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Grumpy Old Crone

@grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social

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Overweight, over fifty and over-opinionated on all matters pagan and witchcraft related. Sorry (notsorry....). On that there Youtube as Grumpy Old Crone, and everywhere else I can find. Very English (apart from the Welsh half), addicted to tea.

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · 7d

New video up today (after a lot of coughing and sneezing this week!).
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Greatest Tarot Myths Debunked!

No prizes for knowing that I bloody LOVE tarot. Which means that some of the worst myths REALLY ANNOY ME! Join me for a healthy debunking session of some of the worst offenders... Witchy…

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · 17d

Just finished recording this week's video a few days early as I'm going to be partying at my son and daughter-in-law's wedding this weekend. This is due to drop on Youtube at 4pm GMT! The past few times I've tried to schedule a delayed drop I've managed to completely mess it up, so fingers crossed!

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · 21d

New video on Signs and Omens up!

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Is it an Omen?

A leaf fell on you. Is it an omen or a portent? How to spot what is a sign, and what is not... Existing Whilst Witchy: Mabon? Autumn Equinox. It doesn't matter! Enjoy the season, regardless of…

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · 21d

I've just updated the audiobook of "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" which chapters 14 & 15. We're going to head off into the appendices next time! Next book up will likely be Robert Kirk's "The Secret Commonwealth", but let me know any copyright free suggestions!

Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · 28d

New video up - I'm expecting some VERY ANGRY COMMENTS on this one!
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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · 28d

Getting ready to record this week's video, & found this in my phone pictures. Don't buy candles in things that aren't designed to hold LITERAL BURNING LIQUIDS. Because this is what happens. No crystals or herbs in this one, even.

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today has been insane: read 3 chapters of audiobook, recorded, edited and published normal video, edited and published vlog, recorded edited and published top tier patreon video. Went out for anniversary meal, no about to start full moon ritual. Blimey!

Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Sep 7

New video up for today, I'm also working on a down and dirty iPhone Vlog about the Autumn work and magical workings that I'm getting done at the moment - keep your eyes out for that in the very near future!
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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Sep 7

I mean: don't get me wrong. It's going to be pretty, and it's a great time to do a bit of magic but it's not an incredibly rare "once in a lifetime" shizzle. People telling you that should be viewed a little suspiciously, because they don't actually know what they are talking about.

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Sep 7

Prepare for the imminent onslaught of people who want to appear dark and mysterious (but actually don't know squat) telling you about the incredibly rare and mystical, magical BLOOD MOON TONIGHT!
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Aug 30

One of the ways to get used to hearing aids, apparently, is to read aloud for 30 mins a day. So I've decided to read Leland's "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" as a copyright free audiobook in small chunks. I'll be putting it onto my Patreon as I do it, available for ALL paid levels.

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Aug 28

Aplogies for my absence over the weekend - I've been busy! New video up now:

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Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Aug 17

New Patreon post: Beginner Book Review for Non-Wiccan Witches!

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Aug 17

I drank a lot of mead. And then I ranted. I suspect I may have angered a load of people. Whoops!

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Aug 1

New video up! Mostly featuring me ranting about how much I hate those who rip off genuine spiritual seekers. GRRR!!! Also an exploding herb dryer for light relief, though....
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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jul 30

Mr GOC is partially sighted, and I used to work for RNIB, so have loads of friends with visual impairments. Frustrating that society wants VI peeps to integrate, but when they do, some arse says, “You don’t look blind to me!” And acts like a discriminatory arsehole. Grrrrrr!!!!

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jul 30

Things that have made happy today: discovering these glass evil eye charms for £1 for 20 in our local cut-price stationery and bookshop (“The Works”). Last time I looked for these I ended up on Etsy buying them for £1.50 EACH!

Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jul 25

I spent last weekend at an English Fantasy Festival - I've only just recovered, so apologies for it being a little late, but here's my vlog! (ish). Oh, and a whinge about entitled eejits. Because I don't like entitled eejits.
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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jul 14

Better late than never - video up and live! Some serious talk, but best of all - description and pictures of the weirdest shop I've ever been in...
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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jul 14

Better late than never - video up and live! Some serious talk, but best of all - description and pictures of the weirdest shop I've ever been in...

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I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · Jul 8

If you are feeling down #bluesky?? Please, look at this cute duck... 💜

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jul 6

Lots of people have asked what my garden is looking like right now - rather than do another video tour, here's a view from my study window. Everything is growing really well, and it rained today!

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jul 5

New post day! Today I'm talking about why you should be allowed to be interested in any aspect of witchcraft you like....

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jul 2

I think I found it. You may have struck oil here, Jixie….. I have to go and read …

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Grumpy Old Crone @grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social · Jun 21

New post up, despite noisy neighbours, punishing heat and a sunburned head. Go me!
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