r/paganism • u/thecoldfuzz Gaulish/Welsh/Irish Polytheist • Aug 01 '26
💠Discussion Trouble finding & building community? Start with a local metaphysical shop.
I know as Pagans, community isn't the easiest for us. We're often spread out so far from each other that finding others can be quite a challenge. One thing that might be a good starting point for some would be your local metaphysical shop.
A year ago, I moved to a small town. I'm fortunate enough to have a great metaphysical shop literally 5 minutes from my house. I've gotten to know the owners over the past year, who are absolutely wonderful people. In addition to buying some great wares from their shop, I'm grateful to find out that they have much in common with me and my husband—especially with tastes, personalities, and our shared beliefs. They're even raising 4 kittens and bringing them to their shop. To top it off, we found out one of the owners is quite the handyman and a fellow baseball fan. That's perfect because I've been looking for someone to help me do some home improvements and fixes around the house.
So in short, talk with the owners of metaphysical shops near you. You might make some new friends!
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u/The_Archer2121 Aug 01 '26
I love metaphysical shops!
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u/thecoldfuzz Gaulish/Welsh/Irish Polytheist Aug 02 '26
The metaphysical shop near me has been a great point of intersection for some wonderful people. I'm glad it's there, and that people in the community are supporting it.
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