Long Beach Pagans

History buffs and Philosophy enthusiasts, join us for professor Dr. James Rietveld's Zoom talk "The Origins of Greek Philosophy" for Ipso Facto on Thursday, February 12, 8 pm.
Pay What You Wish. Sorry no refunds.
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At one point in time, the mind of humanity suddenly experienced a dramatic and fundamental shift, much like an earthquake of human consciousness, with aftershocks still shaking us today every time we ponder the nature of reality!
The origins of this sudden interest in the Nature of Reality as parsed out from pure and utter superstition, hearsay, and long-established tradition arrived from a groups of often forgotten Greeks who were not even living in Greece but most of them living along the western shores of what is now Turkey, thriving here from the sixth to the fifth century BCE.
As if waking up from a deep slumber, a new intelligence now peered out from behind our eyes as those known as the “Natural Philosophers” outright rejected mythology as an ultimate explanation for why the universe was the way it was and instead sought out “rational” explanations!
They wanted to know the origin of all things, what the essential building blocks for the universe were, and how to prove what they speculated, often through mathematical deductions.
From such men as Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Pythagoras, Heraclitus, Empedocles, and Leucippe arrived everything from belief that water was the basic element for a life and the concept of the evolution of humanity to the profession that the universe was always in flux and all things were created out of atoms!!!!
We will get to personally know each of those philosophers who came up with all these ideas—getting to know their stories, often odd, and always entertaining (think: “Big Bang Theory” types). Despite professing ideas separated from religion—religious ideas did manage to emerge from time to time, for example, the conception of the Logos (which will become part of the Gospel of John), the journey and nature of the human soul, the belief in the transmigration of souls (yes, reincarnation in the Greco-Roman world folks!), and the essential power of the Four Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, & Water).
We will explore the very essence of what makes up our society today and provide exact reasons for why this sudden Ancient Great Awakening of the human mind came about in the first place and in this particular location—you will leave with precise reasons why we think the way we do right now (even as you read this description here) and realize without these Pre-Socratic philosophers there would be no sophisticated Roman Empire with its idea of Natural Law, no Renaissance, no Enlightenment, and no Scientific Age in the West!!! Prepare for your mind to be blown…but in a “good” way!
This lecture will be posted on the Dr. James Rietveld Salon Lecture You Tube channel, where you can also watch previous lectures: dr.jamesrietveldsalonlectu2903
Dr. James Rietveld is a professor at CSU, Fullerton and Cal Poly Pomona, CA of History, Anthropology, Religion with a PHD from Claremont School of Religion, is author of two books, and can be seen on History channel's "Crazy Rich Ancients."

Love ghosts, the supernatural, divination?
Then join us on Sunday, February 15, 6:30 p.m. for an In-Person Psychic Event starting with a Seance/Group Spirit Circle, followed by Spirit Board, Dowsing, Pendulum Divination, Tarot Reading with Carl Young and Terri Kennedy at Ipso Facto in historic, haunted downtown Fullerton, CA.
Tickets $15 (door) Presale $17.85. Sorry no refunds. Capacity limited. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979894022318
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Location: IPSO FACTO - 517 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton CA 92832
Experience a group psychic circle where you can learn to read others and receive readings, receive messages via spirit board (ouija), pendulum divination, divining rods, and tarot readings!
Your hosts will provide instruction and history, guiding you through group meditation to connect with your spirit guides or deceased loved ones, receive messages, develop your psychic abilities, and experience this haunted location featured on Fullerton's Ghost tours.
Tarot readings will be provided by Carl Young, multi generation psychic schooled in Wiccan, Western Esoteric and Yogic traditions with 15 years experience as a Tarot teacher and reader, 20 years experience in mental health counseling, knowledge and practice of spiritual and metaphysical traditions, both east and west, deep knowledge and experience with psychology, Jungian analysis, dream interpretation and philosophy. You will receive a confirmation and email reminders.
