Moon Time

The more we ignore it, the deeper it goes

Also crucially important at this time is for mothers of boys to find a way to gently and lovingly educate their sons into the mysteries of a woman’s body and her cycles, to give him an accurate and respectful understanding of female fertility which he will take out into the world with him

At her first bleeding a woman meets her power.
During her bleeding years she practices it.
At menopause she becomes it

In nourishing your body and soul with love and mindful awareness, you learn to truly honour everyone and everything that your life touches

There is no shame in tears.

There is a need for anger.

Blood will flow.

Speak your truth.

Follow your intuition.

Nurture your body.

But above all...

Let yourself rest.

O Let your hair down, your tears out and your feelings be heard

Bear this in mind during your moon time. Join together with friends, let your children play together as you cook a meal to share. Or exchange childcare so that you can both have a couple of hours to yourself

Sharing openly with your partner about your menstrual cycle and fertility and working together to find ways to honour and support them in your lives is one of the best ways to bring real intimacy, trust, understanding and harmony to your relationship.

She may terrify you, embarrass you, mess up your carefully made plans and your carefully done mascara, but she is your soul sister, your twin self. She has been scorned and rejected, demonised throughout history. Open your arms and your heart to her

The emotional side of PMS is the raw, primal female voice unleashed, your primal power saying ‘Enough—I need space, time, freedom and expression—let me out!’