Women are inherently connected with cycles. Just as women experience monthly cycles, like the moon, so too we bear witness each cycle to the order in the world, to a cycle of life and death that is not all glorious, and is not complete exactly. It is a living, moving, changing life. 

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There is a prophecy among Native Americans that when women will return their blood to the earth then blood will not be shed on the earth anymore - implying a direct connection between the sanctity of our cycles and world peace. 

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During 'lunar time' ie menstruation, it is a slower time, representing the new moon, a feminine moment to remember our sacred bodies and lives. The New Moon is considered a holiday for the females and a time for women's gatherings #redtent, creating a space for prayer, study and mutual support. 

On the opposite end of the month is a lunar full moon expression of outward energy and communal gatherings. Gatherings are an important part of life - being around other humans is electrifying to us.  Jewish Holidays very often fall on full moons. It is the time of ovulation - the possibility of procreation and the urge towards unification.

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As we pray and work towards peace as much as we are capable of, it is necessary to take a moment and reflect on the beauty and order in life - which is conscious and present for relationship in every way imaginable. 

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