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About Botanica Mama Roots<\/h3>\n
San Diegos oldest witch store, since 1989. For all your magical needs; Wicca, Santeria, Voodoo and more.<\/span><\/div>\nHistory:<\/b> Originally opened in a down town location, dur to the construction of Petco Park, I-Star (Owner, Priestess, and Psychic) found a home amongst the shops of Adams Ave. She’s established as a reliable, knowledgable and keeps the confidence of all ther clients.<\/p>\n
Established in:<\/b> 1989<\/p>\nLocation & Hours<\/h3>\n
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<\/span>3512 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116 <\/span>, san diego <\/span>, USA <\/span><\/div>\nCross Streets:<\/h4>\n
Wilson Ave & 35th St<\/p>\n
Neighborhoods:<\/h4>\n
Normal Heights<\/p>\n
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Hours of Operation:<\/h4>\n\n
Mon:<\/b> Closed<\/p>\n
Tue:<\/b> Closed<\/p>\n
Wed:<\/b> 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM<\/p>\n
Thu:<\/b> Closed<\/p>\n
Fri:<\/b> 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM<\/p>\n
Sat:<\/b> 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM<\/p>\n
Sun:<\/b> 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFeatures:<\/h4>\n\n- Walk-ins Welcome: Yes<\/li>\n
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes<\/li>\n
- Street Parking: Yes<\/li>\n
- Dogs Allowed: Yes<\/li>\n
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<\/li>\n
- Black-owned: Yes<\/li>\n
- Women-owned: Yes<\/li>\n
- Veteran-owned: Yes<\/li>\n
- Not Good For Kids: No<\/li>\n
- No Wi-Fi: No<\/li>\n
- Bike Parking: Yes<\/li>\n
- EV charging station available: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Community Questions:<\/h4>\n\n
Do you sell palo santo?<\/b><\/div>\nYes, in incense & stick\/wood form.<\/div>\n
Question author: Paula S., 1 year ago)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I want to get a tarot card reading with the gentleman when will he be available?<\/b><\/div>\nNo answer<\/div>\n
Question author: Anonymous, Date not available)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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angelita m.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 11\/20\/2023<\/span><\/div>\nI am so grateful that I came here. I have had a few family members pass this year and really needed guidance as well as supplies. I felt that the staff here really cared and took their time to instruct me and present many options that would suit my needs. The price is reasonable and I will be coming back.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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R D.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 6\/21\/2022<\/span><\/div>\nWasn’t intending on writing a review as I was only looking up the name so I could find the phone number\/hours of this shop. All that changed in an instant and it’s time I say something about this place I have only been in once or twice. Not sure if I avoid this place because I’m having trouble dealing with what occurred there, but it’s time to find out. One afternoon my bf & I were waiting outside Botanica Mama Roots for it to open. It was past 1:00 pm & the shop was supposed to be open but wasn’t so we decided to wait. Standing outside a young lady approached the door & we automatically thought she was there to open the store. But after looking inside and finding it closed she stood off to one side and waited like we’d been doing. I could feel her glancing at us but more specifically at me. To this day I remember my exact feelings that day and how quickly everything changed. Suddenly I became uneasy but not in a bad way, nervous and on-edge like I couldn’t wait any longer, I wanted the shop to open and not wait any longer. My bf had noticed the change in my behavior, asking if I was alright and saying maybe we should come back at a later time. No, let’s wait. We’re here & we’ve waited this long, let’s give it a little more time. That’s all I remember saying & thinking. For whatever reason I felt compelled to wait however long it took, definitely not my normal. Minutes passed, maybe 10 I’d say and the other woman waiting appeared to be getting ready to leave. She was writing what looked like a note & went towards the door, then turned & walked towards us. She explained she was the shop owners daughter in law & the owner was on the way as she’d just gotten off the phone with her. Thanking her for the info as she started to leave us I felt strangely aware of everything around me, like I wanted to follow in the direction she was leaving, but our car was parked right next to us. The best way to describe my feelings would be ‘should I stay or should I go’, song by The Clash. Without noticing this woman reappeared, saying she was a Reiki Master and had something to tell me that was very important. She asked if I knew what Reiki was, I didn’t and she didn’t take the time to explain. What she did say was that I had a significant health issue that if left unattended could easily kill me. WTF?!?! I’m healthier & happier than I’ve ever been, nothing stood out that could pose such concern. She went on to say we mask issues & although it might not be apparent on the outside, she saw a storm brewing on the inside of me. This woman rattled my cage! I was dumbfounded. She briefly explained that this was highly abnormal for her to confront someone out of the blue, not knowing them or being asked for a reading. Hell, I had zero clue what had just taken place. This all went down in under a minute and she was gone. Fast forward a month, I found myself in emergency surgery fighting for my life due to an infection that had started in my leg. What’s so bizarre about this is I never put two & two together, connecting what she’d said until the day my home health nurse said she’d never seen anyone heal so quickly….as if it was magic. I’m sorry if this story has gone on too long but I needed to recall & write it, why I don’t know. Now 7 years later I’m going to try & find this mystery lady again.