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Episode Notes [00:00] The Importance of Questioning [01:21] Introduction to Curated Questions [02:20] Meet Kevin Kelly [03:56] Kevin Kelly's Mentor: Stewart Brand [05:33] The Role of Questions in Intellectual Traditions [06:47] Disequilibrium and Growth [10:21] Embodied Questions and Exploration [11:11] Balancing Exploration and Exploitation [11:50] The Inefficiency of Questioning [15:53] The Abundance Mindset [18:39] The Inevitable and Quality Questions [19:26] Hill Climbing vs. Hill Making [22:28] The Challenge of Innovation [24:13] The Beauty of Engineering and Innovation [24:34] Navigating the Frontier of New Technologies [25:33] The Role of AI in Question Formulation [26:43] Challenges in Advancing AI Capabilities [29:11] The Long Now Foundation and the 10,000 Year Clock [29:56] Transmitting Values Over Time [31:03] Ethics in AI and Self-Driving Cars [33:26] The Art of Questioning [34:04] Photography: Capturing vs. Creating [36:12] The Inefficiency of Exploration [38:36] Daily Practice and Long-Term Success [40:17] The Importance of Quantity for Quality [43:22] Final Thoughts and Encouragement on Questioning [46:24] Summary Takeaways Resources Mentioned Wired Magazine Whole Earth Review WELL Hackers Conference What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly Cool Tools Project Long Now Foundation Stewart Brand Socratic Method Koan René Descartes Conde Nast Vouge Olivetti Typewriter Trolley Problem Terry Gross Lex Friedman Tim Ferriss KK.org Kevin2Kelly on Instagram Recomendo Newsletter Excellent Advice for Living Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked When did you first understand the power of questions? Can I do that? Can that be something that you can learn? How did questions function differently between Eastern versus Western intellectual traditions? What role do you think embodied questions those we explore through doing rather than thinking play in developing wisdom? What's on the other side of the hill? What happens if you go to the end? What's the origin of this? How should one think about the exploratory in one's life? Is there anything that you would add to your list of 15 statements that define what makes a quality question? Is there a qualitative difference between the questions humans are asking and the questions our AI systems are beginning to formulate? What do you think would help them get there? Any idea on a forcing function on how we get them [LLMs] to ask the better questions so that they might improve in that direction? What were some novel questions that broke your brain at the time in thinking about this 10,000-year clock or beyond? What's it good for? What would you use it for? What else could you do over the long term for 10,000 years? How do you transmit values over time? How do you evolve values that need to change, and how do you make a difference? How do even know what you don't want to change? What do you want to continue? What's the most essential aspects of our civilization that we don't want to go away? What are the rules? What is the system? How do you pass things along in time and not change the ones you don't wanna change, and make sure you change the ones that are more adaptable so they can adapt? What do you think about questioning itself as an art form? How has being a photographer influenced the way you question reality, visually compared to verbally? Are you a photographer that takes photos or makes photos? What will happen? What will happen next? What are your right now questions that you are wrestling with or working with in your life? Can someone else do what I'm trying to do here? Am I more me in doing my art or more me in doing the writing? Do you have any other thoughts or encouragement about questions that we haven't explored? What makes a good question? How do you ask a good question? What questions do you dwell on to be in purposeful imbalance? What is your practice in embracing the inefficient nature of questions to achieve breakthroughs? What are the new hills you can build and frontiers you can explore? How can you use your curiosity and humanity to pursue questions that trend toward the fringes?…

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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.

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227 episodes

The Stillroom's Grimoire Podcast

Wandlore

The Stillroom's Grimoire Podcast

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

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: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod

Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl

Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com

Follow Raven on Instagram! @raventheshopcat

227 episodes

#Witchcraft #Society #Alternative Spirituality #Brittany Gibbons #Religion #Feel Like

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Unlocking The Algol Gateway 22:36

14 hours ago22:36

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In this episode, we delve into the shadowed mysteries of Algol , the so-called Demon Star — a fixed star long associated with power, danger, transformation, and taboo. Often feared and misunderstood, Algol sits at a potent intersection of myth, astrology, and magic. But what happens when we choose to work with its energy rather than fear it? Join the Head Witch as we explore: 🌑 The mythological roots of Algol — Medusa, the Gorgon, and divine rage ✨ Algol in astrology 🗝️ The "Gateway" concept — how Algol can be a portal for shadow integration and deep magical work 🔥 Ritual ideas and magical correspondences for tapping into Algol's transformative power This episode invites you to confront the untamed parts of your magic, reclaim the demonized divine feminine, and step boldly through the Algol Gateway. Trigger warning: We discuss themes of rage, suppression, and power reclamation. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheStillroom Follow us: @thestillroomfl on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Bluesky Information on Algol: https://foreverconscious.com/intuitive-astrology-rewriting-the-story-of-the-fixed-star-algol Pluto Retrograde: https://foreverconscious.com/intuitive-astrology-pluto-retrograde-2025…

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Who Am I: Which Witch is Which? 34:08

4 weeks ago34:08

34:08

When did you first call yourself a witch? Have you even gotten that far yet? This week, join April as she discusses claiming the title Witch, even if you aren't quite sure you have all of your spell jars in a row. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Join our Facebook Coven: Awaken The With Follow us: @thestillroomfl on all the socials…

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The Head Witch's Travels: The Kelpies 33:07

6 weeks ago33:07

33:07

Who would've know that such beautiful sculptures would have such a terrifying back story? Join April as she chats about the rabbit hole she went down learning about the significance and lore of the Kelpies. Shop The Stillroom: www,thestillroomfl.com Follow us @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok.…

