While science can neither fully confirm nor deny the link between menstruation and moon phases, there are still ways you can align your cycle to that of specific moon phases, and some astrological reasons you may want to. While the two most commonly talked about menstrual cycles aligned with the moon are the red and white moon cycles, there are also the pink and purple cycles. The red moon cycle happens during the full moon, the white (which happens most often) falls during the new moon, pink is during the waxing phase, and purple is during the waning phase.
To get the most out of these moon phases in conjunction with your menstrual cycle, it is said that each one of them has different aspects. Astrological author Syd Robinson told Well+Good, “Since waxing and full moons are typically linked to outgoing, inspiring energies, you may find yourself more focused on lending your maternal spirit outward.” Celebrity Serena Poon told Well+Good in the same piece, “Many people believe that if your period comes on the new moon each month, what is called a white moon cycle, that you are connected to the energies of Mother Earth, meaning that you are in a fertile, creative, and nurturing time of your life.” Yoga teacher Rebecca Rankin added that “This can mean that you are in a time in your life that you are either nurturing a family or starting one, or in a caregiver role in some way in your life.”