Dark Star Magick

Whenever I travel, I'm always checking out local bookshops and the spiritual scene. When I randomly discovered that Portland has an occult bookstore (NOT Spiritual or New Age a la Renaissance bookstore) I was intrigued and made a note to check it out before I left town.

I'm not sure anything can ever come close to the epic uniqueness known as Watkins Books in London, but between Dark Star Magick, Renaissance Bookstore and Powell's , Portland comes mighty close.

This is an occult bookstore. Meaning, that there really isn't much in the way of crystals, angels and New Age potboilers from the likes of Joe Dispenza or Louise Hay. What you will find however are books and tomes by folks like Aleister Crowley, Julius Evola, Nicholas Flamel and even Anton Levay. There are whole sections on Enochian Magick, Satanism, Choas Magick, Spellcrafting, Demonology, Angelology, Alchemy, and advanced Pagan and Wicca stuff. The burly store owner stands guard in his kilt and keeps a watchful eye over the store. There are a few seats available to sit down and look over the books before deciding which ones to purchase. I even saw some rare first edition grimoires in some glass cases with price tags veering towards 4-digits. I hope they stick around because every city needs a store like Dark Star Magick.

An interesting selection of occult books and other witchy things. The staff is very friendly. Would recommend!

This store is such a blessing...in a great many religions and beliefs! The diversity of books available for you is almost shocking but clearly the owner knows his subjects - I was grateful for his guidance to get a book for a friend who is leaning towards their own path of learning. Back in my youth I was grateful for the tiny occult section at Powell's. I would have fainted seeing this many books available on so many different dives into the world of occult and magic. You remember "back in the day" that person the main character would have to go to who had the 3 inch thick books on everything dark and spooky we all wanted to be buddies with whispering, "Can I seriously hang out in his shop??" but there was no shop like that any of us could find. THIS is that shop - with bone art and all. He has some great tarot decks but... you are going to want to even just stare at the walls of beautiful local art he has on display for sale. This is such a great safe space for your questions into the world of magic and the occult.

Dark Star Magick is an absolutely amazing bookstore! So many wonderful books, tarot cards and interesting art. The owner does a fantastic job stocking the store with must read books. The class offerings are notable and reasonably priced- it's so nice to be able to take classes in person on a variety of subjects. I love this little bookstore and it's always a highlight to visit while I'm in the area.