Rowan Ashland
@rowanashland.bsky.social
Writer, artist, gardener. Owned by three cats.
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Meet Jewel, my C. versicolor! Hoping it's a female. She moved into her new home yesterday. Love this living gem!
#tarantula #spider #exoticpets
#tarantula #spider #exoticpets
October 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Meet Jewel, my C. versicolor! Hoping it's a female. She moved into her new home yesterday. Love this living gem!
#tarantula #spider #exoticpets
#tarantula #spider #exoticpets
Check out this living jewel! This is my greenbottle blue tarantula, Mystic. He's a shy, lively boy.
October 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Check out this living jewel! This is my greenbottle blue tarantula, Mystic. He's a shy, lively boy.
#WIPSnips Thor loses something important, and Loki takes the blame. #writing #writingcommunity #WriteSky #fantasy #Norse #retelling
October 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#WIPSnips Thor loses something important, and Loki takes the blame. #writing #writingcommunity #WriteSky #fantasy #Norse #retelling
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Hey…
Unclench your jaw.
Check your posture.
Drink some water.
❤️
Unclench your jaw.
Check your posture.
Drink some water.
❤️
October 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hey…
Unclench your jaw.
Check your posture.
Drink some water.
❤️
Unclench your jaw.
Check your posture.
Drink some water.
❤️
Reposted by Rowan Ashland
3 U.S. soldiers — an officer, a reservist, & a new recruit — respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” remarks, reflecting on faith, honor, & the quiet courage it takes to serve both gods and country.
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#pagan #heathen #asatru #norsereligion #military
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#pagan #heathen #asatru #norsereligion #military
The courage to serve: Heathen soldiers respond to Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” insult - News, Paganism, U.S., World
Witchcraft & Pagan News - Three U.S. soldiers — an officer, a reservist, and a new recruit — respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” remarks, reflecting on faith, honor, and the qu...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
3 U.S. soldiers — an officer, a reservist, & a new recruit — respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” remarks, reflecting on faith, honor, & the quiet courage it takes to serve both gods and country.
wildhunt.org/2025/10/the-...
#pagan #heathen #asatru #norsereligion #military
wildhunt.org/2025/10/the-...
#pagan #heathen #asatru #norsereligion #military
Today's #WIPSnip is the aftermath of yet another Thor and Loki adventure. Anyone want to take a guess as the which myth this is? #writing #writingcommunity #fantasy #retelling #Norse
October 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Today's #WIPSnip is the aftermath of yet another Thor and Loki adventure. Anyone want to take a guess as the which myth this is? #writing #writingcommunity #fantasy #retelling #Norse
Today's pulls. The rune Mannaz is the rune of self. It tells us to stay strong in your identity. Combined with the card Seven of Wands, the card of inner fire and self-reliance, today is a day for self-confidence. The Firefly remind us that inspiration is fleeting. Seize your creativity.
October 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today's pulls. The rune Mannaz is the rune of self. It tells us to stay strong in your identity. Combined with the card Seven of Wands, the card of inner fire and self-reliance, today is a day for self-confidence. The Firefly remind us that inspiration is fleeting. Seize your creativity.
The rune wunjo remind us to find joy wherever we can. We need joy as the card Ten of Wands points to overwork and burnout, but also achievement. The Hyena uses wit and sarcasm to expression their truth, but underneath are unfulfilled dreams. Take your dreams seriously and find your joy.
#tarotsky
#tarotsky
October 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The rune wunjo remind us to find joy wherever we can. We need joy as the card Ten of Wands points to overwork and burnout, but also achievement. The Hyena uses wit and sarcasm to expression their truth, but underneath are unfulfilled dreams. Take your dreams seriously and find your joy.
#tarotsky
#tarotsky
A little snippet from Lokasenna this morning. Loki and Thor have met a suspicious friend on the road.
#wipsnips #writing #writingcomnunity #Norse #retelling #fantasy
#wipsnips #writing #writingcomnunity #Norse #retelling #fantasy
October 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A little snippet from Lokasenna this morning. Loki and Thor have met a suspicious friend on the road.
#wipsnips #writing #writingcomnunity #Norse #retelling #fantasy
#wipsnips #writing #writingcomnunity #Norse #retelling #fantasy
I've got organically grown mugwort moke cleansing sticks available in my Etsy shop! darksunandshade.etsy.com/listing/4380...
#witchsky #mugwort #pagansky #herbalism
#witchsky #mugwort #pagansky #herbalism
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October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I've got organically grown mugwort moke cleansing sticks available in my Etsy shop! darksunandshade.etsy.com/listing/4380...
#witchsky #mugwort #pagansky #herbalism
#witchsky #mugwort #pagansky #herbalism
Today's rune and card pull. The Eihwaz rune tells us to have inner strength. Associated with the yew tree, it protects us and those around us. The Two of Pentacles card reminds us to stay balanced and be prepared for inevitable change.
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Today's rune and card pull. The Eihwaz rune tells us to have inner strength. Associated with the yew tree, it protects us and those around us. The Two of Pentacles card reminds us to stay balanced and be prepared for inevitable change.
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Today's rune and card. Elder Futhark Mannaz tells us to be self-confident and strong in our identity. The Five of Swords warns us of self-destructive behavior. We have the power to tear ourselves apart or to pull ourselves together. We must choose which path to follow.
#witchsky #tarot
#witchsky #tarot
October 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Do you ever think about the fact that Wikipedia is the last good major website on the internet? You aren't bombarded with ads. It doesn't try to push video on you, and it doesn't redirect you to a scam site.
October 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Do you ever think about the fact that Wikipedia is the last good major website on the internet? You aren't bombarded with ads. It doesn't try to push video on you, and it doesn't redirect you to a scam site.
Time to step away from Microsoft Word and ideally, Microsoft in general. I'm giving Scrivener another go. I think I can break my dependence on Word and learn to like it.
#writer #writingcommunity #word #scrivener
#writer #writingcommunity #word #scrivener
October 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Time to step away from Microsoft Word and ideally, Microsoft in general. I'm giving Scrivener another go. I think I can break my dependence on Word and learn to like it.
#writer #writingcommunity #word #scrivener
#writer #writingcommunity #word #scrivener
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Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
I'm running a sale in my Etsy shop right now! darksunandshade.etsy.com/listing/4367...
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September 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I'm running a sale in my Etsy shop right now! darksunandshade.etsy.com/listing/4367...
September 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New blog post! Mabon themed!
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Mabon
The autumnal equinox. Dark and light are balanced and day and night are equal. For many, it is a time of turning leaves, apple picking, of digging out the cardigans and dusting off the sweaters, of…
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September 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
New blog post! Mabon themed!
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Finally got the mugwort processed. I got 20 smudge sticks out of one plant. Pretty good, with plenty left over for tea and loose incense.
#witchsky #witch #smallbusiness
#witchsky #witch #smallbusiness
September 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Finally got the mugwort processed. I got 20 smudge sticks out of one plant. Pretty good, with plenty left over for tea and loose incense.
#witchsky #witch #smallbusiness
#witchsky #witch #smallbusiness