Moon Water: How to Make & Use Lunar-Charged Water for Magic & Wellness

Capture the Moon's Power in Water

Moon water is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools in magical practice. It's exactly what it sounds like: water that has been charged under the light of the moon, absorbing lunar energy and becoming infused with the moon's particular power. Whether you make it under the full moon for maximum power, the new moon for new beginnings, or any phase in between, moon water becomes a versatile magical ingredient that can be used for cleansing, blessing, ritual work, beauty routines, and more.

The beauty of moon water is its simplicity. You don't need special ingredients, expensive tools, or complicated rituals. Just water, a container, and moonlight. Yet this simple practice connects you to one of the most ancient forms of magic—working with the cycles of the moon, honoring the lunar energies that affect everything from tides to emotions to magical power. When you make moon water, you're capturing a moment in the lunar cycle, bottling moonlight, creating liquid lunar energy that you can use whenever you need it.

This tutorial will teach you how to make moon water for different moon phases, how to enhance it with crystals and herbs, and how to use it in countless magical and practical ways.

Why Moon Water?

Simple: Easiest magical practice—just water and moonlight.

Versatile: Hundreds of uses in magic and daily life.

Powerful: Carries lunar energy and intention.

Free: Costs nothing to make.

Accessible: Anyone can do it, anywhere.

Connects to lunar cycles: Deepens relationship with moon.

Customizable: Different phases for different purposes.

Stores well: Keeps for months if stored properly.

Moon Phase Correspondences

Full Moon Water (Most Popular)

Energy: Peak power, completion, manifestation, abundance

Use for:

• Charging crystals and tools
• Manifestation work
• Psychic abilities
• Divination
• Celebration and gratitude
• Any magical work (most powerful)

New Moon Water

Energy: New beginnings, fresh starts, intention setting, potential

Use for:

• Starting new projects
• Setting intentions
• Planting seeds (literal or metaphorical)
• Cleansing and clearing
• Banishing old patterns

Waxing Moon Water

Energy: Growth, building, increasing, drawing in

Use for:

• Attraction spells
• Growth and expansion
• Building energy
• Prosperity work

Waning Moon Water

Energy: Release, banishing, decreasing, letting go

Use for:

• Banishing spells
• Releasing what no longer serves
• Breaking bad habits
• Cleansing and purification

Dark Moon Water (Night Before New Moon)

Energy: Shadow work, deep magic, transformation, rest

Use for:

• Shadow work
• Deep healing
• Banishing
• Protection
• Divination

Blue Moon Water (Second Full Moon in Month)

Energy: Extra powerful, rare magic, special intentions

Use for:

• Once-in-a-lifetime spells
• Extra powerful manifestation
• Special occasions

Materials & Supplies

Essential

• Clean water (filtered, spring, or tap) - Free-$5
• Glass jar or bottle with lid - $2-10
• Moonlight - Free!

Optional Enhancements

• Crystals (to charge in water) - $5-20
• Herbs (to infuse) - $3-10
• Essential oils (few drops) - $5-15
• Salt (for purification) - $2-5
• Flowers (fresh or dried) - $3-10

Storage

• Dark glass bottles (for long-term storage) - $5-15
• Labels - $3-8

Method 1: Basic Moon Water (Simplest)

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 min prep + overnight | Cost: Free-$5

Pure water charged under moonlight—simple and effective.

Instructions:

1. Choose moon phase based on intention
2. Fill clean glass jar with water:
3. Use filtered, spring, or tap water
4. Leave some space at top
5. Optional: Set intention
6. Hold jar and speak your intention
7. "I charge this water with [moon phase] energy for [purpose]"
8. Place outside or on windowsill:
9. Where moonlight will hit it
10. Doesn't need to be in direct moonlight entire night
11. Even cloudy nights work (moon's energy still present)
12. Leave overnight:
13. At least 3 hours
14. Ideally from moonrise to sunrise
15. Retrieve before sunrise (traditional):
16. Sun energy will change the water
17. Though some practitioners don't mind this
18. Store in sealed container
19. Label with date and moon phase

Method 2: Crystal-Infused Moon Water

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 10 min prep + overnight | Cost: $10-30

Add crystals for extra energy and intention.

Instructions:

1. Choose crystals based on intention:
2. Clear quartz (amplification, all purposes)
3. Amethyst (spirituality, intuition)
4. Rose quartz (love, compassion)
5. Citrine (abundance, joy)
6. Black tourmaline (protection)
7. IMPORTANT: Check if crystal is water-safe:
8. Safe: Quartz, amethyst, citrine, jasper, moonstone
9. NOT safe: Selenite, malachite, pyrite, turquoise (will dissolve or release toxins)
10. Cleanse crystals first
11. Place crystals in water OR around jar:
12. In water: Direct infusion (only if water-safe)
13. Around jar: Indirect charging (safe for all crystals)
14. Follow basic moon water method
15. Remove crystals before storing (if in water)
16. Cleanse crystals after use

Method 3: Herbal Moon Water

Difficulty: Beginner-Intermediate | Time: 15 min prep + overnight | Cost: $8-25

Infuse with herbs for specific magical properties.

