A Pitcher of Water Changed My Life

The idea was silly: fill a jar with water and a pinch of salt, place it in a window to catch the moon’s energy for a few hours, drink it, and get…moon powers?

But after years of not being able to predict when my cycle was coming due a short luteal phase and having to deal with the aftermath of menstrual surprises (sorry, undies), well, I was willing to try anything.

In our home, we have a simple rule: try it once. If you like it, great! If you don’t, at least you tried and now you know. Since I was already dabbling in tarot cards (The Moon is one of my birth cards, and I don’t believe in coincidences.), I put on my big-girl pants, filled that pitcher full of water, set it outside in the grass (covered, of course) on the night of the full moon, and waited.

That first pitcher set forth a path of perspective and change I didn’t expect.

Moon Water & Menstruation

So what happened?

On that first post-full-moon morning, I yanked open the front door before sunrise, excited to try something new. I mean, we know the moon affects the tides, so I figured the moon had to do something to this pitcher of water, however miniscule, and I wanted to find out exactly what that something was.

I normally drink somewhere between a half gallon and a gallon of tap water each day, so hydration is kind of my jam. The day after the full moon, I vowed to drink that entire pitcher of moon-charged water. Every. Last. Drop. And I did!

And something interesting happened: my energy increased.

I’m going to put this bluntly; I was skeptical. I mean, c’mon. Energy from a pitcher of magic moon water?

I chalked up the success to the placebo effect initially. But I kept up with the moon water. Each new moon and each full moon, I dutifully placed my pitcher in the yard (or in the house in a huge window, depending on the weather), and I kept up the practice for months.

Somewhere between months 4 and 6, I noticed more interesting things happening in my body. Not only did the moon-charged water consistently deliver a dose of energy, it also regulated my menstrual cycle.

My cycles shortened, my cramps lessened, that weighty OMG-there’s-a-stone-in-my-belly feeling all but disappeared, and, as if my uterus suddenly got a personal assistant, I began to track my cycle based on the moon.

Moon Water in Ayurveda

As one who practices a lifestyle deeply rooted in terrain theory and a general interest in natural healing, including ayurvedic medicine, I am not interested in any pharmaceuticals for menstrual health. Too many known risks and side effects, and far too many unknown risks for my taste. Using the power of the moon appealed to my holistic health mindset.

According to Ayurveda, the 28-day menstrual cycle and the 28-day moon cycle are closely related for a reason. And there is a synchronicity for many. Nearly 30% of biological women menstruate during the new moon, which means their fertility is at its peak during the full moon. (Flo Health)

How’s that for a she-wolf? (Awooooo!)

Though the magic of moon water may be explained in scientific terms.

Structured Water for Hydration

We know that water can exist in all three states of matter: liquid, solid, vapor. But water can also be in a more mysterious fourth state: liquid crystal water, or structured water. This happens when water is in its natural state of movement, such as a river or ocean. The molecules arrange themselves into a structured, ladder-like hexagonal pattern. Instead of H₂O, structured water arranges itself as OH₄.

Neat, huh?

But this molecular arrangement is the same as the molecular arrangement for quartz crystal. And when we consume structured water, we consume also the ability of the water to absorb, store, emit, amplify, and transduce energy—just like quartz crystals can. And studies are showing more benefits.

In long-term studies on animals and structured water, researchers found some interesting positives, including: “increased rate of growth, reduced markers of oxidative stress, improved glycemic and insulinemic responses in diabetics, improved blood lipid profile, improved semen and spermatozoa quality, and increased tissue conductivity as measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis.” (Lindinger, Journal of Animal Science)

And there are serious potential health benefits for humans including faster hydration and healthier proteins. (HealthNews)

So, what does this all mean? Consuming structured water can increase energy, slow down aging, and decrease inflammation. (Dave Asprey)

It’s like having a powerhouse in your glass uplifting both your physical and mental health.

So, how can you make it at home?

Making Moon Water

First, keep in mind that even if you can’t see the moon, such as the new moon or on nights with particularly dense cloud cover, the water in your pitcher will still make use of the moon’s energy.

• Fill up a glass or ceramic container full of mineral water (I add a pinch of sea salt to tap water).

• Stir, both clockwise and counterclockwise, to dissolve the salt and create the feminine and masculine vertices in the water. You’ll need to stir continuously for three to five minutes.

• Place the container either directly on the ground outside or in a window.

• Retrieve your pitcher before sunrise (lest the sun cause some of that energy to dissipate).

Have you attempted moon water or structured water for divinatory reasons, health reasons, or just for fun? Let me know about your experience in the comments.

♥ Fallon