Temple of the Red Moon
Affirmation Mirrors for The Red Tent Movie!
Affirmation Mirrors hand made by Rachael Hertogs: each one is for sale for a limited time for the month of Feb 2012, 50% will go to The Red Tent Movie the highest offer over £5 (to include P&P – UK … Continue reading
Happy V Day!
”The shape we call a heart – whose symmetry resembles the vulva far more than the asymmetry of the organ that shares its name – is probably a residual female genital symbol. It was reduced from power to romance by … Continue reading
Happy Womb…..
Have you seen this lovely blog? our Yoni Cushions have a guest spot! Celebrating the Yoni on the Happy Womb
Make a Moon Dial
Miranda Grey shares how to make a moon dial http://www.mirandagray.co.uk/pdfs/miranda-gray-moon-dial.pdf
Red Tent Trailer
See the latest trailer for this movie Red Tent The Movie
Free Moon Chart!
See this lovely blog to download a free chart! The Happy Womb
[guest blog] Blood Mysteries
I love finding blogs that tackle the same messages as me, take a peek at http://antleredroad.blogspot.com/2012/01/b-is-for-blood-mysteries.html Image First Bleeding Moon by Suzie Goose (Suzies art work also features on our Cycle Charting book and 13 Moons… see Moon Times)
Share your First Period Story
Would you like to share your ‘first period story’ for my Menarche book? I’m updating it and would love to include some real life stories- bear in mind it’s aimed at young women! If you would like to have your … Continue reading
[guest link] Switching to Reusables
A very thorough blog post about changing to reusables http://naturalparentsnetwork.com/reusable-menstrual-products/
[guest paper] “The Menstrual Cycle: A Feminist Lifespan Perspective”
“The Fact Sheet –four pages of content and two pages of must-have references—was collaboratively written by a team of members of the Society for Menstrual Research. It is available for download [pdf]. Sections include menstrual attitudes and representations, menarche, peri/menopause, … Continue reading
[guest blog] 15 Crazy Things About Vaginas
by Lissa Rankin, M.D. in Owning Pink Did you hear the story of how CBSNews.com asked me to write this post — “15 Crazy Things About Vaginas” — for their website on the launch day of my book? They had posted “15 Crazy … Continue reading
In tune with the moon?
I wonder how many of us are in tune with the moon? Supposedly we bleed with the dark moon and ovulate on the full moon- presuming we have a regular cycle. Over the last 9 months- interestingly since I have … Continue reading
[guest blog] Nativity Scene…tampons???
Tampon Nativity Gather ’round the manger for the Christmas Miracle. These three kings come bearing gold, frankincense, and…fresh-scented feminine hygiene products. see website for instructions on how to make! http://www.tamponcrafts.com/nativity.html
Embracing Your Moon Time
Embracing your Moon Time Rachael Hertogs reflects on positive menstruation published in Juno Magazine Autumn 2011 Imagine living in a culture that honoured women’s bleeding time (moon time) as sacred. There used to be a time when women’s sexuality was … Continue reading
Monthly Ritual/ Womb Prayer
What monthly Moon Time rituals do you have? each month as I celebrate my bleed, I enter my Red Tent /Womb Space and I send healing and prayers to my womb….here’s one I’d like to share: World of the Womb … Continue reading
[guest blog] Menstruation and the Moon
an excerpt from menstruation.com The Lunar or Lunation cycle refers to the journey that the Moon makes each month as it travels through its phases – from new moon to full moon and back to new moon again. This cycle … Continue reading
Premenstrual Mother
Years ago, when I first discovered that working with my cycle rather than against it made my premenstrual phase much easier to manage, and those PMT symptoms slowly began to disappear. I made sure I gave myself rest time, time … Continue reading
[guest blog] Common Herbicide Causes Menstrual Trouble
http://motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2011/11/atrazine-causes-menstrual-trouble Yet again, scientists have looked at populations routinely exposed to the widely used herbicide atrazine and found trouble. The latest: In a study published byEnvionmental Research (summarized here), researchers found evidence that atrazine could be causing menstrual irregularities and low estrogen levels in … Continue reading
just a dot!
