The Voynich Manuscript and the Female Cycle
The following study covers Voynich folios: 70v2, 70v1, 71r, 72r2, 72r3, 73v, 75r, 75v, and 84r – a complete anatomical decoding of the female cycle.
Introduction: The Unraveling of a Global Mystery
For over 100 years, thousands of researchers, cryptographers, linguists and mystics have tried to solve the mystery of the Voynich manuscript – a puzzling handwritten book filled with unknown symbols and strange illustrations of women, plants, stars and circulatory patterns.
It has been called everything from an alchemical manual to a botanical collection. An astrological system. A medical diary. A joke. A riddle with no solution.
But everyone was wrong.
And no one saw the most obvious:
It’s not about alchemy, astrology or philosophy. It’s about biology. The woman’s.
The Voynich manuscript was not written for mysticism, but with precision. It’s not a whimsical collection of unknown characters and imaginative illustrations. It is a coded, day-by-day map of the female menstrual cycle – a cycle deeply connected to plants, stars, bodily energy and psychological shifts.
What was previously interpreted as decoration – women in tubs, tubes and circles – is in fact visualizations of ovulation, menstruation, hormonal rhythms, sexual timing and fertility windows.
It’s a bodily algorithm disguised as cosmic ornamentation.
And the most surprising part is who it was written for:
It was not written for women. It was written about women. For men.
The Voynich manuscript is a tool – created by men, for men – to understand and perhaps control the female cycle.
It is not merely a matter of knowledge, but a matter of access. To timing, manipulation – and biological power.
It’s not a forgotten language. It’s a deliberately hidden one.
A symbolic system designed to conceal knowledge about the female nature – not to protect her, but to calculate her.
“The women in tubs, barrels and pipes are not decoration – they are the body itself.”
The tub is the uterus. The pipe is the fallopian tube. The bath is menstruation.
The star in the hand is not astrology – it’s a marker for the day’s hormonal status.
Nakedness signals transition or openness.
Clothing signals hormonal stability or closure.
Placement in the circle signals time, phase and function.
Once seen – the entire manuscript changes character.
The Plants – Companions of the Body
The Voynich manuscript is not only a series of illustrations of women.
A large portion of the book consists of detailed plant illustrations – some recognizable, others mysterious. For decades, researchers have called them “fantasy plants.”
But in the light of the cycle interpretation, it becomes clear:
The plants are an essential part of the system.
Many correspond to herbs traditionally used to: • Regulate menstruation
• Relieve PMS and cramps
• Improve fertility
• Balance hormonal fluctuations
• Ease pain or support ovulation
These plants are not decoration. They are hormonal tools – adapted to specific phases of the monthly female rhythm.
The plants are not random. They are likely grouped according to the part of the cycle they relate to.
This means the manuscript functions not only as a calendar, but as a health guide and treatment manual.
Modern Science Confirms the Structure
The most remarkable thing is how precisely the manuscript matches modern medical knowledge:
• The menstrual cycle lasts an average of 28–29 days
• The fertile window is exactly 6 days (5 days before ovulation + the day of ovulation)
• Hormones affect a woman’s psychology, energy and sexuality day by day
• Sperm cells survive up to 5 days – so timing is crucial
“The Voynich manuscript visualizes everything we now track with blood samples and apps.”
The illustrations also correspond to what we now call hormone phases: • Follicular phase
• Ovulation
• Luteal phase
• Menstruation
And instead of modern tables and lab readings, they used women, tubs, stars and movement.
It’s an analog model of female biology – disguised as mystical code.
And the most groundbreaking insight is this
Once the images are understood – the text can finally be deciphered.
For over a century, researchers have tried to read their way to the manuscript’s meaning without understanding what they saw.
But that was the wrong approach.
It’s not the text that explains the images – it’s the images that explain the text.
When you know what each picture represents – menstruation, ovulation, hormonal rhythms, day-by-day shifts –
then you also know what the text must be about.
You cannot decipher the mysterious symbols without first understanding the body’s cycle, as shown in the sequence of illustrations.
And that means one thing:
The Voynich manuscript is no longer a closed book.
The door has been opened.
It all starts with a simple equation
29 women = 29 days.
The women in circles don’t represent goddesses. They are days.
Biological positions. Hormonal phases.
They sit in tubs that symbolize the internal organs.
They stand, bathe, bend, receive or prepare.
