Welcome to The Stillroom's Grimoire, featuring Head Witch, April Eckwielen. Join her around the cauldron to talk spells, tarot, and her spiritual journey into all things witchcraft.
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Christine Cunningham- Ashworth: Remembering Scott Cunningham
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The Head Witch's first magickal book was Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, a book she still uses religiously to this day. Scott Cunningham played an integral role in the witchcraft and wiccan community with his knowledge and books. Although he passed in 1993, his legacy lives on in his books that are still published and through his …
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Gotta love it when that wheel keeps on turning! Everything we do plays part in the cycles of our lives and the paths we take. This week, April breaks down the tenth card in the major arcana and gives tips on how you can incorporate it into you upcoming New Moon workings. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Facebook and Ins…
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There are so many magical tools out there and what they are used for can be a bit overwhelming. This episode, April talks about some common items in the shop that get the most questions on how they are used in one's practice. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instag…
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Some may look at them as just a nuisance, but this plant has many magical properties and can be used in a variety of ways in one's workings. Join April as she talks about how this plant is associated with three celestial structures and how much joy this little yellow plant can bring. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Fac…
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We all have our favorite tools to use in our practice and might not think that certain items can be used for a variety of workings. In this episode, April talks about her favorite 3 (plus one extra) tools that she uses in her practice and spell work. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroom…
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Mercury Retrograde is the perfect time to retreat, refocus, reevaluate and take some time for self-care. This week, April shares the ninth card in the Major Arcana, The Hermit and how appropriate it fits into the current planetary energy of Mercury doing it's thing. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagra…
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Plants are not only great to add life and vibrancy to your space, but they are also great to incorporate into your craft. This week, join April as she talks about some amazing plants that you can bring into your space to help you with your magick and the plants she has is the shop and home. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop…
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Join April for another breakdown of the Major Arcana with the Strength card and how she is incorporating it into improving her relationship with her meditation practice. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find o…
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Decisions are hard, but need to be made. Join April as she discusses the Chariot card and how it can play a role in our forward movement. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch h…
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Did you know that your house has a spirit or maybe even multiple spirits who guard, protect and help your home run? This week, join April as she talks about connecting and working with your house spirit(s). Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow the pod on Facebook and Instagram:…
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It's time to go back to the basics and get back on track with the breakdown of the Major Arcana. This week, after April goes over a recap of MegaCon, she tells us her thoughts and interpretation of the Lovers card. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow the pod on Facebook and In…
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All of the witchy gatekeeping and "you can't do that" nonsense is getting on nerves. Join April as she tells you how she really feels about those social media witches and their need to trash everyone's practices. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Shop FB & Insta: @thestillroomfl Podcast FB & Insta: @thestillroomgrimoirespod Awaken The Witc…
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Happy New Year and welcome back to another season of the show! This week, April talks about wands and how they can be used in one's practice. It's not just something to swish and flick, but an extension of ourselves. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @the…
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It's that time of year where everything gets hectic and to top it off we get to have Mercury Retrograde join in on the festivities. Join April for the last show of the year as she goes over ideas for the upcoming New Moon, how to deal with Mercury causing chaos and ways to celebrate Yule. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www…
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The definition of prosperity is the condition of being successful or thriving. In this episode, April talks about different options for prosperity magick and how you can incorporate it into your practice. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgr…
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The Head Witch is back from her travels and besides sharing her saltiness with not having much Autumn weather, she shares the story of her time spent at her great-great-grandmother's graveside and the connection they share. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagra…
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It is that time of year, where the veil between the worlds thins and we find it easier to connect and communicate with the other side. Join April as she discusses some ways you can connect during this time of year.
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Exploring Practices Series: Robin Vizzone
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Robin Vizzone is an Evidential Medium, Psychic, and an Animal Medium. She combines over 30 years of experience working with her professional teaching background to share her passion of all things within the Psychic and Mediumistic realms by teaching others to connect with their abilities. Robin has studied extensively with many great Mediums, inclu…
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April and her husband took a quick trip to Key West for their anniversary and had to stop to see and learn about the infamous haunted doll. To learn more about Robert visit his website: www.robertthedoll.org Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroom…
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Exploring Practices Series: Judika Illes
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Join April as she interviews one of her all time favorite authors, Judika Illes. Throughout their chat, they cover Judika's beginnings to her practice, the gigantic task that was her Book of 5000 Spells and Judika shares 2 easy spells to add to your grimoire. Born in New York City, Judika Illes is a lifelong lover, student, and practitioner of the …
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Names have meaning and power in our lives. This week, join April as she discusses how the shop and ultimately the podcast was given it's name. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop Th…
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April is joined this week with special guest, Mia Moon, a practicing witch for close to 30 years. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and spent a good portion of her life in New England, both which have influenced her practice greatly. She specializes in tarot, egg readings and eclectic magic. Professionally, she's been a firefighter paramedic fo…
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Full Moon's are a great time to focus on letting go and bringing in the things we truly want. The first of the month is the perfect time to reset and refresh. Join April as she discusses things to do on the first of the month and how to harness this Full Moon in Aquarius's energy. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.faceboo…
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Visiting witchy spots while out and about is one of April's favorite things to do. Join her this week, as she talks about the legend of a knotty maple tree in the middle of a neighborhood in Louisville, KY. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillrooms…
