How to Make Moon Water Tea & 6 Powerful Ways to Use it

Co-authored by Angel Eyedealism and Kira Jan

Last Updated: May 29, 2022 References

If you’re looking to recharge your body and soul, moon water tea might be just what you need. Modern astrologers and ancient religions alike have recognized lunar energy for its powerful cleansing and healing properties. Infuse water with moonlight and voila! You create a potent spiritual tonic that’ll help you set intentions and cleanse your energy. We’ll give you everything you need to know about moon water and a step-by-step guide to making moon water tea.

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What is moon water?

Moon water is created when you charge water in the moonlight. The moon symbolizes renewal and change, making moon water a spiritually refreshing drink that's perfect for whenever you need to hit reset. After all, lunar energy is all about your subconscious and inner life; it gives you insight into your soul and deep feelings. When you collect moon water during certain phases of the lunar cycle, it'll have different effects:
- The New Moon symbolizes rejuvenation: Pick this phase if you want to create moon water to help you start over or make a change.
- The Full Moon represents clarity: Collect moon water during the full moon if you’re looking to get personal insight and inner peace.
- Lunar or Solar Eclipse brings turbulence: It’s best to avoid charging moon water during eclipses because the energy can be quite chaotic and potentially negative.

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How to Make Moon Water Tea

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Fill a clean glass jar with water. Use distilled water or filtered water so you’re starting with a pure, cleansed base.^{[1]
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Add herbs, petals, or flavorings. This step is optional, but adding a few teaspoons of dried herbs or a few pinches of floral petals can enhance the benefits (and flavor) of your moon water tea. Though you’ll filter the herbs and petals out before you drink the tea, be sure that you’re only adding edible ingredients. Try out these ingredients to get started:
- Chamomile - for relaxation and peace
- Ginseng - for vitality and health^{[2]
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- Lavender - to release anxiety and worry^{[3]
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- Rose petals - for self-love and manifesting love
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Set the jar in the moonlight. Close up the jar and place it on a windowsill where it’ll get direct moonlight. You can even place the jar outside to get more exposure to the light of the moon.^{[4]
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- If you’re creating moon water tea to cleanse bad energy, you can cleanse the space where you’ll put the jar by smudging the area.
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Surround the jar with crystals or sacred items. If you have crystals, cleanse them under running water for a few seconds. Then, place them in a grid around your jar to channel their energy towards your moon water tea.^{[5]
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- This step is optional, so don’t sweat it if you don’t have materials on hand to create a shrine for your moon water ritual.
- You can create a crystal grid in any shape. Just be sure to angle the points of your crystals towards the jar.
- Alternatively, you can drop a few water-safe crystals into the jar itself. Use crystals like quartz, amethyst, or jasper. Don’t use kyanite, hematite, or selenite because they’ll dissolve or rust in water.^{[6]
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Write an intention or affirmation down. Moon water can be a helpful tool to help you manifest. Use a pen and paper to jot down what you’re hoping to achieve or bring into your life. Write in the present tense, as if what you want is already unfolding. Then, place your piece of paper underneath the jar of moon water tea. Here are a few examples of intentions:
- “I compassionately love myself and I forgive myself.”^{[7]
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- “I lift up those around me, and my life is full of light.”
- “Whatever I lose comes back to me. I’m grateful for my life.”
- “I open my heart to new opportunities and to the universe around me.”
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Speak your intention out loud. Vocalizing what you want allows you to send that energy out into the universe. More importantly, affirming yourself lets you keep your goals in mind, and it helps you let go of self-doubt.^{[8]
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Let the water charge overnight. Leave your moon water out until the sun comes up—it’s really that simple! In the morning when you wake up feeling refreshed, label the water with the date so you can remember the moon phase you charged it under.
- Store the moon water in the fridge if you used fresh herbs.

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Ways to Use Moon Water

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Drink moon water tea. Pour your moon water tea through a strainer first if you used herbs. If you used plain water, feel free to drink the water as is, or boil it and brew regular tea.
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Bathe in moon water. A moon water bath is the ultimate cleansing ritual to let go of tension and stress. Create a calm, healing ambiance in your bathroom by lighting a few candles and playing some soft music. Add the jar of moon water to your bath, and consider adding a few charged crystals, drops of essential oil, or bath salts.
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Add moon water to homemade lotions and salves. Use the moon’s energy to hydrate and heal your skin. You can make your own herbal salves and add a few drops of moon water during the mixing process.^{[9]
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Create a fragrant spray. A spray is a great way to distribute the moon water throughout a space. Filter out any herbs and petals you used, then pour the remaining moon water into an atomizer or spray bottle. Add 1-2 drops of essential oil. Spritz the mixture around your home to release the lunar energy.
- When using essential oils, never go beyond 4% concentration.^{[10]
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Water your plants. Lunar energy is a powerful force for growth. Filter out the herbs and pour the moon water into your plants. As you watch your plants grow in the next few weeks, you can reflect on the ways you’ve grown since your moon water ritual.
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Use moon water to clean. This option works well if you have plain moon water. Wet a rag with your moon water, and use it to clean as you normally would. Pure lunar energy can help you wash away negativity and cleanse the space.

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Benefits of Moon Water

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It cleanses your energy. The moon is deeply connected to cycles of healing and renewal because of its natural phases (and its connection to the ocean’s tides). Water is a naturally receptive medium in the psychic world—you can infuse it with all kinds of energy. Put the endlessly changing moon and water together, and you get a powerful tool for purification.
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It helps you manifest your intentions. Because the moon is so influential, many people believe moon water helps you add a little extra oomph behind your manifestations. To really reap the benefits of manifesting with moon water, you can even consider manifesting when the moon is in a specific zodiac sign.
- If you want to manifest money, make your moon water tea when the moon is in Taurus.
- If you want to manifest balance, collect your moon water when the moon is in Libra.
- If you want to manifest adventure, opt for when the moon is in Sagittarius.
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It lets you connect with yourself. In astrology, the moon governs your emotions.^{[11]
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Research source} When you engage in moon rituals, like making moon water tea, you’re given a chance to connect with the deepest parts of yourself. By setting intentions and thinking about what you want, you’re able to check in with how you feel and where you’re at in life.