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Elizabeth Dixon was living in Seattle when a psychic told her she would move to Texas and start a business. Not long after, Dixon took a leap of faith and moved south.
In 2019, Dixon opened her metaphysical shop, called The Empress by Altar Space at 451 S. Castell Ave., in New Braunfels.
Meet the owner
Dixon said she always felt a connection with metaphysical practices, like when she was young and played with crystal beads.
“What really drew me to the metaphysical was working with my intentions and just setting my mind to something and watching it manifest,” Dixon said.
As Dixon's passion for metaphysical practices continued to grow, she decided to pursue it full-time.
A closer look
The Empress by Altar Space allows individuals to explore various metaphysical practices such as:
Meditation
Energy healing
Working with crystals
Manifestation
Affirmations
Divination (tarot card readings, runes, oracles)
The Empress by Altar Space sells crystals, herbs, incense, candles and more. The shop also offers tarot card readings. Dixon said her shop offers not only tools for energy healing but also community.
“You can cry with us, you can laugh, you can share what's going on in your dreams,” Dixon said. “Nothing's really off limits.”
The Empress by Altar Space also hosts several events throughout the year, ranging from astrology readings to witch hat decorating. The shop offers a monthly Sunday Circle event where people can come together and submit topics they would like to discuss.
Dixon said The Empress has created a safe space for people to find a community in New Braunfels that allows them to be "more authentic and true to themselves."
What's special about it?
Dixon said each customer has a unique story and her employees make sure to support customers emotionally and spiritually on whatever journey they may be on.
“It's not just a monetary transaction,” Dixon said. “It is like an energy exchange. We're here for you, and we're also going to provide you with the tools that you need to go home and feel like you can make something beautiful out of an experience that was painful.”
451 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
