If you are like me and find the whole 'hocus pocus' theory fascinating, then this is a great little shop to venture into. I was introduced to Mysteries by my friend who has had her tarot cards read here and recommended it. Situated off Neal's Yard this alternative type shop is perfect for body, mind and souls enthusiasts or if you are looking to read up about psychic and spiritual behaviour and practice. It also provides material on holistic therapies, complimentary medicine, and Reiki. It is around £35 for half an hour to get your tarot cards read on the upstairs level by one of the experts. If you are unsure who to choose, the staff advise you to look at the pictures of the readers displayed at the counter and go with who you are naturally drawn to. You also receive a recording of your reading. Beautiful healing crystals are on display in cabinets, and there is also a good range of gift ideas such as DVD's and incense sticks. A lovely little place to escape from the bustle of Covent Garden. read more

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I can't help gravitating towards Mysteries when I am in Covent Garden. I think it's those soft lit crystal lamps or possibly the promise of some soothing chanting in the background while I pretend to shop. There's a good spiritual and self help book section and staff on hand to offer advice. They also stock my favourite Chandan incense. I'm not too sure about psychics but here is a good place to find one should you feel the need to know the future. read more

Mysteries - Bookstores Near Me - London, XGL

You know when you walk into a store and there seems so much to look at, books to read, crystals, ornaments and lots of unusual looking stuff to explore, well Mysteries is one of those places. What you get here is one of those many shops you can find in Brighton right here in London. Mysteries has a diverse range of spiritual healing, new age and personal development books, gifts and display items. You could spend an hour or two in here just studying the choices. They also offer a range of services for the new age community. Different to Astrology around the corner as it has much more display and new age items to explore. read more

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Situated off Neal's Yard this 'alternative' shop is an Aladdin's cave for the psychic beginner, expert or enthusiast. There is a wide range of books, audio and visual items available in a huge number of disciplines, including new age, wicca, tarot, complimentary medicine, reiki etc. Beautiful healing crystals are on display in glass cabinets, and unusual gift ideas are scattered throughout the multi-roomed shop. Upstairs resident readers can predict your future through tarot, rune, i-ching and palm reading - £60 for 1 hour, £35 for 30 mins. Book to have a reading with Barbara, if you're curious about what fate has in store! The sessions are taped for you future reference, and telephone readings are also available. To avoid disappointed though, make sure you book in advance for a reading. read more

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Love this store it is one stop shop- you can get all supplies you need (books, crystal, essence, and get a psychic reading) I can't find a place that encompasses all this under one roof in London it is very special a bit pricey though read more

This is a really cute little shop, that you can buy basic tools from (Candles, incense, crystals etc) as it is in Covent Garden there are a few cheesy things but you can of course ignore these. Their book section isn't fantastic, but it has some good titles there. They have a cute little water alter in the back which is quite nice, they also play soothing music. If you are close by then you might want to pop in to take a look or even book in a psychic reading :) read more

I visited Mysteries after a friend recommendation for a tarot reading. The atmosphere at the shop is rather peaceful and spiritual. The staffs are very helpful, friendly and professional My first reading was a bit awkward. The reader didn't really engage with the discussion. Now, it's a fact that tarot reading is for inspiration purpose, but he seemed quite disconnected. I explained my experience with the staffs at Mysteries. They instantly arranged another reading for me. I follow my friend's advice and chose Barbara. The reading was very pleasant, Barbara is such a lovely lady, she gave you a lot of encouragement and she really tried to connect with you through the cards. Overall the customer services and the responses from Mysteries are excellent. I think you should do a little bit of research to choose the right reader by reading online reviews beforehand. I would highly recommend Mysteries and Barbara in particular for a tarot reading. read more

Being somewhat of a practising magus I do enjoy shops like this. You can take it in two ways, either as something fun and gimmicky, or you can purchase some useful tools for your practice. I suggest talking to the sales assistant as they always seem to be practitioners in the arts and willing to give their advice. Mysteries also work as a centre for the mind and spirit by holding reading sessions and classes that you can book. They have a good selection on books covering simple holistic therapies to magical workings. Mysteries cover a wide spectrum of all things holistic, magical and spiritual. They are a great place to start if you have an interest in this area. For those further down the Occult path you may need somewhere a little more advanced. read more

