The 4 Inner-seasons of your cycle and what they mean for your well-being.
Your menstrual cycle is your inner blueprint.
Have you ever noticed how you naturally respond to the changing seasons of the year? Just as nature moves through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, your body follows its own inner rhythm- your menstrual cycle.
Each phase of your cycle brings shifts in energy, emotions, and physical well-being. Understanding these inner-seasons can help you align with your body’s natural flow, reduce symptoms, and harness your unique strengths at each stage.
Let’s explore what each phase means for your body, mind, and well-being.
Inner-spring: Pre-ovulation (follicular phase).
Hormonal shift: Oestrogen and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) rise to prepare an egg for ovulation.
🌿 How It Feels: This is your fresh start- energy is returning, curiosity is high, and creativity is sparking. Just like nature in early spring, your body is emerging from menstruation with renewed vitality.
💡 Best Ways to Support Yourself:
✔ Start new projects or set intentions for the cycle.
✔ Prioritise light movement and nourishing foods.
✔ Honour your need for playfulness, creativity, and gentle expansion.
🌀 Self-Reflection Questions:
What is naturally emerging within me?
How can I nurture new ideas and intentions?
Inner-summer: Ovulation phase.
Hormonal shift: Oestrogen peaks, triggering a surge of luteinising hormone (LH), leading to ovulation.
☀️ How It Feels: This is your most outward, expressive phase- energy, confidence, and social connection peak. Like summer’s full bloom, you may feel more vibrant, sensual, and self-assured.
💡 Best Ways to Support Yourself:
✔ Engage in social activities, networking, and creative expression.
✔ Channel your energy into big tasks or visibility-based projects.
✔ Celebrate yourself—this is a time to step into your full power.
🌀 Self-Reflection Questions:
How can I invite more pleasure into this time?
What holds me back from fully expressing myself?
Inner-autumn: Luteal phase (post-ovulation/pre-menstruation).
Hormonal shift: Progesterone rises, preparing the body for a possible pregnancy. If no fertilisation occurs, hormone levels begin to drop.
🍂 How It Feels: Just as autumn slows nature’s pace, your body starts turning inward. Energy may dip, and emotions can feel heightened. Your inner critic may get louder, but so does your ability to see things clearly.
💡 Best Ways to Support Yourself:
✔ Slow down and reflect on what needs releasing.
✔ Honour your emotions and sensitivity rather than resisting them.
✔ Set boundaries and prioritise rest when needed.
🌀 Self-Reflection Questions:
What is my inner critic trying to tell me?
How can I slow down and nurture myself?
Inner-winter: Menstrual phase (bleeding phase).
Hormonal shift: Oestrogen and progesterone drop, triggering menstruation.
❄️ How It Feels: Just like nature’s winter, this is a deeply restorative phase. Your body is letting go and resetting. Rest, nourishment, and self-reflection are key to aligning with this phase.
💡 Best Ways to Support Yourself:
✔ Give yourself permission to rest and restore.
✔ Create space for introspection and inner wisdom.
✔ Practice gentle movement, warmth, and nourishment.
🌀 Self-Reflection Questions:
What do I need to release to fully rest?
What insights are emerging from this phase?
How to align with your inner-seasons.
Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about hormones, it’s a powerful tool for self-awareness. By tracking your cycle, you can uncover patterns, understand emotional shifts, and learn when to push forward or slow down.
If you’re experiencing hormonal imbalances, fatigue, or irregular cycles, personalised support can make a huge difference.
📩 Want to understand your cycle on a deeper level? Let’s create a plan tailored to your body. Book a consultation today, and let’s support your hormonal health naturally.
🌿 Your cycle is your wisdom. Let’s work with it, not against it.
