Full Moon Self-Paced Flow
As cyclical beings, we may feel the energetic shifts that flow with the phases of the moon. Each is an opportunity to turn the gaze within, and as we find ourselves once again within the watchful gaze of the Full Moon, right now is a beautiful moment to pause in ritual.
Because of this, I created a super simple, and supporting self-paced flow that you can use to create your own Full Moon Circle at home. It is a blend of reflective soul work, meditation, and expression. A flow that requires nothing but your own energy and time that you choose to pour in.
The Inner Seasons of Pregnancy
The biggest takeaway for me was that the seasons of pregnancy and the seasons of the menstrual cycle are both VERY similar:
Both contain their shadows and joys
Both provide the opportunity to understand your experience
Both move through the same pattern of Inner Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn (although there is a bonus season of Winter again in the fourth trimester - more on that later)
When you look at them side by side, the main difference (and the obvious difference) is that the inner seasons are MUCH longer as they extend across the full length of pregnancy.
So how does this actually look?
Let's start right at the beginning. Technically, your pregnancy begins to be counted from the very last day of your last period. This would be your “Day One”.
Of course, conception itself won’t happen for a few weeks after that, but, that is when we begin the count. Although some people find out they are pregnant early on, the common experience is for souls to realize they are pregnant around the 4-week mark after they “miss” their period.
It is from this moment of realization that the seasons of pregnancy can begin to be explored…
Why charting and tracking your cycle is empowering, and how to do it!
Let me begin by saying that no matter who you are, no matter what cycle calls you, charting your experience alongside a cycle is possible and empowering.
This article focuses on charting alongside the menstrual cycle in particular, however, you can chart your experience using any of the cycles that we are surrounded by.
Let's talk about cyclical living - what does it mean and how can we embrace it?
We have been disconnected from our cyclic nature for so long, that we don’t even realise there is a disconnect. We are surrounded by so many cycles, each with its own wisdom, each with its own varied energies, providing opportunities to look within, to grow and learn.