Stacy C.
Yelp
I stopped at the Astrology Store a few days ago with a friend who was looking for a ring to replace the hematite one she had that broke.
It was our first time there.
Pros:
* The selection. This store is HUGE, with every available metaphysical item you could think of. Tarot decks, Oracle decks, crystals, incense, bags for card decks, books, wall tapestries, home decor, jewelry, plus a ton of more whimsical/novelty items related to spiritual and metaphysical pursuits. Seriously, the selection and diversity is unparalleled.
That's about the only pro I can think of.
Cons:
*The staff. I don't know if this was their full-time staff or not, but they had no warmth or friendliness. The metaphysical stores I have been shopping in for decades are usually run by the same person, the owner, who enjoy welcoming their shoppers and getting to know them well. The staff that was there on the day we went didn't bother trying to get to know anybody except their friends who were stopping into the store and chatting with them at the register. I fitmly belueve "The staff makes the store". Even if you don't have the biggest selection, or the best prices, you can do a lot to keep customers coming back by going out of your way to make them feel welcome, like family, like you appreciate the fact that of all the choices they could have made, they chose to spend their money in your store. The energy in the Astrology Store was very cold and unwelcoming. As I was browsing through books I saw one on the bottom shelf that I wanted to take her closer look at, so I started to sit on the floor in front of that shelf when my friend pointed out that there was a sign telling people to not sit on the floor in the book section. So I put the book back, and decided to either order it online or buy it from another store.
*Location: The store is in a very adorable section of Old Town Glendale. However parking is almost non existent, and I can see it getting very crowded with foot traffic on touristy days, Which would make parking close to the store even more of a challenge.
I would not go to this store looking for ambiance, or good energy, Or to be welcome with open arms or made to feel like an old friend. But if there is something that you need immediately that you cannot find in any other store in town, it is absolutely worth giving this location a call and asking if they have what you're looking for.
Unfortunately for this place, I don't see myself spending any money there at any point simply because the staff I encountered left a lot to be desired. However, my feelings about it are entirely subjective, and many people do not care about things like that, And for those people, this store will probably seem like Mecca.