Gee I love anything new-age and spiritual-esque. Anything that claims can re-align my chakras or cleanse my aura, I'm there in an instant. So you can imagine my love for Mysteries, which does all that and more. With a great range of books, candles, crystals and incense, it is for me, a little slice of Hippie Heaven. Also offering a range of services, from tarot reading to psychic readings and Reiki, Mysteries is a great way to while away an afternoon. read more

I've been buying my supplies from one of the best online pagan stores, but decided to go to Mysteries because I remembered it as a one-stop shop for all my ritual needs. I needn't have bothered as they don't even sell cord and they were sold out of candle holders which they didn't seem too concerned about. The book selection is quite big, and although they have sections on mind body and spirit topics, the witchcraft, Wicca and paganism and magic books were very few. No books on the Goddess, but at least they had a couple of Scott Cunningham titles. They had a few books on candle magic, but the actual candle selection was poor. Not the grand selection of colours that they used to have. They have lots of incense sticks, crystals, talismans and gem stone pendants, a poor selection of oils and not a smudge stick to be seen. To be honest, I found it to be a bit gimmicky. The meditation section has lots of cds but the man standing behind the counter looked miserable. I wanted to ask him something but he looked so unapproachable, I didn't bother. I remember the days when you'd walk into that shop and be greeted with a warm "hello". Having checked out the web site, I can see that they are very proud of the long list of celebrities who have been to the shop. Again, gimmicky. My experience has put me off going back which is a shame as it used to be a great place. read more

Mysteries is a little new age for my tastes, but you really can't beat its selection of tarot cards, crystals and esotericy niknaks in central London. It has a wide range of Occult jewellery, and a good selection of indian/buddhist stuff in the back. The staff do know what they are on about, and the customer service desk in the Tarot section is particularly helpful. They have a good range of different sized and coloured candles for magical work, although I don't think that they are solid colouring which is rather important for serious practitioners. It's not a very serious shop, but it is good fun and rather useful. I always pop in if I'm walking past. read more

Mysteries is an esoteric store that sells all things related to spiritual endeavours. They sell dream catchers, tarot cards, books on astrology and tarot, gemstones, Kama Sutra books and videos, yoga DVDs and CDs, Zen - anything you need to rejuvenate your soul. This is my new favourite store. I absolutely love their selection of items. Their stock is so varied and you can find really interesting things in here. They also do tarot readings, so if you're into that kind of stuff make an appointment and see what 2009 has in store for you. read more

I have been going to this amazing shop for the past 25 years for crystals, books and readings. the new location on Shorts Garden is open, airy and welcoming, the staff are absolutely superb and really know their stuff, very thoughtful, patient and warm. The psychic readers are the best in the UK and I have sent many friends and family over the past few years for readings, all have returned inspired and positive. I highly recommend this place and it's been my source of wisdom and knowledge read more

Best incense in London (Fred Soll). Psychic readings vary enormously. Lovely staff! One of my (American) friends described this place as "the best store in London!" read more

I have to say that although the selection in this shop is great, the service is far from acceptable. I found the staff to be rude, arrogant and not helpful in any way at all. I just went in to buy a necklace that was on display in the window but after being confronted with such behaviour from two staff members I had to leave. Luckily there was an Astrology Shop right around the corner where the staff went a step beyond, and couldn't have been more helpful if they tried. read more

Lots of crystals, a fair selection of books, and all sorts of other weird and wonderful items. Worth a visit if you're in the area and have an interest in "new age" or "esoteric" pursuits. Can get kind of crazy crowded on a Saturday. read more

Well stocked with the usual well sought after crystals, books and insense which is satisfying when that is what you're after. A warning against their psychics though - I have been to alot in my life so i know a good one when I see them. For the first time in my life i feel like i've been fooled by what the skeptics call "cold reading" as all the information was very general. Any specific information was incorrect and not even close to being right. There was only limited attempts at providing specific information however. I walked out of there not being provided with any information that i could take away with me and find useful. Just so you know, i'm not a skeptic myself but this is one of the reasons why there are skeptics out there... For your first psychic reading - go to someone that is recommended by a friend :) read more