PLEASE BE ON TIME as we cannot integrate late comers into the psychic circle once we begin.
Be prepared to silence your cell phone during the event. Not appropriate for small children.
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Here's your opportunity to get an oracle reading by Psychic Auntie Pan Pan at Ipso Facto on Sunday, February 22, 2-6 p.m.
Walk ins welcome or sign up online.
15 minute reading $27 at the door or $30.65 presale via Eventbrite.
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Other reading lengths available for walk ins: $10.00 (5 mins); $18.50 (10 mins); $27.00 (15 mins); $47.00 (30 mins); $81 (1 hour). Sorry no refunds.
Oracles are unique from Tarot cards, in that they analyze the surrounding situation, providing guidance and homework for the querent to improve any situation or problem.
The Psycard Oracle, based on the archetypes of Psychotherapist Carl Jung, communicates with the inner self, revealing messages from the subconscious.
Pandora (a.k.a.AuntiePanPan), a natural Clairaudient intuitive Occult Consultant has been reading Oracle cards for over 40 years and is also a fiber artist, cartoonist, an Aura painter, poet, and Teacher in the Craft. Daughter of a High priestess of eclectic magick, Pan uses her mother's Psycard Oracle cards for divination and is available for parties, Viking funerals, and readings. She can found lurking at various coffee houses and tea rooms across Orange County, hanging with her Husky Dachshund dog, Awoo or on her website www.auntiepanpan.com
Buy 2 presale tickets for a 30 minute reading or walk- in for more reading time length options.
Location: 517 N. Harbor Bl. Fullerton CA 92832.
Email ipsofacto@ipso-facto.com if you wish to book a specific time between 2- 5:30 pm.
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Want to experience an auditory meditative sound immersion experience designed to align the chakras, relax, restore and heal your body?
Then come to Ipso Facto for an in-person Sound Bath by "Flowing with Crystal Sound" with Jennifer Morris & Rich Bertram on Sunday, March 1, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at 517 N. Harbor Bl. Fullerton CA 92832.
$15(door ) or presale $17.85: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980927897667
Capacity limited. Sorry no refunds.
PLEASE ONLY BUY TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE NOT MEETUP.
A sound bath is an immersive audio meditative experience with resonant music filling the body, soothing the nervous system.
Using sound to relax, restore, and heal the body, this ancient practice works by stimulating certain areas of the brain with unique frequencies.
Join us for a special evening of sound healing and relaxation using singing bowls, a beautiful symphony of vibration that will bring you deep relaxation and help restore balance in your body and mind.
With tranquil sounds and guided meditation to further facilitate the healing process, this special event is an opportunity to reconnect with your inner self, reduce stress, create harmony in your life, and align the chakras.
Let the soothing sound of our sacred instruments bring you peace and joy
Join us for a truly remarkable experience!
Students can bring a yoga mat to relax or we can provide mats for those who need them.
Jennifer Morris, international best-selling author, has dedicated over 3 decades to teaching, practicing, guiding others in the realms of healing /martial arts (black belt Ju-Jitsu.) With a foundational bachelor's degree in psychology, Jenn brings a holistic approach to her practice, merging the wisdom of traditional disciplines with contemporary therapeutic techniques. A certified Expert Sound Healer, Master Crystal Healer, Usui Reiki Master, Tarot practitioner/teacher, Jenn is also founder of Crystal Haven, The Witch and Pagan Network, co-founder of Pagan Community Retreat. Patreon: "Crafting Your Magical Life" /JenniferMorrisMagical/
Rich Bertram, who recently won 5th place in the national 2025 Sound and Energy Healer contest, is a seasoned practitioner of the metaphysical arts for many years, having explored the powerful realms of crystals, energy alignment, and auras, become a Usui Reiki Master, Certified CMA Expert Sound Healer, master of crystal/Tibetan sound bowls, tuning forks, Solfeggio, singing crystal pyramids, and singing crystal Merkabah.
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