Understanding Your Cycle Phases: A Complete Guide
Your cycle isn’t just about your period—it’s a monthly rhythm that touches everything from your energy levels to your cravings to how you show up in the world.
Yet most of us were never taught what’s actually happening inside our bodies each month.
Let’s change that. 🌿
🌀 The 4 Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle
Phase 1: Menstrual (Days 1–5)
What’s happening:
Your uterine lining sheds, and estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest.
How you might feel:
Introspective, slower energy, a deeper need for rest and reflection.
Natural support:
Warming herbs, mineral-rich foods, gentle movement, and lots of self-compassion.
Phase 2: Follicular (Days 6–13)
What’s happening:
Estrogen rises, your body prepares to ovulate, and your mood often lifts.
How you might feel:
Energized, optimistic, ready to start new projects or try something new.
Natural support:
Fresh foods, light exercise, and planning your month ahead.
Phase 3: Ovulatory (Days 14–16)
What’s happening:
Estrogen peaks, luteinizing hormone surges, and an egg is released.
How you might feel:
Confident, magnetic, social, and at your energetic high point.
Natural support:
High-intensity workouts, connection time with loved ones, important conversations.
Phase 4: Luteal (Days 17–28)
What’s happening:
Progesterone rises to prepare for pregnancy, then falls if conception doesn’t occur. PMS symptoms may appear as hormone levels decline.
How you might feel:
Detail-oriented and productive early in this phase, then potentially more sensitive, tired, or crampy closer to your period.
Natural support:
Grounding practices, magnesium-rich meals, and a little extra grace for yourself.
Note: Every body is unique, and cycle lengths can vary. These day ranges are general guidelines—your own rhythm might look a little different.
💫 Why This Matters for Your Wellness
Understanding your cycle helps you:
✅ Work with your body, not against it
✅ Plan your schedule around your natural energy
✅ Choose the right herbal and lifestyle support for each phase
✅ Stop feeling “broken” when you need rest
This is the wisdom we should have all grown up with—and it’s never too late to learn.
🌿 Herb of the Week: Red Raspberry Leaf
Meet one of the ultimate cycle supporters: Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus).
Used for centuries to nourish and tone the female reproductive system, it’s a staple in women’s herbal wellness for a reason.
✨ Why We Love Her:
✅ Uterine Toning – strengthens and tones uterine muscles
✅ Mineral Rich – packed with iron, calcium, and magnesium
✅ Gentle Support – safe for regular use throughout your cycle
✅ Menstrual Comfort – may ease cramping and promote healthy flow
How to Use:
Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaves in hot water for 10–15 minutes. Enjoy 1–3 cups daily, especially during the luteal and menstrual phases.
Or, for an easy daily ritual, discover our SOOTHE PMS + Cramp Support Tincture, where Red Raspberry Leaf pairs with other gentle allies to help you feel calm and held.
🌸 Supporting Each Phase Naturally
Each phase of your cycle deserves unique care—and that’s where botanical wellness shines. Whether you need hormonal balance in your luteal phase or gentle cramp relief during menstruation, there’s an herb (and a Blüsh blend) ready to support you.
💌 Ready to tune into your cycle wisdom?
Explore our ESSENCE collection for targeted support, or browse more Blüsh Insights to keep learning.
Your cycle. Your story. Your wellness journey. And we’re here with you, every step of the way. 🌿