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Calling Corners New Age Boutique Your local destination for crystals, tarot, oracle, books, mystic tools & earth based spiritualities.
147 Esplanade Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
(902) 843-5113
If you’re looking for a little magic, visit Calling Corners New Age Boutique in downtown Truro. Sarah Coleman opened the mystical shop six years ago to create a space where people can explore spirituality, ask questions, and learn.
“If you’re looking for some magic, you can come to us,” Sarah says. “That’s what it’s about, making your own magic. Whether you believe in magic in the traditional sense or you’re looking for a serendipitous moment, you can come here. Magic is super important, and that’s what we’ve tried to infuse into the shop.”
The shop carries a wide range of new age products including crystals, a variety of indie tarot card decks, zines, books, and mystic tools made by locals.When Sarah was designing the store, she wanted to make sure it was a place where people felt comfortable asking questions and learning. “When I was first learning about metaphysical things, I would go into different places and sometimes feel uncomfortable asking questions about things I didn’t know. We have a lot of young people come in who are really curious, and they seem to feel confident asking questions. I’m really proud of fostering that type of environment,” says Sarah.
When someone new to the mystical world comes into Calling Corners, Sarah and her team encourage them to walk around the shop, touch things and find what feels right to them. “We usually start people off with crystals because that’s something that comes from the Earth, and everyone has equal access to them. You can find stones on walks,” Sarah explains. “Sometimes we’ll just tell people to go for a walk in the woods, see how that feels, and see what comes up for them along the way.”
“Whether you believe in magic in the traditional sense or you’re looking for a serendipitous moment, you can come here.” – Sarah Coleman
Heidi, Elsa, and Sarah from Calling Corners in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Sarah decided to open Calling Corners after a breakup when she was leaning heavily into the spiritual world to deal with the changes happening in her life. Sarah’s been a lover of stories for as long as she can remember. She cites the movie The Craft, as a huge inspiration to her in opening the store.
“I just liked seeing weird girls, because I was a weird girl,” Sarah says. “I want other girls to see me being a weird girl now, and that it’s okay to be weird. That’s the nucleus of it.”
One of Sarah’s major achievements is carrying a selection of products and services from local artists and practitioners. The store carries a variety of indie tarot decks, zines, and books created by locals, and offers services like tarot readings (when public health regulations permit). “I love helping local artists, that was one of my major goals,” she says. “There’s like this cool, underground indie world where you’re getting decks made directly by the artists, and oftentimes you’re helping fund them, I love it.”
Sarah’s extremely proud of her staff as well. They all have unique interests and expertise in different areas of the metaphysical world, which creates a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in learning. Often, when people come into a mystical shop, they’re searching for something that they wouldn’t typically be looking for in other stores. That means that the team at Calling Corners sometimes hears deeper, spiritual concerns from their clients, which can be a lot to take on.
“My whole team is very intuitive,” Sarah says. “They can handle all kinds of situations very well, feel compassion for people, and really work to understand them and help them find what they’re looking for or what they might need.”
Sarah loves having her store in downtown Truro, her hometown.
“I’m a sucker for stories and movies and that sort of thing,” she says. “So it’s kind of like I get to live in this movie where I go to my shop, then walk down the street to get coffee and say hello to everyone. It feels a bit like Gilmore Girls, which I super dig; I try to cultivate my life so it feels like something from the 90s. And that’s what I love best, I grew up here, and I have so many memories.”
When it comes to choosing a path for exploring the metaphysical, or spirituality, Sarah says that every person needs to find their own path, and her team at Calling Corners can provide educational material and other items based on what an individual is interested in.
“Spirituality to me is just being able to tap into myself and trust that there’s something besides it,” she says. “It’s not having to rely solely on my brain, which can overthink and create spirals; spirituality is my respite from that.” She says that she might do a tarot reading, something magical, or just listen to music to get herself into a spiritual mindset.
Featured Tarot Deck: True Heart Intuitive
The True Heart Intuitive Tarot deck by Rachel True, an actress from the original The Craft movie, is currently featured at Calling Corners. The boxed set includes a full size 200+ page book, plus an illustrated 78-card tarot deck designed by Rachel True and artist Stephanie Singleton. There are 22 memoir essays included to illuminate the 22 major arcana cards, giving readers a quicker, more intimate way to grasp the language of tarot.
“For most of my life, tarot has been a constant companion and an on call shrink in a box.” – Rachel True
The Coven Slumber Party Podcast
Sarah recently started a phenomenally entertaining podcast with her friend and colleague Rae from Black Heart Arts called the Coven Slumber Party. The pair breaks down and geek out over witchy, magical, and mystical media from the 80s and 90s, while “trying to fill the video store-shaped holes in their hearts” (all of us 80s and 90s kids feel this way when we turn on Netflix, don’t we?). They talk about witchy movies, nostalgia and recreate the atmosphere of a 90s slumber party through the lens of adulthood, business, and life.
