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Although scientists have yet to find the relationship between menstrual and lunar cycles, we sense there’s a correlation between a woman’s period and this monthly time phase…
The word menstruation comes from the Latin word, menses, which means month, and also relates to the Greek word ‘mene’, meaning moon.
Women get their ‘time of the month’ approximately every 28 days (though this is not always the case), and there seems to be a natural link between the moon and menstruation…
I’ve even heard people referring to their period as their ‘moon’, which actually makes me cringe, truth be told!
Though our periods might not necessarily sync with Luna each month, there is a rhythm to the menstrual cycle – and four unique hormonal phases – that correspond with the energy of the Moon’s Cycle.
There are four distinct phases, about a week long:
Knowing the physical phase or mood – and Moon – you’re in can help with how productive you’ll be, the foods or sex you’ll crave, and the exercise you’re inclined towards…
Lets break it down…
The Menstruation Phase – the first day of our cycle – and our ‘bleed’ is the beginning.
Hormones are low (progesterone drops), energy is low as you work to shed the lining of the uterus.
You might feel tired, fatigued, with a need to self-soothe and nourish with lots of water.
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During this week your hormone levels are low but begin to rise with an increase in estrogen.
The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is being released, stimulating the thickening of the uterus’s lining. It’s a time of growth and maturity, perfectly akin to the First Quarter Moon.
We might feel more energized, ready for exercise!
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At the Ovulation Phase an egg is released, available for fertilisation for 24-hours – imagine the Moon, bright, white and full, ready to be seen.
Hormone levels are rising (so too might your libido!), with oestrogen helping the ovulation process. Excess oestrogen can result in breast tenderness and spots.
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At this time you’re pre-menstrual, estrogen and testosterone decrease, while progesterone increases to its peak, then begins to fall away.
Akin to the Waning Moon, at this time you are approaching menstruation, a time for potential anxiety, forgetfulness, mood changes, body tenderness, bloating, weight gain, and increased appetite.
Depression can be triggered, as can irritable bowl syndrome; this is when we get PMS – it’s important to listen to the body as anything goes! Manage those pre-period moods, symptoms and discomforts with gratitude…
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Understanding the lunar cycles and menstrual cycles can be so beneficial, living in sync with your cycle on multiple levels!