And they are placed with mathematical precision.
And the manuscript is not only about the woman’s body.
It’s also about the man’s strategy.
Several images show men holding crossbow-like weapons, placed centrally in the picture.
This is not violence. It’s aim, timing, calculation.
A visual answer to the question:
“When should I approach her?”
The manuscript doesn’t stop at biology.
It also describes psychological shifts, sexual windows, and possibly even how to influence the gender of the child.
This is knowledge that was hidden – but never lost.
And now, it lies in the open.
This is not just a theory.
It is the full solution to the world’s most famous manuscript mystery.
And what you are about to read – is the key.
1: Image 127-70v2 – Encoded Entry into the Cycle
This is not merely the first image in the sequence. It is the gateway into the manuscript’s internal mechanism – a biological algorithm disguised as medieval decoration.
The Two Fish in the Center – The Body’s Clockwork
At the center of the image, two fish swim in opposite directions. From the mouth of each fish extends a fine string ending in a star – one for each. The fish are not decoration: they form a rotating, dynamic axis.
They symbolize the body’s two main movements in the female cycle:
• One fish swims upward → toward ovulation, hormonal openness, and fertility
• The other fish swims downward → toward menstruation, withdrawal, and cleansing
The stars, connected by cords from the fishes’ mouths, function as day markers. Each line is like an energy wire, a signal, a sign of biological precision.
“The dance of the fish at the center is the biological clockwork axis around which the entire rhythm of the image revolves.”
Cosmic Significance
In astrology, Pisces (
) is the symbol of two fish swimming in opposite directions, connected by an invisible thread. The sign is traditionally associated with:• Intuition
• Dissolution
• Fertility
• Transition
In this image, the symbol functions both biologically and cosmically: the body’s rhythm is not separate from the universe, but a direct reflection of it.
The Double Circle of Women
Surrounding the fish, women are arranged in two precisely balanced circles:
• 10 women in the inner circle – standing, upright, slightly forward-leaning
• 19 women in the outer circle – seated deeply in individual tubs, resting
Together: 29 women = 29 days in an average menstrual cycle.
But their placement is not only numerical – it reveals function, hormonal state, and energetic direction.
The 10 Inner Women – Opening and Peak Phase
These women are in motion. They stand nearly free of the tubs, appearing awake, alert, and outward-facing.
Interpretation:
• Ovulation and hormonal peak
• Sexual and psychological openness
• The outward phase of the body – energy is rising
“These women aren’t just standing – they signal: ‘Now.’ Now the body is ready.”
The 19 Outer Women – Closure and Regeneration
Here we see passivity, depth, and calm. The women are sunken, isolated, and appear to be in a waiting or cleansing state.
Interpretation:
• Luteal phase and menstruation
• Energy in retreat
• Hormonal shutdown and psychological processing
“There is no movement here. Only restart. The women are not bathing – they are regenerating.”
The tub is not a bath – it is an image of the resting uterus.
The Calendar Function – Day by Day
This image is a complete cycle calendar without words:
• Each woman = one day
• Each posture = one energetic state
• Tub = biological function
• Placement = rhythmic movement
One can determine where a woman is in her cycle solely from the image’s geometry and body language.
Why This Image Comes First
This image is the manuscript’s code gate.
It reveals:
• The structure of the female rhythm
• The visual system (10 + 19 = 29)
• A center that controls all (the fish and the stars)
“The fish show that we are already in motion before we even understand it.”
“The women show that each phase has its function.”
“The structure shows that this knowledge was hidden – but never lost.”
Summary
Image 127 does not merely depict a cycle – it shows the time within the body, encoded in figures, tubs, and cosmic signals.
It is the key that unlocks the entire central system of the Voynich manuscript.
2: Image 128-70v1 – The Inner Chamber of the Cycle
This image appears as a tightly structured, concentrated version of the female cycle – not in full, but in excerpt. There are not 29 women here, but 15 in total, arranged in two circles around a central animal. It creates the sense of an internal clock, a coded fragment of something larger.
Structure and Composition
• 10 women are seated in the outer circle, each placed in individual tubs – relaxed, observing, with slight variation in posture.
• 5 women are seated in the inner circle, closer to the center – also in tubs, but with a more alert or "conscious" posture, as if they hold a special function.
• The center is dominated by an animal – a ram or a goat – facing left, standing in a greenish fluid, with its mouth near something green that resembles a plant.
