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Top 10 Best Psychics in San Francisco
San Francisco's psychic and tarot scene is anchored in a few distinct neighborhoods. North Beach has long housed storefront readers and spiritual practitioners, while the Mission draws seekers to its candle shops and card readers tucked between galleries and vintage shops. Haight-Ashbury retains its countercultural roots with metaphysical bookstores and independent practitioners, though the city's spiritual services have increasingly shifted toward private home studios and online sessions as rents have climbed.
The directory below aggregates listings from multiple sources—Bing Maps, Yellowpages, and other local business directories—and ranks them by customer rating and review count. Psychics in San Francisco offer a range of services: tarot readings, mediumship, astrology, energy work, and intuitive counseling. Some practitioners work by appointment only; others maintain walk-in hours or offer phone and video sessions for clients outside the city.
Ratings reflect the experiences of previous clients and are updated regularly. A four-star or five-star reading does not guarantee a particular outcome or validate any specific claim—it indicates that customers found the session valuable or the practitioner professional. New listings and reviews appear as they are submitted to the source directories.
The List
Ranked by rating and review volume. Sourced from public directories.
- 1
North Beach Psychic
4.5 (111)527 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
+1 415-489-8229via bing - 2
Balboa Psychic
5.0 (39)5300 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
+1 415-760-9832via bing - 3
Psychic Readings by Claudia Camden
4.5 (44)2351 Forest Ave, San Jose
+1 408-819-1740via bing - 4
Psychic Reading By Sophia Knight
4.0 (58)1786 Union St, San Francisco
+1 415-614-1111via bing - 5
Intuitive Tarot Readings by Jeannie Zukav
4.5 (32)+1 415-267-3970via bing - 6
Berkeley Psychic Institute
3.0 (46)2929 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley
+1 510-558-9450via bing - 7
Psychic Reader
5.0 (8)9955 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
+1 510-776-3663via bing - 8
Bay Area Psychic
4.5 (7)929 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
+1 650-430-0602via bing - 9
Psychic Readings By Hilary
4.0 (4)658 Post St, San Francisco
+1 415-440-0540via bing - 10
Psychic Mission Street Candle Shop
4.5 (3)2390 Mission St, San Francisco
+1 415-745-6044via bing
Local Context
Why San Francisco?
San Francisco's relationship with psychic services is inseparable from its history as a haven for counterculture and spiritual experimentation. The city hosted early Spiritualist meetings in the late 1800s and has maintained a steady population of readers, healers, and esoteric practitioners ever since. The Mission neighborhood, in particular, has become a hub for tarot, candle work, and folk spiritual traditions—many rooted in the large Latinx community's own divination practices. North Beach's Italian heritage coexists with decades of psychic storefronts, creating an eclectic streetscape. Haight-Ashbury's legacy as a bohemian epicenter still draws seekers and practitioners, though the neighborhood now hosts fewer walk-in readers than it did in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, most San Francisco psychics operate by appointment from home studios or small commercial spaces, reflecting both the city's high commercial rents and a broader shift toward private, one-on-one sessions over drop-in readings.
Common Questions
FAQ
- What's the difference between a psychic, a medium, and a tarot reader?
- A psychic claims to perceive information about a person's past, present, or future through extrasensory means. A medium specifically channels communication with deceased persons or spirits. A tarot reader interprets a deck of symbolic cards, which may be used for divination or self-reflection. Some practitioners combine these skills; others specialize in one. San Francisco readers may list multiple modalities in their profiles.
- How much does a psychic reading in San Francisco cost?
- Rates for psychic readings in San Francisco typically range from $50 to $150 per session, depending on the reader's experience, session length, and format (in-person, phone, or video). Walk-in readings at storefronts or during special events may be shorter and less expensive. Phone and video sessions often cost the same as in-person appointments. Always confirm pricing before booking.
- Are psychic readings legal in California?
- Yes. California law permits psychic and tarot readings as a service, provided they are not advertised as guaranteeing specific outcomes or replacing professional medical, legal, or financial advice. Practitioners must comply with local business licensing requirements. Readings are understood as entertainment or personal reflection, not as verified fact or medical diagnosis.
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