredibly hard, putting in extra hours every day, to prove to their superiors that they deserved to be promoted.

Working hard without being aligned is not sustainable in the long run. Working hard can mean suffering. Money doesn't come because you are tired. Money comes because you create something valuable. Because you are connected. Because you are in your power. Because you have energy.

You don’t have to force.
You don’t have to sacrifice your soul.
You don't have to be always "doing more."

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is less with more presence.
Sometimes, the best opportunities come when you are simply being yourself, living your life with an open heart.

Work can feel light. Money can come easily. Success can be natural.

I’m not saying you just sit on your couch and wait for magic. Yes, you can still show up. You can build. You can create beautiful things. But from a place of clarity. Presence. Joy.

Your thoughts are creating your external reality.

If you’re ready to shift old patterns and unlock your true energy, I’d love to guide you on this transformative journey. Together, we’ll create the life that feels authentic and energizing for you. If you’re motivated to take action and embrace responsibility for your well-being, feel free to book a free discovery call here.

📣Join my next Women’s Circles on Friday 16th of May from 7 PM until 11 PM on the topic “Cultivating an Abundance Mindset” here

Journaling questions / Exercices:
- What does "working hard" mean to you?
- What means Success to you?
- What would it look like if you focused on working smarter, not harder?
- What would you have to let go of in order to stop trying to control everything and allow things to flow more naturally?
- How could you create more space for ease and flow in your life?

Video Recommandation: How to Get More Success with Less Effort - Tapping with Brad Yates

Podcast Recommandation: Why letting go works better than trying harder - Aaron Doughty

Book recommendation: “Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires" by Esther and Jerry Hicks

Thank you for being part of the tribe! 🪶

💌 Love from Berlin,
Sabrina Jeblaoui