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Menstruation is not a curse. It is not a burden to be hidden or silenced. It is one of the most powerful cycles a woman experiences, and when honored as sacred, it becomes a source of wisdom, strength, and deep connection to both body and spirit. Ancient cultures celebrated moon-time as a season of heightened intuition, spiritual vision, and inner renewal. In modern life, reclaiming this perspective transforms menstruation from inconvenience into empowerment.

Here are twenty practices to help you align with your menstrual magic:

1. Track your cycle with the moon. Noticing whether you bleed with the new moon or full moon reveals natural patterns and rhythms unique to you.
2. Create a sacred rest space. Set aside a cozy, quiet place where you can retreat during your moon-time to restore your energy.
3. Honor the first blood. When your bleeding begins, light a candle or speak a blessing to acknowledge this renewal.
4. Eat grounding foods. Nourish your body with warm soups, root vegetables, and iron-rich meals to replenish strength.
5. Drink herbal infusions. Red raspberry leaf, nettle, and chamomile support the uterus and soothe cramping.
6. Slow down your schedule. Whenever possible, honor your natural need to rest rather than pushing through exhaustion.
7. Journal your emotions. Menstrual time brings heightened sensitivity. Writing down feelings can reveal powerful insights.
8. Meditate with intention. Quiet your mind and focus on releasing what no longer serves you, in harmony with your body’s natural shedding.
9. Move gently. Practice stretching, yoga, or slow walks to ease discomfort and promote circulation.
10. Release creatively. Paint, sing, or dance during your moon-time to channel emotional energy into expression.
11. Connect with water. Baths, rivers, or even a simple bowl of water can symbolize cleansing and renewal.
12. Wear comfortable natural fabrics. Let your body breathe with cotton, linen, or silk rather than synthetic materials.
13. Rest in darkness. Sleep more deeply by lowering light exposure and aligning with natural rhythms of night.
14. Practice ritual bathing. Add herbs like lavender or rose petals to your bathwater to create ceremony around your cleansing.
15. Use affirmations. Speak words such as “I honor my cycle,” or “My body’s wisdom flows through me” to strengthen your relationship with your body.
16. Offer gratitude for your womb. Thank your body for its cycles, fertility, and creativity, regardless of whether you bear children.
17. Limit technology. Disconnecting from screens during your bleeding allows the nervous system to soften.
18. Observe your dreams. Moon-time dreams often carry powerful symbolic messages. Record them upon waking.
19. Spend time in nature. Sit beneath the moon, walk in the woods, or simply touch the earth to harmonize your energy.
20. Celebrate the closing of your cycle. When bleeding ends, honor yourself with a ritual, journal entry, or moment of gratitude before stepping into your next phase.

Your menstrual cycle is not simply a biological function. It is a sacred rhythm that reflects the moon herself: waxing, waning, resting, and renewing. By aligning your life with these practices, you reclaim your blood as magic, your body as wise, and your moon-time as a source of power.

Susie Spades, PhD
Managing Editor