Ancient Ways is Oakland's favorite metaphysical pagan store, featuring books, candles, herbs, oils, icons, jewelry, stones, ritual tools, and more. It is a fun, safe, and open environment where the people are great to hang out and talk with. The owners and staff are knowledgeable, patient, and caring, treating customers like friends and providing excellent help and support. They gracefully serve the Bay Area community with a mission beyond business, maintaining professional composure and boundaries in all situations. The store offers a good amount of information and items for every single alternative religion, and its products are awesome and essential to many practitioners. It is a fortunate and loved access in Oakland.
One of the best of this type of store I have ever found anywhere in the country. Don, the proprietor, is a fun and sincere person and the shop has everything a witch/pagan could ask for. Well worth the visit. Thank you Ancient Ways!
December 2025
Ancient Ways is exactly as the name states. Everyone here is so nice and we will be returning more frequently from now on
December 2025
This shop has one of the best oil selection and herb selection. In fact, the herb selection is huge. They also have salts. Service is great with a certified priest and priestess each to assist.
