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 when you just pause, take a deep breath, and feel the weight and the lightness of being who you are. Whether you're from the ends or the city centre, the talk is the same: how do we look after ourselves, build ourselves 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 this urge to do something special. But it doesn't have to be much, you know. Sometimes, a simple act of self-care can shift your whole vibe. And speaking of vibes, have you noticed how feminine energy craves a connection with the earth, with water, with the sacred? Nothing beats a 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. They don'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 if you're into the energy of the orixás, how about a bath for Oxum to awaken sweetness and prosperity? Or one for Iansã to cut the ties that bind you and move on freely? 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 the mirror, or simply dancing alone in your room to a song that makes you feel powerful – it all counts. The important thing is the intention, the care we show ourselves. After all, a woman who looks after herself radiates and spreads that good energy to others.
Words That Stay With You
I vividly remember a quote from Isabel Keats that feels particularly fitting today: "A woman's strength lies not 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 pick ourselves up and carry on. And Gisele Gama, whom we admire so much, always speaks a 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 for you to send to those special women in your life. Feel free to copy, adapt, and send them in 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 is our day, and I'm so grateful to have you by my side. May we continue to support each other, lift each other up, and shine together. Happy Women's Day to us!"
- For your mum or gran: "You are my foundation, my safe haven, my inspiration. Everything I am, I owe to you. I hope your day is as light, beautiful, and full of love as you have always been with me. Love you endlessly."
- For yourself (yes, write it down and read it aloud): "I look in the mirror and see a woman who has faced so much, who has cried in secret, laughed out loud, loved, made mistakes and got things right. And still, I'm standing, stronger, more beautiful, more me. Today, I celebrate myself, honour myself, 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, take care of everyone, fight for our place, and still find time to dream. But you don't have to do it all alone. When women help each other, 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.
Today, 8th March 2026, may we look at ourselves with kindness, strengthen ourselves with rituals, be moved by words, and, most importantly, stand together. 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!