Your inner garden is in full bloom
Each phase has its own vibe, its own needs, and even its own flowers
Scroll to learn more about each phase
Your cycle is more than a schedule
It’s a language your body speaks through emotions, energy, and intuition.
When you listen to it, you live with more ease, more truth, more peace.
Menstrual phase (Day 1-5)
This is your winter inner garden, and your body whispers: Slow down. Rest. Turn inward.
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What’s happening: Estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest levels. You may feel tired, sensitive, introspective. This is your soft reset.
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How it affects you:
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You may feel a drop in mood and energy.
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The brain is more connected between hemispheres - ideal for reflection and clarity.
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Support your body:
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Eat: Iron-rich foods like lentils, black beans, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate help replenish your body.
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Move: Gentle yoga, slow walks, light stretching. Go at your own pace.
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Mindset: Practice saying "no." Journaling and self-care rituals feel extra powerful in this phase.
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Suggested Flowers: Hellebores, Astrantias, Blush Ranunculus, Camellia, White roses, Lisianthus, Jasmine, Snowdrops
​Sleep patterns can change due to lower body temperature and hormone shifts during menstruation
Follicular Phase (~ Day 6–12)
This is your spring inner garden and your body says: I’m waking up. Let’s create.
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What’s happening: Estrogen starts to rise. Your energy lifts, your curiosity blooms. You feel lighter, more social, and optimistic.
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How it affects you:
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Your brain is more alert. Dopamine and serotonin increase.
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You're more open to new ideas, learning, and collaboration.
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Support your body:
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Eat: Leafy greens, fermented foods, sprouted grains, and seeds help fuel new energy.
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Move: Try something energizing: Pilates, dance, boxing, cycling.
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Mindset: Brainstorm, create, and start new projects.
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Suggested Flowers: Sweet Peas, Anemones, Daffodils, Freesia, Cherry Blossoms
Estrogen also improves working memory and social cognition during this phase
Ovulatory Phase (~ Day 13–17)
This is your summer inner garden, and your body shouts: I feel magnetic, radiant, alive.
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What’s happening: Estrogen peaks and you ovulate. This is your most confident, social, and energetic moment.
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How it affects you:
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Libido, communication, and confidence are at their highest.
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Your voice subtly changes and skin glows due to hormonal balance.
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Support your body:
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Eat: Berries, leafy greens, seeds, omega-3s. Stay hydrated!
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Move: High-energy workouts: HIIT, dancing, weightlifting.
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Mindset: Pitch ideas, go on dates, host gatherings. Now is the time to connect.
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Suggested Flowers: Sunflowers, Dahlias, Calendula, Peonies, Crocosmia
Around ovulation, women tend to be perceived as more attractive due to shifts in behavior and appearance
Luteal Phase (~ Day 17–28)
This is your inner autumn garden, and your body shouts: Slow down. Ground. Reflect.
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What’s happening: Progesterone rises. Your energy gradually shifts inward. PMS may appear, along with increased sensitivity.
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How it affects you:
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You may feel moodier, hungrier, more introspective.
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This phase is designed for grounding, finishing, and emotional processing.
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Support your body:
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Eat: Root veggies, whole grains, magnesium-rich foods like pumpkin seeds, and calming teas.
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Move: Grounding movement: Pilates, strength training, nature walks.
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Mindset: Rest, reflect, declutter, and protect your boundaries.
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Suggested Flowers: Proteas, Chrysanthemums, Sedum, Eucalyptus, Amaranthus