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Julia and Leif Daniel Schmidt, founders of Temple of Desire, at their altar

Who Is Temple of Desire? A German Temple, a Married Couple, and Why We Crossed the Atlantic

The story behind Temple of Desire: Julia and Leif Daniel Schmidt, twenty years of ritual practice, 5,900+ customers across Europe — and why the temple now ships from...

Julia & Leif Daniel Schmidt August 10, 2026 5 min read