new age stores

New age (also called metaphysical) stores offer crystals, tarot cards and candles to customers for spiritual healing purposes. Their popularity has skyrocketed amid interest in ancestral history, aboriginal spirituality and witchy spells.

Psychics and healers have also seen sales surge as they promote self-care; however, not all new age products are created equal.

Crystals

Crystals — minerals formed when pressurized carbon from deep within the earth cools and solidifies — come in many different forms and colors, from the popular gems such as diamonds and rubies, to more natural or earth-toned rocks.

Crystal healers believe that crystals emit frequencies which can assist with spiritual healing. They employ crystal wands (pointed for focused energy transference, spheres for radiating outward and pyramids to amplified frequencies) and other tools to cleanse spaces or perform healing rituals.

Crystals have become increasingly popular with young people seeking nonreligious spiritual connections and meaning in their lives, yet have existed for millennia. Influencers and wellness shops have recently popularized crystals among this audience; but these ancient stones have long been revered.

Books

Though the New Age movement peaked during the 1980s and has since abated, spiritual practices such as crystals, tarot cards and astrology remain pervasive across culture today. You’re likely to encounter New Age bookstores or music shops within malls today as well as stores dedicated to angels, “green” spirituality or images depicting an eternal light source.

Millennials are drawn to New Age practices because they provide freedom and flexibility – two core values important to this generation. By picking and choosing their beliefs without being bound by organized religion, says Jason Perez of Mostly Angels Akashic Reading Service, they can find their purpose while fulfilling lofty aspirations such as spiritual enlightenment or financial prosperity.

Jewelry

Jewelry pieces such as earrings and bracelets are popular choices at New Age stores. Each piece can be handcrafted from various materials to meet specific design goals and meet ethical sourcing practices within the jewelry business, which ensure metals and gemstones meet strict labor, environmental, and human rights standards when being obtained.

Spiritual jewelry sales have seen exponential growth due to an increasing public emphasis on wellness and stress relief. Products used for meditation or relaxation often incorporate symbols believed to have soothing or protective qualities; the availability of online platforms and company portals provides increased accessibility of spiritual jewelry pieces further fueling market expansion.

Candles

Candles can be an incredibly effective tool in ritual and energy work, amplifying intention through herbs, oils or crystals infused into them. Jar candles in particular offer extended burn times with large carving areas for spell casting over days or weeks.

Some individuals can be sensitive to fragrances, and burning candles may trigger migraines and headaches for these individuals. Unscented or natural candles would therefore be a safer choice.

Candles play an integral role in various spiritual practices, such as Wicca, Witchcraft, Santeria and Hoodoo. White candles can be used for healing and purification while red candles radiate passion to attract love. Other colors may also help provide healing while strengthening friendships or reconciling differences.

Incense

Incense has long been an integral component of religious rituals around the globe, serving to convey prayers, intentions, and devotions to the divine while creating a sacred space that encourages meditation and connecting with spirit.

Incense fragrances release neurotransmitters like serotonin that can elevate mood and foster a tranquil environment. Incense also can reduce stress, promote sleep, enhance concentration and foster creativity – benefits which can make life better overall!

Charcoal-free incense marks an exciting evolution of this ancient tradition; now offering both physical and environmental wellness simultaneously. However, be wary as burning incense remains a fire risk so please exercise caution when lighting it.

Smudge Sticks

Smudging involves wafting aromatic smoke over an individual or area in order to clear negative energy and promote spiritual cleansing. Sage, palo santo or cedar may help cleanse an aura and attract positive energies into its core.

Smudging sticks often contain herbs from various regions around the world, including white sage (Salvia apiana) and palo santo (Salvia pilaris) from South America and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) from Australia. Such commercialization and uncritical adoption of traditions from around the globe is problematic as overharvesting may occur as a result.

Before sitting down to meditate, use a smudging stick to cleanse your home or office to help create an atmosphere conducive to positivity and clarity.