With the rise of popularity in crystals, manifestation and moon cycles, it can be a bit daunting if you don’t know where to start with all these spiritual terms. Ultimately, we want to make it as simple as possible if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or if you need a little refresher on crystals, charging them, and harnessing the magic of the moon. If you’re thinking ‘What is moon water and why are people drinking it?’, then look no further!
So, what is lunar energy?
Spiritually, many civilisations have believed in the magical properties of the moon, with each phase having different significance and healing powers. If you’ve recently embarked on a spiritual journey, or are curious about the moon, let’s unpack what happens during each lunar cycle.
Simply put, the waxing and waning on the moon can be a reflection of our own personal experiences, with life in a continuous state of ebb and flow. The moon itself is often viewed as a symbol of feminine energy, reflection and intuitive powers, and with each cycle, we can see through goals, transformations and inner journeys. The energy emitted during the moon’s phases is not to be underestimated – many people find it difficult to sleep during the full moon, or find themselves overwhelmed with emotions. The moon does control the tides, don’t forget – so it’s no wonder it has an impact on our bodies!
The way lunar energy can be utilised varies individually, but if this is new to you, there are some ways you can make a start. A new moon is the beginning of a lunar cycle, when the moon isn’t visible, as it is completely in darkness and not lit up by the sun. This time is great for new beginnings and setting intentions for the month ahead. On the other end of the scale is the full moon (which we all know and admire!) and this is the time for reflection and deep gratitude. It is during the full moon that we can admire our hard work on our intentions from the new moon, and release anything that is no longer serving us.
Using the moon to charge crystals & make moon water
The moon during its full phase is an intensely spiritual power that many people cherish. During this time of the full moon, some people may choose to charge and cleanse their crystals. Crystals are a powerful tool in the spiritual world, since many believe in their innate healing abilities and power to dispel negativity energy or emotions. This means that crystals can become blocked or ‘filled-up’ with negative energy – imagine a bucket which becomes fuller and fuller, and negativity will spill over the edges once it’s reached capacity.
Many people believe that cleansing your crystals under the full moon not only releases those collected energies, but you can charge them with higher frequencies and energies too, to make them work most efficiently. You can do this by laying out your crystals near a windowsill, or outside (if it’s not raining – some crystals don’t like water!) during the night of the full moon. The lunar energy will dispel those negative frequencies and charge up the crystal’s healing power.
You can also use this method to make moon water. Simply leave out a glass of water on a windowsill in the light of the moon, or outside (if you’re not planning on drinking it!) overnight and let the moon do it’s magic. Some people choose to drink this water, and imagine themselves harnessing the divine feminine energy of the moon and its intuition, or you may choose to water your plants, add it to a bath or use it to make a facial or body spray.
How does the Welsh Witch harness the power of the moon?
Here at Welsh Witch, rolling with the seasons and natural patterns of life is a core part of our products. Especially because our core Wheel of the Year range is what we are so passionate about: honouring mother nature and the spectacles she has to offer. That’s why each product is left to distil over an entire lunar cycle, from the new moon, through the waxing phases, to the full moon and the waning phases, in order to harness that inherently feminine lunar energy. Each batch is then filtered through reiki-charged and moon cleansed crystals for high vibrational potions, perfect for the spiritual practitioners in your life who love a luxuriously crafted beverage made with intention and care.
Each routine and practice at the Wild Moon Distillery in Wrexham has been meticulously crafted, for a magical experience that not only tastes delicious, but honours mother nature at every step.
If you’d like to try our enchanting range of Welsh Witch Craft Spirits, you can shop here.
Happy moon charging,
Welsh Witch HQ x
We’re coming in strong with something that isn’t necessarily easy. That being said, it’s vitally important that you do some digging into who and what has hurt you in the past because otherwise this will continue to negatively affect you and your state of wellbeing. This may not be a job you can tackle on your own, though, and you may need the help of a therapist or counsellor if you’re dealing with sensitive subject matter. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help tackling these things.
Life has its tricky moments, that’s for sure. So don’t be afraid to take some time out of a scenario where you need to clear your head. For example, you may need to step away from a discussion to prevent it becoming a heated argument. You may have got some bad news and you need some time to process it and come to terms with it. It’s important that you take this time to do so, otherwise it may come rearing its head later and catch you off guard. If that happens, it’s okay too, but making sure you aren’t burying any feelings is a good way to not let them overwhelm you. Take the time you need to do what’s best for your wellbeing.
Often, we come from a place of reaction, rather than response. That can make for emotional outbursts and blurting out something which may make everything worse. Especially when it comes to talking about our feelings; it’s a common reaction to get defensive and standoffish as a way of preserving ourselves. Mastering our emotions is a key way to not letting negative energy effect is and bring out our unhelpful coping mechanisms. A healthy way to navigate a discussion with a friend, loved one or a stranger, is to calmly approach the topic with open-mindedness. Try and both understand where both sides are coming from, and do so from a place of compassion. Not only will this make discussions much more productive, it helps protect you from being brought down by negative energies.
