March 29 of 845AD was the start of the legendary viking attack on Paris. Several people use this day to honor Ragnar Lodbrok, myself among them. But there were thousands of vikings who fought and died, and I keep them in mind as well. No one likes their efforts ignored, and just because we don't know some of their names doesn't mean they should be forgotten. So raise a horn for Ragnar, and raise another horn for those who fought alongside him.

🇬🇧 text further down. 🇸🇪 När nymånen visar sig på himlen imorgon den 29 mars (svensk lokal tid) markerar den mån-månaden einmanuðr början, och med den inleds en ny tid i årets gång. Två veckor senare, vid fullmånekvällen den 13 april (svensk lokal tid), infaller högtiden Segerblot – en av de tre stora högtiderna inom Asatron. Blotet varar i tre nätter och och är ett blot för kommande segrar och markerar övergången från vinterhalvåret till sommarhalvåret, en tid av förändring, förnyelse och styrka. Segerblotet hölls av våra förfäder för att vinna framgång och överkomma de prövningar som den nya säsongen förde med sig. Genom blotet sökte de makternas gunst och kraft att möta årets utmaningar, stärka sin vilja och stå fast i sitt örlög – den väv av ödestrådar som binder varje människa till dennes väg i livet. Även idag samlas vi vid denna tidpunkt för att vända oss till makterna. Våra prövningar ser annorlunda ut, men behovet av styrka, uthållighet och visdom förblir detsamma. Segerblotet är en stund att kalla på de krafter som väver vårt livs gång, att hämta mod och kraft inför det som väntar. Segerblotet är inte bara ett blot för kommande segrar – det är också markeringen av att vinterhalvåret nu har nått sitt slut och att sommarhalvåret, sumarmál, tar vid. Vinterns mörker skingras när solen åter stiger i kraft, jorden spirar av liv, och vi träder in i en tid av växande och handling. Med blotet hälsar vi denna förändring, lyfter våra horn i hyllning och ger våra gåvor för att ära de makter som vägleder oss. I deras namn firar vi styrkan, segern och det liv som nu vaknar på nytt! Nordiska Asa-samfundets blotlag håller Segerblot omkring tiden för fullmånen den 13 april, och vi välkomnar er att delta i denna heliga högtid. Oavsett om du är asatroende eller nyfiken, är du varmt välkommen att vara med. För mer information om tid och plats, besök vår hemsida: https://asa-samfundet.se/evenemang/ 🇬🇧 When the new moon appears in the sky tomorrow, March 29 (Swedish local time), it marks the beginning of the moon-month einmanuðr, and with it, a new time in the course of the year begins. Two weeks later, on the full moon night of April 13 (Swedish local time), the celebration of Victory Blót (Sigurblót) takes place – one of the three major holidays within Asatru. The blót lasts for three nights and is a blót for upcoming victories, marking the transition from the winter semi-year to the summer semi-year, a time of change, renewal, and strength. Our ancestors held Victory Blót (Sigurblót) to secure success and overcome the trials that the new season would bring. Through the blót, they sought the favor and power of the forces to face the challenges of the year, to strengthen their will, and to stand firm in their orlog - the web of fate that binds each person to their path in life. Even today, we gather at this time to turn to the powers. Our trials may be different, but the need for strength, endurance, and wisdom remains the same. Victory Blót (Sigurblót) is a time to call upon the forces that weave the course of our lives, to gather courage and power for what lies ahead. Victory Blót (Sigurblót) is not only a blót for future victories—it is also the marker that the winter semi-year has now ended, and the summer semi-year, sumarmál, begins. The darkness of winter fades as the sun rises in strength, the earth bursts into life, and we step into a time of growth and action. With the blót, we welcome this change, raise our horns in tribute, and offer our gifts to honor the powers that guide us. In their name, we celebrate strength, victory, and the life that now awakens once more! Nordic Asa-community´s (Nordiska Asa-samfundet) blót kindreds will hold Victory Blót (Sigurblót) around the time of the full moon on April 13 (Swedish local time), and we warmly invite you to join this sacred celebration. Whether you follow Asatru or are simply curious, you are most welcome to take part. For more information on time and place, visit our website: https://asa-samfundet.se/en/events-2/

