I stopped by here to pick up some incense. Great selection on hand…read more This place is OG as it's the first black-owned Crystal shop in Oakland. Definitely coming here again, the owner was great!

Vibes-What a beautiful and serine space. Smells amazing and such a welcoming atmosphere…read more Love all the explanations of the different chakras, imbalances, and which crystals can assist. The queen- was personable and so helpful. Really talked us through what we wanted from the crystals and incense. She's a true practitioner and encouraging about her craft. She offers information and services. Then in the end, she even gave us advice on a few tasty black owned spots in the area.

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.

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!

Feathered Outlaw is my go to shop for all things spiritual and metaphysical…read more I've gotten so many wonderfully insightful natal and tarot readings done there. Their crystals, candles, teas, herbs and book selections are abundant.

Mystik was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. I really enjoyed my visit to the store and…read morethey had a great selection of crystals, incense, candles, herbs and much more. I'll def be going back.

The owner is kind knowledgeable and wants to see everybody win! His butters are nice and his oils…read morework well in the various products we've made. Check him out and support a small business.

I came here from out of town, on Wednesday the 29th. I enjoyed my visit very much. They were very…read moreknowledgeably, welcoming and kind. The sweet vibes made me want to stay. I bought a crystal, which was very reasonably priced. I can't say enough positive things about my experience at Angel Light. I wish I lived closer. Though, I will be going back for sure.

This store is a hidden gem full of beautiful jewelry, spiritual resources, and a rather large…read morecollection of Tarot, Angel, and Oracle decks. It's the most that I've seen in one place. There's an extensive variety of themes and art styles, even ones for suitable for young folk. The owner, Valencia is straight out of a fairy forest, I swear she is a magical creature. Pro tip for finding this place: Google maps may take you right past the shop because it's on a part of Martin Luther King Jr. Way that is hidden behind the main road. If you get lost, use your map app to see where you are in relationship to the store, and find your way there manually. I went in there, looking to get one new Oracle deck, and walked out with four!

As a first generation daughter, I have no clue as to the traditions for the deceased. I came here…read morethe first time with my mom after dad passed and we bought a ton of stuff to honor him. The staff is really helpful in guiding what is appropriate to buy depending on the occasion. There's no other shop like this in the area so do your best to support them. Yes, you can buy some of the generic stuff at the Asian market but if you want to send cool stuff like a mahjong set, handbag, clothes sets, etc., this is the place to go! With Ching Ming coming up, I'll be back to make the ancestors proud and well taken care of in the after life.

441 8th St Oakland, CA 94607…read more "T & T Company" is my favorite Chinese ceremony shop in Oakland Chinatown. It's open daily, 9am to 5pm. It looks closed because the windows are all boarded up, but it's open! I was there on a Saturday to look at their selection of Chinese funeral money, aka "Hell Money." While I was there a family came to buy a large order of tradition items. The shopkeeper went and did the shopping for them. She walked thru the aisles grabbing the items the customer wanted. Very good customer service. This is a cash only business, and they speak English. Located next door to Layonna Health Food Market, at Broadway x 8th St.

I originally made a purchase in February for a friend's birthday. Unfortunately, the item was out…read moreof stock at the time, but I was told it was made to order by a local vendor and would be available within two weeks. After two weeks, I visited the store and was told it still wasn't ready. The staff in the store were unable to assist me and directed me to a phone number that appears to be a Google Voice number for follow up. I waited another week before checking again. I was made aware staff were in Mexico and would communicate once back. I understood delays happen, so I was patient and followed up via text. Overall communication has been inconsistent, and I've had to repeatedly follow up just to get updates. Recently they responded to my messages saying they were working on my refund nothing has actually been resolved. On June 19, I was told my refund would be processed and they'd provide confirmation but as of June 29, I still have not received the refund or any confirmation that it has been issued. I even attempted to dispute the charge through my bank, but the dispute was unsuccessful because the vendor claimed my refund request was not valid. Despite all of this, I still have neither the item I paid for nor my money back. I understand that delays can happen, but after more than four months and multiple promises that have not been followed through on, this has been an extremely disappointing and frustrating experience.

Casa Hechizos is an amazing gem. I've had multiple readings and cleansings done by the staff here,…read moreand every single time it's been spot on and got me in order. Everything Neto told me was going to happen actually did. The energy in this place is calm, grounding, and just feels good to be around. The sprays they make are super legit -- I use them all the time and they really shift the energy in my home. Pluuuuus, they've got Raiz Plants inside the shop, so you can grab a new plant while you're there, which I love. I cant WAIT til they can ship across the country. The staff has really helped me on my journey. They're kind, genuine, and always take time to make sure you leave feeling better than when you walked in. You can tell they actually care about what they do and the people they work with. If you're looking for real spiritual guidance, cleansings that actually work, or just a good energy boost, go to Casa Hechizos. I can't recommend them enough!!

I love this shop and plan to go back in the next couple of weeks. I bought some beautiful pieces…read morefor gifts, now it's my turn.

I have been patronizing this store over 20 years. Always great customer service from Samiread more