Entry No. 1 — the Kansas City file — filed under: witchy
KC Conjure & Botanica
Run by Mambo Julie Valdivia, an initiated Mambo Asogwe, this shop is a dedicated Vodou and Hoodoo space offering handcrafted spiritual goods, custom-dressed candles, and altars to the Lwa.
The story
Before setting up shop in Suite 400 on Locust Street, Kansas City native Mambo Julie Valdivia ran this operation as Good Luck KC Conjure in Old Westport starting back in 2013. If you are looking for soft-focus pastel crystals or generic wellness vibes, turn around. Valdivia is an initiated Mambo Asogwe, and KC Conjure & Botanica operates as a serious, dedicated Vodou and Hoodoo space right in the heart of the Crossroads.
Inside, you will find active altars dedicated to the Lwa, shelves stacked with handcrafted herbs and spiritual oils, and custom-dressed candles prepared for real work. If you want something deeper than a standard tarot draw, book time with resident diviner Johann Faust for a geomancy reading—an unvarnished, 9th-century earth-casting system that maps out your fate through intricate geometric patterns.
What it's like
Tucked away inside an industrial-leaning Crossroads building, entering Suite 400 places you directly inside an active working botanica smelling heavily of crushed herbs, resin, and candle wax. The atmosphere is grounded, respectful, and zero-nonsense. Store hours run strictly from Tuesday through Friday (12–6pm) and Saturday (11am–3pm), with Sundays and Mondays off for ritual and rest, so double-check their schedule before showing up.
The move: Book a geomancy reading with resident diviner Johann Faust to explore your fates through this ancient 9th-century earth-casting system.
- 📍 Crossroads
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 1620 Locust St #400, Kansas City, MO 64108
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Art Alley — Exit the quiet ritual space into the open air to explore the vibrant, ever-changing graffiti murals just a block away.
- Oracle Natural Science — Pair your conjure supplies with ethically sourced taxidermy and natural oddities just four blocks away.
- For Strange Women — Follow up custom spiritual oils with small-batch, botanical perfume oils tucked inside the nearby Bauer building.
Good to know
Who operates KC Conjure & Botanica?
It is owned and operated by Mambo Julie Valdivia, an initiated Mambo Asogwe who has served the Kansas City area since 2013.
What kind of products and services do they offer?
The shop carries handcrafted spiritual goods, custom-dressed candles, herbs, and ritual oils, while offering readings and housing active altars to the Lwa.
What is geomancy reading?
Offered by resident diviner Johann Faust, geomancy is a 9th-century earth-casting divination system that interprets figures formed by marks in the earth or randomized dots to reveal hidden outcomes.
When is the shop open?
Standard operating hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm, and Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Further reading: Official site · threads.com
last checked: 2026-07-21