femininity and power

“In cultures where women were seen as good, menstruation was seen as something special,” notes Alexandra Pope, founder of Red School and co-author of Wild Power. “In cultures where women were a threat, menstruation was demonised.”

“I used to experience painful periods and turning that pain into paint was the turning point for me. Not only did my pain go away, but I also realised that the blood is part of a much greater process” – Gabrielle Sonney

“Dare to push the world back, rest and reclaim your territory, as menstruation is in essence about recalibration.”

For what is witchcraft if not a practice of deconstructing that which has been erased by society as a means of acruing power, as well as that which has been reinforced to control it?

“Inner winter marks a time to focus on your purpose, and decide what changes are necessary in your upcoming cycle that reflect that.”

to enter into a mindful relationship with your menstrual blood is to reaffirm your own natural bodily processes and inner dynamism, reject shame and reconnect to a long history of menstrual rite.

Did you know that ... unlike the blood in our blood vessels, menstrual blood doesn’t clot: it always remains liquid even outside our body. That way, it can flow more easily! A big thank you to our enzymes!