I wanted to update my review due to the last line I wrote in the original. Aria is simply a "good…read morebet" for anyone wanting a reading that produces results. She knows what she's doing. She treats her business as a business. Which means, she understands people are counting on her to produce results in a professional manner (and much more). She is the real deal. I know that when I purchase a reading with her- I'm getting results that I can trust. There's lots of people entering this field as of late. Aria has been doing this for years and years. So my advice- go with a pro(Aria). I get she's not the "cheapest." But honestly- I think it's just a bad idea to shop for a psychic based on which one gives you the best deal (or free). Value based readings have their place. Some are fabulous. But if you're like me- I want to KNOW that I'm getting quality and will absolutely pay for that. No one could charge higher prices if they weren't sure of their abilities and have a client base that agrees. Like... a crappy lawyer can't charge big bucks and expect to stay in business. Or maybe they could... but they'll never build a fruitful, thriving business. Successful people get there because they are legit. I absolutely pick Aria and hope you do too

Whenever I'm feeling stuck, Aria has such a wonderful way of bringing clarity to any situation I'm…read moredealing with. We've had many conversations throughout the years and her insights have been spot on! I always feel empowered after speaking with her. I'm so glad she was referred to me by a friend years ago!

TL;DR - Fake psychic services with scam techniques you can research online. $85 for a rushed 20…read moreminute reading with aggressive attempts at upselling/bait-and-switching. Psychic abilities aside, the reader was impersonal, rude, and pushy. I'll put the scam techniques in the headings of this review that were used on me here and not even in a convincing way for that matter. This place had bad energy from the start. The reader had no affect, didn't introduce herself, and just told us we were getting psychic readings without even giving the person I was with a chance to look at the service menu as if we didn't have a choice. COLD READING / BARNUM STATEMENTS Reading felt rushed and scripted. I was bombarded by questions and information with little to no time to reflect. Nothing she said was particularly insightful or intuitive, or was anything I didn't already know. She was just saying general, vague spiritual sounding conclusions based off my answers to the questions she asked which could apply to most people in general. These scam techniques are called cold reading and Barnum statements that you can look up on YouTube. In the past, I've been to readers who've made me think "Whoa, how did they know that?" and "They described this situation in my life really well" and "This guidance is really helpful" all while taking their time, not asking many questions, and with me providing very little information to them. I was getting none of that here. OVERUSING MYSTICAL PROPS & CONCEPTS She had me think of three things I wanted to manifest, but didn't refer to these things at all the rest of the time. She brandished tarot cards in my face during the reading without seemingly any thought or further explanation. She used a tea candle to "communicate" with my spirit guide, referred to a large, badly made chakra chart briefly, and "gifted" me two very small crystals afterwards. This is a scam technique used to incorporate mystical props and concepts to give the illusion of a psychic experience without having much substance to back it up. THE CURSE SCAM / EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABILITY The most egregiously predatory part of the experience was that she used fear mongering to try to upsell/bait-and-switch me into getting this "cord cutting" mentioned multiple times that she said she could do after the reading. She told me that my bloodline was cursed by dark magic and could result in an array of suffering such as mental illness and infertility that would continue for myself and my descendants if I didn't do this service with her to get rid of it. The video "Psychic Scam" by Numerologist on YouTube describes this exact situation to a T. Someone else left a 1-star review saying they had a similar experience (thank you to that person). Right before telling me all this, she told the person I was with to go outside to "not let the energy mix." In hindsight, this was a tactic to ensure there wasn't any interference in her scheming. By the way, this cord cutting is listed as *250 DOLLARS !!* on their website. The reader also kept saying that I was "out-of-balance" multiple times from the start. I'm sure this would have led her to continue to try to upsell me into something like chakra-balancing for more money. On top of all of that, a small child came into the room in the middle of the reading ?? I told the person I was with to not get a reading after my horrid experience. The reader didn't charge me for the session since I was obviously unsatisfied, so I will give her that. She added that I should be "open to whatever information I get in a psychic's office" and the situation was due to my "stubbornness" which she could see when I came in. Regardless of true psychic ability or unfortunate psychic information relayed, I do not feel that this place has ethical practices which respects the well-being of clients while offering compassionate guidance in a supportive environment. Instead, I left feeling anxious, manipulated, and talked down to. Remember, a good psychic should make you feel empowered and not pressure you for more money.

Went with a friend to try out tarot reading for the first time. Really resonated with the reading.read more

Chicago Spiritual Boutique welcomed my friends and I on short notice, and gave us all such…read moreinsightful readings! We left with SO much to think about, and were very grateful for the positive experience!

I've had many tarot readings but this was by far the best. The amount of detail Christine went into…read morereally made me feel confident in her abilities. The boutique is super cute and cozy and she made me feel comfortable before starting the reading. If you're just passing through Chicago or you reside here I 100% recommend!!

What a beautiful, well-stocked store! Went in to browse the crystal collection and was not…read moredisappointed. Incense and sage were being burned and I felt welcomed immediately. There are tons of big beautiful crystal pieces for home, jewelry for any taste, a selection of spiritual items, candles and incense, as well as fairly-priced smaller crystals which is what I was looking for. They even included a cute little velvet bag with my stone. Definitely will be returning in the future for myself and anyone I need to get gifts for!

We have been here twice and they are always closed or under construction and their hours show as…read moreopen and don't update the profile. They should have curtesy towards their clients and update the hours ...

My friend needed a small gift and wanted something from Augustine's. We both ended up spending way…read moremore than we planned to on such beautiful, heartfelt gifts.. some for ourselves. :-) But there's no way we could have found anything specific without Courtney's help. She was so knowledgeable and kind, she lead us around the store and shared with us the healing properties of so many different items. She answered any questions she had. And Anna created the most beautiful spray of my favorite essential oils. They were so amazing and nice. We left feeling like we had the most beautiful experience. Thank you!!! We'll be back!

I visited this location for the first time most of the candles have prices some of them Do Not and…read morethere's a old Caucasian man at the register who comes up with his own prices, not trustworthy. Don't waste your money here. Go buy candle for cheaper somewhere else and save your money.

I love this place. I stopped in on a whim one day and can't stop going back for more. Everyone is…read moresuper friendly and helpful! Seth, Alejandro, and Paul are very skilled readers and have been spot-on with every reading I've gotten. I can't wait to explore more! Thank you guys!

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More than a shop and teahouse, the Shadow Emporium is a community. The staff and other visitors are…read morealways warm and welcoming, and that keeps me coming back for my occult needs, despite it being further from my home. With a space with amazing personality, lovely events, and personally enchanted (and customizable!) wares, this is one of the best spots to check out for your occult needs, have your cards read, or just enjoy a hot cup of tea. They also throw awesome events and parties - check them out on facebook for events!

I had a $25 detox bath and it was the best! This is a hidden spa in the middle of the city. My…read morefacial features we're literally singing. I felt totally comfortable with Norma taking care of me. And, had more than enough privacy. The bathroom is also exceptionally, clean! Treat yourself

I have had several readings with Mel Doerr and he is spot on! Unlike other physics a reading with…read moreMel is like sitting down and talking to a friend- only it's confidential and you can pour your heart out! I enjoy the readings, I feel great after speaking to him and being able to reflect on what he says. I feel it is so special that it is so very special to share his gift! I have referred many people to Mel Doerr and feel so fortunate to have Mel as a resource for many things going on in my life. I want to thank Mel for his help and guidance. You will be happy to have a reading With Mel.

Mel knows his stuff. Very intuitive, especially with medical insights to follow up on.read more