Occult Bookstore Near Me in Burbank: The Green Man's Pagan Shelves and Apothecary

If occult bookstore near me in the Valley means a place where the books are chosen by working witches rather than a buyer's spreadsheet, The Green Man at 824 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank is the answer. It is a shop and apothecary downstairs, a floor of readers and healers upstairs, and a temple of the Old Ways at its heart, and its book shelves are curated by the same practitioners who teach the classes.

What makes The Green Man different is that it is first a community. It began as a long-held dream of local pagans to have a gathering place in North Hollywood, and the founders, Jill, Joe and Carrie, known together as the White Wolf Clan, took it on. The store calls itself a hearth where people from all streams and paths of the old ways can gather, and its calendar of rituals, classes and moon circles reflects that.

The bookshelves are deliberately selective. In the shop's own words, its shelves represent depth rather than breadth: it does not carry everything, only favorites across many magical and metaphysical subjects, the books the staff love and love to recommend. Some titles come only from independent publishers, and some are hard-to-find books imported from overseas. That is the reason to browse here rather than order online, especially when you are not sure which book you need.

The shop also has a claim no other American store can make: it says it is the only store in the US that carries the cards, books and Goddess Wheels of UK artist Wendy Andrew, so fans of her work have a reason to make the trip. Next to the books are several full shelves of modern and traditional tarot decks, plus rune, ogham and oracle decks, and handmade scrying mirrors that the store makes in-house.

The apothecary is the other big draw. The Green Man stocks more than 500 unique herbs, roots, oils and curios, from hawthorn berry and Lucky Hand root to Van Van oil and magnetic sand. Essential oils are sold at market price, but many of the craft and conjure oils, blends such as Psychic Protection, Un-Crossing and Money Draw, are $10.00 a dram, so that, as the shop puts it, no one has to go without psychic protection.

Candles are a point of pride. The staff hand-pour pillars in over fifty colors and color combinations to match specific workings: pumpkin, sky blue and chocolate brown for house blessings, black, red and white for uncrossing. Lidded jar candles are poured with popular oil blends such as Dragon's Blood, Money Draw, Harvest Home and Mercury Retrograde, and there are figure candles, 7-day knob candles, chime candles and votives for smaller altars.

Upstairs is a floor of private offices shared by nearly thirty practitioners, including psychic readers, mediums, spiritual healers and alternative medicine practitioners. Sessions are offered in person, by phone and online. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended, and the readers have their own booking site. If you want a custom spell candle or charm bag, the price includes a consultation and reading before the practitioner makes it.

The house rules are spelled out in the FAQ. Dogs and other companion animals are not allowed, out of respect for people with allergies. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for classes, events and private readings. Audio recording in classes or sessions needs written permission from the teacher, and photography or video needs additional written permission from a store owner, so ask before you take pictures.

There is a sensible refund policy for readings: if within the first five minutes of a reading or healing session you feel the practitioner is not a good fit, you can end it and receive a full refund, no questions asked. The shop also notes that it is legally required to describe the magical properties of its products and services as alleged, and that no ethical practitioner can guarantee a particular result.

The calendar is full every week except Mondays. Classes in 2026 have included a six-week Introduction to Shamanism series with Jerel on Wednesday nights, priced at $33 for a single class or $153 for the full course, and the Temple of Ced hosts a free monthly Sunday morning gathering with coffee and donuts to talk witchcraft. With Samhain at the end of October, autumn is a natural time to check the calendar for seasonal rituals.

The store's history follows the Valley. The Green Man opened in North Hollywood, at 5712 Lankershim Blvd, and a 2011 Patch article marked its first birthday there. A 2025 Visit Magnolia Park profile says that after seven years of community building in North Hollywood the pandemic forced the doors closed, and the store later reopened in Magnolia Park, with Griffin Ced as manager.

Afterward, walk to Porto's Bakery at 3614 W. Magnolia Blvd, the Cuban bakery and cafe, for a pastry and a coffee. Magnolia Boulevard is the main street of Magnolia Park, and browsing its small independent shops for an hour fits well with an afternoon spent among herbs, candles and old books, especially if you want to sit down somewhere and start reading what you just bought.

Practical notes: The Green Man is at 824 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505, phone (818) 985-2010. The shop has been open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 7pm and on Sunday from 11am, and it is closed on Mondays. Bring a list if you are buying herbs for a working, ask staff before photographing anything, and leave the dog at home. Under-18s need an adult with them for readings and classes.

The Green Man suits witches, pagans and folk-magic practitioners who want curated books, fresh herbs and properly dressed candles in one place, and beginners who want to learn from people who actually practice. It is less suited to readers hunting a broad general catalog. Come on a Saturday afternoon, browse the book shelf, pick up a dram of Un-Crossing or Money Draw, then walk to Porto's.