By Candlelight & Conjure: Salem's Spiritual Sanctuary for Growth & Connection
- Taylor Duff
- Jan 30
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 25
Written & Photos by Taylor Duff
Located in Salem, Oregon, By Candlelight & Conjure is a vibrant metaphysical and occult shop that also serves as a community center. It offers tarot readings, intuitive advice, and unique spiritual tools, making it a one-stop destination for mystical needs.
By Candlelight & Conjure provides products and services to support your spiritual journey, including tarot readings, custom rituals, crystals, herbs, oils, intention-based candles, and other magical supplies. Each item helps you navigate challenges and bring your desires into manifestation. The store also offers workshops, events, and group rituals for like-minded individuals.
I spoke with Karen, co-owner of By Candlelight & Conjure. She and her husband have long practiced spiritual work, creating a space that sells spiritual products and fosters community and personal growth.
The Beginning of By Candlelight & Conjure
Karen explained that By Candlelight & Conjure began online, initially offering tarot readings before expanding to include products and services. Her spiritual journey started in childhood with a fascination for the paranormal, evolving into a more profound connection through divination and tarot.
What Sets By Candlelight & Conjure Apart
Karen highlighted her store's diverse offerings and community focus as its unique features. Unlike other metaphysical shops, it serves as a community center, offering free activities such as meditation, tarot readings, public rituals, and classes to promote spiritual growth.
Karen, a passionate tarot card reader, teaches a monthly class, Inner Teachings of the Tarot, to help others deepen their practice. She and her husband are expanding their book selection to address the local shortage of metaphysical books, ensuring a wide variety is available.
Karen carefully selects products by researching companies and product effectiveness. She prioritizes high-quality, ethical production and community appeal. Karen also supports local producers, sourcing rare herbs from small vendors like Mountain Rose Herb Farm in Eugene.
Guiding Spiritual Journeys
At By Candlelight & Conjure, the focus is on spiritual guidance and support. "We help people find their spiritual path," Karen explains. "We offer advice and tools for personal practices rather than pushing products. Spirituality is about inner connection, not material items."
Running a spiritual business is challenging, especially in striking a balance between offering free services and achieving financial sustainability. "We offer many free events, benefiting the community, but they often occupy time slots that could be used for paid events," Karen admits. "We're striving to balance our love for free gatherings with the need to sustain the business."
The Reward of Helping Others
Karen finds it rewarding to hear how she's positively impacted others. Despite being introverted, she's often surprised when clients express that she's made a difference in their lives. It's gratifying for her to know that her work has been meaningful to long-term clients.
Karen frequently receives feedback from long-term clients, some of whom have been with her for over 10 years. They often share how her past readings have come true in unexpected ways, especially the big, surprising moments.
Karen advises beginners on their spiritual journey to start with meditation. It's about listening, not asking, and helps you tune in to guidance from the Divine or your higher self. A short daily practice deepens your connection and enables you to find answers over time.
A Mantra for Life
When asked about her spiritual wisdom, Karen shared her mantra: "Change always happens." She believes life is constantly evolving, and true peace comes from embracing transformation rather than resisting it.
By Candlelight & Conjure is a sanctuary for spiritual exploration, offering curated products for growth, healing, and reflection. It fosters a community where like-minded individuals can connect and learn, thanks to Karen and her husband's dedication to creating a nurturing environment.
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Love this!!!! I will have to go there sometime!