Enjoy a sample episode here:
Listener discretion advised for very minor 13+ content.
The Wall of Stones
One of the most popular elements in the Calling Corners store is the Wall of Stones, with a ton of different crystals and stones, each offering unique benefits to the mind, body, and soul. They’re thought to promote the flow of good energy for physical and emotional benefits. Below is a very small sample of the types of crystals you can find in the store.
The Wall of Stones
Dalmatian Jasper
A wonderful grounding stone associated with the physical chakras, the tiny black deposits of tourmaline also provide spiritual grounding and psychic protection. Dalmatian Jasper is a nurturing stone that connects you to your inner child, joy, and happy memories of people and memorable events from your past. It encourages faith and loyalty in all of your relationships, combats exhaustion and boredom, balances yin/yang, promotes strength, and dispels stagnant energy. Put in your pillowcase to ensure a good night’s sleep and to keep nightmares at bay. Dalmatian Jasper encourages you to break down barriers and move forward with your goals and dreams.Pyrite
Often referred to as “Fool’s Gold”, this masculine stone’s true namesake comes from a Greek word meaning “fire” because of its ability to generate sparks when struck against metals. The spark is really the nature of pyrite, as its warming and stimulating effect is known to increase vitality in those who carry it. Its ability to ignite a spiritual & mental fire within you makes this stone ideal for situations requiring studious focus; when one needs to come out of their shell and where a strong will is needed. An excellent protection talisman against manipulation and high-risk work environments. It inspires its holder to protect others.Lepidolite
The stardust sheen over the ethereal lavender colour captures the calming nature of this stone. Often called the “stone of transition”, Lepidolite is the tender companion to aid any times of great flux. For one whose only constant seems to be change itself, the soothing stone brings a sense of stillness to the mind, allowing for peace and reduced stress. Also known for aiding in decision making, diminishing obsessive thoughts & “what ifs”. Enhancing self-esteem and helping one to form a new sense of self that is not defined by past experiences. This gentle ally also combats insomnia, negative influences, and obsessive thought patterns. Balances emotion, clears meridians & chakras.Desert Rose
Its name instantly conjures up peaceful & beautiful feelings. Like a snapshot on a postcard of a warm climate paradise; this mysterious selenite stone is powerful in its ability to take us to a place we envision in our mind – making it a perfect stone for any divination, meditation, or past-life work. Desert rose is also known for its positive connections with business matters, encouraging success and neutralizing work-related stress.Leopard Skin Jasper
This stone, also known as Jaguar Stone, is used to connect and communicate with the animal kingdom. This stone aids the Shaman in helping to discover personal animals totems (spirit animals) and how to work with them. A protective stone, it aids in out of body experiences and journeying. This stone is known for its healing energies and is of great benefit for chronic health conditions. Known as the “Supreme Nurturer”, Leopard Skin Jasper is good in times of stress, and brings tranquility and wholeness. It reminds us to help each other.Smoky Quartz
The transparent brown (or deep gray) tones of this crystal really embody its powerful yet gentle influence. An ideal grounding stone, smoky quartz absorbs negative energies either from the atmosphere, or as a blockage in one’s auric field, and sends it into the Earth where the negativity can be cleared and transformed naturally. As a result, one who carries smoky quartz is likely to find it alleviates resentments or unspoken conflicts, mitigates nightmares, relieves fear & depression, pacifies the mind, and produces emotional calmness. This crystal is also well-known to aid in patience and focus. Because of the nature of its properties, smoky quartz should be cleansed regularly.Howlite: “The Chill Pill”
We’re all familiar with this idiom, and might have (embarrassingly) said it ourselves back in the day. This stone acts as just that! With its calming, milky colouring, Howlite helps to neutralize aggressive emotions, whether yours or some else is sending those rage-vibes your way. The perfect sone to aid in meditation. Under your pillow, this stone can be a great sleeping tool to relax a restless mind.Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is the love song of stones. This powerful pink stone is all about romantic love, self love, unconditional love, and every and all kinds of love. It opens the heart, however it is needed, whether healing from grief, bonding with your newborn, or attracting new love to your life. A beautiful sleep crystal, Rose Quartz allows for beautiful dreams, preventing nightmares. An excellent stone for trauma or crisis. It is believed that placing baby formula or mother’s milk in a circle of Rose Quartz for a few minutes will help relieve colic and feeding difficulties.Listing Details
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Your local destination for crystals, tarot, oracle, books, mystic tools & earth based spiritualities in Truro, NS Established 2015
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- (902) 843-5113
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- 147 Esplanade Street, Truro, NS, Canada, B2N 2K5