As the Moon fades into her final sliver of silver, she invites us into the quiet. The Waning Crescent, sometimes called the Dark Moon, is not a time for action—but for stillness, surrender, and soulful release. This lunar phase, nestled just before the New Moon, is the most introspective part of the cycle. It is the sacred exhale—the deep letting…
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When “I’ll Pray for You” Doesn’t Bring Comfort
We’ve all heard the phrase, “I’ll pray for you.” It’s often said with kindness, good intentions, and sometimes even love. In the moment, it might feel like a comforting gesture, a way to reach out and express care for someone facing difficulties. A warm smile or a gentle touch might accompany those words, creating a…
Unlock Clarity with Tea Magic Rituals on Sundays
Sundays aren’t just the end of a week — they’re a soft landing, a sacred pause, and a radiant reminder that your journey around the Sun is uniquely your own. In many traditions, Sunday is aligned with the energy of the Sun — a symbol of vitality, radiance, and divine clarity. It asks us to…
đź”® Ritual of the Day: Mirror Scrying Across Traditions đź”®
Seeing Beyond the Veil, Within and Without Mirror Scrying — the ancient practice of gazing into a reflective surface to receive messages, visions, and guidance — is a sacred tool found in many traditions around the world. It is both intuitive and intentional, serving as a powerful form of divination that connects the seer with…
🌿✨ Saturday: Sacred Practice & Spellwork ✨🌿 Self-Love Tincture + Opening your Third Eye
Today we honor the rhythm of sacred stillness and intuitive flow, embracing the essence of mindfulness that saturates our spiritual practices. Saturdays are a perfect time to lean into deeper ritual work, tincture crafting, devotional practice, and spellwork that aligns with your higher path, allowing us to tap into the energies of the universe and…
When the Painted Lady Visits: Messages from Wings of Resilience
Nature has gifted us with a myriad of enchanting creatures, each with its own rhythm, purpose, and whisper to the soul. One such visitor fluttered into my life recently—not once, but twice—choosing a quiet moment shared between me and my loyal pup, Nyx. It was the painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui), gracing our space with…
Freya’s Day Reflections: Honoring Your Inner Goddess
Freya’s Day is more than just another step toward the weekend—it’s an invitation. A sacred pause to honor the wild, radiant, fierce feminine within us all. Freya, Norse Goddess of love, lust, war, magic, and sovereignty, calls to those who walk the line between soft strength and unapologetic wildness. To honor her is to honor…
🌩️ Mjölnir Moments: Rooted in Strength
Week One — “Creating Altars or Rituals that Honor Both Thunder and Earth: Thor and Jörð” In this first edition of Mjölnir Moments: Rooted in Strength, we begin with the foundation: creating sacred space that honors the divine balance between Thor, the thunderer, and JörĂ°, the ancient earth. Altars and rituals don’t have to be elaborate to be powerful —…
🌩️ 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,…
Fire Cider & Anointing Oil: Ancient Remedies for Modern Wellness
🕯️🔥 Introduction: Old Ways for New Days There’s a certain wisdom that stirs when the air turns cold or heavy, when the body aches or the spirit feels unsettled. It’s the same whisper that called to our ancestors—the grannies, healers, root workers, and wise folk of the hollers, moors, fjords, and deserts. That whisper reminds us: protection…