Symbolism and Possible Interpretations
A Segment of the Cycle
The total number – 15 women – may be a deliberate depiction of half a cycle (30 days divided in two). This could represent:
• A distinct hormonal phase (e.g., the luteal phase or follicular phase)
• Or: the days around ovulation and the build-up toward a new cycle
The Inner Circle (5 women)
These five figures are placed closest to the center and visually linked to the animal. They could represent:
• The most fertile days (the fertile window lasts 5–6 days)
• A “core zone” of decision, receptivity or ovulation
• Or an image of the body’s internal transformation
The Outer Circle (10 women)
The women here appear more uniform and calmly positioned. They could represent:
• Days outside the fertile window
• Days with more stable hormonal activity
• Or an outer rhythm, where the body is “on standby”
The Animal at the Center: Instinct and Activation
The centrally placed animal – a ram or a goat – stands at the heart of the image like the axis of a clockwork. Its symbolism can be interpreted on multiple levels:
• As a symbol of the sperm cell – ready for contact or fertilization
• As the presence of the man – the external meeting with the woman’s cyclical system
• As an astrological marker – e.g., Aries as a symbol of spring and fertility
Its orientation to the left and its contact with the plant may represent a biological impulse that “strikes” the central point of the cycle.
Conclusion
Image 128 is a compressed and focused visualization of a part of the female cycle – most likely the most active, hormonal or fertile phase.
There is no outward movement, no standing figures – everything is concentrated, internal, and rhythmically rotating.
It feels like an inner chamber in the manuscript’s coded system – a place where time, biology, and symbol meet in absolute precision.
3: Image 129-71r – Controlled Cycle in Concealed Form
Image 129 shares an almost identical structure and composition with image 128. Again, we see the dual circular pattern around a central animal – presumably a goat or a Capricorn – and a group of women arranged in two concentric rings.
But here, a remarkable difference appears:
All the women are clothed.
Structure and Rhythm
• 10 women in the outer circle: Seated in bathtubs, uniformly placed in containers, dressed in distinct garments colored red, green, or blue. Many of them are holding a star in their hand.
• 5 women in the inner circle: Positioned closer to the central animal, also seated in tubs and fully clothed – the exact same layout as in image 128, but without nudity.
• At the center stands an animal – a Capricorn – with its head bowed to the left and its mouth close to a plant or green element.
What Does the Clothing Mean?
In contrast to image 128, where several women appear nude or only partially covered, every figure in image 129 is fully dressed. This change is not random, but holds clear symbolic meaning:
• In the Voynich manuscript, clothing seems to signal a closed state:
o Hormonal stability
o Psychological reservation
o Absence of sexual invitation
• It may also indicate:
o A phase of inward energy
o A “safe” window in the cycle
o A state of control, containment, or preparation
Therefore, this image is a kind of “closed version” of the previous one – the same structure, but with the cycle concealed or encapsulated.
The Animal at the Center – Once Again, a Key
The goat in the center is identical to the one in image 128 – facing left, standing in a tub or basin, apparently feeding on something green. Its presence remains essential:
• As a biological principle – fertility, masculine energy, instinct
• As a cycle trigger – its orientation and contact with the plant could symbolize the moment of ovulation
• As a cosmic marker – possibly tied to the zodiac sign Capricorn, astrologically associated with discipline, boundaries, and structure
This final interpretation is especially relevant in this image, where clothing and order dominate. It is not the body in openness – it is the body in control.
Conclusion
Image 129 mirrors image 128 almost perfectly, but reveals a different hormonal state: where 128 was open, active, and in motion, 129 is still, closed, and “clothed.”
It may be interpreted as:
• The other half of the cycle (after ovulation)
• A psychological withdrawal
• Or simply another code: the same system, but now in a discreet and concealed form, requiring more subtle reading
Together, the two images form a pair – where the visible and invisible cycles emerge: first in openness (128), then in coverage and structure (129).
4: Image 130-72r2 – Cleansing, Dressing, and Union
This image is one of the manuscript’s most complex and layered. It does not merely show a rotating cycle – it shows a transition in which the woman moves through several phases of maturation and transformation. The entire image is constructed in four concentric layers, centered around a man–woman pair at the core.
Outer Field – 5 Women in a Neutral Beginning
At the very edge stand 5 women. All are naked, and none appear to be in transition or active motion. They hold a star in their hand, but their postures are calm and evenly spaced.
