The Blue Supermoon: Rituals and Reflections for August 19th, 2024

Tonight’s Moon will also welcome a rare and powerful celestial event: the Blue Supermoon. Learn more in todays post!

Hello Coven, 

Well, if it isn’t that time of the Month again (No, not that time of the month… the other one, the lunar one) Yes, it’s a Full Moon – and this moon is called the Grain Moon, if you’re Anglo Saxon, or if you’re a Celt like myself, it’s also referred to as the Lynx Moon and/or Dispute Moon but you non-UK dwellers may know it from it’s Native American name The Sturgeon Moon. We’ve previously covered this moon here but I will do a few more posts on moon names in the future. 

Tonight’s Moon will also welcome a rare and powerful celestial event: the Blue Supermoon. This extraordinary full moon graces us with combining the amplified energy of a supermoon with the rarity of a blue moon. You see what the Moon did there for us during this very hectic Mercury Retrograde?Very classy, very mindful, very demure. This potent lunar phase offers a unique opportunity for witches and spiritual seekers to harness its energy for growth, release, and transformation. Thank you Moon! 

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What is a Blue Supermoon?

A Blue Supermoon is a remarkable event that occurs when a full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon…but that is a bit of a Mouthful to say so we just merge the names together like Bennifer (R.I.P). 

A supermoon happens when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter in the night sky. It’s blooming beautiful if the sky is actually clear, and dare I say it….rather romantic. Now, as I write this the skies of London are looking rather bloody cloudy so I’m not too hopeful to get a decent view, but if you can, please enjoy! 

The term “blue moon” refers to the third full moon in a season (We’re currently in Summer) that has four full moons, a rare occurrence that lends to the saying “once in a blue moon.”

Although the moon is called “blue,” don’t expect it to actually turn blue. In fact, due to the ongoing wildfires across the globe, the moon may take on a reddish hue, adding to the mystical ambiance of the night. Always keeping us guessing, huh, moon? Loves ya for that!

The Astrological Influence: Full Moon in Aquarius

Tonight’s Full Moon occurs in Aquarius, a sign known for its innovative, rebellious, and humanitarian qualities. This lunar energy encourages us to break free from old patterns, embrace new ways of thinking, and connect with our communities. With Saturn, the planet of structure and discipline, ruling Aquarius, this Full Moon is a perfect time for serious reflection on our personal boundaries and the systems we’ve built in our lives. Are they serving us, or is it time for a change?

As always here are some rituals that you can use to celebrate tonight Moon and really harness it within your practice. 

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Rituals to Celebrate the Blue Supermoon

  1. Release and Renew Ritual
    The Blue Supermoon is a powerful time for letting go of what no longer serves you. Start by creating a sacred space, whether indoors with candles and crystals or outdoors under the moonlight. Write down on a piece of paper what you wish to release—habits, fears, relationships, or anything else that feels heavy. Once you’ve written everything down, safely burn the paper, visualising the smoke carrying your burdens away. As the paper turns to ash, feel the weight lift from your spirit, making space for new beginnings.
  1. Moon Water Creation
    Harness the potent energy of the Blue Supermoon by creating moon water. Fill a glass jar (or whatever clear receptacle that you have) with fresh water and place it outside under the moonlight. You can add crystals like clear quartz or amethyst near to the water to amplify the water’s energy – but please check if you actually want to add the crystals to water as some are not water and/or human consumption Friendly. As you place the jar, set an intention for what you want this moon water to bring into your life— eg. clarity, protection, love or healing. Use this charged water to cleanse your altar, anoint yourself, drink or even water your plants to share the moon’s blessings with your surroundings.

More info on ways to use Moon Water here as I am kinda obsessed with the stuff, but that’s fine, as better to have a Moon water fixation than a crack one, eh? 

