Entry No. 14 — the Boston file — filed under: witchy
Body, Stone and Soul
A Black-owned, family-run crystal and sage shop that publishes its actual sourcing ethics online — sage is farmed, not wild-harvested, and stones are bought from eco-friendly, Black- and brown-owned wholesalers where possible. It's only open Wednesday through Sunday, and reviewers single out its tarot card selection and gem jewelry case.
The story
Most crystal shops sell vague promises wrapped in soft lighting, leaving you to guess which stripped desert bed your white sage was torn from. Body, Stone and Soul does something practically unheard of in the mystical retail economy: mother-and-son founders Tasha and Marcel publish their exact sourcing ethics directly on their website. Opened in 2021 on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, this Black-owned storefront explicitly refuses wild-harvested sage, palo santo, or sweetgrass to prevent ecological strain, stocking only farmed varieties. Their raw minerals and tumbled stones are bought from eco-friendly, Black-, brown-, and women-owned wholesalers whenever supply chains permit.
Inside the compact storefront, the inventory cuts straight to the functional basics. Shelves carry over two dozen distinct varieties of farmed sage alongside carved mineral points, rough cuts, spheres, candles, and a dedicated gem jewelry case. If you need something beyond physical stones, the shop stocks an extensive tarot deck selection and hosts scheduled in-house Reiki energy sessions and tarot readings.
What it's like
Stepping off Centre Street puts you into a small, calm sanctuary that feels completely separated from JP's street traffic. The space is tightly curated, with glass cases holding gem jewelry and shelves lined with raw minerals and cards. You won't be hounded or given high-pressure sales pitches; the owners let you browse by intuition, stepping in to share concrete facts about stone origins or deck archetypes. The catch: the shop is strictly closed Mondays and Tuesdays, opening Wednesday through Sunday only. To get there, take the MBTA 39 bus down Centre Street or get off the Orange Line at Stony Brook station and walk up Boylston Street.
The move: Each choose a crystal 'by intuition' per the shop's own guidance, then walk it over to Ritual Arts or a JP cafe and swap explanations for why it picked you.
- 📍 Jamaica Plain
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 456 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Botanica San Miguel — Head one mile south to compare Centre Street's Black-owned metaphysical storefront with South Street's working Latino botanica stocked with Santería supplies and devotional candles.
- Forest Hills Cemetery — Take your intuitively chosen stone less than two miles down the road to JP's 275-acre garden cemetery for a quiet walk among Victorian funerary art.
- Franklin Park - Overlook Shelter Ruins — Pair your trip for raw stones and farmed herbs with a short detour to Frederick Law Olmsted's fire-gutted 19th-century stone ruins in nearby Franklin Park.
- Ritual Arts — If you are mapping Boston's distinct occult shops, cross town to Allston to visit another neighborhood staple known for its incense and shop-cat lore.
Good to know
How do I get to Body, Stone and Soul on public transit?
Take the MBTA 39 bus along Centre Street, or take the Orange Line to Stony Brook station and walk up Boylston Street to Centre Street.
What are the store's actual operating hours?
The shop is open Wednesday through Sunday and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Always double-check current hours before making the trip.
How does the shop source its sage and crystals?
They publish their ethics publicly: all sage, palo santo, and sweetgrass are strictly farmed rather than wild-harvested, and minerals are sourced through eco-friendly, Black- and brown-owned wholesalers where possible.
Do they offer readings or energy work?
Yes, they offer appointments for certified Reiki energy sessions and tarot readings alongside their retail collection.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp
last checked: 2026-07-20