House of Intuition Echo Park — Local services in Los Angeles

I have shoppped at the House of Intuition for several years now, which makes the racial profiling I experienced at 6 PM, Sunday September 12, 2021 all the more disappointing. Of the many times I have been here, I have never been followed around and monitored as closely as I was today. I am typically greeted once, asked if I need help, and then left to my own devices as the cashier works behind the register.

Today however, an employee took it upon herself to repeatedly circle around the crystal shelves, in her feeble mind slyly watching me as if I didn't notice her constantly eyeing me out of the corner of her eye. She pretended to look at the products, but was really looking at the only Black people in the store as if they did not have I have had enough anti-Black retail experiences to know when I'm being watched. For it to happen while I am holding stones that I have purchased at this very location is quite the twist of disrespect.

According to their website, "House of Intuition is a metaphysical oasis dedicated to enlightening, empowering and uplifting our community." You will be hard-pressed to name a single genuine "metaphysical oasis" that condones anti-Black racial profiling. I genuinely question which community the phrase "our community" refers to. Their stated claim "Wherever your spiritual journey takes you, you’ll always have a home here at House of Intuition" is merely a flowery-sounding About statement that this business clearly doesn't adhere to. This is gentrified spirituality...

I've spent thousands of dollars at this specific location because they usually have unique pieces and most of their staff is knowledgeable. For the first time, I needed to return an item after realizing I had an identical piece when I got home (that I purchased from this location!). I came back within 12 hours and requested an exchange, not even a refund, from the same sales rep. I don't blame him for regurgitating store policy. I was disappointed when cut off by a pointer finger with muscle memory pointing at the recepit, ensuring I see the black/white "All sales are final" I will take my business elsewhere for all future stones and essential oils, all due to being rejected a measly $12 store credit that could and should have been authorized. A store with a name like House of Intuition should not need a reminder that most of us fall somewhere between polar extremes, regardless of the topic at hand, constantly shifting, identifying ourselves by our fleeting preferences from a vast spectrum of colours and vibrations, inadvertently circling back to those who help make and keep us whole. The...

If you're a little lost in where to go, or what to do in your life, go get a reading here! The story about how this particular little shop came to be is inspiring and powerful too. If you have a chance to talk to the owner, do it. Your mind will be absolutely blown by the pain, struggle, and almost unreal story these dedicated people have done to make this shop a thriving success in LA.

The reading I got here was great. I've always been into tarot cards and psychic hippie stuff, so this place is great! The prices are a little on the high side, but if anything, get a reading here.

The readings you get from their tellers are a mix of intuition, healing, and motivational speaking. You don't just "get a feeling" of what to do. You feel inspired and ready to take action after hearing the reading. I was so charged after getting mine I smiled out the door and felt like I was ready to take on the world!

tl;dr - get a reading year. You won't regret it. Pick the owner's brain for an...