  1. Aquarius-Inspired Meditation
    Since this Full Moon is in Aquarius, focus on connecting with the air element through breathwork and meditation. Find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Begin by taking deep, cleansing breaths, inhaling for four counts, holding for four, and exhaling for four. Visualise the energy of the Blue Supermoon filling your body with each breath, bringing insights and revelations. Allow yourself to receive any messages or visions that come through during this meditation. Afterward, journal your thoughts to capture any wisdom the moon has shared with you.
  1. Community Connection Ceremony
    Aquarius energy is all about community and collective consciousness. Take this opportunity to gather with like-minded friends or fellow witches for a group ritual. You can collectively set intentions for the greater good, perform a group tarot reading, or simply share what you’re releasing and manifesting during this moon. If meeting in person isn’t possible, consider hosting a virtual gathering …a wee Digital Coven  if you will…where everyone can connect and share their lunar experiences.
  1. Crystal Charging and Grid Making
    The heightened energy of the Blue Supermoon makes it an excellent time to cleanse and charge your crystals. Lay them out under the moonlight, allowing them to soak up the moon’s vibrations. You can also create a crystal grid with stones that correspond to your intentions for this lunar cycle. Use stones like selenite for clarity, rose quartz for love, or black tourmaline for protection. Arrange them in a pattern that resonates with you, and place your written intentions in the centre of the grid to amplify your manifestations.

6. Update That Vision Board, Babes! 

The innovative and forward-thinking energy of Aquarius makes this Full Moon an ideal time to create a vision board. Gather images, words, and symbols that resonate with your aspirations and goals. Whether you prefer a physical board with magazine cutouts or a digital version using apps, focus on the dreams you wish to manifest in the coming months. As you arrange your vision board, infuse it with the powerful intentions you set during your other Full Moon rituals. Place it somewhere you’ll see it regularly to keep your goals front and centre in your daily life.

7. Journaling for Reflection and Manifestation

Journaling under the Blue Supermoon is a potent way to channel its energy into personal growth and manifestation. Start by reflecting on the themes of the Aquarius Full Moon: innovation, community, and breaking free from old patterns. Ask yourself questions like, “What outdated beliefs am I ready to release?” and “How can I contribute to my community in a meaningful way?”
Once you’ve explored these reflections, shift your focus to manifestation. Write down your goals and dreams in detail, using the present tense as if they are already happening. For example, “I am confidently embracing new opportunities that align with my true self.” The act of writing solidifies your intentions, making it easier for you to attract these experiences into your life.

I’ll share an example of mine too: I’m going to push through my mental health wobbles and anxiety by updating Digital Coven more as well as making more online content on Social Media. Even though it’s scary annnnd I feel like I’m screaming into the void sometimes…If it’s making me nervous but also excited then it’s work worth doing…right?  What are you going to do?

AJ aka Aj the Witch wrote some great tips on how to use Shadow work which is great for this Blue Supermoon 

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Reflecting on the Blue Supermoon’s Energy

As you partake in these rituals, take time to reflect on the significance of this rare Blue Supermoon. What old patterns are you ready to release? How can you embrace change and innovation in your life? Aquarius energy invites us to step outside our comfort zones and envision a brighter future, not just for ourselves, but for the world around us. Community and unity have certainly been the themes of this year as we had Pluto FINALLY leave Capricorn and enter Aquarius.

This Blue Supermoon is a cosmic reminder that transformation is always within reach, even in the most unexpected moments. Use tonight’s energy to realign with your highest self, let go of the past, and step boldly into the future….We’ve got this, even if the world does seem a bit overwhelming and crazy at times! 

Are you doing anything for tonight’s Full Moon? If so let me know below down in the comments or via my social channels – as well what can I say, it helps in this very noisy digital world and it just makes me feel happy to hear from Y’all! 

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Until Next time my darlings, all the love! 

Ems x 

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20 Versatile Ways to Harness the Power of Moon Water in Your Spiritual Practice

20 fabulous ways that you use Moonwater to super charge your witchcraft and spiritual practice.

I simply adore making Moon water, and like many witches it was one of the first rituals I started performing as a practicing witch. What I love about Moon water is that it is so versatile. When I started making this list I didn’t expect it to end up as long as it did and I fully expect to make a part two to this as I continue down this spiritual road and we share ideas. 

