I was on my way to Alchemy Arts and was crossing the busy intersection at Broadway when I saw a…read moreblack cat very close to the road, so I pulled over to try and move her to a safer spot. I noticed the cat did not have a collar on and decided to quickly take her to the nearest vet to get scanned for a chip. Luckily, the cat did have a chip and the owner was notified. The vet told me the owner did not seem concerned and said the cat was an outdoor cat, but that they would come pick her up from the office. I was told I had to stay with the cat until the owner arrived. I waited at the vet's office for over an hour with the cat, and the owner arrived just minutes before the office closed. I explained to the owner that the cat was in the intersection and at risk of being hit, so I thought it was the right thing to do to get her scanned for a chip and try to contact the owner. The owner immediately became defensive and said, "Well she's an outdoor cat. She goes by the trees." I again explained that she was not by the trees, but instead right next to the intersection and at risk of being hurt or killed. The owner rolled her eyes at me and left with her cat. I later realized that the owner of this cat is one of the owners of Alchemy Arts, her name is Dayna. It's incredibly irresponsible to let your cat roam freely outside next to such a busy intersection. After further digging, it also appears that Marie the cat was attacked by a dog while roaming outside in 2025 and has gone missing for days before -- further evidence that this cat should not be outdoors for her own safety.

Very nice welcoming staff very helpful. They answer questions and provide suggestions.read more

Brian is kind and wise. He shared great perspective on my chart and the larger world. It was…read moreespecially good having a reading when I have big decisions to make. It's not fortune telling. It helps you grasp what is important and how the universe may be supporting choices, offers alternatives and reminds us to slow down and be mindful. The recording is also a big key. To be able to go back and listen weeks later was very, very helpful. I have had a reading in person and virtually. I don't feel anything was lost by not being in the same room. Thanks, Brian.

Dipped my toes into astrology for a while now and wanted to know more about myself through the…read morebigger picture, my natal chart. Sitting down with Brian I was able to ask my questions and have a flowy conversation about parts of my life I wanted to see work on regarding my chart. What's nice is he sends you a recorded copy of the hour session and ur chart for reference to look back at. Thanks Brian!

Susan is the REAL blessing She's always very accurate, brutally honest and very genuine. There…read moreare no tarot cards, voodoo, candle making payments she's going to give your her insight that only God can give! I've been seeing her since 2009 and I recommend me her to the entire world.

She's not the real deal unfortunately. She makes very vague comments and then gives more advise…read more Save your money.

I am really impressed with Dina and would absolutely recommend her…read more When I first walked in, I was debating which service I should get. She could read my spirit/energy and recommended the Tarot card reading. She could have easily sold me on a more expensive reading but she was honest and knew I did not need it. Immediately I trusted her. We talked about a lot of topics during our reading; I appreciated that it was not timed. One of the biggest takeaways was that I am focusing too much on my personal growth, and what areas I need to improve on in life, and not focusing enough on the growth I have already done. This constant focus on improvement was making me unhappy. I instead needed to take a step back, take a breath, and, well, stop! She told me to put more artwork in my house. Take on more hobbies. Surround myself with more beauty so my soul can feel more calm. Appreciate the relationships I have and appreciate myself. This reading could not have been more spot on, and could not have come at a better time too. A week later, I went to a beachside yoga retreat that had a theme of "Finding your Joy." Except, instead of focusing on what made us joyful, we focused on what we should not do, what skills we were all lacking, and trauma we have all gone through. To have the ability to take a step back, breathe, and tell myself "you don't need this, you are happy, focus on the growth you've already made" made a HUGE difference in the enjoyment I had at the retreat. I think I could have easily fallen into a spiral of self doubt and self criticism over what I was lacking, but instead, I brushed off the negativity and enjoyed my time at the beach and spending time with my friend who joined me on the retreat. I am still taking in this feedback and finding more ways to appreciate myself. I do feel happier and I am working on feeling more grounded as well.