Does your period just creep up on you each month without ‘warning’? Even though your body is giving you strong messages ‘it’s that time of the month again’ do you ignore them and then get your flow and think ‘oh … Continue reading
Limited Edition Pads :)
http://www.moontimes.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=75 ‘One Off Designs’ Patterned Pad Sets- truly limited edition! Special price £48 (usually £50) Designs available: (as in photo -clockwise from bottom left) Coming Up Roses- we love these rose design pads- and know you will too! Power Animal- … Continue reading
[guest blog] Have respect for your own inner process….
Have respect for your own inner process, even if it seems to lead you into darkness, even if all logic to it seems to have vanished. Always keep open the possibility that you are not able to understand it from … Continue reading
[guest blog] Deer Exercise
recommended by Menstruation experts- features the Deer Exercise- great for those who experience menstruation-related problems! http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/eBookDetails.asp?BookID=54937
[guest art] Menstrual Art
Red Flag Judy Chicago, 1971 Photolithograph (51/94), 20″x 24,” printed from aluminum plates by Sam Francis in his personal workshop, 1971. ©1971 Judy Chicago Red Flag may be the first work of art – and it was, and is, controversial … Continue reading
[guest blog]they left a trail of blood behind them
(this article was emailed to me a few years ago…i’m unsure of the source) “When they menstruated, they left a trail of blood behind them.” What did European and American women use for menstruation in the 19th century and before? … Continue reading
[guest film] Red Tent Movie
We are so *excited* about this movie! http://www.redtentmovie.com/ Red Tent Movie Trailer This is what the red tent is all about. Please watch the trailer and donate if you want to help the film maker complete her documentary, which will … Continue reading
A Simple Ceremony
I was reminded today of a simple womens’ ceremony that originally came from Janine Parvarti Baker: Sitting in a circle One woman turns to her left – the woman on her left faces her- they have eye contact She touchers … Continue reading
[guest blog] Devising a pill that wipes out menstruation is like creating a method for eradicating rain!
A great post from DeAnna Lam http://www.deannalam.com/2011/09/do-you-want-to-stop-the-rain/ Do You Want To Stop The Rain? How do you like being called a “baby bearer”??? ‘The Times Of India’ refers to you as just that, in an article by Saadia S. Dhailey published on … Continue reading
[guest blog] A Brief History of Menstrual Products
from Many Moons Alternatives In the pre-industrial era woman used a variety of materials to collect menstrual fluids. Animal pelts, mosses, grasses, sea sponges and seaweed have all been used. Such materials continue to be used in recent times by … Continue reading
Gifts to celebrate a first period!
If you have wondered what to buy the young woman in your life – take a look at the Moon Times Moon Maiden Menarche Celebration Kit £35.00 Designed for young women new to menstruation. Celebrate the rites of passage by … Continue reading
[guest blog] Disposable or Eco-friendly Menstruation
Disposable or Eco-friendly Menstruation By Jing J. http://www.cycleharmony.com/jing-s-period-journal/disposable-or-eco-friendly-menstruation?view=article Recently I did an online poll asking, “What do you use for your menstrual flow?” 42 people participated. Among them, 64% use disposable pads, 29% use tampons, 5% use menstrual cups, and … Continue reading
A poem
Time of the month Red Dark Sticky Tacky Blood Bleeding Stench Swollen Vulva Womb Pain Contracting Tearing Flesh Ripping Inside Deep Trickle Heavy Flow Plug Stop Ignore No Listen Calling Tired Slow Rest Renew Cycle Begin again © 2008 Rachael … Continue reading
Recommended Books for menarche
The Seven Sacred Rites of Menarche: The Spiritual Journey of the Adolescent Girl by Kristi Meisenbach Boylan The vast majority of books on menarche-the first menstrual cycle-do not address its effect on a young girl’s spiritual journey from maidenhood to … Continue reading
Ask Aunt Flo…heavy periods & cloth pads
Dear Aunt Flo, I am really interested in using cloth pads- having considered making my own in the past but not being sure how to make them absorbent enough. I have a really heavy flow and flood a lot. Are … Continue reading
Moon Time Foods
Why not try some delicious and nutritious ‘red’ foods when you are on your Moon Flow… Red Moon Juice use a juicer! 4 carrots 1 beetroot 1 apple a slice of ginger YUM! Raspberry Smoothie 1 cup or raspberries (frozen … Continue reading
[guest blog] A young woman’s description of her menarche
My Menarche Ceremony at Sacred Arts Camp by Ro Ocean 2006 My Menarche Ceremony this year was truly beautiful. I just wish every girl could experience what I did. The sweat lodge the night before the ceremony was just as … Continue reading
Menstrual Health Tips…what tips would you like to share?
