Myztic Isle

Rude rude rude!!! B-​l-​I-​l-​T-​l-​C-​l-​H-​! I would never buy anything from such an EVIL woman.

This store advertises being open until 6 p.m. on Saturday evenings. Entered at 5:15 p.m. and was run out by a very rude worker who could not wait to start her weekend apparently. Cannot recommend this store to anybody.

If you’re looking for Wiccan related anything this isn’t the store. It is however very nice and the ladies there are lovely of you decide to sit and chat with them. They are more religious based (from the bible) so their books and things they sell reflect that but it’s not bad at all if that’s what you’re looking for ^^ you walk in and feel welcomed too.

Oh no, this place was awful !
When I looked at the pictures on Unilocal I thought this was going to be a great place but was so disappointed when I went into the store itself.
None of the stuff in the photos was in the store. I than realized the photos uploaded to Unilocal were from two years ago.
A lot has changed these two years! This store is like walking into someone’s home who collects random nic knacks. Hardly anything from the store had to do with spiritual things. Don’t know how they mange to stay open :/

what a joke! I went in there today try to find some banishing or clearing incense to clear my mother’s house. In there it was an unwelcoming aire. They were 3 people sitting in the chairs, and the minute they saw me, they asked if I needed help finding something, but I could feel that they just wanted me out. I politely asked if they had banishing incense. The look the two older ladies gave each other was completely condescending. «No. I would know if I carried that.» You see, Starcrafts in O.B. used to carry some and I used it years ago to clear out my mother’s house. 13 years later, I need to do this again. But of course these crones didn’t care to ask what it was for or offer another item. Never going back and suggesting that non of my Pagan friends do either. DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!

I stopped in today. They have a decent selection of stones/​crystals. The focus seems to be on readings. Everything seemed a bit expensive.
I was a bit put off by the owner, when I made my purchase she said, «Sweetheart, I need to know how much this is!». Umm, I thought this was your store? So I had to walk back and find the price for her.
Its a convenient location for me but I’m not sure I will be back.

My husband and I have been clients of Cheryl’s for years. I am talking 20+ years. We have come to see Cheryl for readings together and separately. The vibe of the shop is very peaceful and friendly and we have always enjoyed browsing around at all the neat jewelry, books, cards, etc. Love the La Mesa location where we can pop over to Grossmont Center for a meal after our time at Myztic Isle. Nicely located, parking is no problem and we will continue to go there for another 20+ years. Thank you Myztic Isle for being who you are. We appreciate you!

Cute shop!
I went to see Paula for a reading and she’s a super sweet lady! Very positive energy.
Her readings seemed pretty spot on, and she helped me out for recommendations on herbal supplements and books!
I would return again in the future.

This shop is great! Try the psychic fairs on the first Saturday of each month. You can get a tarot reading or see another kind of psychic, and the aura photo with a reading of its meaning is really fun and interesting. The people who work here are experienced and truly intuitive, and they provide a variety of services. They are so busy that you may have to wait in line for a little while; however, there are plenty of things to peruse: jewelry, books, crystals, astrology items, and artwork. Time flies while you are in here, and you leave with a renewed outlook.

Since the person below me commented that most of the reviews are from before 2009 I am writing an update. Again I don’t get the 1 star reviews, most of those people have very little reviews and no friends. I come here ALL THE TIME and I love this shop. The jewelry is beautiful, the crystal selection is amazing, they even have locally mined crystals for sale!
I have seen several psychics here for readings and reiki attunements, and all my experiences have been very good. I continue to recommend my friends go here, and I love the peaceful feelings that I feel when I step through the door.

Went here for a friend’s final mediumship class where I got read in the panel audience and for being nestled in the village it has a nice quiet aura about it. Not a lot of items that resonated with me and I feel that it is full of basic spiritual items at my initial glance.
There is an awesome meditation room in the back which as a table full of activities to seek out clarity and even a curtain that gives off the illusion of a door to an outside patio. I think that is one of the gems of this place, a small little area to block out the world and relax for just a moment.

