Have you ever heard of moon water? Well, news flash. There’s different ways to collect moon water, on different moon phases, and during different seasons and months. Each moon phase, night, season, etc. etc. adds its own special energies to the water. Whether it’s a New, Waxing, Full or Waning Moon, each phase is appropriate to make moon water. One of my favorite kinds is extra special, because you can only collect it “once in a Blue Moon”. Here you’ll learn about the Blue Moon’s energy, how to make Blue Moon water, it’s powerful uses and properties. And how to properly store it in your witch’s cabinet (or refrigerator).
You may have heard the statement, “once in a blue moon” before when someone is referring to something that only happens occasionally. Well, the phrase is technically correct. A Blue Moon doesn’t truly happen often, so when it does…it’s powerful! Is the Blue Moon actually blue in color? No, it’s not. A Blue Moon is defined by the Old Farmer’s Almanac as being the second Full Moon to occur in a calendrical month OR an extra Full Moon in a season. Truly, Blue Moons only happen once every year or two. Our next Blue Moon, which will be calendrical, will occur on August 31st, 2023. Following this Blue Moon, there will be another in 2024 but it will be seasonal instead.
We all know how potent and life-changing Full Moons can be (both positively and negatively), so take into consideration when an extra Full Moon makes its presence felt in a single month’s time how much it might shake up people’s lives. I know I am fully affected by Full Moons, as is my family and the people around me. I notice how people drive more wrecklessly on the road during Full Moons, seem to be more emotional, and I even notice when things come into alignment for me. The Full Moon brings things front and center and literally “shines a light” on things in our lives that need to be addressed – both good and bad.
So, when a Blue Moon rises, you’ll notice it’s energy is twice as strong as the Full Moon preceding it. If you have a moon or astrology app, it’s also a great idea to take notice of what sign the Blue Moon will be in at that time. This will also influence the energy and its results. For example, a Blue Moon in Scorpio will be particularly emotional and life-changing for lots of folks while a Blue Moon in Capricorn might be less emotional and more heavily focused on change in one’s career, etc. Also take note of how YOU feel on a Full Moon in general. Are you energized or run down? Emotional or level-headed? Feel like taking on the world or prefer to hide and hibernate? I recommend looking up what moon phase occurred on your birthday, as this will often give you insight into how a Full Moon affects you and YOUR magick.
Blue Moon Water isn’t water that’s come from the moon, exactly. LOL. It’s water that has been left outside and has soaked up the Full Blue Moon’s rays and energy. Think of the water as a sort of magical sponge (which is kind of ironic since the sponge itself soaks up water). But anyway, the water is kissed by the moon’s rays and the rays themselves infuse the water with their energy. Technically, any water that’s outside that has been kissed by the Blue Moon is blue moon water. However, most witches prefer to make this powerful concoction and use it in their spells and rituals. Read on to learn more.
If you’ve made Full Moon water, you’ll notice many of the magical properties will be the same for Blue Moon water with some differences. Your moonwater’s typical effects will be amplified when made under the Blue Moon (for reasons we’ve already discussed above). The reason
Making moonwater OF ANY KIND is always something that makes me feel giddy. I don’t know why. The process is fun and you can really get creative with it. Beginners will often leave a bowl or jar of water out for the moonlight to touch and find it powerful on its own. BUT I thoroughly enjoy adding others ingredients and items to the water that align with the Full Moon and increase the effects of the Blue Moon water. Consider the vessel you’ll be using to hold your blue moon water, as well as the place you’ll be setting it. Record all of your ingredients and process in your grimoire!
Here we provide you with our own recipe, but remember, you can create your own and do not have to use the same ingredients we do. You can also make up your own incantation or change ours as you see fit.
Before we start, this specific blue moon water recipe was crafted with the intention to increase psychic abilities and intuition. The Blue Moon is the perfect time to make water for this purpose.
Aside from our recipe above, you can really take creative liberty with your own blue moon water recipe and add all sorts of magical objects. Just be aware of what you’re adding and how you plan to use it after, whether the herbs, stones, and other items are safe to consume/bathe in, etc.
There are so many ways you can use blue moon water in your practice. Consider trying the following:
These are common questions asked of moon water. Let’s answer the first question. Can you drink moon water or blue moon water? First, this depends on what ingredients you used. If you added herbs, stones, and other items to the water, ensure these items are edible or that it’s safe to consume water infused with these items. For example, let’s say I add a sprig of rosemary and a pinch of lavender to my moon water. Then I remove the moon water promptly in the morning and strain out the herbs. If you’ve used herbs or stones that are potentially toxic, obviously you shouldn’t drink the moon water!
Yes, this moon water should be safe to drink. Keep in mind, some folks say water sitting out over night could harbor bacteria. I’ve never had a problem with this, as long as the water is in a sealed container and was clean water to begin with. Consider drinking it promptly OR putting it in the fridge to preserve for a few days. You can also heat it over the stove and bring it to boiling, if you’re truly water about impurities.
Next, how do you store moon water properly? The answer depends on what you have in it, and what you plan on doing with it. If you plan on drinking it or putting it in your bath water, I recommend refrigerating it for up to 3 days. But if you plan to use your moon water on your altar for cleansing or blessing purposes, I’ve kept it for up to a week. If the water doesn’t have ANY herb/plant matter or other material in it, the water will keep for longer on your altar if you don’t plan to consume it.
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