There are four phases of the menstrual cycle, each with its own energy. Knowing them can help us adapt our life flow, take care of our needs, and embody our true power.
No matter our age, what phase of life we are in, whether we bleed every month or not, and whether we have had a hysterectomy or not, the Moon is embodied within the physical and energetic core of every woman. Together, the Womb and the Moon create a woman’s natural rhythm of life.
The Moon’s cycles hold archetypal energies that offer deeper insight into our natural rhythms, our well-being, and the full potential of our creativity, strength, and nourishment. The four archetypes are Wise, Goddess, Nurturer, and Wild.
Meet the Four Archetypes
One cycle, four energies.
Days 1–6
Wise
Menstrual phase
Inward and quiet, a time for hibernation and relaxation.
New Moon
Winter
Earth
North
Her shadow
This archetype represents a symbolic death that makes space for rebirth. It is not a time to give to others, but a time for yourself.
Bring her in
Give yourself plenty of time to retreat.
Days 7–13
Goddess
Pre-ovulation
Young, creative, and full of energy, ready to take on new projects and endeavors.
Crescent Moon
Spring
Air
East
Her shadow
Her creative energy is so powerful that, if not organized, projects may never take shape.
Bring her in
Be assertive. Ask for what you want, calmly but firmly.
Days 14–21
Nurturer
Ovulation
Expansive and available to help others and nurture community.
Full Moon
Summer
Water
South
Her shadow
In nurturing others, her motherly energy can forget to make time for herself. Guilt and sacrifice can show up in the shadow as the martyr.
Bring her in
Make time for yourself and your desires.
Days 22–29
Wild
Luteal phase
Very intuitive and in touch with the inner world, with the magic within.
Waning Moon
Autumn
Fire
West
Her shadow
If led by fear, she expresses her shadow through resentment and destruction, often toward herself.
Bring her in
Allow all your feelings and value them, because each one is a teacher.
Every cycle is its own. These days are a guide, not a rule.