Got testicles? Don’t bother. Men are not welcome here!
This place lost our business after we tried going in there a few times. My husband is pagan and spends quite a bit of money at metaphysical shops. This place made it clear that males are NOT welcome in their precious shop. He was either ignored or watched coldly like a criminal every time he walked in, alone or with me. Even if he bought something, he still got the cold shoulder.
BTW, if you see some positive reviews of this place, note that most of them are from 2009 or so — the management and staff have changed since then, and not for the better.
We live around the corner and would have been glad to spend some money here on a regular basis. Instead, we drive to Starcrafts or all the way to Hillcrest to Lady of the Lake, where ALL genders and faiths are welcome. If this was the last metaphysical shop in the San Diego area, I would drive to L.A. before they would get my business again.
Oh, an update: I see someone dissed my review, apparently because I «have no friends» and «don’t write enough reviews». Seriously? I like my privacy and I don’t spend 20 hours a week on Unilocal,so you should ignore my review?
I didn’t say they treat all people like crap; I said they treat men like crap. Maybe it’s just long-​haired men. Maybe it’s just blond men. But please look at all the reviews: yes, some females give it 5 stars, But the highest rating from a male is a 3. (Note that «Lee» and «Al» are both female.) If I saw a bunch of 5 star ratings from men, I might suggest my hubby give this place a second chance. But until there is a new owner and a lot of new staff, I don’t see that happening.

I always feel like I’m interrupting some kind of bitchy sewing circle whenever I enter this shop. A wonky air of judgmental I just can’t seem to shake while I browse over a lot of fluff. And I really do mean sheer fluff. They don’t carry much in the way of alter tools, herbs, or candles. I’ve never bothered to look at the book selections because there’s a circle of chairs seated with angry looking ladies who all seemed to go quiet when I walked in the door blocking the way.
There is so much potential in a metaphysical/​occult shop, so many people they could be servicing. But they’ve managed to pull off a bright shop with an unwelcoming feeling. Maybe it’s because I don’t need their «intuitive counseling.»
I guess I feel disheartened because as a solitary capable pagan, the place leaves me wanting. I get catering to the whole psychic reading thing for house wives and soccer moms in La Mesa… Sometimes lonely mom just needs someone to talk to. But I can read my own tarot cards thank you very much… Is this really the only deck you ladies have for sale?

So, I went to this place explicitly to get a psychic reading after reading some of the pretty decent reviews on here. Unfortunately, the more I thought back upon what the nice lady had said to me, the more I got the feeling that I simply received a «Cold reading». A lot of the questions seemed very close to those I would expect from someone trying to gauge my personality.
I want to add, however, that I have gone to several psychics before and they have been quite a bit more accurate and have picked up things that nobody else would be able to without having some sort of talent. I have also experienced others that just seem to try to gauge my personality, saying I have some evil curse that they can lift off for the low low price of a couple grand. Luckily, this shop wasn’t one of those that tried that trick, so it wasn’t a total farce.
Anyhow, definitely just a place to go for entertainment.

