How to Cleanse & Charge Crystals with Moon Water

Hello friends! Coming at you with a double feature this Moonday in June! Since we are on the cusp of the New Moon in Cancer and are fresh into Cancer season, the Moon energy is potent this time of year. Fortunately for us, that means Moon water is extra potent, and it is a great time to not only make Moon water but also learn about how to cleanse and charge your crystals with Moon water. Let's take a deep dive into this process to add a new layer of magic and energy to your crystals.

What Is Moon Water?

Moon water is exactly what the name says, water that has been touched with the essence of the Moon. The process of making Moon water comes down to filling a vessel of your choosing, I prefer a glass mason jar, and then placing said vessel out overnight to absorb the lunar energy. You have to grab it and bring it inside before the Sun touches it (unless that is what you are going for), and then you store the water in a safe container to use towards future projects.

This may seem simple, but the process and ritual are very sacred, and with the right intentions behind i,t the water can be extremely powerful. Depending on where the Moon is in its cycle, the energy and power of the water will change. New Moon water is usually used for cleansing and setting new intentions. Full Moon water can be used for surrendering, charging, and connecting to power. The phases in between carry their own signature as well. The moon influences the tides, our emotions, and the subtler layers of energy that crystals are tuned into. So when you pair moonlight with water—a powerful conduit—you’re creating a tool that’s both gentle and potent.

Why Cleanse with Moon Water?

Crystals are like sponges. They absorb energy—yours, others’, the environment—so cleansing them regularly helps restore their natural frequency. Think of it like clearing dust from a mirror so it can reflect light more clearly. Moon water is a great way to help cleanse your crystals and reset them to where they are most powerful again. Remember, even your crystals that cleanse crystals need to be cleansed!

Under the right circumstances, Moon water can do wonders for your crystals. It can rebalance and purify the vibration of the crystal, align it with the natural Lunar rhythm it is tuned it, and even amplify metaphysical properties within a crystal if properly aligned.

Step-by-Step: How to Cleanse & Charge Your Crystals with Moon Water

1. Choose Your Moon Phase Intentionally

Different phases of the moon offer different types of energy:

• New Moon: perfect for fresh starts, setting new intentions

• Waxing Moon: great for growth, motivation, manifesting

• Full Moon: best for charging with peak energy, illumination, clarity

• Waning Moon: ideal for release, detoxing, letting go

Choose the phase that aligns with what you want your crystal to help you with. For example, if you want to cleanse a crystal that’s been overworked or holding grief, a Waning or New Moon would be a soft, healing choice. For charging a crystal with clarity or abundance, the Full Moon is your girl.

2. Make Your Moon Water

• Use spring water, distilled water, or filtered water (avoid tap if you can).

• Pour it into a glass jar, bowl, or vessel—bonus points for something beautiful or sacred.

• You can add herbs (like lavender or rosemary), flowers (like rose or jasmine), or a small crystal inside—just make sure it’s water-safe.

• Cover with a lid or cloth if you’re placing it outside.

• Set your jar under the moonlight—outside is ideal, but a windowsill works too.

• Leave it out overnight and collect it before sunrise.

💡 Pro tip: Speak your intention over the water. Water holds memory. Say something like,“I charge this water with the cleansing and intuitive light of the moon. May it purify, renew, and illuminate.”

3. Cleanse Your Crystals with the Moon Water*

Once your moon water is charged:

• Gently rinse your crystal in the moon water (for water-safe crystals only—see below).

• Or, spritz the water onto the crystal using a spray bottle.

• You can also place the crystal around the jar of moon water or float it in a bowl of water for a few hours.

  *If you're not sure if your crystal is water-safe, err on the side of caution. Some crystals will dissolve, rust, or crack when exposed to water. Usually, if it ends in "ITE", keep it away from water!

Not water-safe examples:

• Selenite

• Malachite

• Lepidolite

• Pyrite

• Halite

• Celestite

4. Charge with Intention

After cleansing, hold the crystal in your hands. Breathe deeply. Speak or think your intention. Let the energy of the moon water, the moonlight, and your voice converge.

You might say:

• “I charge this crystal with loving protection.”

• “I program this stone to amplify my intuition.”

• “May this crystal reflect my truth and guide my heart.”

Let it sit under the moonlight a bit longer if you'd like. You can also pair this ritual with journaling, sound healing, or placing the crystal on your altar overnight.

Moon Water Tips & Creative Ideas

Now that you know the basics on how to make and use Moon water, integrate it into your monthly practices, routines, and work! Always label your moon water with the moon phase and date—use different jars for different energies! Labeling also helps you out when it comes time to cleanse or charge. Use Moon water to anoint your third eye, clean your altar tools, water your plants, or add to a ritual bath.

You can make moon water specific to the zodiac sign the moon is in, aligning it with even more magical specificity.

Until next time,

xoxo

Margaux <3