Grumpy Old Crone

YouTube video by Grumpy Old Crone Exploding Myths About The Blood Moon, and What You Can Do With It!

It's the Blood Moon tonight! Which means the usual load of codswallop about evil spirits and so forth. So what IS the Blood Moon, and how can we, as witches, do stuff with it?
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Merch and Witchcraft shop: http://www.grumpyoldcrone.co.uk http://www.patreon.com/grumpyoldcrone http://www.linktr.ee/grumpyoldcrone I’ve squeezed in an extra video this week, in honour of tonight’s… Exploding Myths About The Blood Moon, and What You Can Do With It!

It's the Blood Moon tonight! Which means the usual load of codswallop about evil spirits and so forth. So what IS the Blood Moon, and how can we, as witches, do stuff with it?
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This week we've gone chaotic. Not chaos magic. Just... chaotic. I found a scammer. I had a play. It was MAD and oddly satisfying.
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Today is "Get to Grips with Your Inbox Day" for me. There are well over a thousand emails in there. I'm scared.

But I have a fresh cup of tea, I've had my morning shower and now it's time to dive in. See you on the other side!

Old Twelvey Night has gone, abandoning us in the middle of a truly depressing January. Which means I am simultaneously ready for being snuggly, destroying the patriarchy and ranting on camera. AND… This Trend is Killing Pagan Markets - And Everyone is Pretending It Is Fine...

New vid up! I'm back to ranting incoherently again. I think the subject matter deserved it.

But ALSO: I've pressed the big red "GO" button on the shop. www.grumpyoldcrone.co.uk

Can't believe I finally got there!

Video here:https://youtu.be/yA7TNogOLvE

I asked for things that people would like to see me cover over on Patreon. The first thing that had two requests was "What crystals do you use?", so that's where I've gone this week. But first we… Best Crystals for Budget-Friendly Witchcraft?

New video up today, and if you are a Patreon member you will know why I am currently picking clay out of my fingernails and baking something in the airfryer ready for 8pm...
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The moon at this time of year is so *bright* when it is clear. Last night was full moon, so tonight it is still incredibly bright. How bright? I took this photo just now - it has snowed a little. No filter. No flash. No long exposure. No night setting. Just point and click. It's 10:50pm.

I'm feeling better, almost perky in fact! So after some lovely Yule gifts from Mr Grumpy Old Crone, I wanted to examine the differences and strengths/weaknesses between oracle and tarot decks. … Tarot Cards vs. Oracle Decks. What are the differences and what is the best choice?

First video of 2026 up and live! I'm looking at the differences between Tarot and Oracle Decks, and discussing my favourites. Also some New Year content :-)

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I promised I would try and record a couple of things, and this was one of them - the other one is going over on Patreon for... well... "reasons" (which will be obvious if you see it!). So, seasons… A Grumpy Old Crone Parody: 12 Days of Wishmas!

Finally well enough to record the songs we'd planned! The first is up on Youtube, the second is on Patreon for... well... "reasons". Many, many reasons.

But here's this one! Merry season of choice!
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And so, in the stillness of the night, with quiet words of worship and supplication, I make offerings and pledges to the Lady, the Great Queen, the Cailleach.

I have set my lights in my easternmost window to summon back the unconquerable light.

Blessed be.

I've been poorly. I had that horrible flu that's been going around and am only just recovering, so I may be a bit random here. I apologise! Existing Whilst Witchy: Self care! Look after yourself… This Psychic "Spooky" Magazine is So Bad It's Good...

I've had flu, and am only just over it. I rambled a bit, but I did get a video up! I'm not sure about the "backwards knees" bit, though... Sorry!

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'Flu. I am not a happy bunny.

December is A LOT. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty tired by this point. So this is a video about me being tired. Mostly of stupid racists and people who use the faith of others in order to… Paganism versus Racists at Christmas

New video out! It's late here, and I'm really tired, but I did it! With only one JULBOLZ montage as well! Go me!

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Yule rant ahead!!!!! It wouldn't be Christmas without me ranting now, would it? Regular viewers will guess where I'm going with this one, I think.... Existing Whilst Witchy: Do we all need stupid… Magical Pagan Decorations? BALLS!

It was inevitable. First video of December. JÜL BÖLS!!!!! I mean, you'd be disappointed in me if I didn't, right?

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Oh bleah. You're right. One of the best phrases I ever heard was, "When you use the word 'but' in a sentence, everything before "but" is to be ignored, because everything after it is what you mean. Hence: "I'm not racist, but...."

Hello Sherlock!

Yes, I have ABSOLUTELY read it! I own it in hardback because I knew it would be a frequent re-read <3. It's a joyous piece of writing.

I managed to record a video without a cat trying to lick the hair off my head! Go me!

This also features probably my most favourite Positive Bit ever, which is joyous, and oddly enough, from my local council's CCTV...
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Worst thing about that word is how bloody useful it is!

Oh this is so pretty!

I think Kimber is missing his brother Jinks, who passed away last week. If he can't groom his brother, he's apparently going to groom me.

The top of my head is suspiciously clean and slightly damp now. Will be recording tomorrow. Hopefully without a cat on my head...

The votes are in, and Patrons voted for me to read "The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns & Fairies". The first 15 minute installment is up for listening now!
I think this is going to be a really good read, and I'm already referencing old ballads in my analysis...
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I've forgotten to check messages here, and just found this. What font size works? I think this is a big gap in the market, maybe we should lobby Llewellyn....

YouTube video by Grumpy Old Crone How to Design a Spell That Really Works!

New video up: classic digression started out as AI Slop commentary, and ended up as practical spell discussion. Still not quite sure how I managed that.....
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It's time for me to have an unhinged rant again. I am making no apologies. It deserved everything I gave it today. And then some. I actually had to edit out some of the ranting out for timing… What the Heck is this "Witchcraft Legend" All About?

New video up today. Sorry, it might a tiny bit ranty. Well, let's be honest... it is EXTREMELY RANTY.

I apologise for nothing.
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Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain to everyone! New video up for some Halloween goodness <3
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Patreon "Absolutely Fuming!!!" Tier prepare yourselves for the drop later today of the ultimate Halloween/Thanksgiving/Yule Mashup. JINGLE BAT!!!

The hunger to make a human connection in your magical practice is real. Where's the best place to do that? Witchy Aesthetic: New Witchy TV Program? Errr..... Meat & Two Potatoes: Online… Where to Find a Coven?

One day I will learn to not start filming at 8pm at night. It's 1am and I've finally got this week's video past the YT checks! Two Patreon things uploaded today, two more to do tomorrow!

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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… Greatest Tarot Myths Debunked!

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