Entry No. 5 — the Kansas City file — filed under: witchy
Spectrum A New Age Shop
Tucked away in KC's Northland, this cozy shop boasts one of the region's largest collections of divination tools, with over 1,100 unique tarot and oracle decks.
The story
From the curb on N Oak Trafficway, Spectrum looks like any other suburban Northland storefront. Step through the door, though, and you're immediately face-to-face with an absurdly deep wall displaying over 1,100 unique tarot and oracle card decks. It’s easily one of the largest public collections of divination tools in the region, quietly operating far outside the usual downtown shopping districts.
Kept running by Nikkie, the shop bypasses theatrical velvet-and-fog tropes in favor of pure inventory volume. Beyond the sheer mass of card decks—which range from indie artist pressings to classic esoteric standards—the shop is packed with incense, candles, journals, and herbs. Tucked toward the back is a dedicated, quiet meditation room built so you can actually sit, clear your head, and spend time in peace before heading back out to the traffic.
What it's like
Expect a calm, unhurried space where you can comb through the card collection without staff hovering over your shoulder. Combing through more than a thousand deck choices takes real time, so budget extra minutes just for the back wall. If you need a moment to settle your thoughts, ask to sit in the quiet in-store meditation room. Keep in mind that the shop is closed on Mondays, so plan your visit mid-week or over the weekend.
The move: Browse their massive wall of tarot decks and spend some quiet time meditating together in their beautifully designed, peaceful in-store meditation room.
- 📍 Northland
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 7827 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Castle Northmoor — Pair your tarot browsing with a short four-mile drive south to see a whimsical, hand-built 40-foot stone castle tucked into a residential neighborhood.
- S.D. Strong Distilling — Follow up your shop visit by heading 65 feet underground into a former limestone mine for a subterranean spirit tasting.
- Screenland Armour — Head south toward North Kansas City after shopping to catch cult classics or indie films at this historic 1920s theater.
Good to know
How large is the tarot card selection at Spectrum?
The shop stocks over 1,100 unique tarot and oracle decks, making it one of the largest divination tool collections in the region.
Where is Spectrum A New Age Shop located?
It is located in Kansas City's Northland neighborhood at 7827 N Oak Trafficway.
Is there space to meditate or relax in the shop?
Yes, the shop features a dedicated, quiet in-store meditation room designed for peaceful reflection.
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Further reading: northlandmetaphysical.com · bestofkc2023.thepitchkc.com · stylusonline.org · Yelp
last checked: 2026-07-21