Entry No. 4 — the Indianapolis file — filed under: witchy
The Local Radish
Tucked into SoBro, this collective-driven shop blends herbalism, tarot, and local artisan crafts into a warm, modern witchy haven. The shelves hold custom herbal tea blends, ritual bath salts, hand-poured candles, and intention kits created by local practitioners.
The story
You won't find synthetic incense or mass-produced trinkets along East 52nd Street. The Local Radish operates as a collective-driven apothecary and modern mystic shop in SoBro, keeping local makers and working practitioners at the center of the room. It functions as part herbal workbench, part artisan storefront, and part neighborhood hub.
Inside, shelves hold small-batch goods created by area makers: custom-blended herbal teas, hand-poured candles, ritual bath salts, and curated intention kits. Beyond retail, the shop operates as a quiet meeting point where local practitioners host tarot readings and crystal workshops, anchoring esoteric traditions in tangible, homemade craft.
What it's like
Walk into 705 E 52nd St and you are met with the scent of dried botanicals, candle wax, and essential oils. The layout is calm and open, letting you browse local tarot decks, loose herbs, and mineral specimens at your own pace. If you are aiming for a tarot reading or a specific workshop, check practitioner schedules in advance rather than relying on a walk-in whim.
The move: Pick up an artisan tarot deck and a custom herbal bath soak, then grab a coffee nearby to do an impromptu reading for each other.
- 📍 SoBro
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 705 E 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Psychic Science Spiritualist Church — Pair your tarot deck shopping with a visit to a historic 1923 sanctuary dedicated to spirit communication and psychic science.
- Grave of John Dillinger (Crown Hill Cemetery) — Balance the shop's grounding, herbal energy with a quick drive to Crown Hill to view the concrete-fortified grave of John Dillinger.
- SWTHZ Broad Ripple — Follow up your haul of herbal soak salts with infrared heat and cold plunges just up the road in Broad Ripple.
Good to know
What kind of items do they stock?
They offer custom herbal tea blends, ritual bath salts, hand-poured candles, intention kits, crystals, and artisan tarot decks made by local creators.
Do they offer tarot readings or classes?
Yes, local practitioners host tarot card readings and crystal-focused classes in the space.
Where in Indianapolis is the shop located?
It sits at 705 E 52nd St in the SoBro (South Broad Ripple) neighborhood.
Should I confirm operating hours before going?
Yes, hours can shift depending on workshops and practitioner schedules, so verify current open times before heading over.
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Further reading: Official site · townepost.com · Facebook
last checked: 2026-07-21