Have a space where you can outlet your emotions; negative, positive, the works. Having this outlet is a way to balance those feelings you may have. This outlet will be different for everybody; some people prefer to diffuse those negative energies (picked up from themselves or somebody else) by doing a vigorous workout. Somebody else may prefer to meditate and undertake a visualisation where all of the negative feelings are dissipating and being replaced with love, joy and contentment. Another method is to cleanse those energies with reiki healing, using crystals or having a holistic healing treatment. These are of course not for everyone, but trying something new can never hurt; you may enjoy it! A tried and true practice for protecting yourself from negative energy is by journaling your thoughts and feelings. Having a notebook to put down those thoughts without holding back is a way to remove those thoughts from ruminating in your mind and plaguing you. Once they’re down on paper you’re free to forget about them, to no longer let them bring you down or negatively impact your wellbeing.
Now, we know this sounds a little cheesy, but run with us for a moment. Sometimes we all doubt ourselves, right? We all have moments where we feel less than enough. But in order to protect ourselves from negative energy (which may be of our own doing!) is to remind ourselves just how magical we are. You don’t have to be fancy with this, it can be as simple and as regular as brushing your teeth. While you look in the mirror while brushing your teeth, say to yourself “I am worthy, I am loved, I am enough.” You can get as creative as you want here, you can make them specific to a goal you’re working on, an anxiety you may have, and so on. A good way to remind yourself is by making mini affirmation cards or post-it notes in places you frequent a lot, such as on a mirror, or by your kettle. Just little reminders of your inner sparkle and the magic you bring to the world. You could even print out our monthly affirmation cards from our Instagram page @welshwitch_craftspirits.
What makes Welsh Witch different is a distinct connection with Mother Earth in all our processes and a distilling process charged by the moon.
Cleanse your space energetically in a way that feels right for you; I love clove incense, but burning garden sage, using a silver bell or even visualisation may work for you.
Lizzie Burgess, a secular divination Bosswitch, runs 
This time of cosiness and darker evenings is a great invitation to look deeper within yourself. What is it you have been working towards this year? Get reflective and look at the bigger picture: are you happy with the direction your life is going in? If not, why not? If you could relive this past year again, what would you do differently? It’s important to not be too harsh on yourself during this process. Approach from a place of kindness and compassion towards yourself; this is not meant to be a harmful exercise. Use it as a tool to prepare yourself for the winter months ahead. Is there something you’d like to try this winter? Is there an old friend you’d like to get back in touch with? Use this time to think and sink within to see the bigger picture.
Winter is sometimes long and dark, so why not try and make it as fun as possible? Autumn reminds us that it’s good to play and have fun. Do you remember how fun it was as a child running around in the crunchy leaves? Autumn invites you to play: set up a blanket fort with your loved ones, or carve out an entire afternoon just to read with a good book and a pot of tea. Indulge your cosy self in all the lovely autumnal activities and romanticise this time of year!
This one is a great way to celebrate Samhain too; this idea of honouring the change of the seasons and appreciating the cycle of the year. Make an wreath out of branches and autumn leaves and hang on your door, or create a garland out of dried oranges to invite the lovely wintery smell of citrus into your space. It could be as simple as lighting an autumnal-scented candle or adding an autumnal drink to your repertoire.
This one is a really simple one which doesn’t require anything other than a bit of spare time and perhaps a companion to join you. Get outside and enjoy a lovely autumnal walk! Get inspired by the changing of the leaves and let the cool air remind you that summer has passed, autumn is here and we are always in motion. Enjoy the right now, because with each passing day, everything is changing within the Wheel of the Year. Perhaps say aloud a passage of gratitude for nature and the ever-changing wonder it provides. You could choose to go deeper into this and opt for a nature meditation, forest bathing or a wild-camping night – make it your own!
To create our Welsh Witch Craft Gins, we use the London Dry Gin process, an age-old method which we find to be the best for our products. We start with our base of NGS (which stands for neutral grain spirit), which is what is used as the foundations of any white spirit. At this point, we mix our NGS with Welsh Water, which we use to keep our spirits packed with as many Welsh ingredients as we can. We source our Welsh water from the Ffynnon Beuno well, where it is believed over centuries to have healing powers within it. This intertwines our beloved Welsh folklore with our spirits right from the get-go.
Each bottle before it reaches the shops or your hands is hand-finished with a cork and sealed with wax, as well as a beautiful mystical label: part of our iconic witchy branding. You can really feel the love in each drop. If you decide to give your own brewing a go, picking high quality ingredients is the best tip for making sure your spirit is as luxurious as can be.
Mabon is celebrated between the 21st and 29th of September, so right during the autumn equinox. This celebration comes from the changing of seasons and the equal amount of light and dark during each day. Check out our blog on the 
The seasonal sabbats reflect the seasonal flow of nature. Some aspects of Witchcraft say that the spiritual higher realm and the psychical lower realm connect their energies at sabbats.
You’ve joined the Welsh Witch family at a genuinely exciting time as we complete our range of Wheel of the Year drinks.