New age stores provide people with tools for self-improvement by selling crystals, tarot cards, candles and incense. These shops also host workshops about self-love, numerology readings and DIY oil-making sessions.

The Green Man sells products that may seem unconventional to an average new age shopper, such as statues of deities from spiritual traditions like Wicca and European witchcraft, sacred altar supplies such as cloths and chalices and more.

Spirituality

Spirituality is a broad concept that can be defined in various ways. For instance, spirituality could refer to the combination of religious beliefs with alternative medicine approaches or even be seen as a new type of religion or worldview that unifies science with spirituality.

The New Age movement often promotes belief in reincarnation, healing (both physical and emotional), as well as new forms of divination such as clairvoyance and aura photography.

The New Age movement tends to reject biblical monotheism in favor of monism or pantheism, asserting that all things are interdependent but upholding God’s divine sovereignty.

Books

New Age stores provide an assortment of books on spirituality and holistic wellbeing. This can range from witchcraft and Wiccan culture titles, spell casting techniques and ritual rites books to titles on magical rituals and magick ritual rites.

Metaphysical items, including crystals, tarot cards and incense are widely popular with customers. Many retailers also provide classes such as yoga or meditation in their stores – according to Margaret Ann Lembo of Crystal Garden Boynton Beach Florida this helps drive sales.

The New Age Retailer, a publication for the metaphysical wholesale community, features a bimonthly book review section which includes images of book covers as well as basic ordering information for each title reviewed.

Jewelry

Jewelery refers to any ornament worn by people, such as bracelets or rings. Jewelry can serve both decorative purposes as well as symbolizing cultural identity (for instance a Jewish Star of David or Christian Crucifix) or personal meaning – for instance a wedding band may hold special meaning in your life.

Gift store retailers frequently carry New Age-related items, such as candles, aromatherapy and stones. Yoga, astrology and meditation are popularly associated with New Age beliefs; for example Margaret Ann Lembo of Boynton Beach Florida’s Crystal Garden sells crystals, sage and palo santo along with an extensive collection of metaphysical books to customers.

Candles

Candles play an integral part of spiritual ritual, providing both illumination and ambience while connecting us with the supernatural world.

Over time, candles have been made from various waxes and fats; cheaper candles often used tallow (an animal fat product) for this purpose and often featured an attractive aroma.

Beeswax candles offer another natural option, though with a higher price tag. Gel candles offer another non-wax alternative that often feature decorative petals, berries or seeds for decoration. Any candle will release smoke during burning so be sure to place it in a well-ventilated area.

Incense

Scents, aromas and fragrances can serve a multitude of functions and help improve moods while simultaneously relieving stress levels and anxiety and helping sleep come more easily. Furthermore, scents may stimulate creativity, motivate employees and heighten sexual desire – all things which contribute to overall well-being and satisfaction with life.

Incense sticks and rounds are typically composed of aromatic resinous plants mixed with combustible binding materials that when lit release their aromatic compounds. When lit, the biners burn and release these fragrant compounds that come from aromatic plants.

Studies suggest that Frankincense resin produces compounds with anti-inflammatory effects in cells and mice, however further investigation needs to be undertaken in order to ascertain if inhaling incense smoke can have the same result on people.

Tarot Cards

Tarot cards offer clarity and hope for the future, as well as healing emotional wounds and performing shadow work.

Not until the 18th century did tarot cards acquire their official occult meaning. Antoine Court de Gebelin proposed, in 1773, that they contained deeper, mystical meanings inspired by ancient Egypt and Toth. Jean-Baptiste Alliette writing under Etteilla popularized this theory and used tarot cards for divination or fortune telling purposes.

Today, tarot readings have become an integral part of daily life. From in-depth YouTube readings to quick Tik Tok updates, cards can be seen everywhere we look.