I have seen Moon Water come up in a few posts & how to use it. I thought I would make a more detailed post about it to further the reading after the information that is on the Spells8 Site.
Moon Water
A Few Tid Bits
Moon water has been around since at least the 1800s & has been a very versatile tool for pagans & witches around the world. It is highly connected to emotions & spirituality. Early humans caught the connection between the 29 day lunar cycle & a woman’s cycle. The Moon’s cycle has been a part of cultural & religious ceremonies since before history was regularly recorded. Many ancient religions saw the moon as a female deity, like the Greek goddess Selene and the Roman goddess Luna. The Mesopotamians had a male moon god named Sin. Germanic tribes had the male god Mani. Also, many cultures went by a lunar calendar rather than the solar calendar.
Moon water is a type of consecrated water. It has holy and magickal associations for witches and pagans. Similar in many ways to Holy Water for Christians, moon water is a powerful tool for removing negative energy.
Do you ever feel like you are getting closer or more emotional when the full moon is coming? Witches believe that the Moon can control our emotions, and sentient beings like us have a deep attachment to the Moon’s energy. On full moon days, our emotions can sometimes become difficult to control, maybe easier to anger, or easier to cry, … These are emotional energies that need to be released, and the Moon is making sure it is done.
The moon is like a mirror that amplifies energy, both good and bad, and our sixth sense. Moon energy is most powerful on full moon days and we can use its power. The moon has high cleansing properties and at the same time opens up, connected to the nature hidden deep within us, we can use that energy through the Moon Water
Moon water is usually created beneath the full moon, but it can be created beneath other moon phases as well. The full moon will give you the most lunar light in the absence of sunlight, producing the most well-charged water. However, if you expose your water to moonlight several nights in a row (preferably during the waxing period), you can still achieve a signification charge.
Water can be charged for more specific purposes by choosing to charge your moon water during a specific sign of the zodiac.
Herbs, oils and stones can be added to moon water to enhance its energies as well. Herbs and oils are usually added as a finishing touch, but stones can be placed in the water at the start of the process.
Moon Phase Meanings
New moon : This is the time for new beginnings. Magick to take advantage of the clean slate is best now. Start new projects, start a new exercise program, gather your thoughts, execute plans.
Waxing crescent moon : Set your intentions now. Send out your hopes and desires. This is a good time to start law of attraction magick.
First quarter moon : Kick down obstacles. Now is the time to take action and push forward.
Waxing gibbous moon : This is a time to reexamine the intentions you’ve set and realign them with the universe. This is also when you want to work to bring in money and prosperity.
Full moon : This is the time to reap the rewards of the spells you did in the previous cycle or previous months. This is also the time to do charging spells, and to enhance your psychic energy.
Waning gibbous moon : This is a time of introspection and giving thanks. It’s also the right time to expel negative energy and banish curses.
Third quarter moon : Release and let go of bad habits. Clear out junk and focus on self care spells.
Waning crescent : The time for cleansing. Cleanse the house with holy water or sage. Recuperate and rest. Feel and enjoy the coming emptiness. Release things in your life that aren’t helpful.
Here’s How to Create Moon Water:
- Fill the jar (bowl, cup, glass, …) with filtered water, it is recommended to use a water bottle or jar to have a screw cap in the ant room, dust, bugs, …
- Choose a place the moonlight can reach either at your altar corner or window sill and leave the jar there overnight.
- Pray (bless) for your water and bring your wish to the water in the vase.
- You can use that water the next morning.
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Leave the water overnight, the more moonlight the water is exposed to, the more energy it will be charged.
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If using a reusable bottle or not being used for a long time, wash it with salt water and dry before using it, then wash the bottle with soap, rinse with hot water.
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You can do step 3 or step 2 first.
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Water can be stored in the refrigerator to prolong its use time.
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Bacteria can and will grow in water.
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You should bring your lunar water indoors before sunrise.
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You can also leave your water out for a full month.
If you do that, you will have general moon charged water, probably best not to use for things that require ingesting it at that point.
Some more rituals for step 3 (choose the one you like, or do as you please as long as you feel it is right):
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Hold the jar with two hands.
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Keep the bottle close to the chest where the heart is.
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Sing or read hymns.
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Ask for the Moon to recharge your water.
You can choose the color of the bottle corresponding to your wishes:
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Transparent: lucid, focused, clear, elemental gas, magic moon, heal.
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White opaque: Moon energy, storm magic, protect, heal.
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Pink: love, relationships, friendship.
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Red: passion, elemental fire, love, love magic (sex).
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Amber (orange light yellow): magic animal, elemental earth, protection.
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Green: faerie magic, prosperity, wealth, health, and healing.