Very interesting metaphysical shop! Probably one of the more interesting ones I’ve been to; it’s not very large, but it’s very «open». It’s kinda hard to describe unless you’ve actually been in there. Basically, all the merchandise is against the walls of the store, which makes the center of the store very open. And, much like the other person before me, the moment I walked in there, there was a small group of psychics sitting and talking. It took me aback to say the least, but they were very nice.
There are your basic items, nothing too expensive but average priced. I took a chance and asked for a 20 minute reading with Roseanna mainly because I was in doubt as to whether or not I’d get my higher ed degree (haha).
Now I have to tell you why I had my doubts: I was working on a graduate degree that I have been slacking off with for 6 months too long. My graduate program miraculously gave me several chances in order to finish, but because I hated what I was doing (along with the fact that I am a major idiot procrastinator with no concept of time), I was really pushing it with the deadlines. This semester was my last chance to redeem myself and obtain my degree. I submitted a thesis draft to my adviser well within the semester (even though I should’ve given it to him in the beginning of the semester!) and, with the deadline 2 weeks away, he still hadn’t gotten back to me. AND I haven’t even given my draft to my other 2 readers. Naturally I was freaking out, but I got to the point where I was ready to throw the towel with getting my master’s.
I made sure I didn’t express any other emotion about it other than nervousness over not getting it. She said that I would, but she felt bad because I wasn’t really passionate about what I was doing and due to external forces, was «pushed» into the wrong field. Wow! How did she know I hated what I did? The «push» part I am not really sure what to make of, but if I really had to think about it, *technically* I was… I originally wanted to pursue communications or art in college but the parents (particularly my mother) made me pick something that was health oriented… I stupidly chose psych… after I found out I couldn’t do anything with a psychology bachelor’s degree, I needed to go on to higher education… which led me to my current state-​of-​mind: being absolutely jaded with the American educational system. But on the plus side, she said that I might be able to use it in something that would fit me better (i.e., helping people)…that was comforting to hear. She also said that I was more of the artistic type than I was the scholar (another aspect about me)…so I left a little comforted, but slightly unsure…
Needless to say and despite my doubts, I did get my degree. Whew. Who knew? :)

this is a cute little metaphysical store with a fun selection of incense, books, jewelry, candles and beautiful greeting cards. if you want to find a unique gift for someone, this store is a great place to look.
the first time i went here, i looked to my right and there was a group of psychics staring at me… i had thought that i had walked in on a meeting or something but they’re always there chatting so don’t be alarmed. they offer readings which i’ve never done, but the women who work there are so sweet and helpful.
if you’re in the area, stop by and look around!

Check this out, I purposely went to this place to get a reading. Simple as that. I wanted to see just how good the psychics were, and any unexpected turnouts in the near future. I saw this lady whose name I dont remember, but she was in her elderly age and exceeded my expectations quite a bit.
She did my reading for close to an hour and only charged me for half. She also said some very accurate things, some helpful, and some cautionary. For instance, she said she did see me getting at least two degrees, which is weird cause I have no idea how she would even know I was in school. She even got my choice of career/​work absolutely correct, which surprised me as well. Being asian and all, people usually have this sterotype that we all either want to be lawyers, doctors, or some other thing our parents deeply tried to convince us to be. Well, she totally went off the cliff with this one. Just got my choice of field correctly. Scary now that I think of it. Also guessed how my childhood was with 100% accuracy.
So safe to say, this psychic gave me a really good reading. Very self-​assuring im on the right path, and very accurate. By the way, she even saw I would be relocating, even though at the time I didn’t think i’d be moving to another place. How funny I moved after finding a better place two months later. Totally awesome experience … would go again … oh and bring a recorder!

I am so glad I stumbled upon this place while getting mexican food (right next door) one night. A small little store filled with lots and lots to look at, smell, and listen to. They have a whole wall of new age books on tons of topics. They also have relaxing CD’s, incense, candles, stones, crystals, jewelry, Prayer flags and lots more. The first Saturday of every month is the psychic fair, where they have about 5 or 6 psychics there you can see, someone who does aura photographs, special sales on jewelry and workshops. The staff is wonderful and going inside just makes you come out feeling good. When I have a rough day I like to go in there, smell the incense and browse everything. Very Peaceful.

I love metaphysical bookstores. I used to spend a lot of time in places like Psychic Eye and The Portal in the Bay ARea before they sadly went the way of the Dodo. I’ve been to Mystic Isle a couple of times and while it’s not one of the best, it’s still got a great selection of stuff and good people.
The selection of Tarot decks was pretty nice, though I wasn’t impressed with the overall book selection. I did enjoy the various inspirational items, especially the cards.
I had a reading done by Paula Milford. It was a good, significant and comfortable reading. Often readings in bookstores are far more perfunctary, but this was a good one.
The best thing about the place is the environment. I enjoyed being in there and it made the shopping more comfortable and I will probably go back the next time I’m in the area.