Every woman carries within her a unique rhythm. An intimate, organic, often silent tempo... but profoundly alive. That of the menstrual cycle, this fluid process that shapes our sensations, our emotions, our impulses. And then there is the moon, up there. Changing, discreet, constant in its metamorphosis.
Since the dawn of time, a strange resonance has been observed between these two cycles: 28 days on average, for both women and the moon. Simple coincidence or cosmic mirror? What if our bodies have always been in dialogue with the stars?
Today, we invite you to explore this mysterious connection between biology and symbolism, science and intuition, to better listen to, understand, and honor the cycle of life within you.
THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE: AN INNER JOURNEY IN FOUR SEASONS
The average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, but it can vary, and this is perfectly natural. It's not a rigid system, but a living rhythm. There are four main phases, each with its own energy:
• Menstruation (Days 1 to 5): drop in hormones, evacuation of the uterine lining. It's the inner winter. Need for withdrawal, calm, introspection.
• Follicular phase (Days 6 to 13): rise in estrogen, energy boost. It's spring. Creativity, projects, momentum. • Ovulation (around day 14): peak fertility, hormonal explosion. It's summer. Charisma, sociability, feminine power.
• Luteal phase (Days 15 to 28): Progesterone rises. It's autumn. Return to yourself, heightened sensitivity, need to slow down.
Understanding your cycle means reconnecting with yourself, your strengths and your current limits.
It's also about welcoming your emotions instead of submitting to them. Remember: your cycle is unique. It can vary, shift, and transform. You're not linear; you're cyclical. And that's your wealth.
THE LUNAR CYCLE: A CELESTIAL CLOCK THAT SPEAK TO THE FEMININE
Did you know that the moon also goes through four major phases over a period of approximately 29.5 days:
🌑 New moon: total darkness, renewal, invisible seeds.
🌓 First quarter: surge of energy, momentum.
🌕 Full moon: culmination, maximum light, powerful intuition.
🌗 Last quarter: degrowth, letting go, cleaning.
The moon has always fascinated people. It influences the tides, sleep, agricultural crops... and in many traditions, it is associated with women, fertility, and mystery.
The moon is a silent clock. It commands nothing, but it inspires. You can observe it, honor it, synchronize with it, or simply find it a gentle guide.
THE THEORY OF MENSTRUAL MOONS: WHITE OR RED, WHICH WOMAN ARE YOU?
Some women find that their menstrual cycle naturally synchronizes with the moon's. This isn't a universal rule, but it's a common observation, especially among women who aren't using hormonal contraception.
Two major archetypes are often mentioned:
The white moon woman: she bleeds during the new moon. This is the path of creation, motherhood, and loving outward care. And, the red moon woman: she bleeds during the full moon. This is the path of transformation, inner knowing, healing, and transmission.
These cycles can alternate over the years, reflecting personal journeys, seasons of life, and the roles we take on.
A PRECIOUS AND SO POWERFUL RECONNECTION
Observing your cycle is a tool for deep self-understanding. Connecting with the moon is a way to find a natural, calming, and consistent reference point in a hectic world. It's also an invitation to slow down, to follow your inner waves rather than deny them.
What if we considered our cycles not as a hindrance or a weakness, but as an intimate compass, a language of life?
A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, NEVER UNIVERSAL
Every woman experiences her cycle differently. There is no "right" way to be cyclical.
Some feel a real lunar influence. Others don't. And that's okay. You're not unstable. You're cyclical. You're not too much. You're alive. Your womb, your blood, your sweetness, your fire: all of this follows a much greater logic, both intimate and universal.
What if honoring your cycle meant starting to honor the whole woman you are?
A GENTLE INVITATION TO (RE)DISCOVER YOURSELF
The feminine cycle, like the moon, teaches us the art of fluid transformation.
It's not about mastering these rhythms, but about dancing with them, simply dancing with life . It's about letting yourself be moved by what is alive.
At Zehnia, we believe that every woman is a constellation in her own right and that reconnecting with her cycles means rediscovering her gentle, sacred and embodied power.
And you, what phase are you in today?