There are four ancient phases of the menstrual cycle to help us adapt our life flow to take care of our needs and embody our true power. They are connected to the four phases of the menstrual cycle and can offer useful insight into how to lead a more wholehearted life.
No matter our age, what developmental 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 cycles possess archetypal energies that offer women deeper insight into their own natural rhythms and how her divine flow guides them to have greater control over their mental and emotional well-being as well as harness the full potential of their creativity, strength, and nourishment. The four archetypes are Wise, Goddess, Nurturer, and Wild.
From the 14th day to the 21st day of your menstrual cycle.
Cycle: Ovulation
Moon: Full Moon
Energy: Expansive and available to help others and nurture community.
Season: Summer
Element: Water
Cardinal Direction: South
Shadow: This archetype has such a motherly energy, that in nurturing others can forget to make time for one self. Through conditions of guilt and sacrifice can show up in the shadows as the martyr.
How to bring the Nurturer archetype into being: Make time for yourself and your desires.
