Altar & Arcana is a dedicated tarot and magick shop. Founded by Molly Mahalla, who spent nearly a decade reading tarot as an outdoor trader at the market, the shop transitioned into a permanent indoor space inside the historic, 18th-century Old Coffee House. Tucked away just off the main entrance to the Corn Exchange, the shop focuses on community, ritual craft, and providing authentic spiritual guidance.
Offerings & Supplies: The shop features an eclectic range of esoteric products, including handmade ritual candles poured into vintage vessels, herbs, oils, dried flowers, hand-crafted decorative wreaths, pre-industrial heritage brooms, spell supplies, divination tools, and antique books.
Tarot & Guidance: In-person tarot readings are available to provide spiritual reflection and guidance. Sessions are structured into focused choices, typically offering a 5-minute three-card reading for £15 or a deeper 10-minute six-card reading for £30.
Location & Atmosphere: The shop is located in Room G04 of the Exchange Hall. To find it, enter via the main Corn Street entrance of the Corn Exchange, look to your left, and go up the short flight of five steps. Visitors are often greeted by the shop's friendly resident mascot, a black cockapoo puppy named Miss Gracey.
