Today is International Women's Day: Messages, Rituals and Tributes to Celebrate
We wake up and we can already feel it: today is International Women's Day. And it's not just another Sunday on the calendar, not at all. It's one of those days where you stop, take a deep breath, and feel the weight and the lightness of being who you are. Whether you're in the suburbs or the city, the talk is all the same: how we look after ourselves, build each other up, and celebrate on this day that is, above all, ours.
I've been thinking about my friends, the women in my family, and I got that urge to do something special. But it doesn't have to be much, you know? Sometimes, a simple bit of self-care can totally shift your vibe. And speaking of vibes, have you noticed how feminine energy calls for a connection with the earth, with water, with the sacred? Nothing beats an herbal bath to cleanse the soul and give your self-esteem a real boost.
Rituals We Do from the Heart
If there's one thing I've learned from the older women, it's that rituals are serious business. It doesn't have to be complicated: it could be lighting a pink candle while repeating "I deserve, I can, I am." It could be preparing a bath with rose petals and rosemary, letting the water fall slowly and feeling each drop renew the strength that comes from within. Today, more than ever, we need these moments. And for those who vibe with the energy of the Orixás, how about an Oxum bath to awaken sweetness and prosperity? Or one for Iansã to cut the ties that bind and move forward with lightness? Believe it: the water washes away the weight and brings back your shine.
And it's not just about baths. Writing down three of your best qualities on a piece of paper and sticking it on your mirror, or simply dancing alone in your room to that song that makes you feel powerful – it all counts. What matters is the intention, the care we show ourselves. After all, a woman who looks after herself radiates and shares that good energy with others.
Words That Stay With You
I vividly remember a quote from Isabel Keats that fits perfectly today: "A woman's strength isn't in the armour she wears, but in the vulnerability she has the courage to show." That's exactly it: we are strong precisely when we allow ourselves to feel, when we cry, when we embrace, when we get back up and keep going. And Gisele Gama, who we admire so much, always speaks the truth: "Our story is written by us, with ink made of courage and the blood of a warrior." You can feel the power in that, can't you?
So, I've put together some message ideas here for you to send to the special women in your life. Feel free to copy, adapt, and send them your own way:
- For your best friend: "Look at us, girl! So many battles, so many laughs, and here we are, stronger than ever. Today's our day, and I'm so grateful to have you by my side. May we always keep supporting each other, lifting each other up, and shining together. Happy Women's Day to us!"
- For your mum or grandmother: "You're my foundation, my safe harbour, my inspiration. Everything I am, I owe to you. May your day be light, beautiful, and full of love, just like you've always been with me. Love you heaps."
- For yourself (yes, write it down and read it out loud): "I look in the mirror and I see a woman who has faced so much, who has cried in secret, who has laughed out loud, who has loved, who has made mistakes and got things right. And still, I keep going, stronger, more beautiful, more me. Today, I celebrate, honour, and love myself."
Together, We Shine Brighter
You know the real deal? International Women's Day is, above all, a reminder of just how amazing we are. We juggle a thousand things, look after everyone, fight for our place, and still find time to dream. But you don't have to do it all alone. When women support women, we create a chain that can move the world. It's the friend who listens, the neighbour who gives you a hand, the stranger who catches your eye on the street and understands you without a word being said.
Today, March 8, 2026, may we look at ourselves with kindness, empower ourselves with rituals, be moved by words, and most importantly, stand united. Because alone we go fast, but together we go far. May this feminine energy surround us, protect us, and inspire us today and always. Here's to us, women!