Here’s a list of ways you can use Moon water:

Cleansing and Purification: Use Moon water to cleanse and purify yourself, objects, or spaces of negative energy. Sprinkle or spray it around your home or sacred space. It makes the perfect ingredient to a room spray. 

Bathing and Showering: Make washing even more magickal by adding moon water to your bath or mixing it with your shower gel to help you cleanse and refresh your energy.

Altar Offerings: Use as an offering on altars, particularly those dedicated to lunar deities or during lunar rituals – if that is your practice. 

Charging Crystals and Gemstones: Place crystals and gemstones in a bowl of moon water under the moonlight to cleanse and charge their energy. Make sure to check that the Crystals are safe to use in water. 

Anointing: Use moon water to anoint candles, tools, or yourself during rituals or spells for added lunar energy. 

Drinking: Make sure that the water is safe to drink first but the consumption of moon water is believed to promote intuition, psychic abilities, and spiritual insight. 

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Dreamwork: Drink a small amount of moon water before sleep to enhance dream recall and promote lucid and intuitive dreaming.

Plant Care: I love to water my plants with moon water when I am manifesting something as it helps me focus and I can see something develop from my attention to it. You can also water your plants with moon water to promote growth and vitality, especially during the full moon. Good plant parenting right there.

Divination: This will certainly need to be a larger article but one way you can use moon water as a scrying tool is by placing it in a black bowl or mirror to enhance your divination practices. It’s also really useful to sprinkle around any areas where you perform readings and want to do a quick space cleanse. 

Magical Ink: This is something I’m exploring more at the minute so I will report on all my findings soon but you can use moon water as a base for creating magical inks or writing spells, intentions, or sigils. Fabulous, right? 

Ritual Baths: Take a ritual bath with moon water to align your energy with the moon’s cycles and intentions…or just take a witchy bath whenever, we advocate for romantising your life here. 

Making Moon Tea: Who doesn’t love a good cuppa? Mind you, I would say that as a Brit. Use Moon water to brew herbal teas to infuse them with lunar energy.

Energy Cleansing Tools: Soak crystals, pendulums, or other divination tools in moon water to cleanse and reset their energy.

Empowering Jewellery: Empower your jewellery, such as rings, necklaces, or amulets, by soaking them in moon water.Also great for cleansing proactive jewerllery – or in general.

Enhancing Spells: Add moon water to spell jars, potions, or spellwork to enhance their potency and connection to lunar energies.

Charging Tarot or Oracle Decks: Place your tarot or oracle cards in moonlight while resting on a dish of moon water to cleanse and charge them.

20 fabulous ways that you can use your Moon water to supercharge your witchcraft and spiritual practice.

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Spiritual Bath Salts: Mix moon water with Epsom salts and essential oils for a luxurious and spiritually cleansing bath.

Emotional Healing: Use moon water in emotional healing rituals or practices, as it is believed to provide emotional balance and support – maybe use in a oil burner when performing shadow work.

Manifestation: Super charge your manifestations by choosing the perfect Moon phase for your goals. Write your intentions or desires on a piece of paper, soak it in moon water, and let it dry in the moonlight.

Offerings to Deities: Check in and use moon water as an offering to deities during rituals and prayers. 

Phew, I will leave it 20 for now but let us know how you use Moon water below in our comments or via our social media. 

Remember that the specific use of moon water may vary depending on your personal beliefs and spiritual practices. 

Always use moon water with respect for its symbolic and energetic properties. Make sure that you collect moon water safely, using only clean containers and following hygiene guidelines if you plan to ingest it.

