Intuitives, psychics, clairvoyants, witches. They invoke various labels and possess a multitude of talents, and in Pittsburgh, they’re everywhere. Whether you’re looking for a tarot reading, potion, or something new to believe in, Pittsburgh has an eclectic handful of shops that offer a range of magical merchandise and spiritual services. Here are a few of our favorites:

Hocus Pocus

Kali Vee and Paul H. co-own the oldest witch shop in Pittsburgh, so naturally, they have stories to tell. It is nestled in between what is now an Insomnia Cookies and a salon and is unexpectedly cozy, even with burnt orange walls and metal decor. Oct. 13, 2023 will mark over two decades of Hocus Pocus in Pittsburgh. “It’s our 25th anniversary this year, and it’s on Friday the 13th,” Vee tells Pittsburgh City Paper. “We opened on Friday the 13th and our address is 113. Yeah, like, our zip code is 15213 and our phone number is 412-622-0113. I was going to name the shop 13.” Vee has been tattooing for 20 years, but her tattoo studio, 13 Needles, only recently reopened after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Her services include everything from ritual tattoos — in which the timing of the tattooing incorporates astrology and moon phases — to reiki and healing oils.

Photo Credit: Jared Wickerham, Pittsburgh City Paper