By all means go to Salem in person for a tarot reading BUT ... You don't have to physically go to Salem to have divination with a real Salem witch. And Nick Dickinson is one of the witchiest of witches. And available for readings at The Cauldron Black. I have gone to many different readers, and of course everyone has their different styles, but Nick is my "go to" for divination when I need to cut the crap and hear what the cards have to say. This person has a really impressive background and deep relationship with the tarot and is a talented, masterful reader. My divinations with Nick have been spectacular- on point, clear, WILDLY accurate. You truly do not need to say a lot or give tons of context for your question - he does not seem to want a lot of exposition- so maybe go in knowing what question you want to ask and just let him do his thing. You can book online at The Cauldron Black's website (for VERY reasonable prices btw, especially considering the depth of knowledge and history they have as a reader, wow). He calls on time, no chitchat, keeps it super professional, neutral and boundaried. I am usually offered a choice of decks and he sends a photo of the spread so you can follow along. Also he keeps the reading to time, in a really skillful way. And of course he leaves space where you can ask questions. Kindof a sidebar, but if you have never considered a phone reading as an option: I have found that I really enjoy and appreciate (and honestly might actually prefer) getting a reading over the phone - I can be in my own space, sit at my altar etc. For me, I can be a little more distracted or ungrounded when I'm in public - when I get a phone reading I can just drop in and afterwards do some journaling and thinking and be quiet if I need to... and just kindof digest the divination, which I think helps me to integrate it. If you are looking for a talented, insightful, HIGHLY experienced reader I could not recommend Nick Dickinson more wholeheartedly. read more

There are so many witch/occult type stores in Salem, do yourself a favor and go to ANY other place than this one. I went there to get my son some gems, which he was really excited about. It seemed like a cool new place I could take him. The woman working there made the experience awful. She acted like she had never seen a toddler before in her life, and was hovering, cold and rude. One of the glass display cases had been left open, and my son was (under my direct supervision) looking through some of the rocks on display, when she rushed over and said to not touch anything without permission, and closed the case and locked it... no "can I help you"? or "any questions"?... just a frigid, angry vibe. I mentioned that the case had been left open by someone else (obviously her since it seemed to require a key), indicating that it was ok to browse. she didn't say a word in response. I had the distinct feeling she was watching us, and after a few minutes she came over to ask if I wanted her to "hold onto" the 4 rocks/gems my son had picked out, while we looked around... in a tone that suggested she was worried he would either do something nefarious with the gems, or we would steal them. Then when I was in the middle of making our purchase, my son was looking at this rock wind chime looking thing, being totally respectful and gentle. She took it right out of his hands. So If you like cold, uninviting shopkeepers that don't respect your children's personal space and snatch things out of their hands, by all means visit The Calderon Black! read more

It's disorganized. 1/3 of the store items not tagged properly. Customers calling saying they've been waiting weeks for their class orders...The communication is horrendous. No one is on the same page about things. My emails and follow ups ignored for a month and a half. Was promised "mentorship" and complementary classes that were never given. Owner is unfriendly, unsupportive, stand-offish and dismissive. Even her long time friends admit she can be intimidating. Why would you want to intimidate the people who want to support and help you? She takes herself *way* too seriously and doesn't live up to the ethics or ideals on how to treat workers at all. Moreover, she incessantly pressed me about Lilith and my relationship to her despite my being a Jewish woman who was taught about Lilith by a Hebrew Priestess ordained by a beloved Rabbi. And she belittled my knowledge about basic household herbs. I her to be narrow minded and very disrespectful. If you want to support a nice biz that actually lives up to their values, I highly recommend Hauswitch. I was so excited to serve the community, learn and grow, but this place crushed me to the point that it's going to take some time to recover. Places for healing are *not* supposed to cause harm like this. read more

In my opinion, this place has too many products with bad energy. Out of all the gift shops of the occult that I visited in Salem, this one felt uninviting. I walked in and out. read more

Love hitting this store when in town. Employees are super knowledgeable and helpful. Tons and tons of great table sized figures of mythical deities to choose from and all at very affordable prices. read more

PROS:This type of store is a magic, fortune telling, and spiritual shop type. They are the only store that I saw that sells a ouija board as well. The staff here is very nice and helpful too CONS: This is a good size store but they only allow 4 people in at a time which can cause a line up outside the store. I understand the pandemic is the source of this rule, but a store this size can comfortably fit 10 people OVERALL: I would come into this store but if there is a line, I would just keep walking read more

