While at times painful and inconvenient, a woman’s menstrual cycle is ultimately something to celebrate. It’s a sign her body is fertile and aligned, and a time to retreat inward and offer her body well-earned rest. While in modern times, women are pushed to work through their periods, in ancient practices, they would be honored with intentional solitude.
A woman’s cycle can mean even more when it seemingly aligns with the full moon. While science says it’s all chalked up to coincidence, there’s spiritual significance tied to a woman bleeding alongside the full moon. For centuries, it’s been indicative of great intuitive ability.
If you find yourself aligning with the full moon cycle, here’s what you need to know.
What Does It Mean If You Get Your Period on The Full Moon?
The red moon cycle is the term used to describe when someone’s period arrives during the full moon. If you find yourself ovulating during the new moon and bleeding during the full moon, then you’re currently on a red moon menstruation cycle. Cycles can fluctuate, so you may not always be on this timeline, but it’s one worth paying attention to when you are.
The full moon is the Earth’s most fertile time due to the additional light received by the flora and fauna, equal parts moonlight and sunlight. To bleed with the full moon is indicative of that same fertility, beyond the ability to carry a child. You may feel an inkling to invest in a creative project or explore your artistic ability. Creating something from nothing, whether it’s making music or writing, is just as maternally fulfilling.
Spiritually speaking, a red moon cycle is associated with creativity, passion, mentorship and healing. In ancient times, a woman bleeding with the full moon was identified as a shaman or healer. You may instinctually be called to your maternal ability to guide someone. If you haven’t felt worthy enough to step into a leadership role, then bleeding with the full moon means it’s time to push those fears aside and accept your calling.
The full moon also symbolizes emotional intensity, release and completion. If your body is aligned with this lunar magic, the veil might be particularly thin for you. There may be synchronicities you can’t ignore, or louder signs of spiritual guidance. With heightened intuition and power, you can explore different manifesting rituals or cut ties with what you know you need to release.
What To Do If You’re Bleeding on the Full Moon
If you want to make the most of your red moon cycle, here are some tips and tricks to consider.
Seed Cycling
Practicing seed cycling will keep your menstrual cycle aligned with the waxing and waning moon. Seed cycling is a natural way to support hormonal balance and regulate your menstrual cycle. It can help with irregular cycles and PMS symptoms. Starting on the day of the new moon, eat pumpkin and flax seeds. On the full moon, about two weeks later, switch to sunflower and sesame seeds.
Practice Your Psychic Ability
A heightened intuition means sharper psychic ability. Put this into practice by not questioning your gut instinct and following your inner compass.
Rest
Bleeding with the full moon is a call to honor the rest that your body needs. You’re more emotional and sensitive, spiritually and physically, so nourishment should be prioritized. This means eating comfort foods and staying in bed as long as you need.
Ritualize Your Period
From a flower petal bath to a paper-burning releasing ritual, it’s important to bow to the lunar magic of your red moon cycle. Spend time in nature bathing underneath the moonlight, visit the ocean if it’s within your access, and get into your witchy bag.