My friend needed a small gift and wanted something from Augustine's. We both ended up spending way…read moremore than we planned to on such beautiful, heartfelt gifts.. some for ourselves. :-) But there's no way we could have found anything specific without Courtney's help. She was so knowledgeable and kind, she lead us around the store and shared with us the healing properties of so many different items. She answered any questions she had. And Anna created the most beautiful spray of my favorite essential oils. They were so amazing and nice. We left feeling like we had the most beautiful experience. Thank you!!! We'll be back!

I visited this location for the first time most of the candles have prices some of them Do Not and…read morethere's a old Caucasian man at the register who comes up with his own prices, not trustworthy. Don't waste your money here. Go buy candle for cheaper somewhere else and save your money.

Cheyenne was great. Listened well and answered questions. she used chakra rocks with her tarot…read morereading which I thought was cool. Never had that done before. Great for my annual tarot reading.

TL;DR - Fake psychic services with scam techniques you can research online. $85 for a rushed 20…read moreminute reading with aggressive attempts at upselling/bait-and-switching. Psychic abilities aside, the reader was impersonal, rude, and pushy. I'll put the scam techniques in the headings of this review that were used on me here and not even in a convincing way for that matter. This place had bad energy from the start. The reader had no affect, didn't introduce herself, and just told us we were getting psychic readings without even giving the person I was with a chance to look at the service menu as if we didn't have a choice. COLD READING / BARNUM STATEMENTS Reading felt rushed and scripted. I was bombarded by questions and information with little to no time to reflect. Nothing she said was particularly insightful or intuitive, or was anything I didn't already know. She was just saying general, vague spiritual sounding conclusions based off my answers to the questions she asked which could apply to most people in general. These scam techniques are called cold reading and Barnum statements that you can look up on YouTube. In the past, I've been to readers who've made me think "Whoa, how did they know that?" and "They described this situation in my life really well" and "This guidance is really helpful" all while taking their time, not asking many questions, and with me providing very little information to them. I was getting none of that here. OVERUSING MYSTICAL PROPS & CONCEPTS She had me think of three things I wanted to manifest, but didn't refer to these things at all the rest of the time. She brandished tarot cards in my face during the reading without seemingly any thought or further explanation. She used a tea candle to "communicate" with my spirit guide, referred to a large, badly made chakra chart briefly, and "gifted" me two very small crystals afterwards. This is a scam technique used to incorporate mystical props and concepts to give the illusion of a psychic experience without having much substance to back it up. THE CURSE SCAM / EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABILITY The most egregiously predatory part of the experience was that she used fear mongering to try to upsell/bait-and-switch me into getting this "cord cutting" mentioned multiple times that she said she could do after the reading. She told me that my bloodline was cursed by dark magic and could result in an array of suffering such as mental illness and infertility that would continue for myself and my descendants if I didn't do this service with her to get rid of it. The video "Psychic Scam" by Numerologist on YouTube describes this exact situation to a T. Someone else left a 1-star review saying they had a similar experience (thank you to that person). Right before telling me all this, she told the person I was with to go outside to "not let the energy mix." In hindsight, this was a tactic to ensure there wasn't any interference in her scheming. By the way, this cord cutting is listed as *250 DOLLARS !!* on their website. The reader also kept saying that I was "out-of-balance" multiple times from the start. I'm sure this would have led her to continue to try to upsell me into something like chakra-balancing for more money. On top of all of that, a small child came into the room in the middle of the reading ?? I told the person I was with to not get a reading after my horrid experience. The reader didn't charge me for the session since I was obviously unsatisfied, so I will give her that. She added that I should be "open to whatever information I get in a psychic's office" and the situation was due to my "stubbornness" which she could see when I came in. Regardless of true psychic ability or unfortunate psychic information relayed, I do not feel that this place has ethical practices which respects the well-being of clients while offering compassionate guidance in a supportive environment. Instead, I left feeling anxious, manipulated, and talked down to. Remember, a good psychic should make you feel empowered and not pressure you for more money.

Very accurate readying very kind and thoughtful and was getting exactly what I was thinking of…read morebefore I was gonna say it. Highly recommend.

