Enchantments

This is an amazing occult shop. I’ve been here quite a few times. The magikal baths work wonders and the custom carved candles are good. The employees are well knowledgable and always willing to help me with my situation

I came into this store yesterday and knew exactly what I was looking for and what to expect. I see that a lot of reviews state how rude and unfriendly the staff is. It is a different place, a very unique and special place. I feel that many come in with some sort of intimidation because of the size of the store, and the general merchandise that is sold there. If you are comfortable and strong in your practice and who you are, then I feel that the attitude from the staff shouldn’t bother you much, just be patient and calm. However, this is NYC and everyone feels entitled and is always in a rush. It is what it is. We shouldn’t bother too much about the attitude of others, just focus on the attitude of yourself and be calm and confident. You will get what you want/​need.

Over the weekend I took a quick trip to New York. While there I stopped in Enchantments. I was not sure what to expect based on the wildly different reviews on this place. I was extremely pleased by my experience. The store was small but filled with books, candles, statues, and herbs. Was it messy — yes. But the messiness added to the charm, it was like a treasure hunt. If you gave the place more than a surface glance you could find wonderful hidden gems. Clearly their speciality is books, candles, and herbs. I loved seeing all of the loose herbs displayed in glass jars. This made it convenient to purchase a little or a lot. They had all of the herbs I wanted and some I didn’t know I needed but ended up in my shopping bag.
The best part for me was the staff. They were very helpful, friendly, and made me feel welcome. They kept their good humor even when I knocked over the business card holder sending cards showering all over the floor.
Their prices are on par with other places I have been in Washington, DC and San Francisco.

This place is dope! Their candle work works every time. The staff is pleasant, helpful and knowledgable. I’m so happy a little store like this still exists in NYC. It’s a rare find.

I find myself once again baffled by the bad reviews below. I’ve been coming here for a very long time and I have never had a bad experience. Why? Because I’m patient and can see when workers are busy. Let’s be clear, Enchantments is a specialty store for Pagans, Witches, Wiccans and others on an alternative spiritual path, it’s not a CVS pharmacy, nor does it even vaguely resemble a store from the world of the mundane. Why would you come into a store like this and get uppity? I for one choose to be grateful that a store like Enchantments still exists. They prepare outstanding incenses with incredible consistency, many of which I would be lost without. «Peace & Protection» and «Good Earth» are musts for me. They also make a wonderful «Moon» incense and when needed, their «Mars» is extremely potent.
Their secret recipes are a must for any incense lover and on the rare occasion that I walk to the back of the store to buy herbs and/​or incense or both, and the workers are busy, I sit and wait. They do a great deal of candle magick work here and I personally hate interrupting them. Once I sat and waited for about 10 minutes for someone to call on me and when a woman finally asked if I had been helped, and I replied that I hadn’t, she was extremely apologetic. She thought I had been helped. I knew they were busy and so I didn’t say anything because truth be told, I like the vibe of the place and there was a beautiful cat in my lap. It’s not torture for me to watch, listen and learn while in the company of an animal purring.
So I choose not to get bent out of shape about waiting for service or when someone doesn’t have the right suggestions for a particular practice. We are all different and do things differently. I’ve always received pleasant advice here. Enchantments has a great candle selection, their herbs, books and Tarot selection are plentiful and they have a gorgeous collection of sterling silver jewelry (one of these days I’m going to buy one of their silver wrapped pentacle rings). So I recommend Enchantments. I’m sending out some good energy into the universe, because I choose to do so. It also might be a good idea that if you need to vent or get pissed off at someone, you might not want to do it in a store that deals with Witchcraft and Voodoo. Just saying. ;)

I’ve come here multiple times while in the neighbourhood or when I’ve been in need of specific herbs, and while I do enjoy this establishment, I have a few problems with it as well.
I like experiencing different witchcraft stores because you never know what you’re going to get when you step in! I heard about Enchantments through Unilocal,so I planned to stop by when I knew I’d be in the area, to take a look around. It looks a bit messy and being in NYC you know space isn’t something there is a lot of, but I love the appearance of it. It’s reminiscent of those old witch cottages you read about in books or see in movies. It’s cute. The cats are cute. I like the appearance of it.
They have a great selection — regular candles, female body candles, male body candles, vulva candles, penis candles; oils for anything you need, all of the herbs you could want; statues in a variety of sizes; and my favourite part, the selection of books. There’s also much, much more there. If you need something, they will most likely have it.
Another thing I really like about Enchantments is that they hold events. When I was first beginning to get into Wicca, I came here for their Samhain celebration and it gave me great insight of the rituals performed each holiday.
Now for the negative parts, well, I’m a pretty socially awkward person so I have no problem when workers don’t immediately ask you if you need help with something. However, when you’re actually looking to get help, it would be nice if the workers paid attention! And like, I’ve walked in before and no worker acknowledged me only for someone to come in right after me and they’re greeted with a warm hello.
And finally it’s their attitudes. I’m sure some workers there have great attitudes, but I haven’t met those workers yet. I get that condescending tone from then when asking about anything, and it pisses me off. I’m no expert, but you don’t know me and have no right to made assumptions based on someone you don’t know; especially not to a customer who may be smart enough to know it’s better to order everything online and not have to pay your exorbitant prices!
So while I will definitely still stop by here once in a while and especially for holidays, they’re by no means the end-​all be-​all of witchcraft shops.

