Today is International Women's Day: Messages, Rituals, and Tributes to Celebrate the Date
We woke up and we could already feel it: today is International Women's Day. And it's not just another Sunday on the calendar, no. It's one of those days when we pause, take a deep breath, and feel the weight and the lightness of being who we are. Here in our neighbourhoods or in the city centre, the talk is all the same: how we look after ourselves, strengthen ourselves, and celebrate ourselves on this date 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 take much, really. Sometimes, a simple act of self-care can shift your whole 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 boost your self-esteem sky-high.
Rituals We Do with Heart
If there's one thing I've learned from the older generation, 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 renewing the strength that comes from within. Today, more than ever, we need these moments. And for those who connect with the energy of the Orixás, how about a bath for Oxum to awaken sweetness and prosperity? Or one for Iansã to cut ties and move forward lightly? Believe it: the water carries away what weighs us down and brings back our shine.
And it's not just about baths, no. Writing down three of your qualities on a piece of paper and putting 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 give ourselves. After all, a woman who cares for herself overflows and spreads that good energy to others.
Words That Stay with You
I vividly remember a quote by Isabel Keats that fits perfectly 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 get back up and carry on. And Gisele Gama, whom we admire so much, always speaks a truth: "Our story is written by us, with ink 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 the women who are part of 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. Today is our day, and I'm so grateful to have you by my side. May we continue supporting each other, lifting each other up, and shining together. Happy Women's Day to us!"
- For your mother or grandmother: "You are my foundation, my safe haven, my inspiration. Everything I am, I owe to you. May your day be light, beautiful, and full of love, just as you have always been with me. I love you endlessly."
- For yourself (yes, write this and read it aloud): "I look in the mirror and see a woman who has faced so much, who cried in secret, who laughed out loud, who loved, who made mistakes and got things right. And still, I keep going, stronger, more beautiful, more myself. Today, I celebrate myself, honour myself, and love myself."
Together We Shine Brighter
You know what the real deal is? International Women's Day is, above all, a reminder of just how amazing we are. We balance a thousand things, take care of everyone, fight for our place, and still find time to dream. But we don't have to do it all alone. When women support each other, we create a chain that moves the world. It's the friend who listens, the neighbour who lends a hand, the stranger who catches your eye on the street and understands you without a word.
Today, March 8th, 2026, may we look at ourselves with kindness, strengthen 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!