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Hey Ipso Facto friends,

Here are some of the activities we have coming up here at the shop and virtually on Zoom such as in person wire wrapping jewelry crafting, history and anthropology talks, witchy classes.

Location: 517 N. Harbor B. Fullerton CA 92832

www.ipso-facto.com

Hey friends of Ipso Facto.

Check out our new arrivals in store from the last couple of months.

You can visit us at 517 N. Harbor Bl. Fullerton CA 92832 (just 26 miles south of downtown Los Angeles & open until 6 pm daily) and www.ipso-facto.com

Blazing across the night sky on November 17 this year will be the magnificent Leonid Meteor Shower.

Did you know that meteor showers (AKA shooting stars) offer a special opportunity to enhance your magick? 

Join us on November 12 to prepare your wish or working.Eventbrite tickets are Pay What You Wish for this virtual event:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/123770407621

When doing such spellwork, one can call upon deities associated with asteroids and use the astrological associations, in this case Scorpio, and the power of the waxing crescent moon. 

As the moon grows, there is forward motion, a strength one can utilize in magick.Working on goals right in front of you, encouraging positivity and faith, and an invitation to act boldly are all part of the waxing crescent power.

Fridays during the waxing moon are the best time for to welcome love into one's life.With shooting stars, what is recognizable to everyone is wishing, which is easily done by putting your intent into it before it flies out of sight.

Candle magick at this time can elicit omens, and jar spells made from shooting star water (via a mason jar of plain water left out under the stars) can be useful for long term workings and wishing spells.

The new moon on November 15 guarantees darkness for the night of the meteor shower on November 17, and the bulk of the meteors, perhaps 10 to 15, are expected to fall in the hours just prior to dawn.Leonids are famous for storming ever since the first great meteor storm of modern times during in November 1833, which famously effected the understanding and development of scientific study of meteor showers.

Meteors themselves, falling stars, have been worshipped for thousands of years.

The Greeks used them in veneration of their gods, and they appeared in the ancient legend from Mecca via a gift of a meteor to Ibrahim by angel Jibril.

Native Americans also wove a legend of meteors in the tale of “Coyote and the Dancing Stars

.”Today meteorites are used to enhance working with other worldly beings, while they also ground and gives us the ability to connect with spirit. 

By traveling in the atmosphere, meteors embody all five Wiccan elements, giving them power that almost guarantees success.

With this much powerful energy, you can't afford to miss this workshop opportunity! Join us!

Jennifer Morris is a certified Crystal Healer/Teacher, Reiki Master, Energy Healer, 5th degree Black Belt, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. As a practicing witch since 1972, and student of Victoria Arkle (Crystal Instructor based in Claremont, CA) and Diane Newton (Reiki master, Los Angeles), she is a life-long practitioner of the intuitive arts, offering years of knowledge and experience to her students. With her knowledge and expertise, Jennifer is actively involved in the healing community.

JOIN US THIS THURSDAY NOV 5, 7:30 FOR A CROSSROADS MAGICK WORKSHOP! 

You've heard the myth of Mississippi blues legend Robert Johnson entering into a devilish pact at the crossroads, in exchange for musical genius.But did you know that you can use the power of the crossroads for prosperity, clearing obstacles, making decisions? 

Join us on Thursday, November 5 via Pay What You Wish Eventbrite tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/123785003277

Since ancient times in many cultures, crossroads have been seen to have great magical significance, a place of spirits. 

Ancient Greeks believed that Hermes ruled four road crossways and Hecate the three way junction.

 An 11th century text describes how Mercury and Odin were traditionally honored on crossroads.Crossroad magick is also part of Hoodoo tradition, especially with Papa Legba, gatekeeper to the spirit world.

Also in Catholicism Archangel Saint Michael the protector, St. Simon Peter, St. Anthony Padua, St. Florian and Lazarus the Beggar, were connected to the crossroads.

In Brazilian mythology crossroads were places to make offerings to the Orishas and connected to the mythos of the headless mule, the devil, the Besta Fera and Brazilian werewolf.

In the 1926 film "Faust," Mephistopheles was summoned at the crossroads, and in the popular t.v. show "Supernatural" crossroads demons were a recurring plot device.Crossroads are said to be unhallowed ground by some, peopled by restless ghosts, vampires. 

Folkloric traditions specify that this is where murderers, suicides and the unbaptized should be laid to rest, and some tell of workings for gold finding, spirit conjuring, sacrifices, even necromancy.

They can also be places to leave offerings, burying spells, spirit communication and perform candle magick with a makeshift altar on the ground.Some spellwork particular to crossroads include skill learning, to attract lovers, acquire property or wisdom, or leave or dispose of a petition.

Also crossroads can be worked for removing blockages, bringing prosperity and abundance, honoring the dead, making wishes, finding direction and making choices.If collecting crossroads dirt for a spell at home, it is traditional to "pay for the dirt" leave behind something like coins at each corner of the crossroads, as is common in witchcraft tradition, thanking nature for what is taken.

If this sounds interesting, you won't want to miss this online class with Jennifer Morris via Ipso Facto on Thursday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.