White Moon Cycle: The Spiritual Meaning Behind This Celestial Menstruation Timing

As more and more of us tune in to the spiritual significance of each menstrual phase and learn to live in alignment with our cycles, the meaning of the moon and its phasing naturally comes into view. If you know much about astrology or the lunar cycle, you know we are affected by the moon whether it's waxing, waning, full, or new. And while some may not have been taught any correlation between the menstrual cycle and the phase of the moon, understanding the rhythm may lead you to a more connected internal experience during menstruation.

"Women have a very powerful spiritual connection with the moon," said author and Wiccan high priestess Deborah Blake, via Refinery29. "It is the symbol of the goddess, and so of feminine magic." So, what exactly is a white moon cycle? It simply means you begin bleeding on or around the new moon – and in turn, ovulate with the full moon. Let's take a closer look at the spiritual meaning behind this celestial menstruation timing.

When we menstruate in alignment with the new moon, we are thought to be in a nurturing, maternal stage of life. This could be literal in terms of giving birth and mothering children, but if you're on a white moon cycle, it could also indicate that you're in a stage of creation –- nourishing ideas, projects, dreams, or other endeavors. "This can mean that you are in a time in your life that you are either nurturing a family or starting one, or in a caregiver role in some way in your life," Rebecca Rankin, a yoga teacher, reiki master, and holistic hormone health practitioner told Well + Good.

Those on a white moon cycle may be more introverted and quiet during this period of life, tending to their internal landscapes. They also typically have a propensity for manifestation and bringing desires into being, almost as though they're in a consistent stage of rebirth.

The white moon cycle most closely resembles the cycles of nature. The moon is dark when your menstrual cycle begins, representing a softer, inward time – and when the moon is full, you're ovulating and bursting with life just as brightly. Those on a white moon cycle may feel particularly grounded when connecting with nature, as they are likely to crave some solitude. Earthing, gentle hiking, or even just meditating in your own backyard could bring you the celestial closeness you may need.

Drinking nourishing herbal teas that are supportive of the menstrual cycle can be another link to mother nature during the white moon cycle to support this inward period –- whether you're leaning into creativity or rest. Red raspberry leaf, ginger, chamomile, peppermint, or cinnamon can ease discomfort and soothe the spirit during menstruation (via Healthline). If you are feeling the urge for expression during your white moon cycle, try incorporating the natural world into your art or journaling beneath the wide-open sky. Listen to the internal pings -– whatever feels most natural to bring you closer to the earth during this phase should be considered.

For the mother or anyone in sync with a white moon cycle, this stage of life is about channeling internal energy into the external. Whether it's children or a career, the white moon cycle is a time of grand creation. And it's also important to note that the celestial timing of our menstrual cycles will shift. "Your period will attune to different cycles over the course of your life, so it's fascinating to note what's going on in your life energetically as your body cycles," Rankin told Well + Good.

If you're in alignment with a white moon cycle, take note of what you'd like to produce in the world and then step into your conscious creation with intention. We are always manifesting, whether we're aware of it or not, so it's advantageous to take charge with the natural, potent energies of the white moon cycle and actively create our most desired realities.

While the white moon cycle does represent the mother archetype, the bleeding phase is a time to step back from caring for others –- which, as we all know, is easier said than done. But if you can create a small, in-home sanctuary to recharge and fill your own cup, the energies you'll have to give later on will be far more vital. Baths, a favorite movie, playing music, journaling, art, getting a massage, baking -– whatever it is that brings you into deep, restorative rest is best prioritized during this time.

It likely won't come as a surprise that your intuition is also heightened if you follow a white moon cycle and your psychic abilities are far easier to tap into. As you withdraw and take a breather from the buzz of the external world, the line to your inner-knowing will be far clearer, nudging you in the direction of your most viable earthly creations.

As we are master creators when aligned with the white moon cycle, it's also important that we can readily release old, stagnant energy and habits to make room for the new. We can't hang on to expired projects, grudges, physical clutter, or old stories while also creating a new world. If you feel the pull to write a book or learn a new language, try dedicating a space of the home to your endeavor with a clear desk and a small altar. You could write down your affirmations for this new season and post them near the place you'll be giving life to your project.

Visualization is a powerful tool when it comes to welcoming the new and the white moon cycle is the perfect opportunity to imagine yourself writing the book, selling the painting, or seeing a plus sign on the pregnancy test –- whatever it is you wish to usher into the world. Using the celestial timing of the menstrual cycle is a practice we've long been disconnected from in our society, but our bodies are wise and their lunar connection is strong whether we're aware of it or not.