Currently, Mystical World offers an elite, talented staff, of 10 additional employees, with specialties such as:

• Psychic Mediums
  
• Tarot Readers
  
• Psychic Astrologer
  
• Certified Spiritual Consultant
  
• Master Reiki
  

These gifts, educational, and instructional assets thrive under one roof, cultivating a place of peace, acceptance, and understanding. 

Find a Session to Fit Your NeedsUnfortunately, like many neighboring businesses, the pandemic has caused Mystical World to reduce the workshops and classes, mostly due to class size restrictions. Currently, each class size has a limitation of up to 12 people. 

"We're doing everything we can to keep our, our customers and students as healthy and safe as possible," McGuire said, explaining that everyone who attends classes needs to register by calling the store (201) 896-3999. 

However, if you are not comfortable with even an in-person, one-on-one reading or healing session, the staff at Mystical World are happy to help. Several readers are available for phone or Zoom interviews. 

All you need to do is call the store and set up an appointment with your preferred reader.

According to McGuire, a unique aspect of the shop is that while the pandemic has many people exceptionally stressed out, Mystical World offers meditations, classes, and healing sessions that help them relax. 

Also, since Spano and McGuire are ordained metaphysical ministers, they can offer traditional counseling and a vast array of spiritual counseling to help their neighbors and clients through difficult times. 

Spreading Positivity Throughout their CommunityRight now, the goal for Mystical World is to help people look at life a little more positively, despite what's happening around them or the world. When a person comes into the shop, the staff will often converse with them, which leads them to express how they're feeling or discuss an issue currently happening in their lives. This conversation will often lead to the person receiving guidance on the spot through the vast network of trained instructors and metaphysical experts.

However, McGuire wants people to know that their advice is only suction. They never tell people what to do. Instead, they are there to advise and perhaps, offer a different perspective. 

If more than advice is needed, the experts at Mystical World can also offer a remedy such as meditation or even learning to meditate on their own to help them with that stress relief whenever they need it.

According to McGuire, of the most surprising things about working at Mystical World is that most of their customers are pretty open to spirituality and metaphysics. This openness is especially encouraging when it comes to the younger generation.

"It's nice to see young people coming in and curious about their spiritual paths and being able to, to guide them and then to see them making real positive changes in their lives," McGuire said. "That's always been very rewarding, knowing that we helped in our own small way, maybe someone dealing with an issue or a problem, or maybe just someone who was just having a little difficulty with stress or anxiety and being able to help guide them in a more positive way."

The fortune that Mystic World has brought to Bergen County is undeniable, judging by the loyalty of its customer base. Everyone at Mystical World feels exceptionally grateful to have such a very loyal customer base. 

"We truly appreciate all of them," McGuire said, "And even though we were closed for a few months, they never forgot us. They've come back, and they continue to support us."
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Special Events Happening at Mystical WorldDuring the holidays, it can be difficult to find the perfect gift. Yet, when you visit Mystical World, you can always find something unique. 

However, if you're looking for an exceptional find, make sure to stop in during one of the store's pop-up sales.

The first of the pop-up holiday sales will take place on November 27th, Small Business Saturday. There will be a crystal vendor on-location for this sale, including a Crystal and Stone show and sale. This sale is sure to offer premier insight to getting your hands on highly sought-after crystals, even during the holiday season.

The next pop-up sale will be on December 4th, where there will be three craft vendors at the shop selling mystical handcrafted wares. 

Of course, throughout the year, there are many more events, classes, and sessions ramping up as Mystical World, and the rest of Bergen County's businesses recoup and recover from the closures and pandemic-related restrictions.

For more information about any of Mystical World's offerings, visit their website, Facebook, give them a call, or stop in. 

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