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Look at this gem of a "grieving doll" from this awesome store! Very professional staff, Covid 19 precautions were in effect and in place which is awesome. Friendly staff with great knowledge on each product i inquired about. A great occult store in a great location at the heart of Salem. Highly recommend visiting. read more

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RUDE AND RUDE. BAD ENERGY!! This place has a no touch policy which is understandable due to COVID, but after discussing these natural lodgestones with the employee, I went to grab the bag so I can purchase it and he goes "oh no you're not supposed to touch it".. I said "that's ok I'm buying it" and then woman at the register nastily asked "did she touch it" and he replied yes. She told me I need to leave immediately. Honestly, you have to feel the energy through the stones. Stones are supposed to gravitate towards you. I had bad juju vibes as soon as I got into the store, and that woman confirmed the negativity as I was trying to make a purchase. read more

We had to wait outside which was fine and not unusual given Covid and lots of tourist for Halloween. However the lady tending the door seemed a little flat and heavily pressed their Covid rules which seemed a bit extensive. They had a decent selection of items and even a tarot deck I was very tempted to get for a steal ($25), but I ended up passing on. In the lady at the doors defense, I'm sure she's had all kinds of rudeness spewed her way over people not wanting to comply with Covid rules. And she WAS just stressing their rules. I try to give people the benefit so maybe she was just having an off day! read more

This place was fun! I got a tarot reading. The guy reading me was very soft spoken so I couldn't hear him. But overall a great experience! read more

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Cool store, great energy, but refused to give me a reading because I didn't have proof of Vaccination. I showed my Military ID explaining that you can't be in the Military without the Covid vaccine but that wasn't good enough. Super frustrating since I felt really drawn to this place and one of their readers. It's April 2023, who carries their Covid Vaccine card on them anymore.... read more

Fantastic and friendly people. I called ahead to make an appointment for a reading and they were able to get me in that weekend.

This is an astounding and delightful place filled with positive energy and staff. Worth the drive!

Love the Cauldron Black. Pickering Wharf is my favorite area. My latest adventure I purchased a beautiful Crystal Quartz Ring and Pendant to help with amplifying Positive Energy. Jewelry in this Salem Shop is incredible. Many local artists and one of a kind pieces. So happy they adhere to Covid guidelines. During the Pandemic i have learned local small business owners do a much better job at trying to keep people safe. I will be back for the hand made Copper and Carnelian necklace. read more

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On August 4th, I was visiting Salem and made a purchase at the Cauldron Black. An employee rang me out and overcharged me $59.99 +tax ($66.74) by charging me for two of the same book. I didn't realize it at first, as he gave no paper receipt and hadn't told me my total, as we were engaged in conversation. I noticed about an hour later, when I checked the email receipt he sent me. I immediately called, as I live 8 hours away. I was told that only the manager could issue a refund and to send her an email. I immediately sent an email to the one they provided. I sent another on 8/6 and another 8/15. No answer so I called the shop 8/18, and they advised to send another email and they would follow up with her. 8/21 same thing, call and told to email. 5 emails and 3 calls later and the owner Jacqui Allouise Roberge finally emailed me back on 8/26, 22 days after the incident and initial email and call. She said she had been out of town and would be processing my refund the next day, 8/27, and that it would take 3-5 business days to clear, putting it on 9/2 at the latest. On 9/5, still not receiving it, I emailed her, stating so. No reply. Emailed 9/9. It is 9/12, 39 days, 7 emails, 3 calls, and a BBB review later. I've been more than patient. I've begged them to please just handle it, as now I will need to cancel my bank card to get my money back, which I really did not want to do. After reading other reviews on how employees are treated and how so many have had similar issues as myself, I took to leaving reviews of this unethical business. read more

HARD PASS. Horrible experience. Bad bad energy from the moment we had to knock on the door to request entry. Woman came to the door with an unbelievably rude tone from the first word out of her mouth. There were 3 of us(sisters, visiting together) and she said she wouldn't let us all come in, only 2 of us, which doesn't make any sense- not a single other person was in the store(no surprise) and we had all been sharing space together anyway, with recent covid tests, vaccinations, masks, gloves, sanitizer, the whole 9 yards. This poor store is going to go out of business due to the unbelievably horrible potential customer experience. If it were really owned by a witch they wouldn't be scared so shitless of 3 healthy people visiting together coming into their store. There are PLENTY of other stores close by with the same merchandise that were all very welcoming and willingly accepted our business, go to those instead. read more

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Skip this shop!! August 2023 was really looking forward to visiting The Cauldron Black. Found bad energy, no sign of the Goddess and a very rude girl behind the counter. Was refused a reading! The pandemic is over, I've had my shots and no longer carry my vaccine card. Instead of being helpful the young girl was spiteful and rude. I guess I should be happy I didn't get cursed like another lady did. Don't waste your time or money. Definitely a buyer beware situation! read more

Really rude people who don't have quality products. Not much else to say so I will keep writing to make the words large enough.

