Best Psychic Readings in NYC
Namaste Bookshop · Union Square, NYC · since 2010
Looking for the best psychic readings in NYC? At Namaste you sit with a named psychic, tarot reader, medium or astrologer in a working bookshop at 2 West 14th Street, a short walk from Union Square. Nearly all of our readers offer phone readings (Jennifer Shanteau reads in person only). Call 212-645-0141 or book a phone reading. Choose someone whose work fits your question, see their usual days, and confirm a time on Square from $35.
- Open since 2010
- 2 West 14th Street, Union Square
- Walk-ins welcome when a reader is free
- From $35 for 15 minutes
- Spanish with Rebecca and Alex
Why people book a psychic at Namaste
Plenty of “best psychic in NYC” lists name a person, not a place you can actually walk into. Namaste is a neighborhood metaphysical bookshop, not a pop-up booth or an anonymous hotline. You meet a reader whose name, photo and usual hours are on this site, in a shop that has been on 14th Street since 2010.
- A real shop you can visit. Check in at 2 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011, at Fifth Avenue. Browse decks, crystals and books before or after your session.
- You choose the reader. Compare profiles, specialties and usual days, then book that person on Square. You are not assigned a stranger at the door.
- Clear prices before you pay. Most readings start at $35–$40 for 15 minutes. Square shows the exact total and cancellation terms before you confirm.
- In person, walk-in or phone. Walk in any day a reader is free, book ahead, or take a phone session with nearly all of our readers (Jennifer Shanteau reads in person only). Call 212-645-0141 or book a phone reading.
- Readings in English or Spanish. Rebecca Martinez and Alexander D. Santiago (also called Alex) read in both languages.
- A quiet place to land. Some Healing Center sessions take place upstairs at 80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1104. Check in at the bookshop; your confirmation shows where to go.
Psychic, clairvoyant and mediumship readers
Any of our tarot readers can take a practical question. The readers below list psychic, clairvoyant, clairaudient, spirit or mediumship work on their profiles or on our psychic readings page. Days shown are their usual shifts on Meet the Readers; Square shows the live open times. Nearly all readers offer phone readings (Jennifer Shanteau reads in person only) — call 212-645-0141 or book a phone reading.
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Catherine Marks
Phone sessions available
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Rebecca Martinez
Phone sessions available
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Andrea (DopeWitchKira)
Phone sessions available
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Brinly Erin
Phone sessions available
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Lizanne
Phone sessions available
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High Priestess Judith
Phone sessions available
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Sophia Strange
Phone sessions available
Book Sophia
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Damon Stang
Phone sessions available
Book Damon
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Tarot, astrology and other readers at the shop
Many first-time visitors ask for a psychic reading and leave glad they booked a tarot or astrology session — the work often overlaps. These readers are also on Meet the Readers and book from $35 unless noted.
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Alexander D. Santiago
Phone sessions available
Book Alex
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Anthony
Phone sessions available
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Casey Deamoira
Phone sessions available
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Dainichi Lazuli
Phone sessions available
Book Dainichi
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Jennifer Shanteau
In person only
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Lu Camy
Phone sessions available
Book Lu
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Mallika
Phone sessions available
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Mychal
Phone readings only
Book Mychal by phone
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Priya
Phone sessions available
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Tyler T-Mann Tarot
Phone sessions available
Book Tyler
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Some familiar names are not currently reading, including practitioners on leave. The list above is the active team on Meet the Readers. For the week’s shifts, see the reader calendar.
What a session costs
| Length | Typical in-store price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | $35–$40 for most tarot and psychic readings | One focused question |
| 30 minutes | $70–$80 for most tarot and psychic readings | Two or three questions, or a full spread |
| 45–60 minutes | Often $100–$140, depending on the reader and service | More than one area, or a longer conversation |
Those figures come from the live reading services on our site. Each practitioner sets their rates, and online or card totals may differ. Specialty sessions — such as some astrology appointments or Lu Camy’s 60-minute hypnosis at $175 — are priced on the individual profile and on Square. Paying for a reading product in the merchandise shop does not by itself reserve a Square appointment time.
How to choose your psychic or tarot reader
- Match the kind of session to your question. Choose a psychic or clairvoyant reader if you want intuitive or clairaudient work, a tarot reader if you want the cards as the main guide, a medium if you hope to connect with a loved one who has died, or an astrologer for a birth chart or timing question. A general tarot booking may not be a dedicated mediumship service, so read the profile and pick the exact service on Square.
- Read a short profile and usual days. Photos, specialties and typical hours are on this page and on Meet the Readers. Square is the source for open times.
- Pick a length. Book 15 minutes for one clear question; 30 minutes is the better first visit if you have more than one thing on your mind.
- Choose in person or phone. Come to the shop, or book a phone session — nearly all readers offer phone readings (Jennifer Shanteau reads in person only). Call 212-645-0141 or see phone tarot and psychic readings.
- Need a reading today? Walk in whenever a reader is free, or check same-day and walk-in readings. Call 212-645-0141 before you travel if you want to know who is in.
What to expect on a first visit
- Book a reader and a time on Book a Reading, or plan to walk in. Square shows the price and cancellation terms before you confirm.
