Moonwater

Last week I attended my first Spiral Dance in celebration of the Spring Equinox. It was a beautiful gathering and I was glad to have been a part of it. Since we've been experiencing very little rainfall, the purpose of the dance was to invoke the spring rains. Starhawk, a very well known and respected figure within the spiritual community, led the dance recounted the story of Persephone. We all sang and danced round and round until we came to the center and then spiraled back out. It was quite entrancing.

Anyway, you can't imagine how much rain we've gotten since then (thank the goddess, we needed it!). Lucky for me, I've also been running short on moonwater, so the rains were just the thing I needed to replenish my supply.

Simply put, moon water is water that has been set out under the light of the full moon. It is said to have certain healing properties and promotes growth.

Moonwater can be used in all sorts of ways:

• Sprinkled atop my herb garden, the rejuvenating properties of the moon intensify the properties of each plant. The plants tend grow healthier, heartier, and have increased healing abilities. 
• Many people also like use it as an offering upon altars. It's a meaningful way to keep water upon your altar in lieu of the four elements (water, earth, air, and fire), or to represent the three realms (sky, land, and sea).
• Some like to use it for scrying as it holds a much higher vibration than does most water and has thus been "touched" by the gods.
• Legend says that moonwater even has the power to attract certain garden faeries to keep watch and tend your plants while you are not looking. I certainly believe they do!

So how does one acquire moonwater? Well, it's quite simple really. All you need is a little rainwater... or a lot depending on how much you wish to use. I usually collect the rainwater in a large goblet, but you can use anything really. Even a plain bucket works! Store your rainwater in a glass bottle or jar. Whence the full moon graces the sky, leave your bottle of rainwater under her gleam and watch as the she bestows her blessing unto you. You may collect your bottle of water the next morning. Voila, moonwater! Happy collecting!