Instructions:

1. Choose herbs based on intention:
2. Lavender (peace, love, healing)
3. Rose petals (love, beauty)
4. Rosemary (purification, protection)
5. Chamomile (peace, prosperity)
6. Mint (prosperity, cleansing)
7. Add herbs to water:
8. Fresh or dried
9. Small amount (1-2 tablespoons)
10. Charge under moon as usual
11. Strain herbs before use:
12. Use cheesecloth or fine strainer
13. Or leave in for continued infusion
14. Store in refrigerator if using fresh herbs
15. Use within 1-2 weeks

Method 4: Intention-Specific Moon Water

Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 20 min prep + overnight | Cost: $15-40

Combine crystals, herbs, and intention for powerful custom water.

For Love:

• Full or waxing moon
• Rose quartz
• Rose petals
• Few drops rose essential oil
• Pink or clear jar

For Prosperity:

• Waxing or full moon
• Citrine or pyrite (around jar, not in water)
• Cinnamon stick
• Basil
• Bay leaf with intention written on it

For Protection:

• Full or waning moon
• Black tourmaline (around jar)
• Rosemary
• Salt
• Bay leaf

For Psychic Power:

• Full moon
• Amethyst or labradorite
• Mugwort
• Star anise
• Lavender

How to Use Moon Water

Magical Uses

Cleansing:

• Sprinkle around space
• Add to floor wash
• Cleanse crystals and tools
• Anoint doorways and windows

Ritual work:

• Use in chalice for rituals
• Anoint candles
• Add to spell bottles
• Use to cast circles

Offerings:

• Offer to deities
• Pour on earth as offering
• Add to offering bowls

Charging:

• Charge crystals (place in moon water)
• Anoint magical tools
• Add to mojo bags

Practical Uses

Beauty & wellness:

• Add to bath
• Use as facial toner
• Add to hair rinse
• Spray on body as refresher

Plants:

• Water plants (diluted)
• Especially good for magical herbs

Drinking:

• Only if made with clean, drinkable water
• No crystals or herbs that aren't food-safe
• Drink to internalize lunar energy

Cleaning:

• Add to cleaning water
• Spray on surfaces
• Energetically cleanse home

Storage & Shelf Life

Storage

• Sealed glass container (best)
• Dark glass for longer storage
• Keep in cool, dark place
• Or refrigerate
• Label with date and moon phase

Shelf Life

• Plain water: 1-3 months (refrigerated)
• With crystals: 1-3 months
• With herbs: 1-2 weeks (refrigerated)
• With essential oils: 1-2 months
• If water smells off or looks cloudy, discard

Preserving

• Add pinch of salt (extends life)
• Add drop of vodka (preservative)
• Freeze in ice cube trays (use as needed)

Moon Water Rituals

Full Moon Manifestation

1. Make full moon water with clear quartz
2. Write intention on paper
3. Place under jar while charging
4. Next day, drink water while visualizing intention
5. Bury or burn paper

New Moon Cleansing Bath

1. Make new moon water with salt and rosemary
2. Draw bath
3. Add entire jar of moon water
4. Soak while releasing old patterns
5. Visualize washing away what no longer serves

Moon Water Blessing

1. Make moon water on appropriate phase
2. Anoint yourself (forehead, heart, hands, feet)
3. Speak blessing or affirmation
4. Feel lunar energy flowing through you

Troubleshooting

What if it's cloudy?

• Moon's energy still present
• Water will still charge
• Intention matters more than visibility

What if I miss the exact full moon?

• Night before or after still powerful
• Moon is "full" for about 3 days

Can I make it indoors?

• Yes, on windowsill
• Even without direct moonlight
• Intention and timing matter most

What if I forget to bring it in before sunrise?

• Still usable
• Now has both moon and sun energy
• Some practitioners prefer this

The Moon in Water

When you make moon water, you're participating in one of the most ancient and universal magical practices—working with water and moonlight. Water is receptive, absorbing energy and intention. The moon is powerful, affecting tides, emotions, and magical currents. When you combine them, you create something greater than either alone: water that carries lunar power, liquid moonlight, bottled magic.

Every time you use moon water—whether you're adding it to a bath, anointing a candle, or simply drinking it—you're connecting with the moon, with its cycles, with its energy. You're bringing lunar magic into your daily life in the most practical, accessible way possible. Moon water proves that powerful magic doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes the simplest practices are the most profound.

The moon is in the water. The magic is in your hands.

Create Your Lunar Elixir

You now have everything you need to make and use moon water in countless ways.

Tonight, if the moon is visible, fill a jar with water and set it outside. Speak your intention. Let the moon work its magic. Tomorrow, you'll have moon water—simple, powerful, ready to use. Start with this basic practice, then experiment with crystals, herbs, and different moon phases. Let moon water become a regular part of your practice.

Your moon water awaits. Let's capture some moonlight.

May your water be charged, your intentions be clear, and the moon bless your practice. Happy creating! 🌙✨