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The Head Witch's Travels: The Poison Garden 42:51

7 weeks ago42:51

42:51

Tucked in the corner of the massive and beautiful Alnwick Garden, is the world's most deadliest garden. Yup, everything in there can kill you. This week, April talks about her visit to the Poison Garden and its interesting history , lore and how it can all be incorporated into one's practice. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow Us @thestillroomfl on all social platforms…

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The Head Witch's Travels: Rosslyn Chapel 33:52

8 weeks ago33:52

33:52

A family's history, breathtaking masonry, Masonic influence, murder, energetic lines, portals and pagan symbolism make up this week's episode. Join April as she chats about her tour and experiences inside the 579 year old chapel and what a profound impact it had on her. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com…

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Coming Soon 14:30

9 weeks ago14:30

14:30

April just got back from Edinburgh and has so much to tell you! Here's a sneak peek of episodes to come. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow Us: @thestillroomfl on all the socials

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Tarot 101: Death 23:40

11 weeks ago23:40

23:40

This week on the podcast, April explores the transformative energy of The Death card. Far from a symbol of doom, this powerful card represents endings, new beginnings, and deep personal growth. Take a listen as she unpacks its meaning, clears up common misconceptions, and shares how to embrace change with confidence and clarity.…

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Tarot 101: The Hanged Man 25:52

12 weeks ago25:52

25:52

This week on the podcast, April dives into the mysteries of The Hanged Man . Exploring its themes of surrender, perspective shifts, and spiritual growth, she unpacks how this card challenges us to embrace stillness and trust the process. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow us: @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Threads and Blue Sky.…

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Tarot 101: Justice 27:37

13 weeks ago27:37

27:37

We are going back to the basics and back to making our way through the major arcana. This week, April talks about the Justice card and all about keeping the scales in balance.

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The Layer Cake Method 32:07

14 weeks ago32:07

32:07

Adding more layers to make something extra delicious doesn't stop at the bakery. Join April as she discussing all of the different layers we can add to our spell and ritual work to make it more meanigful and potent. Follow us: @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com…

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New Moon: Manifesting Relationships 31:07

15 weeks ago31:07

31:07

There is a lot going on astrologically this week and one event is the New Moon. Join April as she talks about the theme of this New Moon and shares some easy working you can do to tap into the energy. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow us on all social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Blue Sky) @thestillroomfl…

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Put Some Energy Into It 28:55

17 weeks ago28:55

28:55

You know that feeling you get when a certain song is played, you're in a good mood or you just know what will add a little extra kick to a project? Well the same can be put into your spellwork or rituals. Join April as she talks about using music and other things to pump up the energy in your practice. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow Us! @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram, Blue Sky and Tik Tok…

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New year, new practice 34:22

18 weeks ago34:22

34:22

Happy New Year! In this episode, April talks about her re-dedication ritual she did to honor her practice and how it helped her decide her path moving forward. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl

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The Cemetery Speaks 48:09

23 weeks ago48:09

48:09

The Head Witch is back from her travels and does she have an interesting story to tell! Join April as she touches on plans to wrap up the year, some cool things she purchased and her cemetery visit that turned into a scavenger hunt. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow us: @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.…

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I'm back, Witches! 42:40

28 weeks ago42:40

42:40

It's been a hot minute, but your favorite Head Witch is back for another season. This episode, April discusses what has been going on since going on hiatus, some changes to the podcast schedule, spellwork during two hurricanes and Samhain stuff. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow the shop and podcast on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Follow Grimm on Instagram: @grimmtheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Christine Cunningham- Ashworth: Remembering Scott Cunningham 47:53

40 weeks ago47:53

47:53

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 sister, Christine, who penned a book as a tribute to her brother. Join April and Christine as they talk about Scott, his contributions to the magickal community, how his legacy lives on and her new book about Scott. Christine Cunningham-Ashworth comes from a family of writers. Published since 2001, in paranormal and contemporary romance, as well as non-fiction, Christine has had a regular column in The Cartomancer Magazine since 2018. She will have a book signing October 18 at Paradise Found in Santa Barbara, CA. Connect with Christine: christine-ashworth.com Facebook: @christineashworth…

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Tarot 101: Wheel Of Fortune 30:46

46 weeks ago30:46

30:46

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 Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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How Do You Use It? 28:31

49 weeks ago28:31

28:31

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 Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Dandelion Magick 28:42

51 weeks ago28:42

28:42

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 Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Keys, Mirrors and Skulls 26:41

1 year ago26:41

26:41

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: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Tarot 101: The Hermit 23:18

1 year ago23:18

23:18

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 Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Plant Magick 41:27

1 year ago41:27

41:27

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 on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Tarot 101: Strength 27:28

1 year ago27:28

27:28

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 our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Tarot 101: The Chariot 31:35

1 year ago31:35

31:35

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 https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Working With House Spirits 36:18

1 year ago36:18

36:18

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: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Tarot 101: The Lovers 30:18

1 year ago30:18

30:18

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 Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Follow Raven on Instagram: @raventheshopcat Join the coven on Facebook. Find our community: Awaken The Witch https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Witch Wars 37:10

1 year ago37:10

37:10

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 Witch Coven on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418…

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Wandlore 33:27

1 year ago33:27

33:27

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: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow Raven on Instagram! @raventheshopcat…

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End of Year Ramblings 38:06

1 year ago38:06

38:06

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.facebook.com/groups/905533339798418 Podcast Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomsgrimoirepod Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow Raven on Instagram! @raventheshopcat…

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Prosperity Magick 40:05

2 years ago40:05