We women are ruled by the phases of the moon. Even if we don't realize it, we are influenced by its energy and this connection directly interferes with our menstrual cycle. The outer cycle of the moon governs the inner cycle of the moon, and one of the tools for connecting and mapping this movement is the lunar mandala.
The “normal” duration of a menstrual cycle varies from 21 to 35 days, being extremely individual, that is, the cycle varies a lot from one woman to another and in the same woman the cycle can vary from one month to another, since the our cycle is directly linked to our emotional state. Nervous and anxiety, for example, can interfere with changing the days of the cycle, delaying or advancing.
The lunar mandala helps us to tune in to the phases of the moon, to connect with our cycles and with our energy and patterns in each moon. It is a powerful tool for self-knowledge and self-care, through intimate and loving self-observation. We can perceive emotional, mental and behavioral patterns that accompany us.
Our cycle starts on the first day of menstruation and can last between 3 and 7 days. After this period we begin the pre-ovulation phase, then the ovulation phase, followed by pre-menstruation and finally menstruation. So we have 4 phases in our cycle, regardless of how long it lasts, 4 phases in tune with the lunar phases.
Through the mandala, we can map the phase of greatest tension for most women, the PMS (premenstrual tension) or pre-ovulation phase. At this stage, we have the opportunity to deal with emotional and mental patterns linked to our shadow side. It is a phase of great self-knowledge and self-acceptance. This energy is released so that we can recognize what still needs to be transformed in us, what needs to be embraced in order to be healed.
Through the lunar mandala, we can also map our fertility, just divide the total number of your cycle by two, ex.: if the cycle is 28 days, the 14th day will be the day of ovulation, ovulatory phase. In this period it is important to observe emotional, mental and physical patterns, as well as in all phases.
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All women can make use of the lunar mandala, even those who no longer menstruate or who do not have a uterus, as the lunar influence remains for all of us. Just observe the emotional and mental aspects in each phase of the moon.
The lunar mandala is a powerful instrument used by our ancestors, a gift for our connection with our sacred feminine. You can buy or print a ready-made mandala, but if you can draw your own mandala, without a doubt, the energy will be much more special, you can use branches, flowers, leaves and crystals, or just draw circles. The important thing is that it is done every month and that the notes are taken calmly.
Moonlight yourself with love and respect.