• The first woman stands on something that resembles grass or soil – possibly a reference to grounding, a starting point, or a new beginning.
• The others simply stand, with slight variation – but with no clear action, clothing, or movement.
Interpretation:
This field represents the woman’s neutral starting point – a kind of reset after menstruation. There are no signs of cleansing or activity yet. It is the state before anything begins.
Middle Circle – 16 Women in Transformation
In the next ring we see 16 women. Here, something begins to happen:
• Around 5 of the women at the start of the circle are clearly in transition:
o One has her feet in a tub – cleansing
o One stands on cloth – drying her feet?
o One is in the process of dressing
o The following women become gradually more clothed and centered
• The remaining women stand upright and dressed – symmetrical, focused, ready
Interpretation:
This layer illustrates the actual transition:
• From cleansing → to buildup → to readiness
• From vulnerability → to balance
• From physical openness → to mental strength
This is where the cycle moves from the “post-menstrual phase” into the fertile period – the woman is preparing herself.
Inner Circle – 9 Women in Calm and Focus
In the innermost circle stand 9 women, more compact and closer to the center. They appear quieter, more centered.
• Some hold stars, but movement is minimal
• Some are clothed, others naked – as if the transformation is now internal, no longer physical
Interpretation:
This field represents a kind of inner illumination:
• The body is ready
• The psyche is calm
• The intention is focused
It likely corresponds to the final days of the fertility window – or the psychological readiness before union.
Center – Man and Woman in Reflection
At the very center stands a man and a woman. They are clothed, holding hands, and appear to be in mutual connection – not in desire, but in reflection.
Interpretation:
This is not a sexual scene – it is an energetic union.
• Man and woman meet as equals
• The cycle culminates in balance
• What was once physical preparation is now inner synchronization
Four Layers – One Unified Process
The entire image represents a smooth, layered progression:
1. Outer field – Neutral beginning (5 naked women, starting on grass)
2. Middle field – Transformation (16 women, from cleansing to clarity)
3. Inner field – Readiness (9 women in calm and psychological focus)
4. Center – Union (man and woman in energetic balance)
Quote:
"This image does not merely show when the woman is ready – it shows how she becomes ready. Not in one leap, but in layers. And not by obligation, but through a natural wave, as demanded by the rhythm itself."
5: Image 130-72r3 – The Cosmic Cycle and the Living Circuit
This image may be the most cosmically charged in the entire Voynich manuscript. It appears as the culmination of a long biological and energetic journey – and resembles a clockwork, a star chart, and a spiritual code. But what initially looks like astrology once again reveals itself as biology disguised as celestial knowledge.
Structure and Numbering
• Outer ring: 12 women
• Middle ring: 11 women
• Inner ring: 7 women
→ A total of 30 women
At the center, we see two distinctive creatures: one red crayfish and one green crayfish, facing opposite directions – like yin and yang. They are placed in the center as energetic opposites and hold the key to the meaning of the entire image.
The Crayfish – Opposing Energies
The two crustaceans are not merely decorative. Their color and direction suggest:
• A red crayfish (masculine, active, forward-moving)
• A green crayfish (feminine, receptive, backward-facing)
They do not simply mirror each other – they are counter-phases. And just as tides are governed by the moon, they may symbolize:
• Energetic flows in the woman’s body
• Hormonal shifts and biological tides
• Or perhaps: ovulation versus non-ovulation
The Women – A Triple Circuit
The women are placed in three concentric rings – but none of them sit in tubs. They all stand naked and upright, holding stars in their hands, and this changes the character of the image dramatically. This is no longer about the body’s interior – but about its contact with the exterior.
The Stars and the Connections
All women hold stars – but in two distinct ways:
1. Some hold the star directly in their hand, as a free force.
2. Others hold the star by a string that leads down to the ground or a basin – as if the energy is anchored, grounded, or perhaps guided.
This implies a distinction between:
• Personal free will / internal cycle
• and
• External influence / cosmic or masculine control
This difference is subtle but deeply meaningful. It reveals that some women have direct access to their energy – while others are connected through a system, a ritual, or timing.
Interpretation
• The 12 women in the outer ring may symbolize the year – or 12 phases in a greater rhythm.
• The 11 women in the middle ring suggest a more fluid rhythm – possibly hormonal shifts, closer to the body’s own logic.
