Moontime, period, time of the month, Aunt Flo. Whatever you call it, we all endure the monthly gift we are given. I don't know about you, but mine is tumultuous at best. Cramps, mood swings, and zero energy are just par for the course around here. As I have gotten older, and been on and off fertility drugs for the past few years it has only gotten worse for me. I am a huge proponent of a holistic lifestyle, but when my moontime rolls around my bottle of ibuprofen and I become best friends. I really do not like putting anything non-natural into my body, but for a long time that was just the way it is. I know this subject is still pretty taboo, and most women are really afraid to talk about it. Even though mine is tough every month, I really do believe it is something we can all bond over. When we open up and talk about it, it leads us to a better understanding not only of ourselves, but women as a whole. We should be able to open up and share what works for ourselves, and how you listen to your body each month. I have been looking for different ways to honor my body when my moontime is here, and have really been trying to be patient with my body and listen to what it needs during that time. Self care is a huge part of that for me. This past month I received a
Red Tent Ritual Kit from Lindsay of Whole Body Alchemy. If you have read some of my past posts you know how much I love Lindsay and her gorgeous offerings she has. She truly makes magic, and each offering she has is full of love and intention. This kit is no exception. It is filled with beauty, and some beautiful ways to honor yourself and your body.
This is what you receive in the Red Tent Ritual Kit. A 2 oz. tin of handcrafted tea, a kit on how to craft your own moon bag, and also a copy of
Moondaughter's moontime e-book, which includes worksheets and rituals. Isn't it all beautiful? I received mine just in time for my moontime. When the time felt right, I sat down and brewed myself a cup of tea, and used Lindsay's guidelines to make my moon bag.
More about the tea in Lindsay's words:
This blend was inspired by a dream a dear friend had about me creating a feminine infusion for our monthly moon.
Lovingly prepared using gemstone infusion of Moonstone, Carnelian, Unikite and sacred mantra.
Moonstone is gentle and soothing and encourages you to "go with the flow". Carnelian is associated with the root and sacral chakras - it stabilizes energy and is known to revitalize the blood. Unikite is a gentle yet powerful stone that brings about connection and aids in female reproductive health.
::Earthy and floral with a mildly spicy and fruity finish::
Organic botanical blend of: Red Raspberry leaf, Saw Palmetto Berries, Hibiscus, Shatavari, Vitex berries, Red rose petals and buds & Ginger root a little ,magic and a lot of love
I made mine with a little honey and it was warm and comforting. I sat down in a quiet spot to make my moon bag. So many beautiful offerings are included to craft yours, a beautiful hand painted stone, cedar leaves, feathers, seashells, little stones. I added a few things of my own that felt right for me. My moonstone pendant, snowy quartz (for tiredness), chrysocolla (for cramps).
I also included a little love note to myself, I put each piece in and filled the bag with healing and love. I sealed it up, and I slept with it under my pillow or carried it with me when I was out of the house. It brought me comfort having it near. Now when each moontime rolls around, I am going to open it and add or remove things that feel right to me at the time.
I also set aside a few minutes each day to work through Moondaughter's e-book. It includes a load of tips, recipes, and wisdom to help you look at your body in a new light and truly celebrate the goddess we all have within us. I loved sitting down and working through it each day.
Now here comes a special treat for you. Lindsay has lovingly and generously offered up one of her
Red Tent Ritual Kit's to one of you! All you have to do is leave a comment below, telling me how you would use this kit to honor yourself. I will pick a winner next Monday the 8th!
To learn more about Lindsay and her offerings, please visit her site
Whole Body Alchemy. There is a lot of magic there to explore....
