Amsterdam for Tarot & Mystical Explorers

Amsterdam is full of surprises, and some of them come wrapped in a bit of mystery. I’ve always enjoyed discovering the city through different moods and themes, and lately I keep stumbling upon places that invite you to slow down, pick up a card, listen to a story, or simply enjoy a certain atmosphere. There’s something fascinating about stepping into a shop or a quiet room and feeling that little shift, the sense that you’ve entered a different kind of space.

This guide is for anyone who feels drawn to that. You might read tarot every morning, or you might just enjoy beautiful interiors, symbolic art, or the gentle curiosity that comes with exploring something new. So come along for a wander through Amsterdam’s mystical corners. No need for crystals in your pocket or deep spiritual convictions; just a bit of curiosity and the joy of exploring the city from a slightly different angle.

For those who are truly interested in the mystical side of Amsterdam, this article points you toward the people and places that make it so vibrant. From experienced tarot readers and charming specialty shops to small communities gathering around esoteric arts, you’ll find spots to learn, explore, or simply soak in the atmosphere. Think of it as a map for curiosity, where every stop tells a story and offers a little spark of wonder.

Places in Amsterdam for Tarot & Mystical Explorers

Black Moon Botanica. This is a beautifully curated esoteric shop in Amsterdam (and also in Edinburgh), offering tarot decks, runes, crystals, candles, ritual tools, and more. They run tarot workshops, including a “Practical Tarot for Absolute Beginners” class. You can also book one-on-one tarot or astrology readings with their practitioners. It was opened in early 2019 by Brooke Mackay-Brock, who’s been interested in witchcraft from a young age. Brooke is an astrologer and herbologist interested in natural magick and ancient traditions.

Embassy of the Free Mind. It’s a cultural foundation, a quiet museum and library on the Keizersgracht, housed in a historic 17th-century canal house called ”The House with the Heads”. Inside, you’ll find rooms filled with old books, illustrations, and objects that explore subjects like philosophy, mysticism, and the history of ideas. You can book tours like a general tour that will take you on a journey through the rich history of Western esoteric traditions at the Embassy of the Free Mind, or a Grail or Exclusive Rare Book tour. They also organise various events, from lunch concerts and children’s workshops to embodiment workshops and educational presentations.

House of Tarot. A tarot studio and crystal space run by Nicoletta Tavella (aka White Crystal Woman), where you can book personal tarot or numerology readings. Her web shop offers a selection of high-quality, intuitively selected crystals, and she also provides coaching sessions that combine Shamanism, tarot, and crystal therapy.

Ruigoord is a green village where artists work in studios and workshops and also participate in the common activities. It organises frequent events like seasonal celebrations in the cycle of the year wheel, but also various workshops and courses.

House of Formlab. Madame Formtastica, the creator, calls it also her House of Magick. ”House of Formlab is a 21st-century witches’ house and the one-stop shop to empower your spiritual journey through the most unusual Magickal items around.” Their offer consists in card readings, rituals, and handpicked crystals.

Dragon Awakenings. Joanna N Thomas is a psychologist (MA), certified numerologist, Reiki master, and Akashic Records guide who supports people in releasing karmic and ancestral patterns that keep them feeling stuck. She offers various consultations, ceremonies (like full moon ceremonies), sacred packages and tarot workshops.

Tarot Amsterdam. It offers Mythic Tarot readings.

Another Tarot Amsterdam offers tarot readings in Dutch, English, French, and German.

Spiritual Experience. An alternative & holistic health service, a place where you can work on your inner growth, healing, and spiritual insights. They organise various events and ceremonies and also provide online training.

Tarot Mysteries School. Learn how to read tarot intuitively with Linda and her online courses. She also organises in-person workshops, so keep an eye on her Instagram.

Ask the locals: Linda Horsta.

Linda is a professional tarot reader and teacher that offers clarity and self-love to empower people who care for humanity, nature and spirituality thanks to her knowledge on how to guide any person to being intuitive

” If you are a beginner in the tarot world, I suggest you start learning cards and their meanings with the intuitive reading method. It is the most liberating way for connecting to cards deeply and learning all those 78 meanings in a fun playful way. I teach this method in my Introduction to Tarot workshops in Amsterdam. But if you don’t have cards yet… My favourite shops to find tarot cards for beginners in Amsterdam are Fabula Rosa with the vast choice and Elements of Energy with special decks. In both you can look at the cards and feel if you like them, notice if their stories are clear to you and you want to play around.”

Hipsy. A platform for authentic experiences. Here you will discover a wide range of events, from dance and creativity to deepening and connection, on a wide range of topics like tantra, cacao ceremonies, women’s circles, ecstatic dance and more. This is the place to go for anyone looking for a spiritual event in Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

Tarot & Tea Meetup (Tarot Practice Group). If you prefer a communal, low-pressure way to practise tarot, there’s a local Meetup group called Tarot & Tea. They host regular get-togethers in Amsterdam where you can bring your own deck, borrow one, and share readings in a relaxed setting.

Fabula Rosa. A spiritual shop in Amsterdam (Rozengracht 15) where you can find tarot and oracle decks, crystals, incense, and books.

Tarock. It started as a blog and old&rare card collection, and evolved into a shop which partnered with Fabula Rosa. They specialise in selling and collecting tarot and oracle decks of interest.

Fantasy shop Chimera. A beautiful place for tarot decks, fantasy figurines, clothing, jewellery and much more.

Gems by Shy. Lovely shop for minerals, candles, and more.

Casita Casito. A shop for minerals/crystals and other lifestyle products.

So… which one you will visit first?

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