• The 7 women in the innermost field stand as the core – the most cleansed, naked, and potent zone.
Quote:
"Once you reach this point, there are no tubs, no clothing, no movement – only presence. It is not the days that are being counted. It is the essence of the cycle that is being felt."
Everything Combined
This image can be interpreted as:
• An energetic calendar, where the stars act as day markers
• A transition from the cyclical to the cosmic
• A depiction of how the woman’s body and energy reflect the logic of the universe
And most notably, there is no man at the center this time.
He has been replaced by a balance of forces.
It tells us:
This is not about the meeting with the man – but about finding one’s own rhythm.
6: Image 134-73v – The Man’s Fertility Compass
This image turns the perspective on its head. Whereas earlier illustrations primarily described the woman’s biological journey from the inside, this one places the man’s gaze at the center.
And suddenly, it becomes clear:
The Voynich manuscript is also a manual for him.
Structure and Composition
• Center: One man, dressed in blue, holding a crossbow – directed forward.
• Innermost circle: 10 naked women, each holding a star – positioned close to the man.
• Middle circle: 16 women, naked, arranged with rhythmic precision – each still holding stars.
• Outer field: 4 women placed beyond the circle – as though separated from the cycle.
Interpretation:
• The 10 women closest to the center likely represent the fertile window – the days around ovulation when the woman is hormonally open and physically receptive.
• The 16 women further out represent the remaining days in the cycle – marked by hormonal withdrawal, buildup, or conclusion.
• The 4 women outside the cycle may represent:
• Days before the cycle begins
• External or irregular influences
• Or a deliberate delay – when the man must wait before “approaching.”
The Crossbow – A Symbol of Precision
The most striking element is the man’s weapon.
It is not a symbol of violence, but of precision, direction, and timing.
Just like a hunter must wait for the right moment, he is depicted here as one who must:
• Observe
• Calculate
• Act correctly – at the right time.
Quote:
"He does not represent dominance. He represents decision."
The stars in the women’s hands act as day markers.
They show that the woman is not a mystery – but a rhythm that can be read.
Perspective and Function
This image shows that the Voynich manuscript is not only a biological calendar –
It is also a tool for strategy.
It defines the man’s role in relation to the woman’s cycle – and how he can act in harmony with her biology, rather than against it.
Conclusion
• The woman is not passive in the image – she is rhythmically organized.
• The man is not above her – he is outside, waiting, aiming.
• It is an invitation to understanding, not control – based on knowledge, timing, and respect for the cycle.
This image confirms one of the manuscript’s central messages:
The Voynich manuscript is a male code for the female rhythm – created to be read and used.
7: Image 135-75r – The Anatomy of Ovulation and the Six Fertile Days
This image marks a shift in the manuscript’s expression: From cosmic calendar to internal anatomy.
From rhythmic circle to organic conduit. From external observation to inner bodily entry.
Here, we see something resembling a female internal organ — perhaps a fusion of fallopian tube, uterus, hormonal flow, and energetic passage — illustrated as a green, winding structure moving from the top of the page and ending in a chamber with several female figures.
The body has become a landscape. And the women are moving through it.
Structure and Layout
• At the top is a branched, funnel-like opening, where 8 women stand in a row — vertically aligned and organized.
• Below follows a broad, sponge-like organic area where 6 women appear — closer together, deeper, more intense in posture.
• At the very center of the structure stands one woman in a blue garment — like a conductor, a cell, or a rhythmic source.
The 8 Women at the Top
• Represent the days leading up to ovulation, when the body prepares itself.
• Energy levels rise, but receptivity has not yet peaked.
• They are upright and separated — as if something is being built.
The 6 Women Below
• Represent the precise fertile window: six days.
• Biologically, this is accurate:
o Sperm can survive up to 5 days
o The egg is fertile for up to 24 hours
• Some of the women are slightly bent forward, others reaching out — as if receiving something.
• One woman holds something resembling a drop or sphere — perhaps an egg, perhaps an energetic signal.
The Central Blue Figure
This figure stands exactly at the transition zone — the opening between the two sections.
She may be interpreted as:
• The egg cell – the center of everything
• The mother figure – the hormonal regulator
• An energetic core symbol – from which life, rhythm, and signal radiate
She is not in motion. She stands firm — as if the entire system revolves around her.
