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Dancing Moon Books & Gifts

1840 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27608
Phone: (919) 833-8081
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Cross Street:
Whittaker Mill Rd
Best of Citysearch:
Offbeat Store 2007, Offbeat Store 2006, Offbeat Store 2005
Hours:
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun 1pm-6pm

Message from Dancing Moon Books & Gifts

Dancing Moon Books & Gifts

A Unique Experience For Mind, Body and Soul

  • Transformation Tools
  • Aromatherapy and Candles
  • Books, CDs and Gifts

Dancing Moon Books & Gifts has become one of the largest independent, New Age retailers in the Southeast. We carry a large selection of books and gifts, aromatherapy and candles, CDs, cassettes, incense and crystals, jewelry and tarot decks, herbs and our own very special blends of oils. Be sure to check our online calendar for a listing of readers and healers, upcoming events, classes and seminars, or come by in person, have a cup of tea and spend some time at the Moon- we trust you will find it an enlightening experience. We hope to help you maintain a consciousness that grows and changes as our awareness expands and consciously live out of the box with values such as integrity, honesty, and compassion.

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Editorial Description for Dancing Moon Books & Gifts

This bookshop's selection of New Age books includes the Wiccan spiritual tradition, psychology, self-help, mysticism, astrology, holistic healing and yoga.

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In addition to books, the shop sells audiotapes, incense, jewelry, candles, cards and gifts.

User Reviews for Dancing Moon Books & Gifts

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/12/2008 Posted by fairylights

I used to really love Dancing Moon, and I have to say I am sorry they moved from Oberlin rd to their new Wakeforest Rd. location. The old store was lit by candles and had a wonderful, metaphysical ambience. It almost felt as if you were stepping back in time when you stepped inside. The new Dancing Moon takes a much more mainstream approach and instead of feeling like I've stepped back in time, I feel like I'm in the New Age section of my local Barnes and Noble. Their collection seems to have lost a bit of it''s unique edge (no more jewel encrusted wands, no more scrying bowls, no more Yarrow flower) in favor of reiki-charged candles, faerie statues, herbal teas, and books upon books on Yoga, Tarot, and the healing effects of tea. (They do still have a nice display of minicandles and their book selection is still incomparable. Their crystal selection is also very nice, if a bit overpriced.) Perhaps this is where the money is, and if so, I certainly cannot fault the owners for their choice - but I am still truly saddened that my hidden magick book shop has become fodder for the magickal dilletantes.

Pros: Decent prices, easy to find, handicap accessible

Cons: Too mainstream, poor customer service

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/30/2008 Posted by Jayson23

Dancing Moon is a cool little new age shop - the only one in the area I'm aware of. The only drawback is the staff could be a little less snooty. For people promoting enlightenment, I think they could 'lighten up' a little and enjoy themselves more. Many times they seem very serious and sometimes downright miserable! Aside from that, their book selection is pretty good. Great incense and a very nice little Tea shop where you can sit and relax and sample some great teas. If you're looking for Tarot cards you can't find at, say, Barnes and Noble - Dancing Moon can't be beat.

Pros: Selection

Cons: Customer Service could be friendlier, less snooty

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Editor's Review

This bookshop's selection of New Age books includes the Wiccan spiritual tradition, psychology, self-help, mysticism, astrology, holistic healing and yoga.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

In addition to books, the shop sells audiotapes, incense, jewelry, candles, cards and gifts.

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Hours

  • Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
  • Thu 10am-9pm
  • Sun 1pm-6pm

Payment Types

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  • Visa

Recognition for Dancing Moon Books & Gifts

2006 Editorial Winner - Offbeat Store
2007 Audience Winner - Offbeat Store
2005 Audience Winner - Offbeat Store

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