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Remaining New Moon and Full Phases for 2023 [UK] : 

Also features the Celtic and Native American traditional moon phase names

15th September 2023

  • New Moon – ‘New Singing Moon’, ‘New Wine Moon’ or ‘New Full Corn Moon’ in Virgo

29th September 2023 

  • Full Moon – ”New Singing Moon’ , ‘New Wine Moon’ or ‘New Full Corn Moon’’ in Aires

14th October 2023

  • New Moon – ‘Seedfall Moon’, ‘Harvest Moon ‘ or ‘New Hunter’s Moon’ in Libra

28th October 2023 

  • Full Moon – ‘Seedfall Moon’, ‘Harvest Moon ‘ or ‘Full Hunter’s Moon’ in Taurus

13th November 2023 

  • New Moon – ‘Dark or Oak Moon’ or ‘New Beaver Moon’ in Scorpio

27th November 2023

  • Full Moon – ‘Dark or Oak Moon’ or ‘New Beaver Moon’ in Gemini

12th December 2023 

  • New Moon – ‘Wolf Moon’ or ‘New Cold Moon’ in Saggittarius

27th December 2023

  • Full Moon – ‘Wolf Moon’ or ‘New Cold Moon’ in Cancer

Pssst – Why not check our ‘How to Make Moon Water’ article? It has some extra ideas on how you can utilise your moon water

How do you use your Moon Water? We’d love to hear how you use Moon Water in your practice below in the comments or on our socials. As always please let us know your recommendations or questions for future topics around witchcraft. 

Enquiries? We’ve created this magick little contact form here for enquires and questions.

Until Next time, 

Love, Emma 

@Bunnypudding (Tiktok) / @Bunnyscopes (Instagram)

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How to make Moon Water 

UK Tarot Reader and Witch Emma teaches us about the enchanting world of Moon water and the ways it supercharges your witchcraft.

The New Moon is in Virgo on the 15th September so I thought it would be timely to learn more about the enchanting world of Moon water and the ways it supercharges your witchcraft. Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just dipping your toes into the magical waters, harnessing the power of the Moon and its cycles can add a celestial touch to your craft. Plus….it’s really bloody fun. Who doesn’t like making a lil ceremony out of things, huh? 

Today, we’re gonna dive into the process of making Moon water during the new Moon and explore the ways you can use this elixir in your spells and rituals.

Making Moon Water: 

How to make Moon water from your very own home is simple, just follow the below instructions. 

What you will need to make moon water:

  • A clean glass or crystal container – preferably with a lid
  • Pure, clean water – spring or filtered works best and tap is fine
  • A quiet, sacred space under the night sky – if you don’t have access to any outdoor space then a shelf or window sill works. 
  • Patience and intent – Make sure you know what your New Moon intentions are before you begin the Moon Water process. 

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How to make Moon Water: 

Now you have everything that you need please follow these next steps to make your New Moon Water. 

  • Choose Your Moon Water  Container: Select a clear, glass or crystal container for your Moon water. The container should be clean and free from any contaminants especially if you plan to drink the water. If you can only get clear plastic etc that is fine. 
  • Setting the Stage: Find a quiet, sacred space outdoors where you can place your container. The new Moon phase is the ideal time to connect with the Moon’s energy, as it represents new beginnings and fresh intentions.If you don’t have access to outside space then you can store your Moon water on a shelf or window sill so it can bask in the Moonlight.
  • Fill Your Container: Pour your chosen water into the container and make sure that it is sealed tight so no little nasties get in there! [Optional] You can also add herbs and other ingredients to help flavour the water and/or build the intent.
  • Select Your Crystal [optional]: Placing a crystal by your water can infuse it with additional energy. Quartz crystals are versatile and work well for most intentions, but you can choose one that resonates with your specific goal. PLEASE NOTE: Putting crystals in the water is risky so please don’t do this or check with an expert before you do if you plan to consume the water.
  • Set Your Intentions: As you place your container in the Moonlight, focus on your intentions for this Moon water. What do you want to manifest in your life? Visualise this goal and set the water with your intent/manifestation. [Optional] You can write down on a piece of paper your goals and leave by the Moon water to set your intent and/or you can read aloud your intentions when placing your water in it’s charging location. I like to use music to get me into the magickal head space as well.
  • Leave It to Charge: Leave the container under the Moonlight for the entire night, ideally from the moment the new Moon is visible until dawn. We all have different life and sleep patterns so these times may vary.
  • Retrieve Your Moon Water: When you wake up, collect your container. Your Moon water is now charged with the energy of the new Moon and your intentions. 

