New Age stores are quickly growing in number, from local shops to larger millennial-oriented chains. These shops sell an assortment of metaphysical goods and services like crystals, tarot cards and palm reading.

This paper asserts that while it may be easy to see New Age as an arena of spiritual exchange, this perception may not be entirely accurate. Contextual influences influence which notions receive priority attention within New Age circles – which then helps define its marketplace for goods.

They sell crystals

Crystals are one of the most sought-after items sold at new age stores, though many also sell other metaphysical products like herbs and candles. Many also provide services like tarot card reading or spiritual guidance through mediumship. Crystals remain among the most profitable items for such shops.

Crystal enthusiasts claim crystals possess healing powers based on their energy and vibrations, with quartz crystals used in watches and other electronic devices generating electric charges that have healing properties. Doctors and scientists commonly discount such claims as placebo effects; instead they view crystals as part of metaphysical religion which emphasizes worldly goals such as health and wealth rather than salvation in heaven.

Metaphysical stores vary significantly from traditional gift stores in that they feature large showrooms to host classes and workshops, like The Crystal Garden with four rooms hosting events like yoga, tai chi, meditation. Such events draw customers into the store thus increasing sales and profits.

They sell tarot cards

People seeking spiritual guidance and self-improvement rituals in today’s uncertain climate are turning to New Age practices such as crystals, herbs, essential oils, tarot cards and other items associated with New Age movements such as aura photography and palm reading for guidance and self-improvement. Some New Age stores even provide these services directly.

Tarot cards have become a highly coveted item on the New Age market and can be found at many retail establishments. Used for interpreting current events as well as forecasting future ones, tarot cards offer an effective means of conveying messages and encouraging positive thinking.

Retail outlets that specialize in selling metaphysical products include the A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe in Manasquan, NJ. This store carries books, incense, crystals and other holistic goods; also offering Tarot card readings, aura photography sessions and meditation circles with its owner being passionate about New Age movement; in addition to teaching workshops about reading Tarot cards herself.

They sell candles

New Age stores sell an assortment of crystals, tarot cards and incense to support spiritual healing. Some offer workshops and events like Reiki training, psychic readings and aura photography; they may even host events themselves! Generally open-minded and eclectic retailers carry products tailored to suit different beliefs.

Hare notes that New Age products are so vast, many gift store retailers carry some. She observes that many Wiccan and Pagan products remain obscure while yoga, astrology and meditation products have more widespread recognition by mainstream consumers.

New Age products designed to help people relax are popular with baby boomers. Baby boomers desire to stay healthy and independent for as long as possible, and many resort to relaxation techniques such as meditation to achieve this aim. Furthermore, non-rhythmic instrumental music such as New Age is becoming more and more attractive among baby boomers.

They sell incense

New Age stores sell candles, incense and other products designed to help people relax. Many customers utilize New Age spirituality for healing themselves and others; many believe the universe contains both good and evil forces which they consider equal, according to ancient traditions and spiritual beliefs.

Baby boomers have shown great enthusiasm for New Age retail. Popular items among baby boomers include crystals, tarot cards, incense and books about spiritual healing as well as meditation music used for relaxation and stress relief.

Although the term “New Age” can be misleading, it encompasses an expansive array of products and events. For instance, the Crystal Garden in Boynton Beach, FL hosts events such as tarot classes and smudging–burning bundles of herbs to cleanse them–in addition to selling spiritual healing items like smudge sticks and aromatherapy products as well as having an impressive selection of spirituality books and self-help materials.