Yes, you read it right.
Women go through four different emotional stages in each 28-day menstrual cycle, which can be traced back to our ancestral wisdom and Indigenous traditions worldwide. The beauty of these four stages is that they explain some of the feelings, emotions, thoughts, and reactions we, as women, experience. And the more we know ourselves, the more conscious and loving our lives can become.
Every woman, regardless of her age, development stage, or whether she has had a hysterectomy or not, is embodied by the Moon. The womb and the Moon work together to create the natural rhythm of life for women, echoing archetypes for menstrual cycles.
If you bleed each month, your rhythm is connected to your menstrual cycle. If you don’t bleed, your rhythm is then connected to the Moon cycles.
We are connected in one way or another to the rhythm of Earth, whether it is through our womb or the Moon. So here we go…
The 4 Stages
Do you ever feel as if you have all the energy in the world? Do you ever feel as if you can rule the world in a heartbeat?
If so… this usually starts the first day after you end the bleeding days of your menstrual cycle. This is the pre-ovulation phase, or if you don’t have your period, it’s during the crescent moon, and lasts more or less, between 6 to 7 days.
Physiologically and energetically speaking, your body is preparing to create, whether it’s a baby or a project. Your body is gearing up to give birth to your creation, filling you with energy, and making you practical, productive, and mentally agile. Eco-friendly period products can support this time when energy is high, giving you the resources to make conscious choices for both yourself and the planet.
This phase is called Goddess, and if you believe in mythology, Artemisia or Diana are the goddesses that represent this phase, connected to the Spring Season, where everything is blooming. Take advantage of this time to take action and get things done. Trust me, you will have the energy to rule the world if you want to.
Moving forward, once we start into the ovulation phase or Full Moon, we focus our energy more on being in service to others. This phase is called Nurturer or Mother because, physiologically, our body opens the door to creating new life. It’s also a perfect time to think about the projects you wish to nurture, mirroring the energy of holistic women’s care as you embrace this open-hearted phase.
This phase connects to Demeter or Gaia in mythology and the Summer Season. You may feel a need to be surrounded by loved ones, collaborate, and connect. It’s an ideal moment to explore self-care rituals that expand into community and connection.
In the premenstrual or waxing moon phase, energy takes a different turn. This is the Wild Woman phase, linked to Persephone in mythology, and mirrors Autumn when nature begins to let go. At this point, the body prepares to release, and you may feel more introspective, perhaps facing fears and needing more nourishment. This is a powerful time to connect with aromatherapy wellness and use essential oils for menstruation to nurture both body and mind. Journaling can be invaluable now, helping to transmute fears into lessons learned.
Finally, we enter the Wise Woman phase, often aligned with the new moon or menstrual period. This is a deeply reflective time, symbolizing the release and transformation of whatever no longer serves you. Your body is letting go, whether it’s the potential for creating new life or old fears, emotions, and thoughts that surfaced during the Wild Woman phase. The Wise Woman, like a shaman, connects with ancient wisdom to renew and restore.
At LUNAM, we honor this powerful, restorative time by providing eco-friendly period products crafted from non-toxic materials, supporting you as you take it slow, pamper yourself, and listen to your inner wisdom.
Honor yourself, honor who you are. Here at LUNAM, we do. We honor you.
We have created this document as a guide for you during these 4 cycles and/or archetypes. Don’t forget to check out our aromatherapy collection, designed with ancestral wisdom to support you in each of these phases, guiding you through menstrual rituals and enhancing your journey of sustainable menstruation and Divine feminine empowerment.
Written by: Catalina Sardi