Tree of Life

I’ve walked by this shop a million times and my husband works next door but, I’ve never gone inside. Today I saw a sign for readings by Anya and decided to give it a try. As soon as I walked in I felt a calming energy. The owner is super friendly and very knowledgeable. I wanted to sit there and talk to her forever. The shop is full of books, herbs, oils and gems and other beautiful items. Also, everything is so reasonably priced — almost too reasonable! As I was waiting for Anya to finish her other reading, I was greeted by the friendliest little black cat. Without going into all the boring details, I have been struggling with making a pretty big life decision. I thought Anya would just, I don’t know, tell me what I needed to do. But instead, in one hour she gave me actual tools to help me not only make my decision but guided me on how to do it. I haven’t felt this sense of calm, peace and balance in a long time. Talking to her was like talking to your mom, best friend, psychologist, spiritual teacher and your true self. all in one.

I really love the collection of herbs at this shop. The owner is very friendly and helpful for any questions one might have. I’ve been coming here for candles for about three years. They even have community events, just ask for a calendar. The only tip I would say is to check their hours.

The woman that is working at this store today is very rude, and unprofessional.
If a potential customer comes in and asked where the nearest rubbish bin is so that they aren’t contributing to the litter that is already present, don’t be rude about telling them that they can’t throw away the trash. Also, don’t continue to talk about it to other customers and put them down.
It’s not my karma, and things always come back threefold.
And no, it was not directed towards me, I was only an observer.

The tree of life has been apart of my journey since the very beginning. Diana is one of the truly sweetest souls I’ve ever known, and I say that in the most genuine way. You can feel an undeniably pure and loving energy when you come here. She has treated me as a true friend and sister since the first time I have stepped in her store. She has walked me through all my questions and given me support when it was truly needed. I would recommend this business to ANYONE interested in metaphysical arts and healing. I see the Tree of Life as a sanctuary for me, I know when I come here I will receive the most loving guidance and genuine advice. Xo Morgan

So the music is catered to the woman behind the register so don’t expect it to be soothing but it doesn’t take away at all. She is very friendly and knowledgeable! They have multiple herbs for real cheap! The cat totally is so cute and must be a familiar. If I didn’t live in another state I would visit it often. They have pretty strictly things for Wiccan/​Pagan and stuff the like. Looking for crystals? It won’t be this store. ^^

I would give this place five stars because when I’ve been there before it’s a wonderful environment with a great selection of products (plus there’s a very friendly cat!!) But I can really only give it four stars because it’s hours of operation are a little unrelable. It’s a little bit out of my way so today I checked their website to make sure they’d be open (they’re supposed to be open from 12pm-​7pm, and it’s currently 3pm), but when I got there they were closed. I know emergencies happen but I’m just a little annoyed since I planned my afternoon around coming down. I suggest calling ahead if you are planning a trip down to OB specificly to shop here. I’ll be doing that next time as well.

This shop is one of my favorite places on the planet. From the moment you enter, there is a sense of magical and peaceful calm that surrounds you. The store has a wide selection of books, but also is a witch’s dream. The shelves are stocked with a wide selection of herbs, incense, candles, oils, gem stones/​crystals, divination tools, and inspirational items. Additionally, there is a monthly schedule of classes, rituals and readings!

What a great space! Diana is so welcoming and answered all of my questions. I would much rather support a local business than order online. I will definitely be back for more.

This is a great place for your metaphysical needs. The store owner, Diana, is friendly and very knowledgeable about her craft and products. She also makes many of her candles and ointments her self.
The Oracle readers there are sincere and seek to truly provide an inspirational reading.
The classes and other events are interesting and the presenters are genuine in their craft.
Support your local merchant! :)

Found what I needed and more. Very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely be a repeat customer and have already referred friends.

I love this place. I don’t know what people are talking about, the owner is super nice! Very approachable and helpful. They have a beautiful collection of figures. A large selection if herbs and stones. I have t purchased any books there, but they have most if the pagan and wiccan books I’ve read plus much much more. I took a star off because they selection of necklaces are really plain and cheaper looking and they were out of some of the herbs I was looking for. Check out their class schedule online! So much fun!

Quaint metaphysical store a few blocks from the beach. It was clean, organized, and had a good vibe. They have a selection of candles, oils, bath scrubs and bombs, books, artwork, incense, loose herbs, and lots more. Staff was friendly and helpful and prices were okay. Would definitely stop in again if I’m in the area.

This place is out of this world literally! I love everything about it! It will fill all your metaphysical, magic and occult needs. The energy there is exciting and relaxing at the same time. It’s bright and cheery, well set up and they offer great special events. I have been in the store numerous times but tonight took Tarot 1 class w Anya and it was worth every penny she is an amazing teacher who breaks the art of tarot down so simply I felt worlds better after just one night of class w her I will definitely be back for Tarot 2 and Tarot 3!

