Blood & Glamour Guide

Welcome to your Witch’s Calendar for January 2026, where we explore the month’s major moon phases, spiritual beauty rituals, and a deeper dive into feminine care through the lens of empowerment and ancestral wisdom. This month, we’re flowing with Vampons, the vampire-inspired tampon brand reclaiming period power with sleek packaging and dark feminine flair. We’ll also uncover ancient menstrual traditions, share a sacred blood ritual, and guide you through a soul-deep period sex ritual rooted in trust and transformation.

This month’s lunar events invite us to listen to the body, to the Earth, and to the ancient wisdom carried in our cycles. Whether you’re bleeding, ovulating, resting, or craving deeper intimacy, each phase holds a message for you. I think the perfect way to start this blog post, is to introduce you to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. A woman who is both sensual and funny and is the embodiment of a gothic woman.

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Who Is Elvira, Mistress of the Dark?

Before we dive into the rituals, let’s take a moment to honor one of the original queens of gothic glamour: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. With her plunging neckline, campy wit, and unapologetic sexuality, Elvira (played by Cassandra Peterson) became an icon of horror and female empowerment in the 1980s. She redefined what it meant to be spooky and sensual — embracing both shadows and spotlight with a wink, a smirk, and a whole lot of eyeliner.

Elvira wasn’t just a TV horror hostess; she was a reclamation of feminine power in all its outrageous, taboo-breaking glory. She took the “creepy woman” archetype and made her confident, funny, powerful, and sexy on her own terms. In many ways, she walked so today’s dark feminine could strut.

If you’re vibing with our vampire-inspired rituals and sacred period sex magic this month, you’ll want to watch “Elvira’s Haunted Hills” — a gothic horror comedy that serves camp, cleavage, and cursed castles in all the best ways.

Watch the full movie here:

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First Quarter Moon in Aries (January 6)

The First Quarter Moon in Aries is firestarter energy. Aries rules the head, face, and blood flow—so this is a potent time for moving stagnant energy out of the body. If you’ve felt sluggish after the holidays or emotionally foggy in the post-Capricorn haze, this moon brings momentum.

Ritual Suggestions:

• Take a hot shower or bath and exfoliate—physically and energetically slough off what’s lingering.
• Set bold intentions for the rest of the month. Aries doesn’t tiptoe—she leaps.
• Try a lymphatic drainage massage or light cardio to connect with your blood and body.

Beauty tip:

Use this moon to try a blood-red lipstick, dragon fruit mask, or spicy botanical oil like cinnamon or clove. Fire signs love heat and confidence.

Matte Lip Potion – Reign

A great example of a blood-red lipstick would be from Curst Kosmetics.

This matte liquid lipstick promises up to 11 hours of wear, with a richly pigmented finish that’s transfer-proof and smudge-resistant. It applies wet and dries into a velvety matte texture—described by the brand as “like your vampire boyfriend’s favorite cape.” The infusion of collagen and hyaluronic acid gives the formula a nourishing twist, designed to smooth and enhance lips while delivering bold, lasting color.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Hyper-Pigmented & Long-Wearing: Crafted for extended wear with minimal touch-ups
• Matte with a Luxe Finish: Delivers intensity without chalkiness
• Skin-Loving Ingredients: Boosted with collagen and hyaluronic acid for a plump, youthful effect
• Sensory Touch: Features a soft, bright strawberry scent that adds whimsy to the ritual
• Ethical Formula: Fully vegan and cruelty-free

Ritual-Ready Application

To apply, shake the tube well, twist open, and use the wand to swipe on the potion.

If you would like to get this lipstick for yourself, you can shop Curst Kosmetics here.

Full Moon in Cancer (January 13)

The Full Moon in Cancer illuminates the emotional, maternal, and lunar body. This is the sign ruled by the moon herself—tender, protective, and deeply intuitive. If your period aligns with this moon, expect heightened sensitivity and psychic dreams.

Cancer governs the breasts, womb, stomach, and ancestral memory. It’s a time to rest, nourish, and reconnect with your roots. Use this lunation to tend to the divine feminine—whether that’s your inner child, your relationship with your motherline, or your own care rituals.

Ritual Suggestions:

Drink a warm tea with raspberry leaf, rose, or chamomile.

Journal about your emotional landscape. What needs softening? What needs protection?

If you’re bleeding during this full moon, allow yourself to unplug, reset, and be held. Vampons is perfect for this phase—designed for those who see blood not as something to hide, but to honor.

Vampons: Period Care That Bites Back

Tired of period products that pretend blood isn’t blood? Enter Vampons, the gothic-feminine tampon brand that’s part empowerment, part rebellion. With their blood-red branding, eco-friendly design, and unapologetically bold message, Vampons is perfect for the witchy, body-aware babe.

What Sets Them Apart

• 30% Higher Absorbency: Compared to standard 100% organic cotton tampons
• Certified Organic & Conscious: Made with GOTS organic cotton and GALAXY® viscose
• Clean Formula: No perfumes, pesticides, chlorine bleach, dyes, or BPA
• Refillable Ritual: Reusable coffin box with text-to-reorder refill option ($9.99)
• Vegan & Women-Owned: Team-funded, vampire-operated, and charmingly cultish

Design & Delivery

Each tampon set arrives in a durable, coffin-shaped box meant to be refilled—not discarded. It’s packaging that channels dark romance while offering sustainability and a splash of irreverent humor.

