CAVE - CLIMB - PEAK - DESCENT

The Four Phases of the Cycle

Your cycle is more than just a period — it’s a full-spectrum experience with four distinct energetic phases. Each one brings its own strengths, needs, and invitations.

We call them:
Cave. Climb. Peak. Descent.

This is not about fixing or controlling your body — it’s about learning to listen, honour, and live in rhythm with yourself.

The Mountain Analogy

We use the image of a mountain to help you connect with the rhythm of your cycle — not just as a set of symptoms, but as a journey.

Each month, your body moves through a natural landscape. You're not broken. You're not inconsistent. You're just on a different part of the mountain.

Cave – The Basecamp

This is where the journey begins. It's dark, quiet, and inward.
You're bleeding, your energy is low, and your body is calling you to pause.
Like a hiker at basecamp, you’re preparing. Gathering. Resting before the climb.

Climb – The Ascent

Energy starts to rise. You feel more motivated, clear-headed, and focused.
This is the time to plan, build, take small steps.
You’re climbing the mountain now — slow, steady, determined.

Peak – The Summit

Ovulation is your summit — expansive, expressive, full of life.
You feel social, magnetic, and strong. From here, you can see clearly.
But this phase doesn’t last forever — and that’s okay.

Descent – The Return

After the peak, energy begins to fall. You’re sensitive, intuitive, more inward again.
Like the descent down the mountain, it’s time to let go, reflect, and honour what’s been learned.
You may need more space, more truth, more boundaries. Listen to that.

Cave

The Bleed | Rest & Release

This is the time of menstruation — a natural call inward.
Energy dips, intuition rises. It’s a phase for rest, retreat, and reflection.
Let go of what’s no longer serving you.

Be slow. Be soft. Let yourself be.

Keywords: Rest, Wisdom, Surrender, Stillness
Body says: “Go inwards. I need quiet.”
Think: winter, new moon, the exhale before the inhale.

Climb

The Rise | Renew & Reawaken

As the bleed ends, your energy begins to rise.
Creativity sparks. Motivation stirs.
It’s a time for planning, organizing, and setting new intentions.

Your brain loves clarity — lean into it.

Keywords: Energy, Clarity, Growth, Curiosity
Body says: “I’m ready to stretch and start again.”
Think: spring, waxing moon, morning light.

Peak

Ovulation | Shine & Share

Ovulation brings your highest outward energy.
Magnetic. Expressive. Connected.
A powerful time for communication, collaboration, visibility.

You may feel confident — but stay grounded.

Keywords: Radiance, Magnetism, Action, Fertility
Body says: “I’m glowing. Let’s go!”
Think: summer, full moon, high noon.

Descent

The Fall | Reflect & Refine

After the peak, your energy gently turns inward again.
Emotions rise. Sensitivity heightens.
Time to edit, declutter, and tell the truth — kindly.

Honor boundaries and rest deeply.

Keywords: Truth, Boundaries, Letting Go, Sensitivity
Body says: “I’m slowing down — honour that.”
Think: autumn, waning moon, twilight.