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| - My cousin and I were talking about metaphysical bookstores (she's really into that kind of stuff) and somehow the topic strayed on to the bookstore she used to love going to when I lived in Vegas - The Psychic Eye. She would literally haunt that place during her stays. Hey - it kept her out of my hair. ;)
The book part of the store is fairly large despite its exterior. It's also a nice cool place to relax. Yea, they play new age-y kind of music and I tune that out since it normally puts me on edge. I admit to going there for mostly candle holders, room fresheners and incense. I also like the kitsch-y feel to it.
According to my cousin, they've got an excellent selection of books for the solo wicca practitioner. They also have a good deal of books on herbs to choose from.
I loved the smell of the incense that was always burning when I would walk in. It's a nice, pleasant atmosphere and there is absolutely no pretentiousness when you walk in. I like places like that. I'm no practitioner of anything except metal arts. I read my horoscope in the back of mags that's I've pilfered from friends homes...while on the toilet. TMI? Sorry.
As a birthday gift several years ago, my friends in Vegas decided to get me a tarot card reading from Abby (she's still there). Abby startled me at first with her big hair and make-up -- very John Waters. I was also a bit puzzled when she took me to a backroom and the only thought going through my head was, "NO SECOND LOCATION!!!" as I plotted a way to fight her off if I had to. Nope, I didn't have to worry about such a thing.
I thought going to a backroom away from the crowd of the bookstore was a nice, private way to have your cards read.
Since then, when I go to bookstores such as this with my cousin, I look for that kind of privacy, but I haven't found it here in Phoenix/Scottsdale/Mesa. Your business and readings are there for all to listen. In many ways, I'm a private person and I certainly don't want people listening in on my readings.
Ah, if only the Psychic Eye would open here in the Phoenix area...
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