Written By Yesenia Berroa June 1 2016

 
The moon is a beautiful and mysterious element that journeys through our skies. Many myths and beliefs held by the human race is influenced by her existence. Science backs us up with the evidence to demonstrate her direct influence on our oceans, creating the tide that generates life.

The moon directly influences one of the most powerful forces known to man: the female reproductive system.  Without the monthly cycle of the female menstruation, organic reproduction would not be possible, meaning that without it we would not exist at all.

A woman’s monthly cycle is the same length as that as the moon: around 28-29 days.  It’s is noted by scientists that women tend to ovulate during the full moon and bleed during the new moon. It is also noted that women tend to sync up their menstrual cycles when in close proximity. Meaning that at times they bleed in unison. All in unison with the moon.

 It is interesting to see the correlation between the cycle of the moon and that of the menstrual cycle.

In the lunar cycle a full moon symbolizes our peak of energy, the climax and reach of creation. And it is during this time that a women’s body is ready for the creation of another life with ovulation. It is the most fertile period for a woman.

A new moon symbolizes new beginnings.  This correlates with most of the female population that bleeds during the New moon. It is the start and new beginning of her ovulating process. The egg is released and the body renews for the possibility of a new creation.

 Some women however, have irregular periods, periods that begin in opposing times with the lunar cycle. Our bodies can switch the time of our ovulation based on diet, physical exercise and mental state of being. It is seen regularly in women that have many stressors in their lives that their periods are irregular, heavy or extremely uncomfortable.

 In many cultures menstruation was seen as a sacred event and now it is seen as nuisance, an uncomfortable and unbearable week experienced by women. We are sold pills and injections to  make them disappear for months on end.
 

The female “period” is a magical time where a women is connected with the moon. She can use her lunar cycle to be more in tuned with her body and her physical manifestations.

 In order to balance your lunar cycle it is essential to begin a healthier lifestyle, mentally and physically. A connection with nature and especially the moon should be restored. In this way her goddess element will be nurtured.

 
Some sources believe that if you bleed with the New moon you are connected to the energy of the earth, you are in balance with nature and the flow that is in our solar system. The generating pattern for creation.

They also believe that when you bleed with the Full moon you are connected to the spiritual realm. In this state you ovulate during the new moon and bleed with the full. The full being your creative release and climax. Here you are connected to the psychic realm.

Either one is in tune with our solar system and can attune you more with nature, lunar energy and your own physical body. When we own ourselves, our bodies and its cyclical magic, we can manifest anything.