Moon Rituals

Anyone who knows me knows that I am obsessed with the moon. I was the type of person who loved watching the moon follow me while in a car, even into adulthood. If I had to walk outside at night, I directed my wishes to the moon to help grant me safe travels. Some people may not agree with that statement; it goes against their beliefs. The moon was something that I could see with my naked eye. Being able to see the moon - even during a new moon - helped me feel safe. I used this strength that I pulled from the moon, especially if I was in the direct beams from a full moon, to help guide me forward with no fear.

The moon is a wonderful, powerful thing. The power that the moon has, equal to that of the power of the sun in the spiritual side of life, can be harvested and used - both in the moment and at a later date. Each phase of the moon can lend its energy to a different type of ritual but I, personally, find that using new moon or full moon energies much stronger.

When it comes to my craft, I understand that there is a lot that I can do, a lot that I can learn. My craft is constantly changing but something always remains the same: the power of the moon will always be utilized. Even though I have quite some learning to continue to do, I would like to share a few rituals that I, myself, perform that are perfect during both a new moon and a full moon.


1) Moon Water



Moon water is a powerful tool in all types of rituals. Moon water can be used in cooking, teas, salves, medicines*, and so much more. The best part about it is that it is super simple to make! All you need is water from a clean source and a clear/silver jar. There are many people who will say that the clean source should strictly be from a living source (creek, stream, river, etc.) but there are many people who understand that sometimes you can only work with what you've got. Do not feel bad if you don't have access to that type of water. Do not feel bad that the only water you have access to is from the tap. You, working with the moon, put energy into the moon water. Your energy helps the strength of the moon water. Do not feel bad or feel as if you are doing it wrong. You will know when you use the water that you did it right.

What can you use Moon Water for?

• Ceremonies
• Cooking
• Spells
• Rituals
• Tea Leaves/Divination
• Tinctures, Salves, Medicines*

*I am in no way, shape, or form a medical practitioner. The statements that are contained in this post are strictly my own opinions. Use caution: do not do anything that your body cannot handle.


2) Spirit Writing



Spirit Writing, or Automatic Writing, is when you, to the best of your ability, shut off your conscious and allow your subconscious to grab hold of the pen. You write. Without even thinking about what is coming across the page, you allow yourself to open up to everything. This exercise is quite useful when you are feeling any form of stress. This exercise can help you see whatever it is that you have been trying to hide from yourself. This exercise is both beneficial to the mind and to the emotions. Even if it seems silly, it can help.

Benefits of doing this during a new or full moon:

• New Moons are largely associated with new beginnings. This is the perfect time to work on your own new beginning, in the spiritual sense. This is the perfect time to write out everything with nothing stopping you in order to put it to rest in the past. Whatever has been eating at you can finally be put aside and you can move on with ease.
• Full Moons are largely associated with maturity and growth. This is the perfect time to remember the path that you want to be on and throwing your energy into meeting your goals. Spirit Writing during a full moon can help you decipher ways to reach your end goal without anything stopping these thoughts. This is the time to put your best foot forward and keep moving in a positive direction.

3) Sage Cleansing

Sage is a wonderful herb. It is one of the strongest herbs in regards to cleansing the soul and instruments. You can use it to cleanse crystals. You can use it to cleanse the energies in an area. It has a soothing scent that leaves your senses all feeling fresh and clean. This type of cleansing has been used in many religions and traditions** for hundreds of years. 

**Many of these religions and traditions are part of closed practices/religions. When a religion or a practice is closed it means that, unless you have been initiated into the religion/coven/etc., you cannot perform this type of ritual. Most of the closed practices refer to this type of cleansing as 'smudging'. Please refrain from using the term 'smudging' and any other terms that are directly connected to a closed practice or religion.

4) Cleanse Your Tools

Your tools are used frequently. Your tools adapt their vibrations to the vibrations that you attune them to. You can change their vibrations at any time for any ritual. But sometimes, they need a break. When a tool doesn't feel right or it feels as if it cannot hold the energy the way it is supposed to, it probably just needs a nice cleansing. It just needs to attune to its correct vibration. The new moon and full moon are the perfect time to cleanse your tools.

These are only a few ways to practice magick during the full or new moon. Moon magick is extremely strong magick. These rituals are some of the easiest rituals that any stage of witch can perform!