I have visited with and spoke with Gina several times over the years. Last time I spoke with her…read morewas maybe two or three years ago. I feel like she kept me on the hook, making claims about a person again and again that turned out wildly inaccurate. And she persuaded me to spend thousands of dollars on services. The last time (back in 2021) I initially said "no", but she kept me on the phone for more than an hour trying to convince me this was something I needed to do. And I foolishly, out of desperation, eventually gave in. I wouldn't recommend her at all. And in general, from my experience, I recommend to save your money on psychics and rely on your own signs and insights and intuition.

I was coming out of the Staples on Wabash in downtown, Chicago and Mary approached me. I know she…read morewasn't wrong because 4 years ago I was told the same thing, not because everyone is going to say the same thing, but because this is what I need to be drilled into my head. I was told to call her back tonight after giving me a reading earlier today.

Mary is an excellent tea leaf reader I have been to many different readers but the experience I had…read morefrom my tea leaf reading with Mary was awesome she told me make your favorite type of tea relax your mind clear your thoughts and meditate on you! She told me turn your cup upside down and take there deep breathes she read the grinds and told me my husband will be returning in my life my daughter give me news about a new baby i will get a raise and a new position and many more precise details I would definitely recommend Ms Mary to anyone who may be in the position of confusion and I guaranteed she will amaze you and bring clarity to all your confusion in life call Ms Mary !

This place was amazing. I've never been anywhere else like it…read more I went a couple of weeks ago to pick up a couple of gifts, and I ended up spending about an hour in the small shop. The owners were exceptionally passionate and pleasant to be around. When picking out perfumes for my friends, I was asked to describe their personalities. The owner's (I think that both people who helped me were owners?) face lit up as he helped me find & blend the perfect perfumes. The other owner came in and beautifully wrapped the gifts with flowers that she had dried herself. I ended up unable to resist buying one for myself They blend their own perfumes and teas. Not to mention, everything was really reasonably priced. I'll definitely be going back the next time I need a gift or feel like indulging.

More than a shop and teahouse, the Shadow Emporium is a community. The staff and other visitors are…read morealways warm and welcoming, and that keeps me coming back for my occult needs, despite it being further from my home. With a space with amazing personality, lovely events, and personally enchanted (and customizable!) wares, this is one of the best spots to check out for your occult needs, have your cards read, or just enjoy a hot cup of tea. They also throw awesome events and parties - check them out on facebook for events!

Angela is an incredible healer. When I first met her working with her at a job, I could tell she…read morewas very in touch with people and their gifts and energies. It wasn't until I learned she was gifted at Tarot card that I really fully grasped how talented Angela was. My best friend and I threw a Halloween brunch last year and hired Angela to do scheduled readings during a specified time frame. Everyone that signed up to sit with her absolutely loved their sessions and time with her! She was extremely thorough in her readings and really connected to her clients on a level that made them feel comfortable but seen. Angela was so professional but warm and welcoming and it really made the whole experience perfect for our guests. I highly recommend booking a session with this special soul, you won't regret it. :-)

From the owner: Seeking a Spiritual Advisor? As a highly intuitive person, Tarot Reader, and Reiki Master, I have a…read morelifetime of experience assisting others with spiritual insight and direction in all areas of life. If you're ready to step into this newfound freedom by adding a Spiritual Advisor to your support team then I would be deLIGHTed to walk this path with you.

Terrible estafa total. Te atienden mal, llegas y te cobran…read moreinmediatamente, me lance el tarot y ni me dieron una explicacion de las cosas. No lo recomiendo, lo peor de todo es que de manera inmediata me dijeron que debia hacer un trabajo y gastaria 890 dolares o perderia a mi esposo. en verdad muy mal!

From the owner: En nuestra Botánica Chicago Virgen Morena somos expertos en la realización de hechizos, amarres,…read morerituales abre caminos, limpias y barridas espirituales, dominio, brujeria y otros servicios más. Nuestra Botánica Chicago ofrece amuletos, aceites esenciales y lecturas de tarot que pueden iluminar el camino hacia la claridad, la protección y el bienestar espiritual. Además este oasis en la gran ciudad te invita a explorar tu propio potencial espiritual y a encontrar respuestas a las preguntas que te inquietan.

I am an experienced occultist and magick practitioner for over 20 years. Jonathan is without a…read moredoubt one of the most gifted diviners I've had the pleasure of receiving a reading from. His predictions were accurate, as were his perceptions of my current situation, which he would have had no way of knowing. He shows a combination of intuition and expertise that inform all his readings. I also love his ancestral tarot deck he used in my reading. Definitely contact Jonathan for all of your life's questions!