As the last layers of ice begin to melt and the earth softens beneath the returning sun, we too are called to surrender. Before new life can emerge, before fresh seeds can take root, the frozen remnants of what no longer serves us must be released. The rivers do not resist their own thawing; they do not hold onto the ice for fear of what will come next. They simply let go.

This is the season of awakening, of possibility, of tender beginnings. But first, we must clear the way. Before the soil can receive, it must be softened. Before the bloom, there is the breaking open. The shedding. The merging of what was - into what will be.

There is a moment before the seed breaks open, a moment of quiet surrender, of deep trust. The seed does not question whether the soil is ready or whether the sun will shine - it simply allows itself to soften, to merge with the earth, to release what it once was so it can become what it is meant to be. So is it in the Follicular Phase. We explore the beginnings of this process this week.

This process is not about forcing growth. It is about softening into it. Just as the ground must be tender and open to receive the seed, you must allow yourself to release, to feel, to let go - of expectations, of timelines, of the old stories that tell you you are not yet ready. The most fertile ground is the one that has been tilled, the one that has been made soft by surrender.

As we move into this new week, let this be your gentle reminder: your body, your energy, and your rhythm are sacred. You are not meant to force yourself into timelines that do not honor your natural flow. True alignment is not found in pushing, striving, or proving - it is found in trusting the momentum already present within you.

There is a version of you that is fully alive, wildly embodied, and unapologetically magnetic. She is not waiting for permission to shine. She moves with certainty, speaks with clarity, and trusts the natural rhythm of her becoming. She is not a distant dream - she exists now, within you, waiting to be fully embraced.

Inner Summer is the phase of ovulation, the peak of your cycle’s energy. This is a time to expand beyond hesitation, to say YES to life, to step boldly into your power. The seeds you planted in your inner spring are blooming, and the world around you feels open and abundant. You are glowing from the inside out, and your presence is a gift.

The energy of the Ovulatory phase fuels us to connect more deeply and authentically with those around us. This is the time to honor the power of collaboration, community, and shared experiences. Relationships are a mirror, reflecting the ways in which we show up for ourselves and for others. The more we embrace our own inner light, the more we have to give, to share, to exchange.

Building bridges this week means fostering true connection with those we encounter - whether it's with our friends, partners, family, or even those we meet casually. It’s about cultivating spaces of trust, vulnerability, and shared understanding, where our voices are heard and our hearts are felt. In this week’s journey, reflect on how you’re building these bridges in your life.

As the golden light of summer wanes, you are called to slow, to soften, to turn inward and listen to the quiet wisdom of transition. Inner Fall, the Luteal phase, whispers of reflection - a sacred pause to gather the harvest of your efforts, to discern what blooms and what withers, and to release what no longer serves. In this time, your intuition deepens, your inner voice rings clear, and your body, like the earth, calls for rest and replenishment.

You begin to shed the excess and prepare for the quiet depths of winter. Your intuition deepens during this phase, guiding you through a subtle yet powerful recalibration of mind, body, and spirit.

As the light continues to fade and the earth draws inward, so too do you find yourself called to the depths of your being. Week Seven is the deep Luteal phase, a time of profound introspection and inner work. This is the dark of the fall - the moment when the external world fades away, and the silence beckons you to listen more closely to what lies beneath the surface. 

In this space, you are invited to embrace the darkness - not as something to fear, but as a fertile ground for transformation. The shadows hold the wisdom of what has been hidden, what needs to be healed, and what must be released in order to evolve. It is in this stillness that you confront your deepest truths, your unspoken fears, and the parts of yourself that are yearning for integration. 

As the earth grows still beneath the weight of winter’s touch, so too does your body beckon you to rest, to soften, and to surrender to the quiet. Week Eight marks the Menstrual phase, a time of deep release, where the external world fades away and the focus turns inward. This is your time of inner winter - where the soul, like the earth, pauses to rest, regenerate, and restore.  

In this sacred stillness, you are invited to honor the power of rest and surrender. The shedding of your lining mirrors the shedding of old energies, allowing space for renewal, reflection, and rebirth. This phase asks you to listen deeply, to turn inward with compassion, and to honor the quiet wisdom that arises when you stop pushing, when you allow yourself to simply be. 

As the quiet of winter deepens, you are called to embrace the stillness and the wisdom it offers. Week Nine invites you into the heart of Inner Winter - a time of deep surrender, where the power of release takes center stage. In this phase, the body and spirit are in a natural rhythm of letting go, shedding the old to make space for the new. Just as the earth rests and renews itself, you are called to release what no longer serves you, allowing the layers that no longer resonate to fall away.

This is the time to reflect on the emotional and energetic weight you carry - whether it be old beliefs, past wounds, or external influences that have outlived their purpose. What patterns have you been holding onto, out of fear or attachment, that are now ready to be released? What no longer aligns with the truth of who you are becoming? This week, you are invited to gently let go of what has been holding you back, trusting that by surrendering, you create room for fresh energy, clarity, and growth.

Let yourself be held in the quiet grace of release. In this space, your heart is free to heal, to soften, and to prepare for the rebirth that is coming. Trust that by shedding the weight of the past, you clear the path for the new cycle to begin with renewed clarity and purpose. In the stillness of this inner winter, the power of transformation blooms, and you emerge lighter, clearer, and ready for the season of growth ahead.

As the journey nears its close, Week Ten invites you to honor the fullness of your experience - a sacred moment of integration where the lessons, growth, and transformations of the past weeks come together in a beautiful, unbroken circle. This week is a celebration of the seasons within you, a time to honor the cyclical nature of life and the profound wisdom that comes with embracing each phase. 

The Stone and Steam Sauna Ceremony will be your culminating ritual - a powerful, cleansing experience that symbolizes the integration of all that you have learned, felt, and released. In the heat of the stones and the healing steam, you will shed the final layers of resistance, allowing the warmth to wash away any lingering doubts and to bring clarity to your path ahead. This ceremony is both a release and a renewal, inviting you to step fully into the next chapter of your journey with a heart that is open, expansive, and deeply connected to the rhythms of life.