Entry No. 12 — the Des Moines file — filed under: witchy
Enchanted (Enchanted Mystical Boutique)
A family-owned New Age boutique on Ingersoll billed as home to 'Des Moines' only Tarot Salon,' where readings are done 'in the energy of healing and universal love.' Owner Anu has been reading tarot and teaching metaphysical classes for 30-plus years, alongside crystals, candles, herbs and one-of-a-kind gifts.
The story
You could easily walk right past 3621 Ingersoll Avenue without realizing there is a designated Tarot Salon tucked inside. While this stretch of The Avenues is better known for its coffee shops and walkable local boutiques, this family-owned storefront has quietly served as a neighborhood anchor for local mystical supplies and practice. At the center of the operation is owner Anu, who has spent over thirty years teaching metaphysical classes and pulling cards for people looking for something grounded.
Rather than leaning into theatrical fortune-telling tropes, the shop frames its readings strictly around healing and universal love. Surrounding the Tarot Salon space, the boutique operates as a working supply shop packed with hand-selected crystals, custom candles, bulk herbs, incense, local artwork, and jewelry. It is an unassuming spot that earns its stay through three decades of quiet consistency.
What it's like
Expect a compact, incense-scented storefront where every shelf is stocked with tarot decks, raw stones, candles, and ritual herbs. If you are planning to sit down with Anu in the Tarot Salon, keep in mind those sessions run by appointment only—you cannot just wander in off the sidewalk and expect a reading on demand. Also take note if you react strongly to shop pets: local shoppers mention taking an antihistamine before visiting if you have animal allergies. Once you finish your session or your haul, the Ingersoll corridor gives you plenty of easy spots to sit with a drink and compare notes on what your cards turned up.
The move: Book a couples tarot reading in the Tarot Salon with Anu, then browse the candles and herbs and compare what your cards said over coffee on Ingersoll.
📍 Before you go Enchanted sits in a small storefront along Ingersoll Avenue in The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand, a walkable historic district of independent shops, public art, and restaurants just west of downtown. Park on the street along Ingersoll or a side street and walk in. The shop keeps daytime hours and is closed Mondays, so plan an afternoon visit. The Tarot Salon runs by appointment, so book your reading ahead rather than dropping in and hoping. Afterward, the corridor's coffee shops and cafes are an easy stroll for comparing what your cards turned up.
- 📍 Ingersoll / The Avenues
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3621 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Hours: Approx Tue-Sat 11:30-5:30, Sun noon-3, closed Mon; tarot by appointment
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Ancient Ways — Compare two long-running Des Moines occult institutions by making the short drive north to Ancient Ways on University.
- Woodland Cemetery — City Receiving Vault & Baby Hill — Follow up a tarot reading with a quiet historical walk through Des Moines' oldest cemetery, less than a mile east.
- Wonderland Apothecary at Groovy Goods — If your reading turns up a need for ritual herbs, head five minutes west to browse the 70-plus bulk jars at Wonderland Apothecary.
Good to know
Do I need to book a tarot reading in advance?
Yes. While you can drop in during regular daytime hours to browse the shop, readings in the Tarot Salon require an appointment.
What are the boutique's standard hours?
The shop is generally open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3:00 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.
Where should I park when visiting?
You can park along Ingersoll Avenue directly in front of the storefront or find a spot on one of the nearby residential side streets.
What items are available besides tarot readings?
The shop carries crystals, candles, herbs, incense, tarot decks, metaphysical gifts, original artwork, and jewelry.
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Further reading: Official site · theavenuesdsm.com · Reddit
last checked: 2026-06-06