What You Can Find In A Wicca Shop

By Rachael Gutierrez


Whether you're just curious about Wicca as a religion or are a long-time practitioner, a Wicca shop can be a fun place to explore. Many towns and major cities have at least one small business that carries metaphysical items. These stores are full of many interesting artifacts and supplies that anyone can use, even if they don't follow the belief system.

Wicca stores tend to sell a lot of books, spanning a huge amount of belief systems. If you want to research another religion, try making one of these stores your first stop. Among the different kinds of books are manuals for spell crafting and stories from famous pagan authors. Once you finish browsing the Wiccan section, you can also find interesting books on other, rarer religions.

Wiccan stores are also a great place to find interesting blends of incenses. Since many pagan rituals require incense, the stores try to carry as many different kinds as possible. Even if you don't need the incense for a spiritual purpose, the beautiful smells make a great alternative to traditional air fresheners.

Another interesting thing that can be found in one of these stores is a variety of crystals and precious stones. Many pagans believe that different stones have special meanings behind them. There are stones to help you focus on your studying, bring you luck, or even help heal an emotional wound. If you don't believe in the powers of the stones, some people still bring them home because they like the way they look.

Candles are a staple of many belief systems and religions, and are often carried in metaphysical or pagan stores. For every purpose there is a candle to match; the varieties range from a small difference in size and color to a collection of vastly different shapes. After you select a few candles, you can also pick from a huge selection of candle holders, both simple and intricate.

Some of these stores also stock important and hard-to-find ingredients and essential oils for spells or other spiritual purposes. Pagans often use them to craft magical charm bags, brew special teas, or incorporate into their rituals in some other fashion. The stores also stock herbs that can be used as teas or spices, even if you don't believe in the spiritual meaning. Although some of these plants can be found at your local grocery store, a pagan shop will have many of the rarer ones.

Aside from ingredients, these stores also sell random and fun objects. There are different colors of body glitter, unique handmade clothing items, or interesting costume pieces. Some will sell wall decorations, like posters or calendars. Many stores also have pretty statues and similar decorative objects that would look great in your home.

The important thing to remember is that every Wicca shop is a different place with a different stock. You can never be sure of what you'll find there. Even for non-Wiccans, this can be an exciting prospect. Take the time to browse the shelves and explore the different books. Regardless of what you buy, you'll still have fun.




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