Spring and Summer — The Blooming of Feminine Energy

🕒 Reading time: approx. 6 minutes | Topics: feminine energy, Maiden and Mother archetypes, creation, self-love

Who hasn't heard that classic (and infuriating) line, usually from a man: "What's wrong, got your period?"

Strangely enough, while menstruation itself remains a taboo subject, making jokes and comments about it somehow doesn't.

In the collective imagination, there seem to be only two kinds of women: the "normal" one and the "crazy" one.

She's normal when she's not menstruating.

She's crazy when she is.

But what if there's so much more to us than these two labels?

Every woman carries four archetypes within her, gently flowing into one another throughout the menstrual cycle.

Our bodies and souls are cyclical, mirroring the natural rhythm of light and darkness, the changing seasons, growth and rest.

This cyclical nature is one of the gifts of womanhood.

When we suppress it, we disconnect from our natural rhythm and from the beautiful cycles of the world around us.

But when we begin to understand and embrace our cyclical nature, we reconnect with a powerful source of energy – one that can enrich not only our own lives, but the world around us, too.

Spring and Summer – The Blossoming of Feminine Energy

Within the female body, an entire year unfolds every month: the fresh beginnings of spring, the radiance of summer, the release of autumn, and the stillness of winter.

These four inner seasons reflect more than our physical cycle. They offer a way to understand how our energy, desires, creativity, and connection with the world may change throughout the month.

In this chapter, we'll explore the lighter half of the cycle through two feminine archetypes: the Maiden and the Mother – the energies of new beginnings, creation, activity, and abundance.

🌱 Spring – The Season of the Maiden

After menstruation, as we move through the follicular phase, our inner spring begins.

This is a season of light, momentum, and vibrant creative energy.

The Maiden, also known as the Amazon or the Goddess of Beauty, awakens within us.

This is the time of new beginnings.

Our thoughts may feel clearer, our focus sharper, and our desire to take action stronger.

For many women, this is the phase when feminine energy most closely resembles the traditionally masculine qualities of drive, independence, and outward action.

We may feel physically stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to handle mental and physical challenges.

If we've allowed ourselves enough rest during menstruation, the Maiden's energy can truly spread its wings.

Learning may feel easier. New goals suddenly seem exciting. We feel ready to start projects, explore opportunities, and step beyond our comfort zones.

As our oestrogen levels rise, our bodies prepare for the possibility of ovulation and conception. Symbolically, this mirrors the sense of growth and new possibilities we may experience within ourselves.

The Maiden phase is also a beautiful time to reconnect with your body through movement, freedom, and joy.

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This is also the face of womanhood that society tends to embrace most easily: productive, logical, independent, and efficient.

She's the woman schools and workplaces often expect us to be.

But our inner spring is so much more than productivity.

It's the season of independence, vitality, and trusting ourselves.

A time to embrace who we are and what we're capable of becoming.

🪞 A question to ask yourself during the Maiden phase:

What new seeds are you planting in your life right now?

☀️ Summer – The Season of the Mother

Mid-cycle, around ovulation, feminine energy reaches its full bloom.

Oestrogen levels typically peak just before ovulation, and an egg is released from the ovary – opening the possibility of new life.

This is the season of the Radiant Mother, or Earth Mother, an archetype that embodies care, love, abundance, and fertility.

This is the emotional heart of the cycle.

We may feel more open, connected, and drawn towards others. Our relationships become especially important, and caring for the wellbeing of those around us may come more naturally.

For many women, it's a wonderful time to socialise, spend time in community, embrace loved ones, and share their energy with the world.

We may find joy in cooking, baking, nurturing, creating, and simply being there for others.

Sexual desire can also increase around ovulation. We may feel more sensual, receptive, and deeply connected to our bodies.

It's a time of giving and receiving, of connection and abundance.

But the Mother archetype isn't only about caring for others.

It's also about learning to nurture ourselves with the same tenderness we so freely offer to those we love.

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This phase is often associated with practical creativity, physical strength, pleasure, and connection.

In Red Moon, the Mother archetype also teaches us an important lesson about balance.

How can we give without losing ourselves?

How can we nurture others while honouring our own needs?

And how can we remain generous and loving without constantly putting ourselves last?

True nurturing doesn't require self-sacrifice.

Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do is protect our own boundaries.

🪞 A question to ask yourself during the Mother phase:

To whom – or what – are you giving your energy right now? And are you receiving energy in return?

Just as summer gradually fades into autumn, the bright, outward-facing half of our cycle gives way to a darker, more inward-looking season.

In our next chapter, we'll explore what happens when feminine energy begins to turn within – and how the Enchantress and the Crone invite us into the world of intuition, release, and renewal.

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