Are you fascinated with crystals and rocks? NYC offers top-rated metaphysical and rock & mineral shops where you can explore your passion. Find everything from non-toxic beauty products and organic tarot cards to chakra stones, healing crystals, pendulums and unique home decor items; plus fossils, meteorites and preserved and mounted specimens!
Astro Gallery
Are you into gems and minerals? Look no further! This Midtown rock & mineral store houses over 160 types of crystals. Additionally, they have an expansive selection of high-end geodes and are one of the world’s largest gem and mineral galleries, serving notable clients like Salvador Dali and John Lennon. Known for being more metaphysical than most stores, if you’re in search of something special this may be just where to visit!
Queens Organic & Metaphysical Shop provides toxic-free beauty, incense and sage – along with a vast assortment of crystals and exotic plants – at its Queens location. Customers appreciate its energetic vibe, with knowledgeable staff providing top service.
Bronx Crystal & Metaphysical Store
This charming metaphysical shop offers Eastern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards, raw, specimen, tumbled crystals (raw, specimen and tumbled), meteorites and fossils (including preserved mounted specimens skulls skeletons etc) of every description imaginable – particularly impressive among them is an impressive selection of meteorites / fossils ( preserved / mounted specimens skulls skeletons etc).
This unique retailer provides everything from candles and incense to tarot decks and meditation tools – perfect for practitioners of Wicca, Santeria, Voodoo, Buddhism or any other faith – as well as herbs, oils and altar supplies for practice of various faiths.
Although some New Yorkers may dismiss witchcraft outright, this East Village shop has been around since 1982 and stocks all sorts of supplies to support practicing pagan and other religions, including herbs, candles, brooms, oils and incense for practicing these beliefs. They also maintain an extensive online catalog.
Brooklyn Crystal & Plant Shop
Brooklyn Crystal & Plant Shop is a newer addition to Queens, offering cacti, succulents and orchids as well as crystals. Additionally, this woman-owned store provides toxic-free beauty products, Eastern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards, incense, sage and natural jewelry; customers rave that the atmosphere here is upbeat while staff are knowledgeable. Customers rave that Brooklyn Crystal & Plant Shop creates an uplifted atmosphere and staff are informative about all things botanical!
Astro Gallery is a longstanding midtown rock and mineral store that caters to those who prefer rocks and gems over crystals. This high-end spot feels more like a museum with stunning displays of massive geodes; their inventory constantly changes; celebs such as Salvador Dali and John Lennon often visit here to find something suitable. You can even search their online selection by chakra, zodiac sign or birthstone!
The Metaphysical Shop
Metaphysics seeks to explore the deeper nature of reality, seeking to comprehend its fundamental principles. Gift stores that specialize in metaphysical items offer spiritual healing items like candles, crystals, tarot cards, books and dream catchers to promote well-being on all levels: mind, body and soul.
While many may perceive these shops as strange or even witchy, they serve an important function. They foster a sense of community and connection among marginalized religions who may feel neglected by mainstream society.
Namaste Bookshop & Crystal Shop in Jersey City is one such store, featuring everything from Eastern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards and crystals – the owner claims it has been operating for more than 10 years despite some people attacking the shop for religious motives.