Well, after literally a year of trying repeatedly to book an appointment (they're not so great with…read morefollowing up, evidently), I finally got a reading. Now, I'm not really a believer, but I try and go into these kinds of things with an open mind - but not so open that my brain falls out. And, well, this was a dumpster fire of an experience on every level imaginable. Besides being generally abrupt and unfriendly, the "psychic" repeatedly asked me vague questions/assumptions that were totally off-base: for instance, if there were serious illnesses in my family (there aren't). I gave firm, clear answers, to which she would always tell me I was wrong. I think I would know better than she. She also asked me very presumptuously, "who's the psychopath in your family?" Well, as far as I know, no one in my family is a psychopath, whether you go by the DSM's antisocial personality disorder diagnosis criteria, the Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R), or the Psychopathic Personality Inventory (PPI). Of course, the question offered her a convenient escape route for her: psychopaths are great at blending in, so if I didn't know of any psychopaths in my family, that's just because they were hiding it really well. She kept telling me that there were evil forces and darkness about to descend on my family (we're currently doing more than fine a couple of months later). She even suggested that an old high school classmate I brought up for fun was among these evil forces (lol). You may be wondering why she kept predicting such doom and gloom. Well, she oh-so-conveniently offers a service to "cleanse" evil spirits from the family. I smirked and asked, "Let me guess: you charge for this, right?" to which she responded, "Of course." I mean, points to her for bluntness about her financial strategy. I flatly refused, telling her I'm not afraid of her nonsense (albeit more politely). She would not stop pressing the issue, and essentially just forced me to take her business card, which I tore up and threw away shortly afterwards. Oh, and to cap it all off? I overheard her on the phone saying that she predicted Donald Trump would win re-election. That alone speaks volumes about her "business," if you can call it that.

Mrs. Lynn is the real deal. I have had readings by a couple other people before, mostly at street…read morefestivals, but they seemed off the mark. Because of this, I went in to my appointment with Mrs. Lynn with some skepticism. I always get the impression that psychics give general information that could apply to any person, because that's just been my experience. NOT THE CASE with Mrs. Lynn -- she was so specific and so accurate that it was eerie. I did a psychic reading combined with the tarot reading, and the information she gave touched on immediate concerns of mine that I've been dwelling on. In addition, she offered advice and answered my questions, so the reading was also incredibly useful and well worth the money. Mrs. Lynn is very kind and gave off good vibes. The space is clean and welcoming. She told me about the prices and specials but said we would do only what I felt comfortable with. No pressure to pay more or add on any other services. You can tell she does this because she wants to help you and share her gift with you. And she DOES have a gift. It was such a great experience and I'll be visiting Mrs. Lynn again someday!

Don't bother going here. It's a scam, she'll tell you she will light up candles and pray for you…read morebut asks for $300 in order to do so.

Anita is a very connected, positive, and pure-of-heart healer who gives incredible insights from…read morethose guides and spirits who love you. Her work, encouragement, retreats, community, and friendship has changed my life! A real life angel, in my opinion.

Anita is an amazing person!! So caring and personable. She takes her time explaining everything. I…read morehighly recommend her

It was a nice surprise that the bookstore was still open after our post-dinner treat. It's always…read morefun to browse, and the store is very attractively laid out, with book covers gleaming and beckoning like inviting gems. I found a new book from my to-read list, coveted a cute display of Studio Ghibli merch, smiled at the witty cards, and soon my companions and I amassed a stockpile of items to purchase and so they gave us a nice tote. Maybe next time we'll skip dessert and head straight here (must check hours to see when the bar is open).

This bookstore does not support local authors. A local bookstore should. They are very rude and…read morepompous as well. We don't need that behavior in Evanston.

I went to Kamlesh bhai in early June 2011. After giving him my birth date and time, it took him two…read moreweeks to compile an extensive report based on my numerological and astrological readings. There were options for a career and finance reading for $51. or a complete reading for $150. I chose the complete reading. It took about two weeks but once the report was completed I went in for the personal hour long consultation. There were elements in the reading that were on point. My personality traits, birth of my child, career and personal events that would follow in certain periods dictated by the reading. If you believe in astrology and numerology, Kamlesh bhai is the Vedic astrologer to go to in Chicago. He's very accessible and personable. I am happy with my reading.

From the owner: Do you have a problem in life? Are you tired of not getting success in the life or your romantic or…read moremarried life is in trouble? Don't wait for things to get solved by them. Take an expert's advice to solve any problem through "Vedic Astrology". My name is Kamlesh Patel. I am a professional astrologer who practices astrology for over 25 years. Call me for your Horoscope, Birth Charts and Life Predictions. Astrology is the science of the effects of planetary movements on our lives. Astrology is based on astronomy, and astrologers need to know the correct positions of the planets at any given time, as well as the correct positions of the zodiacal fixed star signs in relation to any place on earth at any given time. Once the correct positions of the signs and planets are known, astrologers can construct charts representing these positions. And using his knowledge, the astrologer can study the charts and can make a wide range of conclusions about the moment the chart was cast for.