I would not recommend anyone to do any readings here! I have done about three readings here. One in person, and two over the phone. I don't see the point of a 50% accuracy reading - which is the average accuracy for the readings i have done here. But because they do telephone readings, it's the most convenient for me. On a desperate occasion, i called them for the last time. I picked someone i have not used before, to see if it would work out better. So this store has a five min window period in which you could reject the reader and they would change the reader for me. The call took a while to get started cos it was muffled for the first two mins, then the reader went on to tell me exactly what each card meant though i had told him I only wanted to know the outcome. Even when i directed him that way, he just went on. I tried to cut him off but couldn't. He just went on and on. I finally managed to get a word in and ask him if i could exercise the five min grace period, by then a total of 7 mins have lapsed since we started. He told me to talk to the store, then rudely hung up. It took a while for me to connect the line again. The store refused to let me speak to another reader, saying they had a rule and it was too bad for me not to just cut the reader off within the first five mins. They just didn;t care. SO that was it. I put the phone down and called them back immediately, thinking I shouldn't waste my money (45 pounds for just seven mins??), and said i wanted to resume my session. They said I couldn't because they have booked someone else in (really? So they would take two bookings within one min. 30 min session - well done! They profit twice from the same booking) and i have given up my right. So basically this store decides and enforces all their own rules, without a care for fairness or reasonableness. So what do you think of this whole thingy? Worth going or not? I think not. I find them extremely unprofessional too. Seven mins for 45 pounds? Oh.. they actually made this money twice in the same booking session! read more

Mysteries has one of the biggest collection of psychics and healers permanently working under one London roof. Whether you believe in this kind of thing or not it is all pretty fascinating. At least you know that the guys working here really do do this for a living and are not just trying to make a quick buck. They even have biographies and each day they have a little board above you as you walk in so that you can choose which one is giving you the right 'vibes'! I think it is £25 for half an hour £40 for 1 hour and that includes a recording. You can even do a 6 week Psychic course with 'Neil' he used to be a roadie with big rock bands and now he's a sky diving psychic! Very nice chap. read more

Mysteries is great. We go there for candles,incense and the occasional crystal for our collection. The staff is fabby and the atmosphere is good. You're not pressured to buy anything.But I usually do! :) read more

An absolutely priceless experience - straightforward and genuine What a joyous experience! My session with JoJo felt like sitting down with a trusted friend who truly knows and understands the depths of your soul and is not judgemental when your shadier side is being addressed! I was astonished by how accurately JoJo could present some very personal things about my past and present life situations, which was all done with a lot of respect and compassion. She created a safe and caring environment in which I could relax and comfortably open up; she touched every area of my life where guidance was needed - and in doing so I got an answer before I could even verbalise a question which furthermore fortified her brilliant clairvoyant, clairsentient and clairaudient abilities! She definitely helped me realize that despite of our mistakes on this physical plane our true essence stays unaltered - I am very grateful for this reminder! I left the session with JoJo empowered and with a sense of being reawakened to my purpose - and who today is not in a need of such an encouragement? Warmly recommended! read more

An esoteric treasure trove. Fill your boots, it doesnt get much better than this outside of Glastonbury.

I call from LA at 5am to speak with Jan (1pm London time). He is really the best there is for clear, honest, psychic advise. Always been dead on - sometimes painfully so. read more

I love this place. It's the best place for new age CD's and books. They staff are always lovely and it's a great place to poke around in. Highly recommended if you're in Covent Garden. read more

£45 for an half hour tarot reading is on the side of pricey for my taste, but given it's london i suppose this is reasonable enough. I didn't feel after my reading that either of my two questions were answered affirmatively ... but that in each it was up to me to fufull them (a bit of a cop out imho). A time line wasn't forthcoming nor an indication of change. Outside of my two questions no other information was forthcoming in general about my life or past and i felt given the short time i had that the reader filled it with stories and examples and more general chat rather than answers. Maybe it was my cards on the day but i feel like i've had more inciteful information and predictions from other readers and honestly wasn't impressed as i'm still none the wiser as to any potential outcome. The reader was very pleasent, as too the shop assistant (although i was asked to pay over the phone before arriving which i personally didn't like) but i honestly wouldn't go back again nor reccommend it (but that's me, others may have other opinions). Btw you are given a 5 min grace period to decide if the reader is good - but you're a better judge than me if you can make a decission like that in 5 mins. read more

This place is super! I had a reading from a no nonsense reader. He got right to the point on some my inner conflicts and concerns even before he read a card spread. I have no comment on the books or the store, as I did not spend much time looking at all. If you want a reading, arrive when the store opens at 11:00AM. They do not take bookings over the phone. It is on a walk-in basis and they get booked quickly. I was lucky to get a slot when I walked in. read more

