The Full Moon is a time for self-reflection, offering a chance to evaluate where you are in your life and how you can get to where you want to be. 

Throughout history, mankind has used this time to gather, perform rituals and manifest. To track the cycle of the moon is to conjure the alignment of nature, bringing us closer to the divine innate rituals of the natural world. It is especially influential in the cyclical rhythms of the female body. In this article, we will dive into why it is key for women to gather together during a full moon, and how this age-old ritual can support us, even within our modern lives. 

Nowadays, artificial light such as blue light from screens can knock our circadian rhythms off-kilter. There are many benefits, however, to reconnecting with the natural light of the sun and moon. The moon has roughly 13 cycles every year, each fully lasting around 29 days. When our ancestors lived in smaller, close-knit communities without electricity, they were more vulnerable to the elements and accustomed to living by natural light sources. The concept of ‘syncing’ with other women developed, as it was common for women to ‘bleed’ at the same time. The ‘bleed’ or Menstrual phase occurred at the New or Dark Moon, and would last around 5 days. The next stage, Follicular or ‘post-bleed’, coincided with the Waxing Moon and often lasted 6 days. Ovulation would then occur on the Full Moon for 4 days. Finally, the longest phase would then begin: ‘Luteal’, in alliance with the Waxing Moon