Menstrual Health Tips collected from REAL Women! share yours in the comment box below Use your pre-menstrual energy to clean the house and prepare food so you can relax and not have to take care of others while you are … Continue reading
Moon Times July Newsletter
Hello lovely ladies Moon Times is now settled in wet and wild Pembrokeshire, the amazing sun rises we have had and occasional sunny days make up for the mostly rainy weather that seems to be the ‘norm’ here in West … Continue reading
Going Within
How do We “Go Within?”
Most of us live over-committed, complicated lives, with guilt and/or income-generation as our primary motivator. Though we have precious little time in our current incarnation, it is still hard to say no to work, family or group activities that we don’t find personally meaningful. There are so many “shoulds” planning our daily schedule. So be courageous, say “No” to the things you don’t want to do, but feel obliged, clear your schedule of chores and duties, ask your family for support and take some time for yourself. Continue reading
recommending a course…. RED MOON- Cycles of Women Empowerment
I’m recommending this course as it’s run by a wonderful colleague of mine…also a fellow Red Web Foundation member….10% off when you mention Moon Times Red Moon – Cycles Of Women Empowerment A Week-long Training for women wishing to be … Continue reading
What is a moon lodge?
A Moon Lodge … is a retreat place for bleeding women A Moon Lodge … is where women share their wisdom A Moon Lodge … is a place to dream A Moon Lodge … is a place … Continue reading
Ask Aunt Flo…Moon Lodge Question
Dear Aunt Flo , What exactly is a Moon Lodge? could you explain? thanks Kate. Hi Kate, well, The Moon lodge originates from the Native American Indian tradition. They honoured the moon time as sacred, it was treated with respect. … Continue reading
Ask Aunt Flo…cycle charting concerns
Hi Aunt Flo I am really interested in charting my cycle, but i’m a bit wary as a friend of mine was using it for natural birth control and became pregnant- twice! One time was while she was bleeding! (the … Continue reading
‘Moon’ related web sites
websites for reconnecting with your body and your cycle- and for pleasure! Moon Times Moon Lodge- Facebook Moon Lodge forum A space to chat and share Moon Lodge stories https://www.facebook.com/pages/Moon-Lodge/119489838085304 The Red Web Foundation is a member-run, non-profit organization dedicated … Continue reading
[guest site] Conversation with a Native American chief…
this web site has a really interesting conversation with a Yaqui Indian chief http://beyondrawfood.com/blog/sweat-lodge-physics-in-the-quantum-universe/ he has some interesting views on leaving menstrual blood on the ground! Have a read!
ponders on contraception…
Having been reading the Selling of Contraception… (see article here http://www.moontimes.co.uk/blog/2011/06/03/ ) It’s left me wondering how it came to be that women began to hand their health over to men? After a herstory (history) of women healers using their intuition, … Continue reading
Blessings
I love this message….a bit of gratitude goes a long way! If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who won’t survive the week. If you have never experienced the … Continue reading
[guest blog] Cycle Of Power
I was amazed to get this from http://www.dailyom.com/ the author wasnt credited though! Cycle Of Power Honoring Menstruation In the ancient past, as humanity began to move toward a patriarchal society, women were gradually deprived of the awareness of a wonderful … Continue reading