Sage everything. Because even the most basic witch knows it’s a magical time of year.
So when should you do a purification ritual? The kind where you burn sage through your whole house to smoke the negative vibes out? How about the Spring Equinox. It’s a magical time of year when day and night are nearly equal in length, and endless options abound to celebrate the Spring Equinox in Oakland.
And where can you get mystical supplies for positive spellwork? Triple Goddess tools for self care? Crystal singing bowls and tarot cards to make sense of all this? Tucked away spots for shinrin-yoku? Test out these year-round shops and spots that cater to witchcraft, herbal medicine, spirituality, indigenous practices, divination, astrology, tarot, and all your woo-woo ways.
It’s a magical time of year when day and night are nearly equal in length and endless options abound to celebrate the Spring Equinox in Oakland.
How will you spend the Spring Equinox in Oakland this year?
If you’re new to the scene, Oakland’s First Black Woman Owned crystal and metaphysical shop Queen Hippie Gypsy is a great entry point. Or maybe go a little more old school with Ancient Ways or Artesania y Botanica Del Sol. Self care and radical wellness? Head to Alembique Apothecary or East Bay Meditation Center. Or perhaps more just looking to get out into nature? Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park will always soothe the soul. Wanting a glimpse into your future this spring? Don’t forget a visit to the Oakland Fortune Cookie Factory for some tasty handmade cookies that will help define what is to come.
Divination, But Make It Mainstream Vibes
We all gotta start somewhere. These places are great pathways.
Queen Hippie Gypsy
A Crystal sanctuary for healing, clarity, and sacred self-care. Immersive healing sessions and curated retreats designed to calm your nervous system, balance your energy, and renew your spirit. Step into sacred transformation and embodied restoration.
- colorful
- solidarity
- hippie
- positive
The Magic Shack
The Magic Shack is dedicated to honoring the magic of nature within and without
It is a miniature gallery of esoteric folderol, divination tools, and handmade art all located in a private garden oasis behind the storefront of ‘Good Neighbor’.
It is a divination den, with private reading space where all walks of life are welcomed to seek guidance from the ancient arts of Tarot card reading and Palmistry.
- oasis
- solidarity
- hippie
- magical
Sagrada Sacred Arts
Boutique
- hidden-gem
- chill
- creative
- calm
Sankofa African Arts and Jewelry
Art Gallery
- community
- magical
- solidarity
- unique
New Beginnings Vibes
Search out that self care, do that yoga, find those tinctures
Alembique Apothecary
- alternative
- boho
- calm
- hippie
East Bay Meditation Center
Mindfulness meditation with a justice centered mission, serving BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, lower income and Disability communities and more. “One of the most diverse urban meditation centers on the planet.”
- diverse
- inclusive
- tranquil
- solidarity
Roots Healing
Community Wellness
- calm
- diverse
- family
- free
Twisted Thistle Apothecary
Herbal Teas, Herbal Smoking Alternatives, Fire/Glow/Flow Toys, Party Alternatives, Addiction Solutions, Fun Gifts, Open Minds
Apothicaire is a play on the word, Apothecary, which is an olde timey word referring to the use of herbs as aids to fight illness and increase health (two separate ideas which often get rolled into one in the Western view of healthcare – typically dealing only with the first part – we’ll get into that more later!) The Twisted Thistle part suggests that in addition to the healthy side of herbs (St. Mary’s Thistle can be a great aid in stimulating the liver and bowel), we love using herbs for enhancing the fun sides of life – we need to Twist a bit of fun into these busy lives!
- magical
- chill
- dreamy
- alternative
Lhasa Karnak Herb Company
Herb Shop
- seasonal
- drinks
- wellness
- shop
Radically Fit
Online & Community Gym
- positive
- inclusive
- queer
- radical
Old-School Pagan Vibes
Not your first time around the block.
The Raven's Wing Magical Co
Bookstore & Art Gallery
- creative
- community
- hippie
- inspired
Ancestral Apothecary
School
- diverse
- holistic
- magical
- mystic
Artesania y Botanica Del Sol
Unique Mexican Goods: widest variety of spiritual candles, direct from Mexico, as well as teas, oils, useful kitchen and serving items, & home decor pieces.
- family
- magical
- witchy
- spiritual
Chi Wind & Water
Rock Shop
- creative
- magical
- natural
- witchy
Ancient Ways
Proudly serving Oakland’s spiritual community for over 30 years, we carry books, candles, herbs, oils, icons, jewelry, stones, ritual tools, and more.
- shop
- neighborhood
- chill
- cool
Stone Room
- hippie
- magical
- witchy
- spiritual
Sami African Imports
Sami African Imports provides body oils. Incense. Shea butter. Black Seed Oil. African black Soap. Jewelry. African Art. Drums. Bath Crystals. Burning Oil
- creative
- healthy
- magical
- natural
Wildcrafting, Forest Bathing Vibes
Get outside and be with nature. Celebrate the Earth and look for signs of Spring.
Strawberry Canyon Recreational Area
- afternoon
- community
- inclusive
- public
Joaquin Miller Park
Park
- free
- busy
- outdoors
- magical
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is a serene natural sanctuary nestled in the East Bay hills, offering a tranquil escape among towering coast redwoods. The park features over 40 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as picnic areas and family-friendly amenities. Managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, it serves as a beloved destination for nature enthusiasts, outdoor recreation, and environmental education.
- beautiful
- forest
- family
- scenic
UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens
- beautiful
- botanical
- creative
- family
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails.
- skyline
- art
- beautiful
- biking
Special Gem of Oakland
Not to be missed!
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