WOMEN & THE MOON
Information found in this booklet is a compilation of material from thewomens.org. au, wise woman medicine path, timeanddate.com/moon/phases, Moonology by Yasmin Boulard, individual studies, bbc.com, and Brittney Bliss.
In this booklet, we will walk through the phases of the moon, the phases of the feminine cycle, and how to connect the two so that you can live your best life! When we are attuned with our relationship to nature, we can use the astrological energies around us to decide the best time to socialize, negotiate, create, and rest. You will find simple tools to chart your cycle with the moon and prompts for best practices during each phase. This guide is great for all women- the cyclical nature that is covered is applicable for women from menarche (your first period) to well after menopause. Even when women don’t bleed (due to menopause, surgeries, or birth control) we are all still flowing through our moon cycles. Tapping into that energy might be even more important for women in this category, as well as women who are preparing to conceive, and those that want to better connect with the lunar energy to power-boost their goals! Menstrual and Moon cycles are reminders to renew ourselves each month. We can use this knowledge to tap into our greatest selves- cleansing and releasing, manifesting and creating the world around us.
PHASES MENSTRUAL PHASE Bleeding: Days 1-4, uterus lining is shed, Move Qi and Blood (BLOOD), WINTER, rest, nourish, find inspiration, ideal time to return inwards, receive downloads, make a decision, and let it flow, 3-9 days long, new moon, withdraw from the outer world, attention goes inward, heightened introspection and spiritual dreams, earth, feminine/yin, FOLLICULAR PHASE Pre-Ovulation: Days 4-12, uterus lining starts to grow again, Nourish Blood and Yin (YIN), Spring, turn inspiration into action, create and renew. set intentions, nurture ideas, use outward expression to start new projects, waxing moon, length 6-10 days, fresh energy and clarity, belong to oneself, masculine/yang, air, body is flushed with beauty hormones which increase energy, clear skin, and improve mood OVULATORY PHASE Ovulation: Days 12-16, a mature egg is released from ovary (egg dies if not fertilized somewhere around day 18/19), Move Qi and Blood, Strengthen Yang (YANG), Summer, sensual creativity, express, and connect, ideal time to socialize, manifest, create the life of your dreams, 3-4 days in length, full moon, bursting with an outward creation, nurturing, compassionate, passionate, invincible, creative, fire, masculine/yang, fertility LUTEAL PHASE Pre-Menstrual, Post-Ovulation: Days 16-28, uterus lining continues to thicken, Boost Qi and Yang (QI), Fall, listen deeply, clarify your needs, ideal time to embrace and speak your truth, trust your intuition and make important decisions, lasts 10-14 days, waning moon, withdraw, reflect and release, psychic abilities are heightened, water, feminine/yin, decrease in happy hormones so maybe more mood swings, sore breasts, pimples, cramps, and bloating
EIGHT PHASES OF THE MOON New Moon: a clean slate, potential dreams, menstrual phase Waxing Crescent: courage, moving forwards, faith First Quarter: challenges, confidence, commitment Waxing Gibbous Moon: tweak, hone, adjust Full Moon: forgiveness, results, gratitude Waning Gibbous: cycle, relax, accept, regroup Last Quarter: re-evaluate, balance, trust Waning Crescent: healing, soothing, surrender
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Phases of the cycle as they relate to the phases of the moon Menstrual Phase | New Moon Take initiative, prepare for action Follicular Phase | Waxing Moon Begin taking action, initiate creative projects Ovulation | Full Moon Put it out there, speak up, pitch, collaborate, and shine Luteal Phase | Waning Moon Complete tasks, stay focused, finish projects
2 0 1 9 M O O N D AT E S IN ZODIAC SIGNS JANUARY Jan 5 6:28pm New moon eclipse in Capricorn
JULY Jul 2 1:16pm New moon eclipse in Cancer
Jan 20 10:16pm Full moon eclipse in Leo
Jul 16 3:38pm Full moon eclipse in Capricorn
FEBRUARY Feb 4 2:03pm New moon in aquarius
AUGUST Jul 31 9:11pm New moon in Leo
Feb 19 8:53am Full moon in virgo
Aug 15 6:29am Full moon in Aquarius
MARCH Mar 6 9:03am New moon in pisces
Aug 30 4:37am Second new moon in Virgo
Mar 20 7:42pm Full moon in libra APRIL Apr 5 2:50am New moon in Aries Apr 19 5:12am Full moon in Libra MAY May 4 4:45pm New moon in Taurus May 18 3:11pm Full moon in Scorpio JUNE June 3 4:01am New moon in Gemini June 17 2:30am Full moon in sagittarius
SEPTEMBER Sep 13 10:32pm Full moon in Pisces Sep 28 12:26pm New moon in Libra OCTOBER Oct 13 3:07pm Full moon in Aries Oct 27 9:38pm New moon in Scorpio NOVEMBER Nov 12 6:34am Full moon in Taurus Nov 26 8:05am New moon in Sagittarius DECEMBER Dec 11 10:12pm Full moon in Gemini Dec 25 10:13pm New moon eclipse in Capricorn
THE NEW MOON THROUGH THE 12 SIGNS The new moon is a time to manifest and set intentions. If you work with all 12 New Moons, you will have worked on every aspect of your life in one year. If the new moon is in an eclipse, it power-boosts your intentions.
Aries: Action, make a plan for the year, be courageous, focus on you, have fun! Taurus: Work on a financial plan, love yourself, be sensual, check your character, persevere Gemini: Communicate, meditate, socialize, see your siblings, read more Cancer: Family time, dissolve insecurity, nurture, review your goals, bathe Leo: Show off, flirt, be creative, love yourself, spoil yourself Virgo: Take inventory of details, be of service, be healthy, avoid nitpicking, get organized Libra: Relate to others, partner up, negotiate, look gorgeous, regain your identity Scorpio: Get sexy, invest wisely, make inner peace, breathe, drop grudges Sagittarius: Get away, study, search for meaning, laugh, be grateful Capricorn: Plan, be ambitious, be kind, cede control, establish traditions Aquarius: detach, be true, be inventive, be charitable, connect Pisces: dream, face your fears, get cosmic/intuitive, heal, surrender
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