Unnamed Celtic Tribal Ally. He holds a shield and that medicine shield is before the world, and made up of the world. Side profile, in guardian battle stance. In the background are waters he protects, seen as falls and mists that become streams, springs. In the shape-shifting that is going on, The top of his headdress is the bright red representative of the blood. In the blood is also the bright red of plant colors, as in the blood feeding the Earth. At the very front of the warrior side profile, you might make out, looking diagonally downward, the Bull, who's tongue comes out waving and twisting, issuing forth raging life and intense magic. Heaving primordial air. Sky element. A woad spiral emanates of his forehead, which is like the top of the waterfalls here. The red continues and you can see it is the mouth in the mask of the elements expressing and giving him an animal power. The antlers or horns point forward as a gesture, at the very top central in the space. You might see dragon or serpentine faces and presence throughout, making a complex knotwork. I'm sober, I like to mention. I often get asked 'so, what were you on, and can I have some?' With the amount of energies that come through, being not sober can actually be detrimental. That, and it's extremely hard to sit still and discipline. I couldn't tell you that unless I have tried in the past. Being more kinetic, if I'm not sober, I'll wander to and fro. I wanted to do something that marks the Spring transition and taps into the that aspect of my lineage of my personal tree. Woad is intentionally everywhere interacting with the vibrant green. It has elements of fertility mixed with battle. Medicine and healing mixed with power and strength.

🇬🇧 text + link further down. 🇸🇪 Utförda Blot 2025: Blotlag Ymer höll Disablot 8 Mars 2025. Solen sken varmt och himmelen var klarblå när Pontus blåste i hornet – det var dags för Disablot! Läs mer på: https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2025-blotlag-ymer-holl-disablot-8-mars-2025/ 🇬🇧 Blóts performed 2025: Blót Kindred Ymer held Disablót on March 8, 2025. The sun shone warmly, and the sky was clear blue as Pontus blew the horn – it was time for Disablót! Read more at: https://asa-samfundet.se/en/blots-performed-2025-blot-kindred-ymer-held-disablot-on-march-8-2025/

Happy birthday to my absolutely beautiful wife and my best friend. She has now spent 7 out of her 25 years in Midgard being the best thorn on my side ever. The gods truly blessed me and everyone who's lives she has touched. She is an absolute warrior of a woman and soon to be the best mother to the beautiful son she will give me in 3 months.

Horny goat. I tried hooking him up to a chariot so I could ride into battle but he just head butt me...

Hámundr and Ulfr raised this stone in memory of Hrólfr, their father; Eybjǫrg in memory of her husband. They owned the estate of Sleðabrú, Freysteinn and Hrólfr, þegns of strength. Runestone Sö 367 📍Släbro, Nyköping Dated to somewhere between - 980–1015 ( Viking Age ) Rune reading hamunr : ulfʀ raisþu : stain : þinsi : efti : hrulf : faþur : sin : ayburg : at : unir sin þaiʀ otu : by : slaiþa:bru + fraystain : hrulfʀ o^þru<toʀ> <þia>k<n>a Old West Norse Hámundr, Ulfr reistu stein þenna eptir Hrólf, fǫður sinn, Eybjǫrg at ver sinn. Þeir áttu bý Sleðabrú, Freysteinn, Hrólfr, þróttar þegnar.

- Végautr raised these stones in memory of Þorgautr, his brother - Runestone Ög 197 - Dated to 980-1015 ( Viking Age ) 📍 Mjölby, Sweden. Rune reading ⁑ uikutr ⁑ risþi ⁑ stina ⁑ þisi ⁑ ift(i)(ʀ) ⁑ [þu]rkut × bruþur ⁑ sin Old West Norse Végautr reisti steina þessa eptir Þorgaut, bróður sinn.

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