Entry No. 7 — the Raleigh file — filed under: witchy
The Holy Rose
Founded in 2013 by Priestess Rose, this esoteric wonderland is a beloved local staple for witchcraft, occult supplies, and custom-blended magic oils.
The story
Founded in 2013 by Priestess Rose, The Holy Rose operates as a serious, full-spectrum occult supply house and spiritual apothecary rather than a suburban gift shop selling ambient noise and polished pebbles. The shop caters to practitioners of witchery, ceremonial magic, and folk traditions, stocking hard-to-find supplies that go well beyond mass-market tarot decks.
Under the banner of My Black Cat Apothecary, the shop shelves row after row of raw botanical roots, dried flowers, custom-blended magic oils, bath salts, and hand-compounded herbal teas. If your work requires specific roots or hand-poured ritual candles rather than generic pre-packaged kits, this is where local practitioners stock their pantries.
The shop keeps its focus strictly on practical occultism and divination. Beyond regular tarot consultations, they host dedicated events like their signature Witches High Tea—a gathering where you show up in your finest witchy attire to study cartomancy under visiting diviners over cups of blended tea.
What it's like
Tucked into Suite 118 along Tryon Hill Drive, the store hits your nose before your eyes adapt to the lighting—heavy aromas of dried botanicals, essential oils, and burning resin saturate the air. Jars of roots, bath salts, and custom oils line the walls alongside shelves of ritual literature, crystals, and specialized tarot decks. The atmosphere is direct and unapologetic; this is a working practitioner's space, so drop any ironical tourism at the door and respect the craft. Keep in mind they are closed on Mondays, so plan your run for later in the week.
The move: Sign up for their exclusive 'Witches High Tea' event to learn cartomancy from world-famous diviners while sipping tea in your best witchy attire.
- 📍 Downtown Raleigh
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 910 Tryon Hill Dr, Wakefield Ave Suite 118, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Aunty Betty's Gin & Absinthe Bar — Pair your newly acquired spell oils with a velvet-draped absinthe cocktail hidden behind a secret door in the Warehouse District.
- Dorothea Dix Hospital Cemetery — Located less than a mile away, this quiet three-acre burial ground containing over 900 patient graves offers a somber historical stop after your apothecary run.
- Foundation — Head underground to this hand-excavated brick crawlspace bar for a dark craft cocktail after browsing the occult shelves.
Good to know
What specific supplies does My Black Cat Apothecary carry?
The apothecary side of the shop stocks raw botanical roots, loose herbs, flowers, custom-blended magic oils, teas, ritual bath salts, soaps, and hand-poured candles.
Do I need an appointment to visit?
You can browse the apothecary and shop during regular business hours without an appointment, though tarot readings and specialized events like Witches High Tea may require advance booking.
Who founded The Holy Rose?
The venue was established in 2013 by Priestess Rose, who oversees the shop's inventory, custom oil blends, and spiritual programming.
What are the shop's regular hours?
The Holy Rose is closed on Mondays and typically open Tuesday through Sunday afternoons, but you should confirm current hours directly before heading out.
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Further reading: Official site · waltermagazine.com · Yelp
last checked: 2026-07-21