Now,  it’s time to use that Moon water to make some magick and there are plenty of ways to use Moon water in your practice. 

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The Witchy Uses of Moon Water

Now that you’ve crafted yourself some snazzy lil’  Moon water, let’s explore the fascinating ways you can integrate it into your witchcraft. We’ll go more in depth into these ways in further posts but for a general idea: 

 Spellwork and Rituals: Moon water is a versatile ingredient in spellcasting. Use it to consecrate tools, anoint candles, or enhance the potency of your spells.

 Cleansing and Purification: Sprinkle Moon water around your home to cleanse and purify the energy. You can also add a few drops to your bath for a spiritually refreshing experience.

Housework: If you really want to go all the way when it comes to purification and cleansing your space, you can even use Moon water in your housework and daily chores. Adding Moon water to a mix of water and salt is a fabulous cleanser for your floor. Mirror magic? Mixing Moon water with salt and vinegar is great for cleaning your mirrors which capture a lot of energy and can be powerful tools for spell work.

You could even use a larger container especially for the storaging of Moon water for use in cleansing your home throughout the cycle. Now, that is dedication!

Divination Enhancer: Dab Moon water on your third eye (forehead) before a tarot reading or scrying session to enhance your intuitive abilities. You could also do this before bed to encourage psychic dreams. 

Meditation Aid: Sip a small amount of Moon water before meditation or bedtime  to help you connect with your inner self and the lunar energies.

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Dream Magic: Place a glass of Moon water on your nightstand to encourage lucid and vivid dreaming. Some witches believe it aids in dream interpretation. Putting Moon water on your pulse points before bed can also encourage intuitive dreams. 

Charging Crystals and Talismans: Use Moon water to cleanse and charge your crystals and talismans, amplifying their metaphysical properties.

 Anointing Tools: Dip your wand, or other magical tools in Moon water to enhance their magical potency. Also great for jewellery and other magical apprael. 

Blessing and Protection: Create a protective circle by sprinkling Moon water around your sacred space before rituals or spellcasting.

Beauty and Self-Care: Incorporate moon water into your skincare routine to promote clear, radiant skin and a sense of inner and outer beauty. You can even use Moon water in the bath and wash your face and hair with that extra magical touch. Just make sure to visualise what you are manifesting as you do.

 Manifestation: Use Moon water to water plants, symbolizing the nurturing of your intentions and goals (more on this later in the month!). You can also drink it as you visualise your manifestation goals 

Cooking and Kitchen Witchery – Using Moon water as an ingredient and to boil things such as tea or pasta helps adds a little extra magic into your meals. You can also use a few drops within stocks to freeze and spread the intention through the Month. Nice! 

More Magical recipes here

Crafting Moon water during the new Moon and infusing it with your intentions is a delightful way to tap into the Moon’s magical energy. It’s certainly one of the simplest ways to get into practicing monthly rituals and is for beginner witches.  Whether you’re using it in spellwork, cleansing, or self-care, the possibilities for its uses can be tailored to your practice! So, grab your crystals, set your intentions, and let the magic of Moon water help energenise your magic and manifestations 🌙🔮✨

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When is the next New Moon? 

The next New Moon is 15th September 2023 and will be in Virgo. This is the best time to set your intentions due to it being the last New Moon before Eclipse Season kick starts from 14th October. Eclipses can be chaotic so I don’t personally manifest during time (I learn from my mistakes!) so I use this time to plant the seeds and build the foundations of what I am manifesting before taking a lil break until after eclipse season ends on the 28th Oct. 

The remaining New Moons for 2023 are: 

14th October 2023

  • New Moon – New Hunter’s Moon

13th November 2023 

  • New Moon – New Beaver Moon

12th December 2023 

  • New Moon – New Cold Moon

Have I  inspired you to make moon water or use it in a different way? I hope so and as always we’d love to hear here from you at Digital Coven HQ so let us know in the below comments or via socials. 

Enquiries? We’ve created this magick little contact form here for enquires and questions.

Until Next time, 

Love, Emma 

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