How to Make Full Moon Water

The Moon + water = magic. But actually.

By Gabriela Herstik
21 September, 2021
How to Make Full Moon Water

Astrologers, witches, and mystics alike can all agree on the power of the Moon. It’s one of the two luminaries in our sky (alongside the Sun) and an incredibly potent tool for manifestation and magic.

The Moon rules over the subtle, subconscious, and intuitive aspects of the self, and its wax and wane reflect our own. When we align ourselves with the Moon, we’re tapping into an ancient energy current. One simple way to do this is by making Moon water.

What Is Moon Water?

You can create Moon water by leaving water outdoors to charge under the moonlight. Because the Moon affects the ocean’s tides, there’s already an energetic connection between the element of water and the Moon. When you add intention (and maybe a crystal or two), you can create a tool that can be used for everything from watering your plants to adding to your bath to cleansing your home.

How to Make Moon Water

To create Moon water, you’ll need:

  • A jar or container (I recommend a mason jar or other clear jar, but any jar, glass, or even Tupperware will do)
  • Water (from a tap, from a bottle, from a river…just make sure it’s safe to drink if you plan on doing so)
  • A label to date your Moon water and note which sign and phase the Moon is in (like “Full Moon in Pisces, September 20, 2021”)
  • Water-safe crystals, like rose quartz, clear quartz, or amethyst (optional)
  • Cleansing herbs, like mugwort (ruled by the Moon), lavender (for relaxation and healing), rosemary (for protection), or sweetgrass (for positive energy) (optional)
  • A lighter and bowl to burn the herbs (optional)
  • An intention to focus on, such as peace, love, or acceptance (optional)

    Moon water is traditionally charged at night under the light of the Full Moon, when lunar energy is at its most potent and we’re easily able to connect to our intuition. You can also make Moon water during a Gibbous Moon, when the Moon is almost full. Never make Moon water during an eclipse—eclipse energy overpowers lunar energy, so it’s not a good time to do this kind of work.

    Whichever phase you choose, check which zodiac sign the Moon is in, because this will affect the energy of the water. For example, Moon water charged under a Full Moon in Taurus, ruled by Venus, will encourage love and pleasure, and Moon water charged under a Full Moon in Gemini, ruled by Mercury, can help you claim your voice.

    If you’re using any of the following, begin by cleansing your jar or container with smoke from your herbs, sticking on your label, and adding crystals to your jar. Then add water. Place your jar somewhere outside so it can absorb the Moon’s energy—even if you can’t see the Full Moon, the water will still charge.

    If you’d like, you can take a moment to meditate: Hold your palms over the water and picture the lunar energy moving through the crown of your head, down your spine and arms, through your body, and out of your palms into the water. As you do so, focus on the intention you’re setting, then thank the universe for letting you connect with the cosmos. Finally, leave the water to charge overnight. In the morning, you’ll have Moon water!

    How Does Moon Water Work?

    Moon water works for a couple of reasons—the first is because of the nature of the element of water. Energetically, water is receptive. It holds the energy or intention of whatever it’s imbued with. And in the case of Moon water, the water acts as a psychic sponge, holding onto the energy the Moon is disseminating from the cosmos into our world. In this way, the water becomes a sort of talisman, holding onto the planetary energy of the Moon for use in future spells or rituals.

    The vibration or energy of the Moon water you charge will be dependent on the sign the Moon is in, as well as the phase. Because the Moon is at its strongest, most vibrant, and potent manifestation during the Full Moon, this is the time that Moon Water is usually created.

    HOW TO SET AN INTENTION WITH MOON WATER

    While it’s never a bad idea to make Moon Water for a general purpose (like for tapping into lunar energy), it can also be used more specifically to align with a specific intention. Before you choose your intention, look up whatever sign the Moon is in during the time when you want to charge it. Read about this energy of this zodiac sign. So the Full Moon in Libra would be great for an intention about love magick, because Libra is ruled by Venus, planet of love. On the other hand, a Full Moon in Capricorn (ruled by Saturn, planet of structure and restrictions) would be better for an intention around helping you assert your boundaries.

    Once you’ve figured out what sort of intention aligns with the lunar phase you’re working with, get clear on said intention, writing it down in the present tense (since this tells the universe this intention is already yours, and not something that’s going to happen in the future). I always add, "This or something better, for the highest good of all involved” at the end of my intentions, just to make sure I’m still open to the possibilities of the universe.

    Once you’ve made your Moon water, read your intention out loud and then hold your palms over the water once again. Charge your Moon water by visualizing silver lunar energy moving through the crown of your head, down your spine, through your body, down your arms, out your palms into the water. Continue to visualize this energy pouring into the water, until you feel the water is charged, and glowing silver with your intention. Then voila, you have charged Moon water!

    How to Use Moon Water

    Okay, so you made your Moon water. Now what do you do with it? Lucky you, there are many options:

    • Use it to clean your altar, sacred space, crystals, or any ritual tools
    • Add it to a ritual bath
    • Use it to cleanse your floor (yep, you can just add it to your PineSol!)
    • Dip your brushes in it when you paint
    • Use it to water your plants
    • Create a fragrant room spray by adding essential oils and alcohol
    • Use it in your essential oil diffuser
    • Drink it so you can absorb it into your body
    • Use it to anoint your body, as a way of energetically cleansing yourself

      And if you think of another use, go for it. Get creative and let the magick of the Moon and your heart guide you. As witches say, and so it is!

      Credit: Cosmopolitan
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