3 Benefits of Syncing Your Menstrual Cycle to The Lunar Calendar
8th Aug, 2023
Your menstrual cycle is a beautiful phenomenom that occurs (or should) once a month on average.
Syncing your period with the moon is a rewarding and empowering experience! The main benefit is knowing that your mind body and soul are in great alignment.
As women sometimes we can forget that life is all about going through and along with the motions despite all of the demands from life itself, from social expectations to family needs.
While it is true that menstrual cycles are primarily regulated by hormonal changes in the body, this does not mean that the moon has no impact on this sacred process that birth control or bad health habits would naturally interfere with.
Menstruation and The Moon…
Modern science will tell us that ” there is no substantial scientific evidence to support [the] notion” of a woman’s menstrual cycle syncing with the phases of the moon, but modern science also pushes the “need” for synthetic/pharmaceutical birth control methods.
As we know there are 4 phases of the moon of the moon: Waxing, Waning, Full and New.
Steps to Sync Your Period With The Moon:
That being said, if you are interested in exploring this concept as a form of personal or spiritual connection, here are some steps you can follow today:
1. Get Familiar With Your Flow:
I recommend that you journal and take notes the old fashion way with pen/pencil and paper, but you can use your notes app on your phone as well.
When you period arrives, journal about how heavy your flow is, how long it lasts, how much pain you felt/ didn’t feel. Be sure to of course notate the day and even time it arrives as well. This way you can access a pattern after awhile (you need to do this at least for 3 months
2. Practice Mindfulness:
Engage in mindfulness practices to stay in tune with your body and emotions throughout your menstrual cycle. Mindfulness meditation or journaling can help you connect with your inner self as you begin to sync your period with the moon.
This is also apart of being intentional with how we go about our activities day to day. Are you doing things that are in alignment with your purpose, things that make you feel good about yourself or liberated? For example, you can set intentions for self-care, reflection, or embracing femininity during the New Moon or Full Moon. All of this is apart of practicing mindfulness.
3. Be Consistent in Diet:
Be mindful of everything: from the people you find yourself around most often, to the foods you put in your body down to the timing of day you eat. All of this plays a apart in whether your bodies hormones can function at its best.
4. Practice Crystal Healing:
moonstone, rose quartz and amethyst crystals are a great place to start! Be sure to cleanse and charge them (either with moon or sun light) after purchasing. You can place them over your womb as you meditate and practice breathing techniques to increase your ability to remain mindful.
5. Create Full & New Moon Rituals:
As we know the new moon is best for setting new intentions and the full moon is all about reaping everything we’ve sown at the start of the new moon.
This is your opportunity to embrace your creativity like never before. What goals are you working towards now? whatever they are, you can work in harmony with the new and full moon to take your manifestation powers to the next level.
Incorporate self-care practices in your rituals, candles, journaling, spiritual baths, etc *Remember: a ritual is simply a set and step by step way of doing a specific task or event (again back to the whole idea of the importance of being intentional in all that you do, think, and say!)
6. Join Supportive Communities:
Participating in women’s circles or groups where individuals share their experiences and holistic remedies for wellness is beyond ideal. These communities can make your journey to staying in alignment with the moon that much more rewarding and beneficial.
At one point in history it was popular to respect the event of women in communion during their menstruations happening all at once. There was and still is tremendous power in ceremonies such as these.
7. Embrace Nature:
Spend time in nature and observe the moon’s beauty during its different phases. Engaging in nature walks or moonlit rituals can be spiritually fulfilling. I also recommend that you walk barefoot as much as possible.
Going on hikes can really help to reset your energy to where it is cleansed and renewed after working a long and busy week around people and endless electronics!
So What Are The 3 Benefits of Syncing Your Menstrual Cycle to The Lunar Calendar?
Once you have consistently gotten your period consecutively for three months (90 days), you can consider yourself synced.
1. Deepened Intuition:
We hear it all the time. Listen to your GUT! But seriously, our gut health contributes to our overall bodily health. Our overall bodily health communicates with our soul and spirit as we evolve throughout life.
With your menstrual cycle is aligned to the lunar calendar, you can count on your body functioning at its best. When your intuition is deepened you will more readily be able to account for what is best for you vs what is not.
This creates a surround inner calmness that contributes to harmony with ones instincts. After-all our instincts make us who we are so we don’t want those clouded one bit if we can help it!
2. Increased Confidence
With primarily healthy bodily and lifestyle habits, your confidence will increase from sustaining strong wellbeing overall. Health is wealth.
The lunar cycle reminds us of our own phases to honor within as well as without.
When we can align ourselves to the lunar cycle even beyond our menstrual cycle, we can deepen the capacity and power given to us from the moon.
This instills muscle memories of confidence throughout the body that reminds us how to enjoy life, of what matters most and our innate purpose.
3. Profound Insight
When you are privileged with profound insight due to your menstrual cycle being in sync with the lunar calendar, you maneuver towards your goals more easily.
Although there are a few factors that go into having a healthy period, it pays off to stay on top of them. Profound insight increases 3x or more when your menstrual cycle is in sync with other women close to you as well.
Pro Bonus Tip For Lunar-Period Syncing:
Invest in a silicon BPA-free menstruation cup. This is one that is for women with titled cervixes. Thats right. No more pads, tampons and wrappers!
Save your menses blood in a glass jar in the fridge. Use as needed over time to make a concentrate with natural spring water to water house plants.
You can also use overtime for protection burial rituals in your back yard. I believe this method along with a wholesome and plant-based diet has provided me the blessing of being able to consistently receive my period on full moon.
In Conclusion
Remember that the concept of menstruation syncing with the moon is a personal belief or practice, and it is essential to approach it with an open and holistic frame of mind.
Always prioritize your physical and emotional well-being, and consult with your local holistic practitioners, reiki masters, womb wellness and medicine wombmen for advice along your journey towards syncing your period with the moon.
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Over To You!
I’d love to know what you think. Did this blog post teach you anything new? Are you going to do anything differently as a result? Let me know in the comments below!
Life Coach and Holistic Birth Keeper