An Absolutely Magical Find in Castro Valley!…read more If you love crystals, stop scrolling and go visit this incredible shop right now! The collection here is truly out of this world -- I have never seen such a stunning, thoughtfully curated selection of "healing stones" in one place. What makes this store next-level, though, isn't just the crystals it's the owner. His knowledge is unbelievable. He doesn't just know the metaphysical healing properties of every single stone, he can also tell you how they were formed, where they come from, and the story behind them. Talking with him feels less like shopping and more like a personal consultation. He takes the time to really listen and figure out exactly what you need, whether that's something to wear for personal energy and beauty, or a statement piece to enhance the feel of your home. You can tell this isn't just a job for him -- it's a genuine passion and gift, and it shows in every interaction. I walked in curious and walked out feeling completely cared for, educated, and excited about my new stones. If you're anywhere near Castro Valley, do yourself a favor and stop by. You will not find this level of expertise and heart anywhere else! 2793 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 (510) 298-5227 Open daily, 11AM-7PM Highly, highly recommend!

I've passed by this shop countless times on CV Blvd but, never stepped in until now! Hidden gems,…read moretreasures, minerals, quartz, stones and shiny rocks. This place has you covered for all types of stuff Mother Nature has produced. There's so much to see in such a small place, the details are incredible. The lady at the desk was friendly, sociable, knowledgeable. I highly recommend checking this place out!

My favorite botanica. It was love at first sight. I'm a Santa Muertera, I went in looking for…read morestatues made in Mexico, and candles. I was not disappointed. They have an amazing selection of beautiful statues, from ones a few inches tall, to life sized ones. Most of the ones they carry are made in Mexico, and wrapped in clear plastic, or kept behind glass. If you practice just about anything, you understand why this detail is important. Prices on statues and candles are very reasonable. I do not practice any of the Yoruba religions, but they have a large selection of products for those who do. The employees are friendly and helpful. I plan to go again this weekend.

Didn't really feel welcomed, I felt like the lady didn't want me in there and she was kind of rude…read morewhen I asked questions. I get that something's might not be what you expect but if you have a shop you should be open minded to understand people ask questions for a reason. I still purchased and supported this store. I really have a respect for botanicas but I don't know if i'll be returning. Not that the owner would care she seemed like she wanted me out in a rush.

When you walk in everything is so Beautiful. There is absolutely everything that you need or want…read morethere and the owner is so inviting and helpful. The energy is so vibrant. You will really feel at ease to shop and purchase.

0 stars if I could help it. They did ceremonies on people when they weren't even crowned…read morethemselves. They overcharge for their readings and never follow through on their cleansings or what the reading asks for. They scam people out of their money. Would not recommend.

The owner is very professional and friendly! We were there yfor nearly 2 hours and Brenda was very…read morepatient with us. She is very knowledgeable about Buddhism and traditional practices. They have a variety of high quality items and local customers know they will always be getting the best prices at House of Fortune. They also offer Feng Shui consulting services! I recommended going to House of Fortune for Buddhist supplies! Google maps takes you to the street around the corner. We had to park along the street and walk around the corner to get to the store.

House of Fortune doesn't offer art supplies nor home decor.. no doubt the categories offered in the…read morebox doesn't accurately describe their biz. H.F. doesn' t just sell buddlsht and funeral supplies. Fortune is an all in one Feng shiu source for supplies and special. consultation. for home and busineeses alike. (notice how certain doors in asian businesses are unexpectantly closed/locked? no doubt to stimulate better feng shui) notice where waterfalls or water acts are displayed. feng shiu in action. buys: the usual joss sticks, "hell money" (spending money for my ancestors in the after life). and the like.....

Candi is a professional at what she does, but also creates a special bond with you, she describes…read morethe experience in details and she clearly describes the process, she also structures the session so you have an idea of what to expect. Your actual experience of the therapy is very subjective, but knowing what she was doing next helped me relax into her care. Reiki is effective for restoring balance, I now recommend Candi to everyone I know, knowledge is power. She's also now working with me in the attunement process, I am so grateful as I am finding peace in my emotional calmness and my spiritual healing.