Organic Symbolism
• The green tube resembles a fallopian tube or cervical canal.
• The flowing form reflects hormonal rhythm — not mechanical, but alive.
• The women’s positions reveal how energy and biology merge.
This is not decoration — this is an internal map:
• A map of how the body functions
• A map of when fertilization is possible
• A map of hormonal movement and meaning
“This image shows the logic of ovulation — long before microscopes and lab diagnostics existed.”
Conclusion
Here, the Voynich manuscript holds knowledge that was not medically mapped until the 20th century:
• Ovulation
• The fertile window
• Female cycle phases
• The influence of hormones on receptivity
And it is not just shown.
It is felt, explained, and encoded — through images, anatomy, and energy.
8: Image 136-75v – The Complete Menstrual Calendar
This image is not merely a repetition of previous patterns.It is the culmination. The visual overview.
A complete flow chart of the woman’s biological cycle. 29 women in total – exactly as in image 127:
• 10 women in the upper section – standing upright, separated, placed in individual tubs or open cylinders
• 19 women in the lower section – closely gathered in a single container filled with liquid
“This is not decoration. It is the circuit of the cycle – a precise biological equation rendered in symbolism.”
Structure of the Image
The entire structure resembles a flow diagram – or an anatomical drawing:
• Top: a twisted system of pipes, almost technical in design – like a fallopian tube or a hormonal pathway
• Middle: 10 women, standing separately in individual tubs – each representing a distinct hormonal position
• Bottom: 19 women gathered in one large container, immersed in fluid – as if sharing the same rhythmic phase
The text flowing between and around the women follows the curves of the image – like instructions or cycle recordings.
The Symbolism of the Numbers and Their Placement
10 women
• Represent the days around ovulation
• High energy, hormonal clarity, psychological openness
• Individually placed – because ovulation timing can vary slightly from woman to woman
• Timing is everything
19 women
• Represent the luteal phase and menstruation
• Lower energy, emotional processing, a return to the inner rhythm
• Placed together in one container – because this phase is more uniform and collective in flow
Biological Precision Disguised as Mysticism
This image is nothing less than a map of the cycle:
• The ovaries appear as the top chambers
• The fallopian tube is the winding pathway flowing downward
• The uterus is the large container at the bottom
• The women act as visual markers for day, condition, and phase
Water and fluid = hormonal current
The women at the bottom are not just bathing – they are immersed in what the body produces:
• Menstrual blood
• Progesterone
• Emotional and physical resolution
The entire image speaks of movement – but not outward motion.
It shows internal flows, guiding the rhythm from within.
The Man’s Insight – The Woman’s Clock
This is perhaps the manuscript’s most sophisticated visualisation:
A kind of dashboard for those able to read the female cycle as a biological system –
• Not with clocks or charts
• But with figures, vessels, and energy
“Once you understand this image, you hold the complete map of the woman’s monthly circuit.”
Essence and Function
• It is not a mythical tale
• It is not a ritualistic scene
• It is a calibrated, day-by-day model of the female cycle
“The Voynich manuscript is not a vision. It is a mapping – of the woman’s rhythm, her biology, and her movement through the month.”
9: Image 153-84r – The 33 Women and the Complete Cycle
This image marks a new depth in the Voynich manuscript’s cyclical narrative:
a complete overview of the female monthly rhythm – including transitional periods and hormonal resonance.
Nothing here is random – every woman, every liquid, every pipe, every color is part of a carefully calibrated biological mechanism disguised as an illustration.
Precise Structure: 33 Women in Three Chambers
The image is divided into three sections – like a vertical cross-section of the body’s inner rhythm:
1. Top: 12 women in a defined flow system
2. Middle: 10 women in a basin-like chamber
3. Bottom: 11 women gathered in a round, reddish “container” or uterine shape Total: 33 women
→ A significant deviation from the many images with 29 women
→ And here, the secret of the extended cycle is revealed.
Image Construction: From System to Conclusion
Top Section – 12 Women in Hormonal Activation
• The women are standing upright, separated, placed within a system with walls and a twisted pipe-like ceiling.
• It resembles an ovary or hormonal control center.
• A large pipe descends from above, carrying blue liquid into the chamber → symbolizing FSH/estrogen stimulation.
• Half of the women are greeting one another (left side), while the others hold hands (right) – indicating coordinated activation.
