Wodin’s Day—often recognized as a day to honor Odin, the Norse Allfather and seeker of wisdom—isn’t just about looking outward to ancient gods for guidance. It’s also about looking inward. It’s a sacred pause in the week to honor our own pursuit of wisdom, the roots that ground us, and the magic that pulses through our bloodlines….
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Tea & Mystery: The Ghosts of Scull Shoals A Village Swallowed by Time
The abandoned village of Scull Shoals deserves a place among Georgia’s most chilling ghost stories. Nestled deep in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest along the banks of the Oconee River, Scull Shoals is a place where history, tragedy, and folklore converge to create a landscape shrouded in mystery. Once a prosperous mill town thriving during the…
👻 Tea & Mystery: The 700 Spirits of Kennesaw House
Of all the haunted locations in Georgia, few are as steeped in sorrow—and spectral presence—as the Kennesaw House, located in the heart of Marietta. One of the city’s oldest surviving buildings, this 1845 structure has lived many lives: cotton warehouse, luxury inn, Civil War hospital, and now, museum. Throughout its long and tumultuous history, the…
🌩️ Rooted in Strength: Honoring Thor’s Day Through the Bond of Thunder and Earth
At Unconventional Momma, we like to look beyond the surface — beneath the myths, behind the gods, and into the heart of the stories that shape our spiritual path. And Thor’s Day (Thursday) offers more than just thunder and hammers. It provides us with a unique opportunity to explore the intricate balance between strength and nurturing,…
🔱 Tyr’s Day: Honoring Tuesday in the Norse Pantheon 🔱
Tuesday might seem like an unassuming day in the middle of the week, but in Norse tradition, it carries the fiery weight of justice, sacrifice, and strength. Known as “Tiw’s Day” or “Tyr’s Day,” Tuesday is sacred to the Norse god Týr—a mighty warrior deity of law, order, and honor. Revered by warriors and leaders…
Tea & Mystery: The Haunting of Lake Lanier & the Vanishing of Justin Gaines.
Lake Lanier, a serene yet haunted lake in northern Georgia, hides a tragic history of submerged towns and ghostly tales. Built in the 1950s, it has witnessed over 700 deaths, mysterious disappearances, and local legends of restless spirits. The unresolved case of Justin Gaines, who vanished in 2007, adds to its eerie reputation.
Honoring the Mother: The Many Faces of the Divine Feminine
This post is arriving just in time for Mother’s Day, a time that often stirs up deep emotions—love, grief, gratitude, and even pain. As the day approached, I found myself reflecting on the many different mothers I’ve worked with and walked beside in my personal spiritual practice—mothers who birth life, raise children, tend to the land,…
Listening to the Spirits: How My Ancestors Called Me Home
There was a time when I thought I was just “imagining things”—a flicker in the corner of my eye, a voice that seemed to speak without a mouth, a whisper of warmth when no one else was in the room. As someone who’s always felt deeply connected to the unseen, I’ve known since I was…
Thor’s Day or is it Thursday?
🌩️ Thor’s Day: Tapping into the Power of Thursday in Norse Practice 🌩️ Ah, Thursday. For most folks, it’s just another day edging us closer to the weekend. But for those walking a path rooted in Norse spirituality, Thor’s Day holds a deeper, more powerful meaning. Named after the mighty Thunder God himself, Thursday (Þórsdagr in Old Norse)…
Tarot Cards: Meanings- The Fool
I have been working a lot with my cards and runes lately and it dawned on me that not everyone knows what each one of the Arcana means, or even what the suits mean themselves. So I decided I would make an intro to Tarot Cards and Runes for you all. This will be a lengthy series that will take a look at their traditional/universal meanings and the history behind each one. I will be using the cards I frequently read for myself, the imagery in the Wild Unknown really speaks to me personally. But I will also include the traditional images everyone is used to as well.