Candi is a truly gifted energy healing practitioner! I do a lot of my own energy work and the…read moremoment I met her I knew she had a very special service to share with humanity. I have had over a dozen sessions with her and I'm constantly in awe of how remarkable I feel afterwards. Relaxed, rejuvenated and full of peaceful loving energy. She has helped me shift in miraculous ways! I am so confident with her skills that I have recommended her to many of my close friends because I trust that she is committed to giving all her clients an exceptionally comfortable and relaxing experience. Her intentions are aligned with your highest good and to assist all in releasing the energy that no longer serves. Miracles unfold when you receive energy work and are open to releasing old patterns and programs in your physical/emotional body (&cellular memory) and when you set your own intentions to receive the highest level of light available for your optimal divine potential. She also has some beautiful crystals for sale and very reasonable prices. What a gift Candi is to all those who are seeking support through energy healing.

Islam,. Picked up 3 pieces so far. 2 pair of Ankh earings, 1 for my daughter and one for a friend…read morewho saw them on a FB post in LA...also got the copper spiral bracelet at the Ashby Flea Market where Cozmo El Jewelry is posted up on Saturdays. Cozmo has some Funky Fresh next level designs at a compassionate price. Super happy will be frequenting this store...peace and love.

From the owner: Cozmo El Jewelry specializes in handcrafted and customized jewelry with copper wrapped crystals and…read moregems rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings and faceted gemstone rings. We also handcraft sterling silver necklaces with precious stone pendants as well as silver earrings with inlaid precious stones. Some of the stones that we utilize in our jewelry are gemstones such as Saffordite, Herkimer Diamond Quartz, Spirit Quartz, Raw Emeralds, Fire Agate, Larimar, Labradorite, Mandarin Garnet, Amethyst, Black Spinel, Quartz, Raw Ruby and many more. We also offer a wide array of individual crystals and gemstones. Citrine, Apophyllite, Spirit Quartz, Crystal Quartz, Green Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, and Smokey Quartz to name a few. Come explore the unique world of Cozmo El Jewelry to experience for yourself. In addition to our store location, we also offer a weekly presence at The Ashby Flea Market in Berkeley, California, located in the parking lot of the Ashby Bart Station.

Chinese ceremony, spiritual, and feng shui shop in the Marina Faire shopping center. The store has…read moreeverything, including incense, furniture, and spiritual items. I was there to look at the ceremony money. There's quite a selection, but the prices are much higher than similiar shops in Oakland Chinatown. But there is free parking, and this place is easy to find.

The owners here are incredibly knowledgeable about feng shui and Chinese spiritual practices. When…read moremy dad passed away, my mom, sister, and I had no idea where to begin or what the proper sendoff should be. Michael guided us through the entire process -- from choosing an auspicious funeral date, to helping us decide which paper goods we needed to purchase, and even the timing of the burial. He was incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and reassuring throughout it all. Even the mortuary staff where we held the funeral were impressed by his knowledge and professionalism. We truly felt supported during a very difficult time. 10/10 would recommend!

this store has been one of my staples for local metaphysical supplies and classes. my personal…read morefavorite is bear paw's classes and readings. both are thorough, deep, and and no nonsense. i've had great experiences all around. i am saddened they no longer require masks in store as it was very comforting a local place still took covid seriously. regardless, they have most anything you could possibly need and i love the free candle dressing service.

