Improvise! Adapt! Overcome! has long been a motto of Inner Circle Sanctuary. That motto was put to the test recently with the viral outbreak of COVID19.   

As state and federal officials were calling for self-isolation, many events locally, as well as throughout the country were cancelled. Non-essential businesses were closing doors, people were asked to go home and if you didn’t have to go out, then #stayhome.  

Inner Circle Sanctuary is very good at keeping up with local and world events and the Elders were watching with a careful eye, to see how all of this would unfold.  Our coven members’ safety is our first priority and with the implementation of social distancing for the next 30 days as ordered by our governor, our Ostara sabbat fell smack dab in the middle. 

Happy Birthday, Tarostar!
Or as we often refer to him:
​“The Man”.

Today, March 25, we honor this incredible Witch, Author, and Craft Elder, who has touched the lives of so many people. Whether you have gotten readings from him, or magical supplies, or read one of his many books, or are a Sacred Pentagraph member, or putting his Sacred Pentagraph Lodge-Style Wicca system to work for you, many thanks are owed to this dedicated, hard working man!

The Devil thank we for Kelden’s book, The Crooked Path. Yeah, that’s right.

I found Kelden’s excellent YouTube videos thanks to a Thorn Mooney video, and the topic of both videos was “Plastic Witches.” I found Kelden’s point of view to be well thought out, very well articulated, and all while he chopped vegetables. I have enjoyed his other videos very much as well. He also writes articles for Patheos.com called By Athame and Stang, which are a highlight of the site.

So when I learned he had just published his first book, the hunt was on. People who know me know I love book stores almost as much as I love books, so I hit up several of our local metaphysical shops, and then our big chain book stores till finally, at the third B&N location, there sat The Crooked Path, hot off the presses.

This is a list of stores all over the Valley that we know of. Some we have personally visited, so we can recommend them. Others, we have not visited and therefore cannot make recommendations. If you have been to a store, please let us know what you think of it. Please contact the store to make sure they are still open before you visit them.

*Bugs, Bones & Stones*
https://www.etsy.com/shop/bonestonesjewelry
https://www.facebook.com/bugsbonesandstones
Located inside Main Street Peddlers Antique Mall
1400 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104 - (702) 286-2704
Unique store specializing in crystals, handcrafted magical items, jewelry, and lots of other beautiful things. The people who run it are helpful and so nice.

*C.C. Sees*
https://www.ccseesyourguidinglight.com/
101 South Rainbow Blvd St 9, Las Vegas, NV. 89145 - 702-576-1960
Nice store with even nicer people who are very helpful. A lot of the jewelry is handmade and of amazing quality. Good selection of stones. Some witchcraft supplies like oils and incense that are also handmade. They have a fancy section where you can dress your candle yourself. The big draw for the store is their resident psychic who does readings by appointment. They also have a menagerie.

*Crystal Alley Emporium*
https://www.crystalalleyemporium.com/
2841 N Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89014 - 702-434-7626
Our favorite store. They have a little bit of everything for your witchcraft needs. Wonderful people who actually practice their craft. They will help you dress your candles and even make oil blends for you. Nice selection of candles to rival the botanicas. Good selection of books.

*Enchanted Forest Reiki*
https://www.enchantedforestreiki.com/
2280 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146 - 702-359-0848 & 702-948-4999
Their focus is on their Reiki services, but they do have a small storefront with some stones, incense, and tarot decks.

*Herbally Grounded*
http://www.herballygrounded.com/
1) 4441 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102 - (702) 558-4372
2) 10345 S Eastern Ave Ste 150, Henderson, NV 89052 - 725-203-1099
Huge selection of herbs, essential oils, and healthy living supplies.

*The Honeypot*
http://www.instagram.com/thehoneypotlv
https://www.facebook.com/honeypotlv/
1409 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104 - (702) 333-0600
Rock shop specializing in crystals, minerals, jewelry, artwork, and more.

*Jewelry and Mineral of Las Vegas*
https://www.facebook.com/JewelryAndMineral/
410 East Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104 - 702-733-7166
Huge store with every crystal you could think of.

*Karma Connection*
https://www.karmaconnectionlv.com/shop
7380 S. Rainbow Blvd. Suite 107, Las Vegas, NV 89139 - 725-777-3463
Has a good variety of items like pendants, oils, incense, miscellaneous things, some books and tarot decks.

*Mystic Dream Center*
https://mysticdreamcenter.com/
10890 S Eastern Ave Suite 106, Henderson, NV 89052 - 702-272-1319
*ICS has not visited

*Psychic Eye*
http://www.pebooks.com/
1) 6848 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89117 - (702) 255-4477
2) 5835 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119 - (702) 451-5777
3) 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89074 - (702) 270-4868
Fun store with lots of items for any path. Statuary is plentiful and diverse. They have the only Aboukra divination cards in town.

*Realms Within*
https://www.therealmswithin.com/
2800 W Sahara Ave Suite 7B, Las Vegas, NV 89102 - (702) 986-8568
Awesome store with lots of crystals, jewelry, and divination decks. Knowledgeable and very friendly people.

*The Silver Post*
https://www.silverpostusa.com/
Downtown Summerlin: 1875 Festival Plaza Suite 150, Las Vegas NV 89135 - (702) 227-3005
Crystal shop with loose crystals, jewelry, and more.

*Skull and Crone*
https://lasvegasoddities.com/
https://www.facebook.com/skullandcrone/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SkullAndCrone/
Inside Antique Mall of America. Store is on the second floor in booth K-08
9151 S. Las Vegas Blvd #344, Las Vegas NV 89123 - 702-477-0430
Fun shop full of rare and hard to find things. People are nice and helpful. Herbs, candles, crystals, magical tools and lots more. A great store for the macabre yet useful.

*Sticks and Stones*
https://www.lvsticksstones.com/
3528 S. Maryland Parkway Suite #102, Las Vegas, NV 89169
They have a nice selection of bath salts and candles with decent prices.

*Tienda la Calandria*
1717 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Our favorite botanica. It’s THE place for any kind of candle you would ever need at very low prices. Fantastic supply of cone and stick incense. Good herb section along the back wall. Our go-to place for Anna Riva oils. Staff is always nice and helpful.

*Vegas Crystal Healings*
http://vegascrystalhealings.com/
10740 S Eastern Ave Unit 105. Henderson, NV 89052 - (702) 573-6026
Good selection of oils, bath salts, and incense.
If you know of another place that sells witchcraft, spiritual, or other pagan supplies, please let us know.

     An interview with Candace Ross, Resident Priestess of the Temple of Goddess Spirituality dedicated to Sekhmet by Inner Circle Sanctuary's Lord Tanys, Yule 2019.
     In 1993, on Highway 95 in Nevada, in the tiny oasis of Cactus Springs, a plot of land owned by the Western Shoshone is dedicated to the ancient Egyptian Goddess, Sekhmet. Candace Ross, since 2007, has taken care of the grounds AND SO MUCH MORE.
     Pagans from all over southern Nevada and beyond revel when they are able to visit the site.

Correction: “600 people donating 10 dollars a month will guarantee the Temple of Sekhmet financial stability.”
Please visit the website at https://sekhmettemple.com/
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https://youtu.be/DZBgT3QXNG0

Originally posted Jan 29, 2020