🛑 5 Fairy Fixes for Frustrated Moon Cycle Feels 🛑

I don't know about you, but sometimes the anticipation of waiting to get my period (better known lovingly as "moon cycle" in the spiritual community) and the accompanying PMS can have me getting like...

Its as if our body is pre-gaming for a big event, and fights are breaking out at the tailgate party. Only, unfortunately, its all happening inside of us. I know the frustrated pre-moon cycle feels all too well, and it can be a roller coaster ride of rage, then tears, then back to anxiety, with a few dashes of overwhelm, fear, or depression all thrown into the mix. All of this is then, of course, followed by the tender vulnerability that comes with the actual bleeding time while on your period.

In order to shift some of this energy from frustration to self-love, lets explore 5 of my fairy approved ways to keep the peace at the tailgate party...and beyond.

🛑 Know Thyself 🛑

I use a period tracker app to help me connect with my cycles at a deeper level. There are plenty out there, but the one I like to use is literally called "Period Tracker". Having this resource is a grounding rod for me to understand my body better and be in better communion with it. Just like good decisions are best informed by data and facts, we, too, can bring in that more divine masculine aspect to this very divine feminine thing. Let tracking and taking notes for yourself like this be a resource for you to witness, love, and understand yourself. This is your body, and you deserve to be in communion with it - not left out in the dark.

🩸Top Tip: Check out The Wild Power Series by the lovely ladies at The Red School. Its a powerful 8 part podcast series by two amazing women committed to teaching women how to harness and witness the power of your cycle.

🛑 Work It Out 🛑

So many things in life are made better by exercise (anxiety, depression, physical strength, happiness), and, so too, are the mood swings that come with your period. Prior to getting your moon cycle, consider working in some more cardio or cardio-dance type exercise, when your energy is more assertive and aggressive. When you are on your period, do more yin and flowing exercises such as a gentle vinyasa flow, stretch yoga, or Qigong. Don't over force yourself, but if you feel you want to go kayaking or roller blading...do it! You do what's good for you. Its your body and nobody else can tell you what's right to do with it, except you.

🩸Top Tip: Be prepared. I have an "Exercise" bookmark folder right on my internet browser to remind myself to exercise, and then in that folder I can hover over and choose from a nice variety of choices.

🛑 Work with Nature 🛑

Red raspberry leaf has been a powerful asset for me in diffusing the cramps army that comes along during my cycle, and it also helps me with my moods too. I have used with success the Yogi tea version and also this eco-friendly version. According to Dr. Weil, the first mention of use for red raspberry leaf extract was in 1597! And for good reason. It can really help women's menstrual cycles, particularly with PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Its also high in Vitamins A, B, C, and E, and it works to strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles (which can actually support pregnant women during labor as well). I have also worked with the herbal supplement Black Cohosh (traditionally advertised for menopause but helpful for other reproductive system needs too). Please, please note: I am not a doctor or licensed healthcare practitioner. I am simply advising from what has worked best for me, and what I have found from my own research. Always consult your healthcare provider if you have any unique concerns or considerations.

🩸Top Tip: A little bit of dark chocolate, a known mood booster (and how do you not love chocolate on your period?) is also healthy for you too. I like to buy dark chocolate baking chunks and then plop 1-2 of them into my red raspberry leaf tea. Voila! Dark chocolate red raspberry leaf tea!

🛑 Don't Skip the Greens 🛑

Sometimes when I know my period is coming on, I do a shopping trip where I buy allllllllll the comfort foods. I buy my Annie's Vegan GF Mac and Cheese and from frozen to heat Pad Thai. I treat myself to some vegan ice cream, and sometimes kale chips or something extra that catches my fancy. (I am plant based, so my version of comfort foods may be better than the "average" comfort foods...but still! ) I think its actually a good thing to go into this "nosh yourself happy" phase when your cycle's a comin'. The moon is ruled by Cancer, and sometimes we do need to be focused on our emotional needs. We just have to remind ourselves that during this time our body is also craving REAL support too. So much of our energy reserves and resources go into our reproductive system at this time, and that's why we can be more susceptible to breakouts or other immune system flareups (I learned this from Anthony Williams - makes so much sense but mind blowing when you think about it!)

Try and add some red replenishing foods (to support your root chakra) into your comfort o' wagon too:

- rainbow chard

- red chard

- red beets

- tomato soup

🩸Top Tip: Going green is so far from being boring. Spice up tomato soup by adding red harissa paste and topping with cilantro and nutritional yeast croutons. I make these croutons myself - simply cube bread and then sauté in sunflower oil, evenly coating with nutritional yeast until crunchy!

🛑 Love & Laugh 🛑

Instead of hating yourself for having these symptoms, send love to your womb space. Literally. Take your two hands and place them as an upside down triangle with your thumbs on top, at either side of your belly button. Visualize sending pink bubblegum light into this space and think loving thoughts about your body and the amazing capabilities it has. Call on Archangel Haniel - the archangel linked to women's cycles - to help you with your needs at this time. I also recently tried out these heart pads for myself and enjoyed them quite a lot. Love is always the answer!

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Julie Ann Fae is a Professional Astrologer and Certified Angel Card Reader. She weaves together the magic of the moon, stars, and planets with fairy flair. She uses oracle cards and astrology to enliven, enlighten and inspire others. Check out more on this blog and visit her offerings at julieannfae.com.

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