I can 100 tell you do NOT order online from this place! I waited 3 weeks before writing them asking what was going on, never heard back! Emailed another 3 times, nothing! Called, didn't answer! Called again the next day, the lady was SO rude and told me to write another email with URGENT in the title. Ok did that.... And nothing! Emailed again and nothing. Now it's been 4 weeks. Haven't gotten a response. It was a 170$ order and $30 of it was shipping. Ridiculous! Get a better business ethic if you plan on staying in business!!! So disappointed! read more

After ordering a black soapstone scrying dish from their website, they took over a month to ship the product and only after I inquired about the item through e-mail. The item arrived a number of days later completely shattered after being placed loosely in a small cardboard box not appropriate for the item's size. It had no adequate padding. The box itself was not smashed, indicating poor packaging was the problem. I wrote an e-mail with pictures, called three times and left messages, resent the e-mail, and after three weeks have not received any reply or refund. Horrible and unethical business practices. I'm submitting a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. F-them. read more

They are rude and not knowledgeable. My fiancé knows more than their employee and they do not care about their customers

The store itself is fine - it has your usual occult products, with some Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian elements that I was actually interested in as it's rare to see that in the area (I'm an initiate and practitioner, so I had questions about a couple of the displays). I think it's best if this shop puts all of their products behind or under plexiglass. I understand being overly cautious (trust me, I really do - I work in the health & wellness industry), but the current flow really doesn't lend itself to a great experience for anyone involved. They should also consider adding a hand sanitizing station at the front and offer gloves to customers after they thoroughly sanitize (that way, you can ensure even if they do touch something, they're not transmitting anything and you won't have to quarantine products or tell people to leave). I encourage the shop to rethink the policy, or adjust the way they go about enforcing it. Or even just be a bit more understanding that if someone picks up a product, they're not doing it maliciously - especially not the first time. It creates this really awkward, uncomfortable, unnecessary, and unrealistic experience. I understand running a small business is a challenge all on its own, but there are better solutions for providing an optimal employee and customer experience during these times. I literally would've been happy to sanitize and wear gloves, or see products behind plexiglass. That would've been 100x better than the experience we had. I really do wish this shop the best of luck, and I offer this review not to disparage, but as feedback. read more

I would have given a zero if I could. This merchant is a fraudster. Put an order online in early February from their website for a pendulum. I did not receive the pendulum and after several emails and no response know that this fraudster pocketed the $28. I have reported this merchant to BBB and Attorney General of Ohio. Avoid this store at all costs. Buyer Beware read more

My trip to Salem was a wonderful experience except for stopping here. Someone who is always cautious of Covid, I understand protocols and requests so when I stopped and they asked for me to wear a mask, then also use sanitizer on my hands. I said OK. Then I went in because I had, a mission to find Tarot cards and a book I found those and she asked to hold that behind the register. Of course! Then I walked over to the incense and I couldn't smell it through the mask and the plastic so I took a corner of my mask off to smell, and she jumped up and said you have to leave right now. I thought she was kidding, but she said no you were told when you got in the front door you were not to remove the mask. It was not a nice experience. It's not what you say as much as how you say it and she said it as poorly as anyone could possibly do. I sure don't remember anybody telling me at the front door that I was not supposed to remove the mask for any reason. And the way I was treated was like worse than if I was stealing. I will never go back and by the way, I did find what I was looking for at a nearby store, and the people were very pleasant. no reason to go in there with Karen at the front helm! read more

We understand this place has a strict Covid policy so we all wore masks. There were three of us who were looking to buy certain things that only can be found in shops catering to Wiccan/Magik. We knocked to be allowed in. There were people in the store and the sign clearly said "Open", but no one came to the door, which was locked. We knocked again and waited. Still no one came to let us in. We angrily left and found what we needed in another nearby shop. We are locals and we will never spend another dime in this shop. read more

