Among the most ancient and powerful deities in Celtic mythology stands Danu, the revered Mother Goddess from whom the Tuatha Dé Danann—the “Folk of the Goddess Danu”—take their name. Though little survives in the ancient texts about Danu herself, her influence is deeply woven into the fabric of Celtic lore, and her essence resonates profoundly…
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🌿 Honoring Cernunnos: Lord of the Wild Things 🌿
Cernunnos, the “Lord of the Wild Things,” is an enigmatic deity symbolizing nature, fertility, and the cycles of life and death in Celtic mythology. Depicted often with stag antlers surrounded by wildlife, he represents balance and interconnectedness within ecosystems. Cernunnos invites deep spiritual connections with nature through honoring, rituals, and mindful introspection.
🌿 Rune of the Day: Berkana (ᛒ)
Pronunciation: BEAR-kah-nahMeaning: Growth, birth, nurturing, feminine power, healing 🌀 What It Means AI Overview Berkana (also spelled Berkano) is a rune in the Elder Futhark, the oldest runic alphabet, and represents birch, birth, fertility, and renewal. It is traditionally associated with the birch tree, a symbol of new beginnings and the promise of spring, and signifies…
Overcoming Religious Trauma: Steps to Recovery
Religious trauma isn’t just about leaving a church or disagreeing with doctrine. It’s about surviving a system that taught you fear instead of love, instilling a pervasive sense of anxiety that clouds your every thought. Control instead of freedom surfaced through rigid teachings and oppressive expectations, suffocating any notion of personal autonomy. Shame instead of…
🌩️ 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,…
🌀 Cicada Spirit Guide: Sacred Song of Rebirth, Truth & Divine Timing
A LunaOwl Grimoire Entry from The Unconventional Momma This revamped and more in-depth look at the Cicada Spirit Guide is here to shed new light on a misunderstood creature whose sacred message has long echoed through time, earth, and soul. They hum from the trees like vibrating chants — rhythmic, strange, impossible to ignore. For many,…
✨ Woden’s Day Wisdom: Wednesday ✨
Ever wonder why it’s called Wednesday or Woden’s Day? This intriguing name has its roots in ancient mythology, specifically tracing back to the Germanic god Woden; later also a Norse God of the same name who we now call Odin, who is associated with wisdom and war. As the all-father of the Norse pantheon, Odin…
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,…
Celebrate Earth Day with Jord: Rituals & Reflections
Honoring the Earth and Jord: A Sacred Earth Day Reflection As the wheel turns and we find ourselves standing once more in the embrace of spring, Earth Day offers us a powerful moment of reflection and reverence—a chance to honor not only the land beneath our feet but also the divine feminine force who nurtures…
