Entry No. 4 — the Phoenix file — filed under: witchy
Fantasia Crystals & School of Magickal Arts (SOMA)
A family-run crystal shop, now on Bell Road in north Phoenix, that houses an in-house School of Magickal Arts (SOMA) teaching candle magick, wortcunning (herb magic), and the Wheel of the Year since 2017, alongside a deep tarot/oracle selection and psychic readings. (The 2014 'Northern Winds' acquisition and 'largest tarot selection in Arizona' claims could not be independently confirmed.)
The story
From the Bell Road asphalt in North Phoenix, you’d assume Suite 9 is just another beige suburban storefront. But step inside and you're standing in an operation whose roots go back to the 1970s—originally a family gemstone-jewelry venture that grew into a permanent storefront by the late 1980s.
In 2017, the shop tightened its focus on practical craft by launching SOMA—the School of Magickal Arts. Rather than trading in generic new-age fluff, the back-room curriculum gets surprisingly granular: classes cover wortcunning (herbal magic), candle magick techniques, pagan traditions like the Wheel of the Year, and divination mechanics.
The sales floor functions less like a retail store and more like a working pantry for local practitioners. You'll find a dedicated spell jar station, drawers of loose herbs, psychic readers on rotation, and one of the deepest walls of tarot and oracle decks in the valley.
What it's like
Expect the ambient smell of dried resins and sage the second the door closes behind you. The shop is tightly organized—crystals sorted by mineral type rather than vague 'vibes,' shelf after shelf of boxed divination cards, and a designated station where you can assemble custom spell jars. If you plan to take one of the $20 SOMA evening workshops, reserve a spot on their site beforehand, as seating in the back classroom is limited.
The move: Book a $20, two-hour SOMA class together — Candle Magick for Beginners or Divination Basics: Tarot, Runes & Pendulums — then browse the tarot room and pick each other a deck.
- 📍 North Phoenix
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3510 E Bell Rd #9, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Union Mine — Trade sorted display-case minerals for raw earth history at this historic 1881 gold mine shaft less than four miles away.
- Tell Your Friends — Head south to North Scottsdale after an evening class to unbox your new tarot deck over cocktails in this hidden subterranean lounge.
- Cosanti — Pair practical herbcraft and crystal work with Paolo Soleri's earth-molded bronze windbell foundry in Paradise Valley.
Good to know
What is SOMA?
SOMA stands for the School of Magickal Arts, an in-house educational program launched in 2017 offering structured two-hour classes on topics like candle magick, herb craft, and tarot basics.
Where is the shop located?
You'll find them at 3510 E Bell Rd #9 in North Phoenix, set inside a standard retail strip center.
Can I get a tarot or psychic reading on site?
Yes, Fantasia Crystals hosts regular in-house readers alongside their inventory of tarot decks, spell supplies, and raw stones.
How long has Fantasia Crystals been around?
The family business started with gemstone jewelry crafting in the 1970s and has operated as a full-service metaphysical store in Phoenix since the late 1980s.
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Further reading: Official site · phoenixnewtimes.com
last checked: 2026-07-19