It does not care if you think this is a good idea. This is not to say we should be dictated to by our bodies, but when we ignore the body's signals completely, the body can feel invalidated or angry. During ovulation we can experience bursts of creativity. We may want to organize our home life or begin new projects. This is a time of beginnings.
Menstruation gives way to the destructive phase.
There is a great art in learning how to harness this destructive, or male, energy. If our emotions are out of balance, we could end up using this energy to destroy something on an external level, like a relationship or a job. This is a good time for cleaning, throwing things out or finishing projects. To give to yourself by meditating, reflecting, taking baths, getting massages, resting and eating good food, are all things that are especially beneficial at th is time. Having something that occurs every month gives you the perspective to look at your life in cycles.