I feel like I don’t visit this store enough! The people (and cat) are really sweet. Every time I’ve gone there, the overall vibe seems to be warm and conversational. They have a wonderful collection of candles and incense. I just wish they had more crystals!

Very small, but cramped store. Seems a bit messy, but has many herbs and spices and candles and oils for your needs. They also have a great literary section. Also, if youre looking for a great tarot set, they have multiple to choose from. Something else thats right up my alley are the artwork and statues, they have so many. (they are not cheap tho!). Great selection of candles that are very cheap! The plus side to this place? Two black cats that chill on the counter =D

The two stars are for their stock. This place has everything you could need. Books, candles, herbs galore. It is in a great location and the ONLY thing keeping them in business, IMO, is that. Their staff is horrible. Universe FORBID that you have a question. Go in here knowing EXACTLY what you need and want, because you will be lost otherwise.

Five stars. This is not only a really dope store, but the people here are really chill as well. They were welcoming and helpful. Even though they were out of a root I needed they searched the entire time I was there, gave me a business card and said to check back. Great place to check out herbs, oils, and books. The oil I bought smelled genuine, it seems as if they are using pure essential oils in there recipes, not a simple perfumed bottle of colored water so indicative of botanicals. Points for authenticity and courtesy!

Great selection of candles and books, didn’t browse the herbs but they look to have a great selection! Wasn’t really approached by anyone who ran the shop which was both nice and slightly annoying. I would have liked to chat a little more to get the feeling from the people who run the place. All in all though, good prices and best selection of candles in an occult shop that I’ve seen in the city. Definitely coming here again.

I actually found out about this while looking around on Unilocal.I finally came in at around this time last year and am so glad I did. This quaint little store has almost everything that a practicing witch like myself would need: whole shelves of books, altar tools, statues, many different candles, and the largest selection of herbs and incense that I’ve ever seen. When I was getting ready to cleanse my house this past summer, they gave me all of the advice and tools that I could possibly need. They even made a special floor wash for me that they don’t typically sell. I also love the fact that they hold rituals for all of the Sabbats. It can be difficult to find others who practice witchcraft, so having a place to celebrate and meet others is incredibly helpful. And, of course, I can’t possibly write this review without mentioning the kitties; Eros, Medea, and Zero are more than enough reason for me to stop by whenever I’m in the area.
My only complaint is about staff behavior. Whenever you ask them for advice or specifics about a certain product, they are more than happy to help you out. But, at most other times, they seem cold and distant: just sitting in the back near the herbs and candles and talking amongst themselves. While I’ve never seen them be outright rude, there are a couple of staff members who seem quite annoyed whenever it comes time to ring someone up. This kind of behavior seems to be a trend amongst alternative-​based businesses, and I’m not entirely sure why.
All-​in-​all, definitely a favorite place of mine in the East Village.

This place has gone up and down over the years. I used to frequent their old location, so I guess I’ve been coming to this establishment for over a decade.
I’ve encountered some great service people here a few years ago. Now the staff seem totally clueless as to what’s even in their own oils. There’s a senior member still working, but she is as crotchety as a person gets.
Something magical must be afoot– since they manage to stay open, and she still maintains employment.

I will never step foot in this place again. the stuck up witches are so rude they only talk to you if you are willing to spend $ 100 on a damn candle. They never want to share insight or help a person who is clearly looking for guidance. The energy was way off they only good thing about this place was the nice white kitty. Now tell me a spell I can put on you to change your attitude.

It’s a scene, and if you’re not a scenester you’ll be ignored.
There’s an interesting selection of products here. But if you don’t look the part, don’t expect any customer service. This once-​proud establishment is now being run by a condescending group of people who happen to be really good at rolling their eyes. The cats were nicer to me than the staff.
All that being said, it’s in a great location and they have an amazing, if overpriced inventory.

Enchantments has been frequented by our family since its original location (My father-​in-​law was famous for dating some of the Pagan girls at the original spot).
This shop is smaller but still remains the best around the NYC area. While I live on the Island I do stop in for my Rebirth oils several times a year, and my children LOVE the beautiful white cat.
If you new to wicca/​pagan/​occult/​magick and ensure where to go… just go here.

