Occult & metaphysical things to do in Des Moines

Looking for occult & metaphysical spots in Des Moines? These 6 are the genuinely strange ones — Kays Spiritual Ways, Ancient Ways, CUUPS Sacred Bridges (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) and more — each hand-vetted and sourced, not pulled from a top-ten list. Great for an unusual date, a weird afternoon, or showing a visitor the side of Des Moines they'd never find on their own.

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Kays Spiritual Ways A tiny owner-run metaphysical shop tucked at the corner of 5th & Euclid in Highland Park, created by Kayla Ca… Highland Park
Ancient Ways An eclectic 'ancient mysteries' shop on University Ave near Drake, open since 1997, packed with ethnic drums,… Drake
CUUPS Sacred Bridges (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) An earth-centered Pagan worship group profiled by Drake University's Comparison Project, meeting for the full… Des Moines
Enchanted (Enchanted Mystical Boutique) A family-owned New Age boutique on Ingersoll billed as home to 'Des Moines' only Tarot Salon,' where readings… Ingersoll / The Avenues
In Spyrit Metaphysical (& Des Moines Paranormal) A metaphysical supply shop co-owned and staffed by the founders of Des Moines Paranormal, an active spirit-re… Ames
Wonderland Apothecary at Groovy Goods A full herbal apothecary tucked inside Groovy Goods, a vintage hippie shop two blocks from Drake University,… Drake (Des Moines)