We are officially in autumn! Easily my favorite time of the year. To me, this time of the year is all about new beginnings and is a great time for a good purge. Maybe it’s ingrained in me from childhood from going school shopping, and getting all my new clothes, and supplies. Or maybe it’s the moon?

The pineal gland – It comes from the Latin word for pine cone, or pinea, relating to its shape and appearance. This gland is responsible for vital hormonal secretions that have a lot to do with our general well-being, and it’s been linked to a deep sense of spirituality.

The moon is often depicted as a symbol of the feminine. An embodiment of the rhythm of time. A metaphor for the cycles of womanhood. And a beautiful force that can impact everything from the ocean waves to our emotions. Like the moon, we go through phases throughout the month. The phases of the menstrual cycle are menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase.