The Stillroom's Grimoire Podcast

The hard stuff is called that for a reason. Mercury Retrograde is a great time to retreat, refocus and renew. This is also the perfect time to do some of that hard stuff, including Shadow Work.  Join April as she talks about what Shadow Work is and how you can incorporate it into your practice. Sponsor: Body Art Forms Use coupon code STILLROOM for 15% off your purchase www.bodyartforms.com Jo...

In another Exploring Practices Series, we are joined by Madame Pamita, who is an Ukrainian diaspora witch, teacher, author, spellcaster, candle maker, tarot reader and the proprietress of Madame Pamita’s Parlour of Wonders. She is the author of Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft , Madame Pamita’s Magical Tarot , The Book of Candle Magic , which can be found on her site or wherever books are sold. Find...

It's about that time again.  Mercury is getting ready to retrograde all over us in a week and it's shenanigans have already started.  This week, April talks about what happens when Mercury is in retrograde and some workings she likes to do to get through the chaos. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Get social with us! Shop Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Podcast Facebook...

Jacki Smith is the founder and president of Coventry Creations; a locally based, internationally known maker of spiritual products, and co-owner of Candle Wick Shoppe in Ferndale, MI. In 1992, Jacki was the first on the national market with her Blessed Herbal Candles. This line gave birth to the spiritual candle industry. Over the past 25 plus years she has created hundreds of magical candles, tea...

Your altar can be as simple or as ornate as you want it to be. This week, April shares how she has some of her altars set up and when she decides to change things. Listen in to get tips on how to set up your sacred space. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl Join Our Coven: Awaken The Witch Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/90553...

Happy Lughnasadh! Welcome to our first episode under our new name.  Let's chat about this first harvest festival and some ways you can celebrate.

New Moon Blessings! Take a listen for a big announcement for the show and all that is to come.

Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge of the unknown with the help of supernatural tools.  Join April as she gives a crash course in divination and shares her favorite ways to incorporate it into her practice. ✨ Shop and learn with The Head Witch, April:  https://www.thestillroomfl.com/ ✅️ Vote for The Stillroom for the best gift shop category www.vote.orlandoweekly.com 💰 SP...

Exploring and learning about different practices is a great way to expand your metaphysical circle. This week, April chats with Freya Bishop about being a death midwife, reiki master, psychic medium, witch and direct descendant of Bridget Bishop. Freya is also a Presenter/Teacher and in the process of writing a book. Connect with Freya on Instagram to find out about her presenting and teaching eng...

Come explore the Chakras! This week, April explains what the 7 major Chakras are all about and ideas on incorporating them in your practice. ✨ Shop and learn with The Head Witch, April: https://www.thestillroomfl.com/ ✅️ Vote for The Stillroom for the best gift shop category www.vote.orlandoweekly.com SPONSORS: BodyArtForms is beautiful jewelry you can feel good about wearing! Save 15% off any p...

Ever feel like your practice is misunderstood and everyone seems to think it's something out of a movie? You're not alone. This week, April discusses some of the interesting things she's been asked to do and what people think her practice is about. ✨ Shop and learn with The Head Witch, April: https://www.thestillroomfl.com/ ✅️ Vote for The Stillroom for the best gift shop category www.vote.orlan...

We've all heard the tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman , but there's more to Sleepy Hollow that many may not know about. ✨ Shop and learn with The Head Witch, April: https://www.thestillroomfl.com/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://forms.gle/x3oSfyG1oLGojbh27 ❤️ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlsgirlscommunity SPONSORS: BodyArtForms is beautiful jewelry...

Let the Sun shine on you! Join April as she shares ways you can celebrate the Summer Solstice, plus her favorite spell to do at this abundant and energetic time of year. ☀️ ✨ Shop and learn with The Head Witch, April: https://www.thestillroomfl.com/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://forms.gle/x3oSfyG1oLGojbh27 ❤️ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlsgirlscommunity SPONS...

How's your energy? Does doing anything with your practice feel like a chore lately? Witch, same! Trying to keep up with our practice can make us feel drained and disconnected. Your practice does not have to be elaborate and drawn out and make you feel like you have to constantly be in full on ritual mode. Take a breather and see if any of these simple magick practices work for you and help you to...

April is back from her trip to England and is so excited to share some of the magic she experienced on her trip. From visiting cemeteries, historical places, highest points and a circle of stones, April shares her connection to the energies of the places she visited and some things she likes to do when visiting energetic places. SPONSOR: Best fiends is an action-packed adventure and a brain-boosti...

Grimoires are books that contain a mix of spells, conjurations, natural secrets and ancient wisdom. Follow April’s shop: https://www.facebook.com/thestillroomfl Sponsors: ✨ BODY ART FORMS: Body jewelry at great prices & HUGE selection of body jewelry! This is a very ethical company, and we can get behind things they’re doing like paying living wages! Visit them at bodyartforms.com and use the cod...

Pictures and symbols hold meaning and can be powerful additions to our workings.  Throughout time, every civilization has used special symbols and codes to convey a message.  Today, April talks about sigil magick and how you can incorporate it into your practice. SPONSORS: Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/glowgirl and turn healthy habits i...

Candles are one of the easiest ways to work your magick. Whether it's a short and to the point or an elaborate working, candles can be used with many spells, rituals and activities.  This week, April talks about why we use candles in our workings, some candle magick basics and shares one of her favorite spells for use during Mercury Retrograde. SPONSOR:  Best fiends is an action-packed adventure a...

Learning about other practitioners gifts and how they use them is always fascinating.  Everyone is different and have their own special abilities that help those who seek guidance move along their path. This week, April talks with her dear friend, Mitch Osborn and learns about his journey in psychic mediumship, Tarot reading and animal communication. To learn more about Mitch and the services he o...

There are eight sabbats that are celebrated by various groups throughout the year and each of them have their unique correspondences and purpose . This week, April talks about the fire festival that is Beltane. She shares information on what you can focus on, activities you can do to celebrate in a large or small way and what she has done and plans on doing to celebrate.

Being the only practicing member in a relationship can make you feel like your practice isn't understood or supported. This week, April chats with her husband Steve about his thoughts on how her practice started, where it is now, owning a witch shop and the crazy things she brings home. SPONSOR: Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/glowgirl an...

There will be times in our practice that we feel like we need to take a step back, take a break. There can also be times where we just neglect it. It could be because life happens or because we feel like our practice is daunting and time consuming and we just don’t have the energy for it. In a world of we always need to be "doing", we can feel like we aren't the Witch we claim to be if we aren't p...

Working with the Moon is a great way to open yourself to spellwork and ritual. Different times in the Lunar Cycle can help us with our intentions and outcomes. This week, April explains the different phases of the Moon and how you can incorporate their energy into your craft.

Herbs have been used throughout history medicinally as well as magically. This week, April talks about how to introduce using herbs into your practice and shares some easy to obtain beginner herbs to have on hand. Book resources: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook by Karen Harrison The Modern Witchcraft Guide To Magikal Herbs by Judy Ann...

Protection is one of the first things you learn about when starting your practice. It is an extremely important part of your practice. This week, April explains the importance of protection when doing workings, rituals or when needed for a particular situation. She shares simple protection practices and discusses her favorite ways she protects herself, altar space and home.