Question about Metaphysical stores in Toronto

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 21 Jul 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

mermaiden	21 Jul 2002
Anybody know of any that have a good variety of decks? I know of the Purple Pentacle already but I was wondering if there's anywhere else as well?

mermaiden	21 Jul 2002
Sorry, I should specify: I mean Tarot decks. :)

HOLMES	21 Jul 2002
when i was in toronto like 7 years ago they had a new age book store god it was so huge i felt like i was in heaven .. i got so many books there it was amazing :O) but the name escapes me :O( wahhh

mermaiden	22 Jul 2002
Don't worry HOLMES, I think I might be able to find it if it's a book store because I remember hearing about 1 or 2 good metaphysical bookstores. When I do find them, I'll let you know the names and maybe one will ring a bell. :)

mermaiden	22 Jul 2002
Here are some metaphysical bookstores in Toronto (if anyone knows that any of these stores are good for Tarot cards, please let me know). :) The Eternal Moment Bookstore 497 Bloor Street West The Omega Centre Bookstore 9 Yorkville Avenue Like I said before though, please add more to this list if you know of any others. :) Thanks!

HOLMES	22 Jul 2002
it is the omega center i should of check my medation tape i brougth there it is on the back of it still you go in and you will see spiritual books all over the walls, and if theys till carry meditaiton tapes by orin and daben (they were just trying it out then) try to get a set which is two of them together like living with joy oen and two for 139 , (it normally costs 99 us , but we are talking canadian here eheh) and when i was there there was a spirutal person giving a talk. and i talk with lots of people :O) seeing someone walking around and askiing them what you looking for and they said shamanism and i showed them the sections and the book i like. GOD I WISH I HAD A NEW AGE BOOKSTORE TO WORK IN eheh of course my second choice be video game store like electronic boutique

isthmus nekoi	22 Jul 2002
this isn't a metaphysical store, but the bookstore Pages (on Queen st W... past John I think, pretty close to the Muchmusic headquarters across the street) has a good selection of decks, and I got my Rider Waite there for like $5 less than everyone else in town. If you're shopping in the area, just continue W a little past Spadina into the garment district and there are like, 3 goth clothing shops in a row. One of them's called Heretic and they give pay-what-you-can tarot readings by this wonderful man named John (on Saturdays I think) and will order any decks for you. I also remember a metaphy store up North on Bloor, the west side... I forgot the name, but it's close to Book City. Hope this helps!

Violet Gargoyle	22 Jul 2002
Of course, if you are ever down my way towards the City of Light, I know a couple of places to check in Buffalo.....

mermaiden	24 Jul 2002
HOLMES and isthmus - I went to the Omega Centre (the selection is so amazing) and Heretic today (I've been there before and forgot but I always love a good goth store :)) and I was at first very confused about which deck to get. I went to a few other places but the last place was Heretic because I got a sample deck of Thoth Tarot there for only $20 (no tax)! It's not even that handled (the box was in pretty good condition) so thanks to you guys I knew where the cream of the crop was. :) Violet Gargoyle (love your name,btw) - that's so nice of you! :) I haven't been to Buffalo for a llooong time and living in Toronto I sometimes have the oppurtunity. unfortunately, I wouldn't buy Tarot decks in the States because of the exchange rate (it's hard on my dollar). *LOL*

isthmus nekoi	24 Jul 2002
You're very welcome, mermaiden! Glad to hear you got a good deal. Omega sounds interesting - what intersection is it?

mermaiden	25 Jul 2002
The closest intersection is Bay and Yorkville Ave. so you get off at Bay station but I can't remember which direction on Yorkville you walk. I do remember that if you go by a gemstore place then you're going in the wrong direction. *LOL* Go to [/url]www.mapquest.com[url] and use the directions option, I find it very helpful. Remember, that it's 9 Yorkville so you can look for numbers. :) FYI, anyone in Canada and the US can use Mapquest, I suggest it because I find the directions section helpful. :)

mermaiden	25 Jul 2002
let's try that again (I want to master this for future purposes): www.mapquest.com If that doesn't work, I'm going the FAQ section *LOL*

isthmus nekoi	25 Jul 2002
Thanks for the directions :) Speaking goth clothes, do you ever go to Fashion Crimes? They have the most beautiful fabrics there, and there is always something bitching on sale.... oops, I'm getting off topic... I just remembered Chapters also has a nice selection of tarot books and decks (yeah, I know... *Chapters!*) but I haven't checked in awhile, this may have changed. I also recall the World's Biggest Bookstore (very close to the Eaton's Center... can't remember intersection) has a whack of decks in a glass case upstairs, and a whole binder full of sample cards from different decks. I looked through the *whole* thing :P As for Pages, I just went there today - and they got rid of their little tarot deck turning display thing!!!! Only a few decks now - so sorry if anyone went!

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