I randomly decided to come here one day for a candle. I don’t know anything about magic, but I thought what the heck? I was stuck in a rut and figured at most I would lose $ 30. But at least I could say I tried it out.
I came into the tiny shop (people with cat allergies, be aware there are a couple of cats here) stuffed to the brim with books and herbs, went to the back and told them what I was looking for.
Half an hour later I had my own personalized candle. I took it home and followed their instructions. I got EXACTLY what I asked for 2 months later. Without having to do much else.
I bought a different candle the following year for a different reason and out of nowhere and got 2 of the things I asked for. Again out of the clear blue. Coincidence? Perhaps, but they were pretty specific requests.
The only thing I’d say is, as the old adage goes, careful what you wish for! Your subconscious, blockages, etc play a part in your wish. So if you don’t clear that up, you’re going to get something that yes you asked for but isn’t quite what you actually wanted. For example if you’re looking for a relationship but you’re still scarred from your abusive childhood, you may get a relationship but it could be with a total butthole. Or if you want more money /​success but you don’t think it’s possible, you may get something small like $ 100 but you’ll lose out on the bigger stuff.
P. S. I once bought a candle from Etsy for the same price and it did nothing. So I’m sticking to Enchantments.

Been here twice to give it another try.
I came here to get some candles on a very special day. It was a full moon and I was very excited to have found a store that carried things I needed.
Experience –The problem I would have to say was the staff and the energy was not positive. I tried to dust it off
Staff– The blond girl with dread locks at the register was rude Figured maybe she was just having a bad day. After reading some of reviews I see that It was not just me. If you don’t like people you should probably do something else. The staff their is VERY uptight. Had to sage myself when I got home lol
Prices– A bit high, but I would not mind paying if it came with smiles and some more help.
Herbs– Not very fresh, I would recommend going to Flower Power a few stores down.
Good– found basic color candles I needed
So overall im gonna have to say its a hipster place, my mother is crowned in santeria and did not see any santeros there. Yet they have a Ochun Alter?! I don’t think so.
Sorry guys~

I have been coming to Enchantments for more than a decade to buy spiritual supplies at a storefront that is open late and open on Sundays (most botanicas close early-​ish and aren’t consistent with their hours.)
The prices are high, but that is due of course to the good location and high rent on the place. Whatever, I get it. However, I only come here to buy «emergency» stock candles that I can fix myself, and incense, tarot cards, etc. I do not trust in the skills of the employees now here to carve and fix a candle with any true spiritual gift.
Why? When I asked for a vial of Van Van oil (a classic oil for my work, and one with a centuries-​old formula that is nearly impossible to screw up), I remarked that it did not smell like it should — it was not herbal-​citrusy. The associate said, «Oh, it smells like vanilla! You know, ‘Van Van’ means vanilla!» I was so bothered by this major league fuck up that I left without the oil and left without telling her that «Van Van» is actually short for «verveine”/verbena, which is the primary root used to scent this curio oil.
Enchantments is image-​obsessed (if you don’t look the part, don’t expect great service) and very amateurish. It’s flooded with wealthy women customers who love their ~crystal healing~ and the Stevie Nicks revival and who enjoy dabbling with the occult without seeking the wisdom to practice it themselves. Meh.
I wish the store well, as I always have, but its lack of authenticity and lack of staff training makes it only good for the most basic needs of a practicing witch/​spiritual worker. I realize also that they can’t pick their clientele but for chrissakes, I wish they would post a sign on their door saying «NO DILETTANTES!»

I love Enchantments for its great selection of merchandise and overall vibe. The location is great, and the store has everything you can ask for to meet your metaphysical needs.
I’ve made a few trips to Enchantments, and their selection of oils, candles and herbs can’t be beat. This place has everything from statues to fertility candles and voodoo dolls to friendly shop cats.
The shop also has something that is very dear to my heart — a good variety of tarot cards. I’ve read tarot for almost 20 years and collect rare and antique decks. I’ve made several purchases from Enchantments to get new and modern decks.
Unfortunately, this also highlights one of the flaws with Enchantments that several other people have mentioned. The last two times I have gone in to buy tarot cards, the staff has been unfriendly. They have also been slightly condescending when discussing tarot decks with me.
You can’t tell by looking that I have studied the tarot and cartomancy for almost as long as I can remember. They don’t see that my arms are covered in tarot tattoos. It’s not always good to assume that a customer doesn’t know what he is looking at, or have a dismissive tone of voice. It’s not a huge issue, but it’s something they should be more mindful of.
Overall, the store itself is wonderful with so much great stuff it’s a little hard to take it all in. This could improve to a five-​star place with a more friendly staff and a little less condescension at the tarot counter.