To me, moon water is a beautiful tool and I perceive it as a gift. I am always looking for ways I can incorporate my moon water into my ritual and spell work. There’s so many ways to make it. The uses of moon water seem nearly endless and can also make a cute gift to other spiritual believers and practitioners.
What is Moon Water?
Throughout ancient history, people have worshiped the moon and as it plays a major role in many religions and practices. In Wicca and many other religions, we believe in the charging and charging properties the moon provides. The idea of moon water derives from harnessing the powerful lunar energy of the moon aligned with nature, Earth, and our universe as a whole. Creating moon water can be as simple as grabbing an empty mason jar or some sort of bottle and filling it up with water while letting it soak underneath the moon lit sky.
Uses:
Moon water can be a tool used within your practice, worship, or a deep form of connecting with nature and your higher self. Moon Water has multiple uses. I like to use it for my bath rituals, self care routines, cleansing crystals and other energetic stones, charging tarot and oracle cards, making herbal tea, watering plants, and some people also keep water by their door as a way of automatically cleansing any guests that enter their home. The use of moon water is very popular for Pagan and Wiccan practices, along with many other spiritual or nature-focused religions.
Choosing a Moon Phase to Work With:
I have three sets of moon water, two for the full moon and one for the new moon. This isn’t a requirement but more so a personal choice as I incorporate my work based around the energy of the moon and the Sabbats. Different moon phases offer different properties within Wicca, but ultimately it’s a personal choice based upon your practice and preference. Not only does every full moon in each month vary from the next, but every moon in its regular cycle offers something different. For example, a waxing crescent and a waning crescent indicate two entirely separate representations. If you are looking for specific moon water properties, it may be a great idea to study the moon cycle and what each moon represents. Choose one that corresponds to your intended practice, ritual, and spell work.
Charging & Cleansing:
When charging, I place my jars outdoors under the moon light. I believe in bringing my moon water in before the start of the next day. However, for those who don’t want to use the moon, the sun works just as well, and placing the jar by a window rather than directly outdoors is just as magickal in my opinion. I always boil my moon water before charging as I prefer natural rain water from the sky which is why it takes me forever to fill up my jars. Other times, I grab water from the ocean. Any body of water will do, most people just use tap/distilled. Do not consume moon water if gathering it from the ocean to avoid dehydration and potential illness. I live on an island so I use my moon water from the ocean as a way to cleanse any cuts or scrapes that I get, any new piercings, etc.
Adding Intent & Customizing Your Moon Water:
I keep a jar of water for my plants and tea, but I usually infuse the other jars with an essential oil that corresponds to whatever it is I am doing, and sometimes I add a crystal inside the jar. If you plan on infusing, just be sure to research what is safe for consumption. Always research which crystals are water-safe and which ones are not before submerging them. If you gather water from a natural waterfall or anything of that sort, always boil the water before charging and consuming it. Try to water plants without additional infusions as some plant-based oils are harmful to certain other plants. I often enjoy customizing and labeling the individual jars for my moon water. I personally prefer glass tincture bottles and often add little moon-based charms on thread wrapped around the bottle cap or cork, while adding stickers or labels on the bottles themselves. Be mindful of hand washing your bottles to preserve the lifespan of the bottle itself.
Placement:
Alters usually have tools that represent the five elements as seen on the Pentacle. Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Spirit. Water usually goes on the West side of the alter as it corresponds with the elements. For example, anything that represents or corresponds with the element Earth, I like to put on the North side of my alter. I prefer to follow some sort of structure, given the fact Wicca has more structure to follow but isn’t necessarily a requirement. Wicca is always evolving, and it is whatever is safe and comfortable for you. It’s your alter, I just prefer to follow some traditional structure!
Incorporating Paper In Spell Work:
Lots of my personal preference for rituals actually include the use of moon water and the burning of paper. When I incorporate paper into my rituals or any spell work, I try to use flower pressed parchment paper and burn the paper afterwards in my cauldron or anything else that’s either cast iron or fire safe. Be cautious when burning paper or anything with ink involved to avoid any toxic fumes harmful on the body. Some people enjoy adding the ash from flower pressed paper or other handcrafted paper into their black salt or return the ash back to the Earth by placing it outdoors. Alternatively, you can use a whole dried bay leaf and burn the bay leaf instead of the flower pressed parchment paper.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read a bit about my moon water blog. Blessed be!
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