Gifts for the Witchy, the ‘Woo-Woo’ and the Astrology-Obsessed

November 12 | 5 minute read

Words by Kerri Gordon

For the friend who knows cazimis from stelliums, quartz from peridot and the Ten of Swords from the Seven of Cups, a gift that walks the line between witchy and wellness-y will leave them feeling seen, loved and practically magical.

You know what they say, if you don’t have a witch in your friend group, you probably are the witch. Or maybe that’s just me. Sure – I’m pragmatic, university-educated and research-driven… but I’m also totally convinced my fate is controlled by the varying degrees between the moon, planets and stars.

Like yoga – or eating chocolate – crystals, tarot, clairvoyance, astrology and ‘witchy’ methodologies alike help to bring a sense of calm and release of control in a world that feels anything but. I pulled tarot cards daily through COVID lockdowns for some semblance of control, spritz my Herkimer crystal-charged Vyrao fragrance on the reg and look to astrological creators like Maren Altman and Evan Nathaniel Grim for guidance when life feels a little curly.

Even if it’s not your schtick, the best thing about having a ‘woo-woo’ friend is that they’ll rarely oppose a new daily ritual – making them the easiest giftee on your list. Take note.

A Sixth Incense

On the set of her In the Chair episode, Queen of Witchy Woo Yasmin Sewell got me hooked on bougie incense, with her aptly named Witchy and Verdant Incense. These are not your dollar-store sticks – they’re cleverly designed to emit the lowest possible amount of smoke, allowing you to enjoy the purity of the perfume oils. I love their potency, immediacy and hour-long burn time.

There’s also Cosmic Dealer’s incredibly comforting Cinnamon Incense. Hand-rolled by yogis in a magical Ashram high in the Himalayan mountains, the blend of Ayurvedic herbs, woods and plants comes to life on a smaller stick with 35 minutes of burn time – perfect for getting ready in the morning or winding down at night (without the risk of forgetting to snuff your flame).

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Salt of the Bath

Bathing is an ancient ritual, and scientifically proven to improve circulation, calm the nervous system and ease your muscles. Public bathing houses aren’t as prevalent as they were in earlier centuries, and an increase in apartment living has meant showers have become status-quo. For those so fortunate as to have a tub, Commune’s Seymour Bath Salts combine pink Himalayan salt, Hawaiian black lava sea salt and grey Celtic Sea salt from the coast of Brittany to infuse your bath with over 90 skin-nourishing minerals. Plus, the brand’s grounding signature scent of lavender, geranium, clary sage and hiba wood will transport them to another realm as they bathe.

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Play Your (Tarot) Cards Right

Not every hotel has a resident tarot reader – in fact, New York’s The Maker might be the only one. Twice a month, on new and full moons, the hotel offers tarot reading to guests – a ritual they loved so much, they partnered with Ukrainian artist Daria Ermolova to design a deck of cards they could share with the rest of the world. The deck is filled with The Maker design details and, when pulled, pairs perfectly with their euphoric Spiritus Candle.

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Make Gifting Crystal Clear

It’s believed that crystals emit vibrations powerful enough to rebalance the energy of a person or space, so if someone you know needs good vibes sent their way, keep reading. Varying crystals have their own vibrational frequencies – rose quartz for love, amethyst for stress relief, citrine for confidence, the list goes on. Gifting a crystal will show a loved one that you truly, deeply wish them the best. At MECCA Apothecary in our Bourke Street store, you’ll find a curation of crystals moon-charged and ready to go. They make the perfect plus one to a calming candle, body oil or sheet mask (or, my personal favourite, Half Magic Glitterpuck Multi-Use Pressed Fairy Dust for the sparkle addicts).

Another go-to is the supercharged Herkimer diamond crystal energised by healer Louise Mita, found inside Vyrao’s collection of neuroscience-backed scents. Known to clear, amplify and raise energy, the crystal elevates the powers of EDPs like Mamajuju for grounding and emotional equilibrium, Georgette for self-love and of course, Witchy Woo for courage and creativity.

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One for the Books

Finding your inner ‘woo’ is often the result of a period of stagnancy, change, heartbreak, burnout or ‘what the hell am I doing with my life’. For Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen, who was forced to reflect on his high-functioning lifestyle when his creative agency fell swoop to COVID-19 cuts, a turn to the garden, to pleasure, to hedonism and to feeling alive again fast blossomed into a brighter chapter of life.

Christiansen channelled his lessons into the most beautiful of coffee table books; The Guide to Becoming Alive. It’s part manifesto, part memoir and fast became my go-to gift for anyone, on all occasions. Inside, you’ll find transcripts from conversations between Christiansen and his heroes and friends, including my personal idol, Martha Stewart, the late great Jane Goodall and MECCA’s very own Jo Horgan.

“I wanted to hear directly from my heroes about how they found their way to happiness, greatness and joy,” Christiansen told us. “And how they found their way out of mediocrity and darkness. 600 pages later, I have never been more proud of anything I have ever done.” The Guide to Becoming Alive is equal parts beautiful to look at and uplifting to read.