This place sits perfectly in hippy, earthy Covent Garden. It's a treasure trove of gemstones, candles, wicca supplies and other such new age wares. Mysteries also have a fairly large bookshop specialising in the same alternative subjects, which is great for browsing. A selection of tarot card readers, palmists and psychics also work upstairs (the staircase has water streams flowing on either side, which only adds to the other worldly feel of the place) bookings can be made at the cash counter. It's a great place to wonder around for a little while, if only to see the unusual items on offer. read more

The shop is lovely and has everything you could need. Booked for a reading, specifically asked for someone who is a medium, was told the lady I was seeing definitely is... sorry to say all I got was a vague back street tarot card reading. defo will not go back. read more

Mysteries is a lovely shop situated in convent garden, one which I fail to notice it in my many times in convent garden. Out of curiosity, booked half an hour reading with one of the readers. Have to say very disappointed with his reading, none of it came true....! read more

While the shop sold some interesting things I definitely would never return here again. The experience was ruined by a very rude and racist staff member who worked behind the desk in the book section. It was very clear as soon as my mother and I entered the shop that we were not welcome. Being the only non-white customers in the shop at the time, as soon as we entered, the woman behind the book desk got up and followed us around the shop and kept sighing very loudly behind us until we decided to leave. Any time we tried to enquire about some books we wanted to buy we were made to feel like we weren't allowed to touch or say anything and were made to feel completely unwelcome. Other customers in the shop were not treated in the same way that we were, despite the fact that many of them were being considerably loud and disruptive and were being very 'hands on' with the items in the shop. Upon noticing this woman's behaviour towards us, my mother and I quietly and politely left as the energy in the shop felt very negative and toxic, which was surprising considering the nature of the store... The workers behind the tills in the main section of the shop were fine and did not behave in the same unwelcoming manner as the older lady in the book section, but unfortunately the experience was ruined. This was disappointing as I was really looking forward to coming here and buying a few items. I later spoke to another person who had a similar experience to the one we had. We decided to go to The Astrology Shop on Neal Street instead, which was just a short walk away from Mysteries and sold some equally interesting items. If you are looking to buy some new age or spiritual books, tools and items I would recommend spending your hard earned money there instead as the energy there was much more inviting and positive and the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly and treated everyone there as valued customers. read more

Mysteries is a great store, but pretty pricey. I've come across an online store where they stock everything you would want at a fraction of the cost. They are called Bell Spell and Candle (www.bellspellandcandle.com), i've bought from them a good couple times and the service is great, and nice speedy delivery. Another thing that Bell Spell and Candle offers over Mysteries is that you can request an item that isn't on their website and they find for you at an awesome price. read more

I came to this place for tarot reading and I am very disappointed. I have experience with good number of tarot readings so I can compare it. I booked 30 mins reading. First twenty minutes the tarot reader was talking about spiritual connection, telling me things I already know and last 10 minutes was the actual tarot reading and it didn't even properly answered my questions. The answers were very general, that could be applicable to everyone. read more

I've seen Mysteries change over the years, and their prices are just getting ever so higher. I was charged £23.95 for a clear quartz crystal pendulum yesterday which I thought was rather steep. I came home and looked online for it...and saw prices in the range of £6.99-£9.99 retail! What a rip off. I wouldn't recommend buying any stones, crystals or much of anything else from there - even if they do have a very good selection. Buy from them only if you don't see a piece elsewhere, and it is indeed a rare piece. It's a shame because there aren't that many shops like this in London, and I would like to support it but they are taking the piss with those kinds of prices. In any case, the readers are very good, so that's about all I'd purchase - but also on the high end. But, it's better to get the reader's name, and book them elsewhere in private so you don't pay such exorbitant prices. Great for browsing, but business wise- too expensive. read more

As a shop - nice, as offering a psycho reading - big fail! . Avoid at all costs. They don't have professionals there, money scam! I paid £40 to have a session with psychic called "Neil" (the only one was available at the time) He is not a psychic and he is not a good card reader! A minute he put the cards out I could see he knows nothing! Seriously, I could read cards better. He didn't say anything profound, didn't answer any of my questions, except "things looks good" or "things look rocky", or he'll just explain the meaning of the cards, which I know myself! After 7 minutes it felt like he had nothing else to say & I paid for 30 min. session. He saw my face, I wouldn't let the session go till 30 minutes goes, so he started asking me questions, then told the same things back to me in different words to me. I've worked with serious psychic and can recognise scammers, but this guy is on different level of scamming scheme. read more