• The woman furthest left leans against the pipe system → she initiates the circuit.
Middle Section – 10 Women in Processing
• A basin-like chamber, lower than the top – open, as if outside the internal system.
• The women move freely – several touch the liquid or add something to it.
• One woman is pushing something down into a bucket with red liquid and a blue top – a transformation process.
• Another stirs a blue liquid → an image of mixing, conversion, possibly emotional processing.
• This chamber represents the aftermath of ovulation and the transition toward completion.
Bottom Section – 11 Women in Dormancy and Release
• The women sit inside a rounded form, with a clearly defined “central cavity.”
• A pipe runs downward through the middle – as if removing waste, such as menstrual blood or residual emotional energy.
• The second woman from the left holds a small orb → resembling an egg or leftover energy.
• This chamber clearly represents the uterus, and these women symbolize the final stage:
o Shutdown
o Menstruation
o Purging
Why 33 Women?
This is the extended cycle.
Most calendar systems define the menstrual cycle as 28–29 days. But in reality:
• Many women have cycles stretching to 32–33 days, depending on hormonal balance, stress, age, and genetics.
• The final 3–4 days before menstruation are hormonally intense and emotionally charged:
o Progesterone drops
o Estrogen is low
o PMS, sleep issues, anger, tears, restlessness
→ These “day-zero” reactions are part of the system – not aftermath, but prelude.
The Voynich master understood this
“The female cycle is not 29 days – it is 33. The rest has simply never been seen.”
Interpretation: A Cycle With Prelude and Resonance
This image shows what no modern diagram does:
• A complete biological rhythm – with both preparation and conclusion
• A cycle that does not begin with bleeding, but with system activation
• A cycle that does not end with menstruation, but with gradual release and transformation
Conclusion
This is not a repetition of earlier images – it is a summary and expansion:
• 12 + 10 + 11 = 33 women
• Top section: hormonal activation
• Middle section: emotional and physical processing
• Bottom section: release, excretion, transition
“This is not a calendar. It is a complete circuit – physical, hormonal, emotional, and energetic.”
Once you understand Image 84r, you understand:
• That the female cycle exists before, during, and after
• That it does not move in a circle – but in a spiral
• And that everything is connected: the egg, the liquid, the movement, and time.
APPENDIX: The Hypothesis of a Lost Companion Manuscript
During the work with the Voynich manuscript’s visual sequence (folios 127–153), a new and critical insight has emerged:
This book is not the beginning. It is the culmination.
The Voynich manuscript presents a level of complexity, precision, and rhythmic composition that strongly suggests long-term, systematic, and multi-layered development.
Its visual structure – combined with the biological accuracy of the sequential imagery – makes it highly unlikely that this work was composed by a single person in a single creative process.
On the contrary, everything points to the manuscript having been produced over a long period – possibly 50 to 100 years – involving at least three different scribes.
This is supported by modern handwriting analysis, beginning with Prescott Currier’s foundational studies in 1976, and confirmed by more recent research that identifies several distinct scribal hands occurring in defined, sequential sections throughout the manuscript.
These scribal layers do not appear randomly, but in continuous blocks – a pattern that indicates a transfer of knowledge between individuals or generations.
This suggests that the work was coordinated over time, possibly within a closed circle or a secretive order working toward a shared symbolic and biological goal.
This continuity and depth point to one essential fact:
There must have been one or more companion manuscripts.
A working manuscript, a sketchbook, or an internal logbook containing:
• Drafts and preliminary designs for the visual figures,
• Transmitted knowledge about the female cycle and its symbolic encoding,
• And possibly notes, explanatory keys, or trial sequences that preceded the final rendering.
Such materials may have been used for internal training, symbolic calibration, or the testing of forms before the final transfer into the main manuscript.
And most importantly:
If such books exist, they may still be preserved – without anyone being aware of their contents.
The Voynich manuscript was discovered in 1912 by Wilfrid Voynich as part of a larger Jesuit collection at Villa Mondragone in Italy.
It is highly likely that other related manuscripts were sold off separately – without anyone recognizing their connection to the Voynich manuscript.
If a companion book was written in the same visual or symbolic system, there is a very real chance that it still exists today – miscatalogued, unidentified, or hidden in plain sight.
This hypothesis not only opens the door to future discoveries –
It may, in fact, redefine our understanding of the manuscript’s origin, development, and purpose.
