The Seasons of a Woman’s Life (and Why You’re Not Meant to Stay the Same)

We don’t expect the earth to bloom all year round — so why do we expect that of ourselves?

As women, our bodies move through seasons across our lifetime. Just like nature cycles through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, so do we. These shifts aren’t just metaphors — they reflect real changes in our hormones, identity, creativity, energy, and purpose.

Your maiden years (spring) are about identity, play, and exploration.
Your mother or creatrix years (summer) are for birthing — whether that’s babies, businesses, or new versions of yourself.
Your autumn (perimenopause and menopause) is where the harvest happens — you share your wisdom, you slow down, you let go of what’s no longer aligned.
And winter (post-menopause) is the distilled, powerful season of the crone — the wise woman who knows herself deeply.

Each season brings its own magic. But our culture worships the "eternal summer" — youthful, fertile, outward-facing. We’re taught to fear aging and reject the signs of change in our bodies. But what if every transition is actually a rite of passage inviting you closer to your power?

You are meant to change. And when you understand the map of the seasons, you stop fighting where you are — and start leaning into the gifts it brings.

I explored this map of feminine seasons with Jane Hardwicke Collings in Episode #27 of What’s My Body Telling Me?. If you’ve ever felt unsure where you are in life — or wondered if you’re doing womanhood “wrong” — I promise this conversation will reframe everything.