I discovered the Tree of Life store maybe ~1 ½ years ago, and I find it is a wonderful place to visit. It is small, but the overall feeling is so welcoming and bright I sometimes wish I could go there to just study or drink tea. But, in terms of an actual store I love it. They have handmade candles made from beeswax and also smaller candles which smell amazing. They also have bath salts and aromatherapy mists that really help calm me when I get tense. My favorite being «Love Yourself». They also have beautiful statues of some of the Norse gods made from bronze, a good selection of rocks, herbs, and other neat things (like beautiful greeting cards!). Also, they have some great rune sets and many tarot sets to choose from. If there is a tarot set you are looking for, they are happy to order it for you. If one is interested in just learning more about tarot, runes, oracle cards, or anything metaphysics-​wise they have a great selection of books (and used books) too.
The main thing I love about the store though is the people. The owner, Diana, is so much fun to talk to, and has such a great breadth of knowledge about anything metaphysical (or on vegan cooking!). She is happy to answer any questions and doesn’t hover over you if you spend forever looking at stuff (like I usually do). I also loved the fact she was playing some music from Hayako Miyazaki films, like Spirited Away and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Definitely won +10 points from me for that!
I also really enjoy going to Anya for readings. My friend is right when she describes Anya’s reading as getting a nice, warm, cup of tea. She is spot on, friendly, willing to listen, and genuinely wants to help and give you guidance. She is lots of fun, and is a very kind soul. Plus she takes notes for you too! And last, but definitely not least, is Neil, the true owner of the store. Neil is an awesome black cat who is always there to greet you and is also happy to show you around. I’m not sure how good he is at answering questions, but if you give him pets I bet he’d be happy to answer some! :)
Bottom line is the Tree of Life store is a great place to visit. They have a good selection of a bunch of different items, the people are kind and very knowledgeable, and I plan on going there whenever I can for a long time!

The store is know to me from many years but I dodn’t go there. Because I was engaged to another. But in the last month when I failed to manage a book from my favo… store came here for that book and found it. I knew the price and they even kept less than that. From then I have change my favorite book store.

Getting your Oracle Card Readings from Jessica is very peaceful and comforting; I feel that it also honed my own intuition and calmed that critical voice that tends to cloud my perspective on my life. That is why I sought her out specifically to do a Oracle reading. The way she creates the space and interacts with you; this enigmatic connection at the Tree of life makes it safe for you to trust your inner voice. I think that is valuable more than anything else when it comes to Tarot readings.
Jessica divulged a message to me that if I didn’t heed her advice and see what was in store for me, I would’ve been in a place of self doubt and frustration. But our session set me at peace that everything is moving along as it should be. And it has (At the time of the reading it was the day after the lunar eclipse during a new moon phase while the planet was amidst a Mercury Retrograde. Oh yeah, and Solar flares. One more thing — Uranus and Jupiter were in retrograde as well). She is a wonderful counselor. A nurturing messenger. Wise Shaman.
Her access to the divine feminine sets her apart from everyone I’ve seen; that connection helped hone her intuition and accurately pull information from the cards. That is energy that is needed in this transitioning world and she is up to caring for you through Tarot Readings; so definitely go to her.

Good but not Great!
I go in whenever I am in the area and run out of candles (yeah, I like candles), and have found that their selection is small but you can always find something. The candles are priced very well, but their oils are not good for anything beyond aromatherapy and frankly, I will not use them because they give off a bad vibe. The employees seem friendly, though disconnected. I can’t explain it but a strong feeling of emptiness when you walk in. All and all, a good place to get things you need fast but not where one would go to get the majority of tools and supplies for spiritual matters.

Lovely store with lots of books, cards, incense and more plus got a very nice reading from Anya. She was so warm and super positive. She used cards in a way that I was unused to, but I loved how you choose one deck and pull, she takes the other and pulls and then puts the cards together for the reading. It was quite surprising when she and I pulled many of the same cards from our individual decks as well.
Readings are very reasonable and the hour flies by!

From reading the other reviews, I realized why I didn’t find what I was looking for when I came here. I was looking through the books to find New Age materials but this store basically has none of that and has instead many Pagan things.
I like Soulscape in Encinitas for my inspirational books, CDs, stationery, journals, calenders, and home décor. Or Buddha’s Light Bookstore on Park Blvd. in North Park, for books that are more related to what I’m interested in.
Then again, can’t knock the witchcraft books at Tree of Life because I haven’t read them yet. I like the black cat in the store. It did seem a bit mystical because it was so still (rather than being a bit jumpy and scattering like other cats do around a lot of people) and had what felt like a highly intelligent, wise gaze. And the cool thing is you might feel like you’re in that movie The Craft, when they go into the Pagan shop.
I do like that the staff were very helpful with any questions and they were happy to provide information. So you will definitely get the support you want when you’re looking to buy something here.

Of all the new age stores I’ve been to (and I’ve been to a LOT), this one is probably one of the most Pagan… NOT New Age at all (thankfully). I didn’t really expect that (although I probably should have known since it’s namesake is from Qabalistic teachings), but it’s definitely not a bad thing… it is a very lovely store and the employees are super nice and friendly. Gah! They’re so nice; I think I spoke to the owner and she was so sweet. :)
The store is small and I thought some of the merchandise was a *tad* pricier than the norm but not too bad. It’s got a very comfortable vibe; the coloring within is very earthy and rich and the small chair in the near center of the store makes you want to sit down and take in everything. There are some fabulous essential oils, herbs and roots for your spells, and a limited selection of tarot, books, and stones. AND the owner makes her own bath salts, aromatherapy, and scrubs! How could you NOT love that? :D
There are even some very lovely novelty items, which are perfect for gift-​giving (kinda $$, but what do you expect? Some of it’s handmade, so it’s well-​worth the price). This store also offers classes and special events, most of which are Pagan events.
For those of you who love metaphysical stores but want one that is more Pagan-​friendly, then this is definitely one you should go to.