Ancient Ways has such a sparkling vibe: but my favorite part of Ancient Ways is the opportunity to…read moredo a tarot reading with Bear Paw! I love being able to receive wisdom both from indigenous Bear Medicine and the orishas of Santeria. Bear Paw's multiracial lineage gives them a fresh approach on spiritual questions. But the best part is the way Bear Paw supports me through making needed changes in my life. It's rare to find spiritual support that is both compassionate AND forceful, and Bear Paw is definitely both. That's the magic of Bear Medicine, I guess. When you think about it, in nature, bears are fuzzy and adorable-- but they are also HUGE and STRONG. So be prepared for that strong Bear Medicine, okay? It's a good thing! Sometimes it takes a bear to push me off my ass and make me deal with my shit. We all need that, right?! Over the years, Bear Paw has helped me navigate my father's death, the reconstruction of my sexual self-image following a nasty divorce, and most recently, preparing for new partnership and motherhood. If you are navigating a challenging transition, Bear Paw is a powerful guide to have. I also love the way Ancient Ways will dress your candles for you and help you get whatever you need while staying within your budget. It really is so affordable. All my altar candles are Ancient Ways at this point I think.

I first visited this shop during a samhain themed magical market they held, and it was so packed it…read morewas impossible to really browse like I would have wanted, although the market itself was lovely. I recently came back, and this review is primarily for that experience. The store itself is warm (at times uncomfortably so) but they do absolutely everything they can to keep folks comfortable while shopping including cold water, a fan by the books that is incredible, and they have some seats where one can rest if they get overly warm. I suspect the store temp itself is out of their control given the care with which they make their customers comfortable. As i wandered, Ash checked in on me several times. It was never in a way that made me feel watched or uncomfortable, and always about different products I was looking at, checking to see if I had any questions. The amount of attention felt personal but not overbearing as some small shops like this can be. We had a bit of a fun chat about crystals, which is one of his specialties. I will say the products there are high quality, and some of the prices reflect it. While some things were more than I'd prefer to spend for the item, it wasn't because the value isn't there, it just meant I couldn't buy thr whole store, although I wish I could have! I bought a statue, some items in jars, a cast iron mini cauldron because I use them for safe burning in ritual, and a fairy stone that was unique and calling me. I finished with an impromptu 20 minute tarot reading from Isabella. I have been reading tarot cards 27 years, and haven't had a professional reading in almost a long, but it just felt right in the moment. It was a general reading about my next life steps, and while the specifics are my own to hold onto, I will say that the information she shared directly reflected some very specific things about my life. I generally view tarot less as predictive and more as an exercise in reflection or reading influences, and this met that and then some. There were even a couple of times that specific things were mentioned that while I remained neutral didn't quite fit my way of being (little things like writing vs voicing thoughts), and as soon as the initial statement was made, she would say or.. and then say the exact alternative that would be more aligned with my personality. The fact that it happened at least 3 times, and that it wasn't just a series of examples but almost a self correction to what aligned with my energy, told me a lot about the connection Isabella has to her clients. In addition to the incredibly on point reading, she had such a warm and welcoming energy that I'm already tempted to plan my next reading, even though the reading reinforced my intuition about what I should be doing. Reading your own cards is great, but sometimes your opinions and bias can prevent you from considering other options. Having an incredible reader like Isabella available to give an outside read is a great tool. I will absolutely be back!

The most beautiful shop. I was visiting from another state and stopped in here twice! The person…read morewho helped us was very knowledgeable about everything in the store and was super nice.

I really really enjoyed my reading with Lisbeth, she is direct and concise in her delivery and I…read moreabsolutely loved it. I have been at the beginning of my transformation and inner work for a little over a year now and she touched on things that were spot on and brought new information to light that I didn't know of or hadn't considered or thought of. I left the session with a lot of homework (homework im actually excited about) and now that I've had to time to digest and reflect on what' she shared, im ready to book time again with her to dive deeper into learning about myself and unlocking my own gifts and potential. Appreciate you and your gift Lisbeth. Thanks for sharing it with me and for your guidance.

Not only was she rude in person but she is falsely accusing me of LYING because of some she did on…read moreInstagram apparently? I have no record of what she is talking about. Instead of apologizing or admitting her wrongs, she blames everyone else. I would not recommend this business at all! Please be careful! Thank you for your time reading this!