Limited Release

The first production run is already sold out, with pre-orders open for the next resurrection. So, unless you’re clinging to your mother’s tampons, this might be your sign to switch to something far more immortal.

Whether you’re a moon ritualist or just want period care that feels cool and conscious, Vampons is leading a new era of cycle respect—fierce, feminine, and just a little fangy.

When you click my link and make a purchase, you will get 10% off your order. You can also use my promo code BAELEAF at checkout.

Want to try them out? Click here to shop Vampons.

A Brief History of Period Care

For thousands of years, women have bled with the moon and found ways—both practical and spiritual—to care for their cycles. If you want a more digestible way to learn about the history of periods throughout the years, Bailey Sarian has an episode of “Pre-Tampon vs Post Tampon World: The Dark History of Menstruation”.

Here’s a glimpse into our bleeding lineage:

• Ancient Egypt: Women used softened papyrus. Periods were often connected to fertility rites and moon cycles.
• Indigenous Traditions: Menstrual huts or moon lodges were common. Bleeding time was considered sacred, a time for rest, vision, and wisdom.
• Ancient Rome: Women used wool or rags. Menstruation wasn’t hidden, but it wasn’t celebrated either.
• Middle Ages: Bleeding was feared in Christian Europe—often viewed as impure. Women bled into cloth or nothing at all.
• 19th-20th Century: The first pads appeared in the 1800s. Tampons came later. Conversation around periods remained taboo for decades.

Today: We’re reclaiming our periods. From cups, pads, tampons, and overnight underwear women are taking back control of our bodies.

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Welcome Aquarius Season (January 20)

As the sun moves from Capricorn into Aquarius, the energy shifts from structure to innovation, from tradition to rebellion. Aquarius season invites us to think differently about the systems we live in—especially how we relate to our own bodies and cycles.

In the realm of feminine care, Aquarius reminds us: you don’t have to conform. Whether it’s choosing organic products, syncing your skincare to your cycle, or ditching shame about period sex—this is the time to rewrite your own narrative.

Aquarius Self-Care Rituals:

• Do a skincare mask with blue spirulina or icy jade rollers to honor the Air element.
• Digitally detox for a day. Disconnect to reconnect.
• Start a dream journal, astrology planner, or cycle tracking journal.

Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio (January 21)

Scorpio governs the root—our sexuality, secrets, and capacity for transformation. This waning quarter moon is powerful for clearing emotional residue and deepening your intimacy with self or partner.

Rather than resisting your body’s natural phases, this moon asks:

• How do you feel in your body during your cycle?
• Are you gentle with yourself, or do you try to push through the discomfort?

This is the time to explore your sensuality and your menstrual experience.

Period Sex as Sacred Connection: A Ritual for Lovers

For those in a safe, trusting relationship, period sex can be a deeply healing act. Blood is powerful—life-giving, cleansing, symbolic. To share intimacy during this time is to honor the full range of the feminine cycle.

Here’s a sacred framework for a soul-bonding period ritual with your partner:

Period Intimacy Ritual

You’ll need:

• A dark red towel or clean sheets
• A candle (black, red, or deep violet)
• Rose oil or ylang-ylang
• Soft music

Steps:

• Set sacred space—no distractions, no rush.
• Light the candle and apply oil to pulse points.
• Lay together and breathe slowly.
• Move gently into intimacy. Let vulnerability and pleasure coexist.

Afterward, rest together. Share anything that arose emotionally or energetically.

This isn’t about performance—it’s about presence. When honored with love, period sex becomes a spell in itself.

New Moon in Aquarius (January 29)

This new moon is visionary. Aquarius moons want to break old patterns and spark change—from within and without. If you’re bleeding during this phase, consider it a double reset: physically and spiritually.

You’re being asked to plant seeds in unusual soil. Maybe that means embracing your period differently. Maybe it means trying a new method of care. Or maybe it’s simply acknowledging that you’re powerful in every phase of your cycle—not just when you’re “put together.”

Blood Ritual for Release & Renewal

This isn’t a dramatic spell—it’s a quiet offering. A return to ancient practice. A way of making peace with your cycle and letting the Earth hold what you no longer need.

Blood Offering Ritual

You’ll need:

• A few drops of your menstrual blood
• A small cup of water
• A candle
• A plant or outdoor patch of soil

Steps:

1. Mix your blood with water in the cup.
2. Light the candle. Hold the cup with both hands and say:
   “I release what no longer serves. I return it to the Earth with gratitude.”

3. Pour the water gently into the soil or plant.

4. Blow out the candle. Close with a breath of gratitude.

This act is personal and sacred. There’s no “right” way—only what feels true to you.

Honoring Cycles, Claiming Power

January invites us to listen when our bodies speak—to rest, to flow, to ritualize what society once asked us to hide. From Elvira’s defiant glamour to VAMPONS’ rebellious packaging, we’ve witnessed a resurgence of cycle respect and body magic. So, whether you’re deep in your bleed, post-orgasmic, or simply holding your body with tenderness, know this: you are sacred in every phase. Trust your softness. Claim your rituals. Let blood be beautiful again.