Entry No. 15 — the Charleston file — filed under: witchy
The Canterbury Emporium
Self-described "A Menagerie of Mythology and Magick," this Summerville shop has supplied Lowcountry witches with altar tables, bulk herbs and "everything from A to Zebra Jasper" for over a decade — and closes every week not on Sunday but on what its Instagram calls "Moondays."
The story
You won't find this shop along Summerville’s historic downtown strip. Tucked into an ordinary strip center off Miles Jamison Road, The Canterbury Emporium has spent over a decade catering to Lowcountry practitioners as a self-described 'Menagerie of Mythology and Magick.' Step through the suite door and the suburban parking lot vanishes into an incense-laden sanctuary packed with altar tables, ritual tools, and row upon row of minerals spanning everything from raw quartz to Zebra Jasper.
This isn't a gift shop selling plastic novelty trinkets. Local occultists and curious visitors rely on the emporium for practical supplies, including jars of bulk herbs, dressing candles, and tarot decks. Beyond retail, the shop functions as a neighborhood occult school, hosting evening classes on candle magick, dreamwork, and palmistry alongside scheduled in-house tarot readings. Pay attention to the calendar when planning a trip: standard retail hours run six days a week, but the emporium locks its doors every week on what its social channels deem 'Moondays.'
What it's like
When you arrive at Suite 3 on Miles Jamison Road, the modest commercial facade gives way to a heavy wall of burning incense and dense, floor-to-ceiling displays. Shelves are stocked with loose herbs, pendulums, crystals, and reference books, but the staff keeps the mood relaxed and entirely unpretentious, whether you need help sourcing a specific botanical or choosing a stone. Space inside can get tight when evening classes or tarot readings are underway, so aim for a weekday afternoon if you want to browse without bumping elbows.
The move: Build a small altar or spell kit together from ingredients picked out on the spot in the shop.
- 📍 Downtown Summerville
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 907 Miles Jamison Rd, Suite 3, Summerville, SC 29485
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- St. George's Bell Tower — Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site — Follow up your stop at the shop with a short drive to see this solitary 1751 church tower standing alone in the woods.
- Fort Dorchester Ruins — Ground your herbal shopping trip with a visit to the nearby tabby ruins of an abandoned colonial trading town along the Ashley River.
- Sunset Blackwater Swamp Paddle & Fireflies (Charleston Kayak Co.) — Shift from indoor occult lore to natural night-sky wonder on a dark water kayak paddle surrounded by synchronous fireflies.
- H.L. Hunley Submarine (Warren Lasch Conservation Center) — Trade metaphysical history for maritime mystery by visiting the conservation tank housing the world's first successful combat submarine.
Good to know
What kind of items does The Canterbury Emporium carry?
The inventory includes bulk herbs, altar tables, ritual candles, incense, crystals (from amethyst to Zebra Jasper), pendulums, tarot decks, and metaphysical books.
Does the shop offer tarot readings or workshops?
Yes, in-house tarot readings are offered in 15-, 30-, and 60-minute sessions for walk-ins or reservations, and the shop holds evening workshops covering topics like candle magick and divination.
When is the shop closed?
The emporium is closed every Monday (referred to on its social media as 'Moonday') and opens Tuesday through Sunday.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp
last checked: 2026-07-20