- Arrive a few minutes early at 2 West 14th Street at Fifth Avenue. Check in at the bookshop. If your session is at the Healing Center, it may be at 80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1104; your confirmation shows where to go.
- Say what’s on your mind. Your reader will usually ask whether you have a question or a general area, such as love, work, family or a decision. You can share as much or as little as you like.
- The session is a conversation. In a tarot reading, cards are laid out and explained. In a psychic or mediumship sitting, the reader shares impressions and you can ask follow-up questions. Nothing about tarot or psychic work is required knowledge beforehand.
- Browse the shop if you have time — decks, crystals and books are in the same store, with the same hours.
New to this? Our guide to what to expect at a first tarot reading walks through the same steps in more detail.
Three ways to get a reading
- Book now on Square — choose a reader, a length and a time. From $35.
- Walk in to 2 West 14th Street any day the shop is open, whenever a reader is free. Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 AM–8 PM, Friday–Saturday 11 AM–9 PM, Sunday 11 AM–8 PM.
- Call 212-645-0141, or book a phone reading. Nearly all readers offer phone sessions; Jennifer Shanteau reads in person only.
Questions about psychic readings in NYC
What makes Namaste a place to consider for a psychic reading in NYC?
Namaste is a working metaphysical bookshop at 2 West 14th Street, by Union Square, and has served New York’s spiritual community since 2010. You choose a named reader, see their usual days, and confirm a time and price on Square — or walk in any day a reader is free.
How much is a psychic reading at Namaste?
Most tarot and psychic readings start at $35–$40 for 15 minutes and $70–$80 for 30 minutes. Hour-long sessions are often $130–$140. Each practitioner sets their own rates, and specialty services (for example some astrology or hypnosis sessions) may cost more. Square shows the exact price and cancellation terms before you confirm. Online or card totals may differ from the in-store base price.
What’s the difference between a psychic reading, a tarot reading and a mediumship reading?
A tarot reading works with the cards. A psychic or clairvoyant reading may also use intuition, clairaudience or other senses, with or without cards. A mediumship sitting is for people who want to connect with a loved one who has died, or with guides. These are different approaches, and a general tarot booking may not be a dedicated mediumship service. Many of our readers offer more than one; their profiles list what they do.
Which readers do psychic, clairvoyant or mediumship work?
Catherine Marks reads as a psychic, clairvoyant, spirit and tarot reader. Andrea (DopeWitchKira) is a tarot reader, clairvoyant and claircognizant. Rebecca Martinez is a clairaudient tarot reader. Brinly Erin offers clairvoyant and clairaudient tarot. Damon Stang is a tarot reader and spirit worker. Lizanne, High Priestess Judith and Sophia Strange list mediumship or psychic medium work on their profiles. See Meet the Readers for the current team.
How do I choose a psychic or tarot reader?
Start with the kind of session you want (psychic or clairvoyant work, tarot, mediumship, or astrology), then read a short profile and usual days. If you want a reading in Spanish, see Rebecca Martinez or Alexander (Alex) D. Santiago. Book 15 minutes for one focused question, or 30 minutes or more for a fuller conversation. Square shows each reader’s exact services and open times.
Do any readers speak Spanish?
Yes. Rebecca Martinez and Alexander D. Santiago (also called Alex) read in English and Spanish.
Can I walk in for a psychic reading today?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome any day the shop is open, whenever a reader is free. Readers are sometimes fully booked, so a free reader is not guaranteed at any given moment. Call 212-645-0141 before travelling, or book a time on Square. See same-day and walk-in readings for who’s usually in.
Where do I check in, and what are the hours?
Check in at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011, at Fifth Avenue near Union Square. Some Healing Center readings may take place upstairs at 80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1104; your confirmation shows where to go. Shop hours are Monday–Thursday 11 AM–8 PM, Friday–Saturday 11 AM–9 PM, and Sunday 11 AM–8 PM. Reader schedules vary; holiday hours may differ.
Can I have a psychic reading by phone?
Nearly all of our readers offer phone readings. Jennifer Shanteau does not — she reads in person only. Call 212-645-0141 or book a phone reading. Each booking page lists Phone Session options and times. Your reader calls you at the appointment time. They’re almost always right on time, but they may occasionally be a few minutes behind, so keep your phone nearby.
How long should I book?
Fifteen minutes suits one focused question. Thirty minutes leaves room for two or three questions or a complete spread. A 45- or 60-minute session gives time to look at more than one area in more depth.
Do I need to prepare, or know anything about tarot or psychic work?
No. Bring a question or a situation you want to think about, such as love, work, family or a decision. Arrive a few minutes early for an in-person session. You can share as much or as little as you like. The reader will explain their cards or impressions as they go.
What is the cancellation policy?
Square shows the cancellation terms for the service you choose before you confirm. For phone readings, the phone readings page asks you to cancel or reschedule at least 6 hours before your appointment for a refund; a non-refundable card processing fee may apply.
Can a reading tell me exactly what will happen?
No. A reading is a conversation for reflection, perspective and entertainment. It does not guarantee an outcome and does not replace licensed medical, legal, financial or mental-health care. Be cautious of anyone, anywhere, who says a curse is blocking your life and asks for more money to remove it.