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Blue (sea/sky): water magic, mermaid magic, heal, psychic powers boost, divination, tranquility, Blue Moon magick.
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Purple: Spiritual element, magic, increase self-strength, protect.
How To Super Charge Your Moon Water
While lunar-charged water is simple to create, it can be enhanced with oils, herbs, and crystals.
Here are crystals that are generally safe in water:
- Clear Quartz
- Amethyst
- Smoky Quartz
- Rose Quartz
- Citrine
- Tiger’s Eye -if you do use tigers eye or something similar, the tumbled version of that stone would be better for placing in water but not to drink in crystal elixirs. You could make moon water but not drinking water - christina4
- Agate
- Snow Quartz
- Aventurine
- Red Jasper
In general crystals/stones that should not come into contact with water includes any that end in “-ite”
- Some crystals that you should keep out of water include carnelian, galena, lodestone, mica, obsidian, opals, pearls, turquoise
@SilverBear shared information on toxicity & crystals also:
Crystal Elixirs - How to’s, Cautions, and Magick
(@christina4 may have more information to add about crystals/stones that should not be in contact with water)
… Remember that some things cannot be put into the water such as herbs because they are perishable, pearls will lose their brightness or be broken, … do research to determine if items are safe to be in water and/or ingested.
Moon Water Uses:
Charge And Cleanse Objects And People
Use moon charged water to cleanse your crystals. Keep in mind that some crystals can be damaged by water, though!
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You can cleanse yourself with moon charged water, too.
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Moon water can be used as a hair rinse. Or you can pour a cup into your bath.
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Cool water does better with lunar magick. Hot water may not work as well.
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If your moon water is fresh, drink it to remove bad energy from yourself. Also opens up our intuition and improves psychic abilities.
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Only use moon water or in your body if you’re sure it’s safe and fresh!
Use Moon Water Around The Home
Clean your home to bring peaceful energy into your space.
Water your plants with moon water in a loving ritual that will help to keep your plants healthy and happy
Cleanse mirrors with moon charged water to prepare them for scrying.
Put moon water into a spray bottle to quickly cleanse yourself or your home. This is a great way to cleanse your aura or prepare to meditate.
Spray moon water onto your bed to encourage psychic dreams.
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Fill a vase with moon water and a cut flower arrangement.
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Add moon water and essential oils that correspond to the moon into your diffuser or your humidifier.
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Freeze moon water in an ice cube tray to add to cold drinks.
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Add some to a swimming pool before swimming for a relaxing and healing time in the water.
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Use it in your pet’s water bowl to cleanse them of negative experiences.
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Get your kids involved in your magick by filling water balloons with moon water!
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Add it to your washing machine when washing your clothes.
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Cleanse your work space with moon water frequently.
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Use moon charged water in your car to help you keep a clear head while driving.
Use Moon Water Spiritually
Put your moon charged water into a beautiful chalice and place it on your altar to honor the moon.
- Cleanse your magickal amulets and jewelry in this water.
- Add this water to a bowl and float candles on it on your altar.
- Anoint yourself with moon water before rituals or speaking with a goddess.*
- Add it to a black bowl to use it for scrying.
- Use your moon water with watercolor paints to add magick to your creativity.
- Set intentions. When you set your water out to be charged by the moon, write an intention on the container that will be holding the water. Then, as you use that water, your intention will become an active spell that will surround wherever the water is used.
- Cleanse your magickal amulets and jewelry in this water.
- Add this water to a bowl and float candles on it on your altar.
- Anoint yourself with moon water before rituals or speaking with a goddess.
- Add it to a black bowl to use it for scrying.
- Use your moon water with watercolor paints to add magick to your creativity.
- Set intentions. When you set your water out to be charged by the moon, write an intention on the container that will be holding the water. Then, as you use that water, your intention will become an active spell that will surround wherever the water is used.
Moon Water For Beauty
Cleanse your face with moon water as a simple beauty spell.
Moon Water Toner
Make a face cleanser with a magickal punch.
This toner will be anti-aging/beautifying.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup green tea
- 1/8 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 1/8 cup fresh moon water
- 1 spray bottle
Directions
Cool down the green tea to room temperature.
Dilute the pomegranate juice with the moon water.
Add all ingredients to a spray bottle.
Store in the refrigerator.
Spray on your face after washing your face and before you use serum or moisturizer
Spells8: Moon Water
Moon Water - Eclectic Witchcraft
Witchipedia - Moon Water
Llewellyn: Moon Water Uses
Witchcraft 101 - Moon Water: How to Make & Use
Another related post to charging water: How to Program your Water: Making Blessed Water 
wash your hands after handling Tiger’s Eye stones & 
not to inhale any dust from them. 
I popped it in there 