Talk About Moon Cycle🥀

Hey my awesome GAL TALK squad! Following up on what I shared about transforming my moon cycle experience, I wanted to dive a little deeper into some fascinating connections I've discovered. When I first started rethinking my period, I kept hearing about the 'lunar cycle' and how it supposedly intertwines with our own cycle. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first, but the more I learned, the more I felt a powerful resonance with it. You know how our bodies often reflect the rhythms of nature? Well, many ancient traditions believe our menstrual cycle, often called our 'moon cycle,' is deeply connected to the phases of the moon. It’s not just a poetic idea; for centuries, women often bled with the new moon and ovulated with the full moon, or vice-versa. This alignment is super interesting! There are two main patterns people talk about: The White Moon Cycle: This is often considered the traditional or fertile cycle. If you're a 'white moon bleeder,' you typically menstruate around the new moon and ovulate around the full moon. Historically, this alignment was seen as being in sync with the Earth's natural fertility rhythms, focusing energy outwards towards creation and nurturing. For me, when I'm feeling that spiritual push during my period, it makes me wonder if my body is trying to connect to this ancestral rhythm, regardless of my exact timing. The Red Moon Cycle: On the flip side, some women experience their period around the full moon and ovulate around the new moon. This is often referred to as the 'red moon cycle,' and sometimes jokingly, being a 'red witch period.' Far from being negative, this alignment is traditionally associated with wisdom, creativity, and inner transformation. Women on a red moon cycle were often seen as healers, teachers, or shamans, channeling their energy inwards for self-development and community support rather than outward reproduction. When I mentioned feeling 'stronger than usual' or in my 'most feminine energy' even during my period, this 'red witch' concept really resonates. It’s about owning that powerful, transformative energy that can come with bleeding, regardless of where the moon is. It's not about being literally a witch, but embracing the powerful, intuitive, and sometimes intense energy that comes with this phase. Understanding these different alignments helped me realize that there's no "right" way for your cycle to be. Whether you bleed with the new moon, full moon, or somewhere in between, your body is doing its sacred work. It’s about recognizing the unique energy each phase brings. Knowing these traditional meanings has actually made me appreciate my own body’s wisdom even more. It’s like, instead of just dreading the cramps or mood swings, I'm now looking for the deeper meaning and power within those sensations. While I don't strictly track my cycle with a 'moonconnection calendar' (though many find it helpful!), simply being aware of these lunar influences allows me to be more intentional with my self-care. For instance, if I feel more introspective and want to "ghost the world" during my period, it feels less like a failing and more like my body's natural pull towards stillness, much like the quiet energy of a new moon. And if I feel a surge of creative energy during my bleed, perhaps that's my inner 'red witch' making an appearance! Ultimately, this deeper understanding has fortified my belief that our moon cycle is truly a time of renewal and release. It's a monthly opportunity to check in with ourselves, honor our feminine power, and nurture our bodies and souls. So let's keep having these GAL TALKS and learn to embrace every phase of our womanhood!