Bad experience. Left the store crying. From the other reviews I've seen and other stories I've heard, I don't think customers are the problem in this case. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!! My two girlfriends and I were just about to leave Salem after a wonderful birthday weekend when I spotted this shop across the wharf. I pointed it out with my girlfriends and we wandered over and boy am I glad did! This shop has an awesome vibe and even more awesome women working there. Jacqui and Noelle were such a delight to talk to as they have a lot of knowledge and have fantastic personalities. I have gone to other shops in Salem over the many years I have visited and a few of them do not make you feel welcome. In fact, I have felt judged as soon as I've walked in. This is definitely being NOT the case at The Cauldron Black. We walked in and immediately felt welcome! The girls were very friendly and personable. The inventory in the store is ideal as it is not overcrowded but also has a wonderful selection of jewelry, statues, posters, T-shirts, etc. There was a particular ring that I fell in love with but was too big and Jacqui said that she could order me the same ring in a different size and have it shipped to my house. How awesome is that!? All in all, we had a fantastic experience at the shop! I already can't wait to go back to Salem to visit these two lovely ladies again! read more

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IMO the best witch shop in town! Yes they do have a good selection of occult goods, but what I really appreciate is the breadth of knowledge and welcoming attitude of the staff. For years I have gone to various shops in Salem, and unfortunately I was often ignored or not treated well. At the Cauldron Black, the staff is really inclusive and welcome all who enter. I also love their expansive list of classes and psychic services, as well as their activism for humanitarian causes. read more

Beautiful store , fantastic products and staff. I felt safe and happily adhered to the health and safety guidelines . Can't wait to go back . read more

Just go in for the weirdest experience of your life.. We tried to open the door and it was locked. The girl came to the door looking confused as to why we were trying to come in..? She told us to back up so she could explain "all the rules" .. Basically dont touch, dont look, dont breathe or you'll be kicked out.. Only 4 people to the store. I have a hard time believing this place sees more than 4 people a week let alone at one time.. Would probably look for a new employee to represent your business. read more

This weekend I went to The Cauldron Black to purchase a gift for a friend. The staff was so friendly and helpful! They followed all social distancing and safety protocol to make my experience there a great one! The ambiance is fantastic and it's a must visit if you are in Salem. Highly recommend - my friend loved her gift, too! read more

An amazing place with such helpful staff that are always ready to help out and provide useful information of their products. I have not visited a more lovely place then the cauldron black and would highly suggest everyone go check it out! read more

Best real shop in Salem. After walking around in the hype and consumerism of Essex street, I found this beautiful magical shop on the wharf. I was so happy to find a real witchcraft shop after all the Hollywood merchandizing in the rest of the town. This shop is well worth the short walk. A must see if you want the real deal. read more

What a wonderful addition to the Salem Wharf area. This is a no-BS pagan/occult shop with thoughtfully-curated stock and friendly, helpful staff. The overall vibe in here is really wonderful, and I always seem to magically find exactly what I'm looking for when I visit. read more

By far the most restrictive Covid standard in a store I have ever seen. You can't touch anything in store. Also you cant even open the door to enter or exit. Overboard to say the least. read more

This one-star review is for online ordering. I visited this store last year when I was in Salem and thought it was great. I loved the incense sticks that I purchased there. Recently, I decided to order more of the same incense sticks that I got last year on their website. Received a confirmation email when the order was placed but never received any notification as to whether or not the order was shipped or a tracking number. I emailed customer service....nothing. Tried calling...nothing. Left a Facebook message...Nothing. It's been over a week and I still haven't received my order, even though it was supposed to arrive within 5-7 business days. I don't know when my order is supposed to arrive. read more

The Cauldron Black is owned by a very cool and classy woman named Jacqui, highly knowledgeable and experienced in the occult arts. Her in-house psychic reader, Noel, is one of the best in the business. I have had readings with her in the past and she is spot-on and one of the most gifted mediums I have ever met. I am discerning in regards to who I trust for readings, and these two women are the best. The Cauldron Black is going to rock Salem. Make sure to check out this new shop, you will not be disappointed. read more

Enjoyed my experience. The owner was knowledgeable and welcoming. I enjoyed my reading with Courtney. Very intuitive!

I went to a crystal workshop with Rob and Quin at the Cauldron Black , and they were really knowledgeable and friendly. They taught me so much about crystals and grids, and it was a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Overall, the Cauldron Black is a great store with excellent staff, and it has a wonderful selection of occult items, herbs, tarot, candles, crystals, books; pretty much all your magickal needs. I can't recommend it highly enough. read more

While visiting Salem this past Fall, I discovered this awesome boutique down by the water. The owner and sales person (wish I could recall their names) were super friendly, and helpful. The store has an incredible vibe of peace and serenity, and the prices are fair. I would recommend anyone who is visiting Salem to check this store out. read more