Cycle seasons

This concept of comparing the phases of the menstrual cycle to the four seasons was beautifully developed by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Wurlitzer, founders of the Menstruality Movement. Their work highlights the cyclical nature of the female body and how, just like the seasons, our energy, emotions, and needs shift throughout the month. By connecting each phase to a season—Winter (menstruation), Spring (follicular), Summer (ovulatory), and Autumn (luteal)—we can align with our natural rhythms…

Understanding the menstrual cycle is key to tapping into your feminine energies. Each phase of the cycle, like the seasons, offers unique insights into our physical and emotional well-being. By aligning your activities with these phases, you can optimize your energy, enhance your self-awareness, and embrace the cyclical nature of your body. #MenstrualCycle

Did you know that the different phases of the menstrual cycle can be represented by the four seasons; winter, spring, summer and autumn? I find this to be a really helpful way to make sense and understand your cycle and a great reminder that we are cyclical beings. Just like nature, we are not the same all of the time, it simply doesn’t work that way…just like it wouldn’t work if we only had spring or summer. Each season has a purpose and a role to play. And I know that sometimes this can…

The inner seasons of your menstrual cycle

Season Syncing Each Moment of the Year Has Its Own Beauty Ralph Waldo Emerson As we enter into autumn, I wanted to talk about the way our mind and body successfully adapts to a new…

Over the years, I’ve sat with women and asked them to tell me about their first menstrual cycle. I’ve listened to stories of shame, embarrassment, confusion, fear, and some of joy or excitement and celebration. Then, when they are finished sharing, we explore how they can see that experience shaping their present-day inner-world. How does […]

Your menstrual cycle consists of four phases. These four phases move in a cycle of growth and decomposition like the seasons. We are different everyday as we move along this continuum.