Make Your Own Moon Water: A Sacred Ritual for Lunar Connection

Moon water is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to bring a little magic into your daily life. It’s simply water that has been placed under the moonlight with intention, allowing it to absorb the energy of the lunar phase. 

Water holds energy incredibly well. When combined with the natural rhythms of the moon, it becomes a beautiful and versatile tool that can be used in spellwork, rituals, cleansing, meditation, and self-care. Whether you’re setting a new intention, releasing old patterns, or wanting to connect more deeply with nature and your own intuition, moon water can support you.

What makes it especially lovely is that it doesn’t require expensive tools or rare ingredients. If you have a jar, some clean water, and access to moonlight (even through a window), you can make it. And no matter where you are on your spiritual path, whether you’re brand new or you’ve been walking this path for years, moon water is a great addition to your toolkit.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, what it is, how to make it, and all the ways you can use it in your day-to-day magic.

How to Make Your Own Moon Water

Working with the moon is one of the most timeless and approachable ways to connect with nature, cycles, and your own intuition. One of the simplest lunar practices you can try is making moon water.

Moon water is exactly what it sounds like: water that has been charged under the moon. But it’s also more than that. It’s a way to capture the energy of a specific moment in the lunar cycle and use it later in rituals, self-care, or everyday spiritual practices.

If you’ve never made moon water before, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

What Is Moon Water Used For?

Moon water is a versatile tool in witchcraft, herbalism, and spiritual work. People use it for:
 • Cleansing tools, crystals, or altars
 • Adding to bath rituals or floor washes
 • Watering plants with intention
 • Mist sprays for clearing energy
 • Anointing themselves before spellwork or meditation
 • Creating spell jars, potions, or elixirs (when safe)

Because water holds energy well, charging it under the moon allows you to create a personalized, purpose-filled supply of magical water you can use anytime.

What You’ll Need

 • A clean glass jar or bottle with a lid (mason jars work well)
 • Filtered, distilled, or spring water
 • A spot with moonlight (like a porch, windowsill, or garden)
 • Paper, labels, or tape to note the date and moon phase when you made it.
 • Optional: Herbs, crystals, or a written intention

How to Make Moon Water

Step 1: Choose the Moon Phase

Each phase of the moon has different energy. Here’s a quick breakdown:
 • New Moon – New beginnings, intention-setting, fresh starts
 • Waxing Moon – Growth, attraction, motivation
 • Full Moon – Clarity, manifestation, power
 • Waning Moon – Releasing, cleansing, letting go
 • Dark Moon – Rest, inner work, reflection

Most people make moon water under the Full Moon because it’s the most potent and visible, but any phase is valid depending on your intention.

Step 2: Cleanse Your Jar

Physically wash your jar and energetically cleanse it if you’d like, smoke, sound, or even a few moments of focused intention will do.

Step 3: Fill and Set Your Intention

Fill your jar with water. As you do, hold your intention in mind. This can be a single word (like “peace” or “focus”) or a sentence. You can also write it on a piece of paper and tape it to the jar or place it underneath.

Step 4: Place It Under the Moon

Put the jar somewhere that moonlight can reach it. Outside is ideal, but a windowsill works too. Make sure the lid is secure if it’s going outdoors.

You can leave the jar out from sunset to sunrise, or just for a few hours during the night.

Step 5: Seal, Label, and Store

In the morning, bring your moon water inside. Label the jar with the date and moon phase. You can store it in a cool, dark place or refrigerate it if you want it to last longer. Use it within one moon cycle if possible.

How to Use Your Moon Water

 • Add a splash to your bath before a ritual or meditation
 • Use it to cleanse your altar, tools, or sacred space
 • Pour a little into your mop bucket or cleaning spray to energetically clear your home
 • Anoint your wrists or third eye before doing spellwork
 • Use it in teas or tinctures if it’s safe, clean, and your additions are food-grade
 • Mist your pillow for dreamwork or peaceful sleep

Tips

 • Don’t put crystals directly into the water unless you’re sure they’re water-safe. Many crystals can leach toxic minerals or dissolve in water.
 • Herbs and flowers can be added for their energetic qualities or beauty, but be aware that they may shorten the shelf life of your moon water.
 • If you’re not refrigerating it, herbs left in water can start to break down and cause the water to ferment or grow bacteria, especially in warmer temperatures. If you want to infuse herbs, consider straining them out immediately after charging.
 • Always use clean, drinkable water if you plan to use your moon water internally or in teas.
 • If your moon water ever smells off, looks cloudy, or has anything growing in it, don’t use it. Return it to the earth and make a fresh batch.

Making moon water is one of those practices that reminds us how meaningful the simple things can be. It doesn’t require fancy tools, long rituals, or special training—just a bit of awareness, a willingness to slow down, and a connection to something greater than yourself. In a busy world, these moments of intentionality can be deeply grounding.

It’s also incredibly flexible. You can make it once a month under the Full Moon as a personal ritual, or you can create different versions during various moon phases throughout the year to support specific goals and intentions. Whether you keep it on your altar, use it to water your plants, or spray it around your space to clear the energy, moon water can be a quiet but powerful part of your spiritual toolkit.

And the best part? You can start anytime. The next time the moon rises, grab a jar, set an intention, and let her light do the rest. Trust your instincts, enjoy the process, and let this small act reconnect you to the natural rhythm that lives within you too.

You don’t need to do it perfectly. You just need to begin.
Here’s to soft light, steady magic, and making space for the sacred in your everyday life.