By CLAIRE SANT
BGSU Student Contributor
A place where the mundane meets the mystical may seem out of this world, but a piece of the magic is in Bowling Green. This isn’t witchcraft for evil, but instead, to use mother nature and spiritual wellness for inner peace.
Indigo Mystics Spiritual Wellness, at 121 E. Court St, is dedicated to knowledge in the magical arts and witchcraft, founded by co-owners Jennifer Featherston, Sean Eblin and Troy Miller.
“Witchcraft is a practice of honoring all of the elements and the universe,” Eblin said.
The shop opened in April 2022, offering spiritual, physical and emotional healing to clients, and a safe space for anybody to start their journey with the spiritual realm.
“There was an untapped little niche here,” Featherston said. “There’s already a lot of spiritual shops in Toledo, and BG seemed like a really good location.”
The shop quickly became a haven for students and locals alike, offering a variety of affordable items such as crystals, candles and other essentials for creating a personal magic space, Featherston said.
Students on BGSU’s campus aren’t permitted to light candles in dorms. “So, they’re welcome to come in here and use this community area,” Eblin said.
In addition to physical goods, they provide a range of services including tarot card readings, massages, Reiki and classes.
“We do a lot of free events during the month,” Eblin said. “Jenny does a healing circle [Reiki] every month, and we have guest speakers as well.”
Reiki is a form of Japanese energy healing. It can be done in community with others, but the shop offers individual, priced sessions as well. The monthly group sessions are free, inviting customers to bring a yoga mat and relax. Featherston explained it as “moving stuck energy out of the body.”
It is different from pressure massages because the provider will only hover their hands, or lightly touch shoulders to gauge the energy from the client.
“It’s very relaxing, cleansing and clearing,” Featherston said. “It shifts your energy and you’ll be more grounded afterward.”
The inclusivity of the shop adds to the charm. Witchcraft does not require the practice of one particular religion.
“There are religions involved, and we try our best to cater to everybody who wants to learn,” Featherston said. “We’re accepting and open to all faiths.”
The co-owners have hopes for the future to start hosting immersive group experiences under full moons, such as foraging and studying local plants.
“We’ve met some really awesome people, and we love the community,” Featherson said. That’s the best part of starting a business in Bowling Green.
To book a service or view the event calendar, visit www.indigomysticsbg.com or call the shop at 419-819-4004.