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Constantine R.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 11\/17\/2021<\/span><\/div>\nI have been going to mama root’s botanica for a little over 6 months and not only have I found items that took me there but also left with a few more that were not planned or budgeted. The folks that work there are super friendly… almost like your really nice coworker or wonderful next-door neighbor (Angel, Carol, Stephanie & Silas… those that I know). They are insightful, teach, educate, offer solicited personal advice and I always have difficulty tearing myself away to leave. I still have very high hopes of meeting or running into mama roots herself as I really would love to meet and know her. That’s how reputable the place is to me. I hope this place lasts for a very long time.PS: It’s really none of my business but with my total experience in the past 6 months frequenting that store 2 to 3 times each week and all the 5-star reviews I read, if “how are you” is what gives you sleepless nights then these people need more than a cleanse. Does the public bus driver or the gas filling station attendant ask everyone “how are you”? Do you not still go to those places? I am not the owner or staff of the place but I really do love the place so much that I felt the inclination to stick up for them. We worry about the wrong things in life hence we need to darn cleanse in the 1st place.CONSTANTINE.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Sarah B.<\/strong> rated 3 stars<\/span> on 6\/22\/2021<\/span><\/div>\nNot the best energy in here. The man working here had his pants down below his butt and had to pull them up when I walked in. Thankfully he was wearing boxers. But I did not want to see that. The person behind the counter charged my card, and then said there was an error and asked foe my card to charge it again. A red flag went off in my head, so I checked my bank account and the transaction had processed already. If I had given my card again, I was going to be charged a second time. Thankfully I showed them the transaction in my account and I didn’t have any issues leaving with the item I bought. Aside from this, the energy was just not positive in here. I jockey found the item I went in for a and left, and I feel like I need a good cleanse after that experience. I wish the best on this store, it’s customers, and it’s employees.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Gentry B.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 8\/15\/2021<\/span><\/div>\nSo as a longtime veteran of the service industry (luckily, I’ve moved on from that part of my life lol) I’ve learned to quite despise this route of reviewing as it’s generally just people who want to complain about the most ridiculous things. However, I know people generally use Yelp when looking for suggestions as far as where to find what they’re looking for, and for that reason I feel compelled to write this review.I LOVE this shop. I absolutely love it. As a practitioner of my craft as well as just someone generally interested in the esoteric, I’m always on the lookout for places to purchase my supplies and maybe even interact with others who share my beliefs and I’ve found that in Botanical Mama Roots! I’ve lived in several major cities on the West Coast and when I moved back to SD from Portland, I found my supplies pretty well depleted and in need of some serious re-upping. This shop had everything I needed and then some, plus I’ve quite enjoyed the conversation I’ve had with both the man working there as well as other customers on several occasions. Is a shop like this for *everyone?* well, if you’re going to call something bAd ViBeS just because it’s not your style or whatever, I guess not. But if you ARE looking for tools for your practice, a truly unique space, and even input\/guidance\/advice from someone who really knows their stuff, then this is 10\/10.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Trey S.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 11\/21\/2020<\/span><\/div>\nA real gem! The best place to find all the perfect ingredients for creating magic potions!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rachael C.<\/strong> rated 2 stars<\/span> on 12\/26\/2018<\/span><\/div>\nUnfortunately second time here was not as good as the first. We got here around the time it opened, and was not greeted as we came in. No ‘how are you’…at no point was I asked if I needed help. Maybe I wasn’t being taken seriously, I don’t know. I got a couple items and left without much fanfare. I really enjoy coming to this place but being treated like that does not make me wish to return.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Ruby R.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 7\/1\/2020<\/span><\/div>\n
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