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Life isn't all love and light and neither is one's spellwork. This week, join April as she talks about dabbling in some not so light workings. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop Th…
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This week, join April as she breaks down the Hierophant and all the knowledge it has for us. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow Raven o…
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We all carry around stuff on a daily basis that we either use in our practice or have it on our person, just in case. Join April as she talks about what she carries in her witchy bag on the regular. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoire…
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This week, we take a look at the Emperor and all of its stability, rule following and ability to stand firm. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.co…
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It's hard to trust our guts sometimes and that can lead to a whole mess of drama. This week, April talks about some of her top witchy red flags you may want to pay attention to. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and…
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Let's get back in to understanding the archetypes of the Major Arcana. This week, April breaks down the Empress and all of her beauty. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop The Stillr…
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Sometimes it feels like we are just going through the regular day-to-day stuff and that we aren't really doing anything with our practice. Even if it doesn't feel like it, we indeed are practicing our magick! This week, April talks about taking our daily habits and turning them into little magickal workings. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Faceboo…
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Another bucket list grave has been checked off the list. Join April as she talks about her trip to Cleveland and visiting the beautiful Haserot Angel and the lore that goes along with it. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Fa…
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Mercury is in the microwave again and making all sorts of chaos, so this week's episode is an episode from last season explaining this oh so fun time. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl…
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Been curious and want to learn and about the Satanic Temple? Join April as she interviews Ministers Dex and Chalice to learn more about this religion and it's advocacy. Minister Chalice Blythe has been a member of The Satanic Temple (TST) since 2014. In 2016, she founded TST Utah Chapter (now, TST Utah Congregation). She served as Chapter Head unti…
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Let's chat about poisonous plants and goth gardening! This week, April is joined by Shannon Crosby, aka The Citrine Ghost, as they chat about all things goth and gardens. Shannon Crosby, AKA The Citrine Ghost, lives in a small rural town in Central Florida called Plant City and started gardening about 6 years ago. She loves poisonous plants because…
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Being the Head Witch of The Stillroom comes with a great deal of responsibility and expectations. With that, comes questions. Join April as she talks about and answers some of the regular questions she gets in the shop about her practice and way of doing things. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533…
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Exploring Practices Series: Nancy Hendrickson
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April is joined this week with special guest, Nancy Hendrickson, a tarot reader, healer and author of Ancestral Tarot and Ancestral Grimoire to chat about her tarot practice and how we can incorporate our ancestors into our work. For more information on Nancy, visit her website sageandshadow.com or follow her on Instagram @nancysageshadow. Join the…
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Can you feel the energy shift? Spring Equinox and New Moon Blessings to everyone! Join April as she talks about the magickal energy these two events create and gives you some tips on what you can do to harness it. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thesti…
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Witchboards Explained: A Chat Witch John Kozik
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April has always been drawn to the Ouija Board and other forms of witchboards. Join her this week as she is joined by John Kozik, owner of the Salem Witchboard Museum to talk about all things associated with these magical boards. John Kozik grew up in “America’s Home Town,” Plymouth, Massachusetts. He had a close relationship with his grandmother F…
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Cemeteries are undoubtedly sacred spaces and are a favorite for many to reconnect and take in the energy of it all. Join April as she talks about some of her favorite cemeteries to visit, grave monument symbolism and resources to get you on your way to exploring. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/90553…
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The most used tarot deck is known for its artwork and the creativity behind it. As famous as the deck is, most do not know who the artist was that created these iconic images. This week, April gives you a brief introduction to Pamela Colman Smith, the illustrator of the most widely used tarot deck in the world, the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Join the …
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The question comes up all of the time. What is better, being a solitary witch or being a part of a coven? This week, April chats about her experiences with both and shares her opinions and ideas on choosing the path that is right for you. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebo…
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The High Priestess and all her mystery. Join April as she breaks down the next card in the Major Arcana and gives ways you can unlock what the card is trying to tell you. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instag…
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Imbolc Blessings! Join April as she discusses the first Sabbat of the year and gives you ideas on how you can celebrate. Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop The Stillroom: www.thest…
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New Moon, Lunar New Year and new music! Join April as she talks about this past New Moon, being your authentic self, not letting band wagon witches steer you wrong and of course, the Lunar New Year. Get social with us! Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @t…
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Our rituals that we do are as unique as we are. Join April as she shares some of her creating rituals tips and tricks that you can incorporate into your practice. Get social with us! Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Faceboo…
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Our tarot journey continues with the Magician. Join April as she talks about the interpretations of this card and how you can unlock its meaning in your path. Get social with us! Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook an…
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Out with the old and in with the new. This week, April shares some of her New Year's Eve/Day rituals and workings and gives you ideas for things that you can do to bring in the new year and all of its possibilities. Get social with us! Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook …
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The Head Witch is back to chat about the Winter Solstice and Yule and give you some ideas on how you can celebrate. Get social with us! Join the coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop The Still…
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Whether it is a short or long time away, you can incorporate your practice into your itinerary. Join April as she talks about how she works her craft as she travels and give tips and tricks of items to bring along the way. Sponsor: Body Art Forms Use coupon code STILLROOM for 15% off your purchase www.bodyartforms.com Get social with us! Join the c…
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