Occult, Metaphysical & Tarot Shops for your Witchy Self
Find crystals, candles, classes, Tarot readings and more to manifest
It's a good time to be a witch. Following the explosive growth in interest and practicing of Pagan, Wiccan, witchcraft and other religions and spiritualities, shops have popped up across Pittsburgh to help fulfill your metaphysical needs.
Whether you're just starting out and creating your altar, looking for guidance and readings or an expert in the field, follow our guide to some of the top occult and metaphysical shops in Burgh.
Arts & Crafts: Botanica & Occult Shop
Short for "Dark Arts and Witch Crafts," this Bloomfield shop is loaded with ingredients and products for followers of Wicca, Witchcraft, pagan, folk magic and much more. Their outstanding selection is just one reason to stop. Arts & Crafts was just voted the top stop for Psychic/Tarot readings in 2022 by readers of Pittsburgh City Paper.
Arts & Crafts continues to grow the community as well, offering a variety of classes, workshops and meetups for everything from creating an ancestor altar to manifesting a money mindset.
Ceremonial
Although it's had other names in the past, Ceremonial in Point Breeze is a must-stop for living intentionally through a large selection of ritual lifestyle and Tarot products. Carefully curated crystals and candles, a vast array of divination decks and a vast metaphysical library make this store a standout.
Looking for a reading? Owner Leslie books spell sessions and Tarot readings directly from their website. Looking for community? The Treehouse, located above nearby Commonplace Coffee, offers a safe space to create and expand, as well as medication and ritual circles held on the New and Full Moon.
Indigo Owl Culture Shop
Raion Zou Holistic Healing is primarily focused on Reiki healing, offering a wide variety of spiritual experiences and unique events like Broom Making.
Also located in this space is this South Side space is Indigo Owl Culture Shop, the perfect place to stock up for Samhain with crystals, incense, sage bundles, jewelry and lots more to browse. Plus, book a session to reconnect with an ancestor and gain insight through their Tarot readings.
Hocus Pocus
The oldest occult shop in Pittsburgh has been around for decades for a reason! Enter their magickal apothecary in Oakland for everything from old world classics to the shop's own blends to spiritual bath kits to refresh your body, auras and chakras. Hocus Pocus also specializes in gemstones and crystals, sage and cleansing supplies, spell kits, tarot and oracle decks and more!
Maude's Paperwing Gallery
Sure, Maude's in Millvale sells crystals and other metaphysical products, but what they pride themselves on is community. This Queer/Woman-owned shop has fantastic LGBTQIA+ representation and tons of items to help you express yourself. Witchy tools and supplies, LGBTQIA+ art, books and accessories, hilarious greeting cards and an extended library make their offerings eclectic and incredibly unique.
Maude's Paperwing Gallery also hosts tons of inclusive events from the Grimoire Book Club to movie nights and in-person and virtual get togethers and readings.
The Menagerie
Styling itself as a metaphysical conclave, The Menagerie in Bellevue prides itself on an always rotating selection and smiling service. Incredibly statues and skull-sculpted crystals highlight a diverse offering of in-store items, with custom candles, Tarot readings, house cleansings and energy healing also available for sessions.
Mystic Embers
The unique, funky vibe of Mystic Embers in Coraopolis makes this a favorite in Pittsburgh. Best sellers here include their huge variety of herbs and candles for your metaphysical needs, but there's plenty else to see and do here.
Artists from around the world are featured in the store with various oddities and dark artworks to discover! Then, book a Shadow Portrait session and uncover the parts of yourself you never show others.
Geology Rocks! and Minerals
When it comes to finding the best all-natural minerals, fossils, jewelry, crystals, pocket stones and more, Geology Rocks! and Minerals located right on Butler St. in Lawrenceville should be your first stop! Their experts will find you the exact stone or mineral you need, plus they're also available for crystal rentals and geology identification services.
Sparkledragon's Magical Emporium
The most fun store name to say out loud, Sparkledragon's Magical Emporium is your spiritual sanctuary. Explore their Beechview area location for handmade metaphysical jewelry, herbs, Tarot readings and other esoteric goods.
Sparkledragon also helps put together great events in the city such as the Pittsburgh Witches Ball with food, drinks, entertainment and tons of community building.
