148. How to Find the Gold in Your Menstrual Cycle Crossover Days (Alexandra & Sjanie)
May 30, 2024
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Menstrual cycle expert Alexandra and lunar cycle specialist Sjanie discuss the importance of crossover days in the cycle, exploring transitions between inner seasons. They delve into navigating emotional shifts, embracing community support, and the significance of self-awareness during delicate phases. The podcast emphasizes the value of recognizing and preparing for these crossover days to promote personal growth and creativity.
Crossover days mark transitions between inner seasons, offering insights and challenges for self-awareness.
Ovulation phase requires mindful action to harness energy for creativity and empowerment.
Transition from inner summer to autumn necessitates self-recognition and reflection for growth and renewal.
Deep dives
Understanding the Power of Menstrual Cycle Crossover Days
The crossover days in the menstrual cycle, like day 5 or 6 coming out of the bleed, represent mini gaps in the fabric of life, signaling transition between inner seasons. These days are crucial for bringing the powers of inner seasons to life and navigating the shifts in energy and perspective. By acknowledging and exploring these crossovers, individuals can embrace the gifts and challenges they present, fostering a deeper connection to the cycle's inherent wisdom.
Navigating the Transition from Spring to Summer
Transitioning from pre-ovulation to ovulation involves saying 'yes' to new opportunities and commitments, fostering a sense of empowerment and momentum. This period can be characterized by heightened energy and confidence, yet individuals may struggle with anxiety and direction. By embracing the rising energy and aligning it with mindful action, one can effectively harness the power of this phase to drive creativity and manifestation.
Embracing the Shift from Summer to Autumn
The transition from inner summer to inner autumn represents a crucial time for self-acknowledgment and celebration, marking the end of a season and the opportunity for reflection. This period may evoke contrasting emotions and a sense of loss as one navigates the shift in energy. By slowing down and turning towards oneself with gratitude, individuals can gracefully move from a phase of activity to introspection, setting the stage for the next cycle of growth and renewal.
Honoring the Journey from Autumn to Winter
The crossover from premenstrual phase to menstrual phase is characterized by a deep sense of closure and introspection. This transition requires individuals to sever ties with external demands and honor their personal journey towards menstruation. Embracing the darkness and void of this phase allows for profound self-reflection and spiritual connection, paving the way for renewal and transformation.
Exploring Personal Experiences and Insights
Throughout the podcast episode, personal stories and insights shed light on the varied experiences individuals have during the menstrual cycle crossovers. Stories of intense emotions, creative energy surges, intimate connections, and self-discovery highlight the depth and transformative potential of honoring these transitions. By sharing and reflecting on these experiences, listeners can gain valuable insights into their own cyclical journey and foster a deeper connection with their inner seasons.
Is there a particular point of your menstrual (or lunar) cycle where you tend to fall into a metaphorical ‘hole’? For many it’s day 5/6, coming out of the bleed or day 19/20 as you transition to inner autumn.
These are two of the four ‘crossover days’ of the cycle. We like to think of these days as mini gaps in the fabric of life, or the ground giving way under you.
Whatever metaphor works for you - and in this week’s podcast episode we laughed ourselves silly coming up with at least 20 metaphors - your crossover days are a little-known key to bringing the powers of the inner seasons of your menstrual cycle - or the lunar cycle if that’s how you track - to life.
Today we go one by one, exploring today’s the gifts and challenges of each of the four crossovers, through the lens of your stories and questions.
(A note for you, if you have irregular cycles and you find it hard to track your inner seasons, let alone the transitions between them, you’re not alone, and Sjanie speaks beautifully about how to work with this cycle awareness challenge.)
We explore:
- How to hold the power of your menstrual insights as you crossover from inner winter into the rising energy of inner spring.
- The one crucial task for you to do as you move into your ovulatory energy in inner summer to ensure you don’t spin off out of orbit and get frazzled by the heady heights of the metaphorical sunlight!
- How slowing down and taking time for self-recognition and celebration as you enter the premenstrual phase of your cycle in inner autumn prepare you to meet your critic.
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