Menstrual

Your inner winter. Estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest. Energy is low, intuition is high. Take it easy today.

The menstrual phase is the days you bleed, and it marks both the end of one cycle and the start of the next. Hormonally, this is your lowest point. Both estrogen and progesterone have bottomed out, which is why energy so often dips and the urge to slow down feels strong. Many people describe heightened intuition and a more inward mood here, and that is worth honoring rather than overriding.

What is happening inside

With hormone levels low, your body sheds the uterine lining it built in the previous cycle. You are also losing iron through the blood, which is part of why fatigue can set in. This is not a flaw in your design. It is a natural reset, and treating it as a season of rest rather than a problem to push through tends to make the whole month go better.

How to support yourself

Lean into iron-rich foods to replenish what you are losing, and keep meals warm and regular. Gentle movement like walking or yin yoga eases cramping without taxing a tired system. This is a beautiful window for reflection and light planning, a chance to look at the cycle ahead. Magnesium-rich snacks can soften cramps and support sleep. Be gentle with caffeine, especially on an empty stomach, and give yourself genuine permission to do less.