Stinging Nettle Moon Water: Magic for Courage and Cutting Ties
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is an incredibly potent plant ally for moon water magic, especially when you’re working with themes of protection, banishing, courage, and ancestral strength.
While not as commonly used in lunar workings as herbs like mugwort or jasmine, nettle’s wild and fiery nature makes it a powerful complement to the moon’s cold, intuitive energy.
Magical Properties of Stinging Nettle
- Protection – Wards off hexes, evil eyes, curses, and unwanted energies.
- Banishing – Burns through spiritual stagnation and harmful attachments, especially emotional ones.
- Courage + Vitality – Acts as magical armor, supporting emotional resilience and assertiveness.
- Ancestral Connection – With deep folk roots in Europe, nettle can help connect with ancestral wisdom, particularly through maternal lines or warrior spirits.
- Survival and Boundaries – Teaches self-reliance, discernment, and strength.
When to Use Nettle in Moon Water
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Dark Moon – For severing ties, cutting cords, clearing toxic influences, or spiritual detox.
Dark Moon is when it is not visible from Earth, specifically the last days of the waning crescent before the new moon.
- Full Moon – To amplify personal power, reinforce boundaries, and reclaim energy drained by others.
- New Moon – To root into courage and resilience at the start of a new cycle, especially after burnout or trauma.
How to Make Nettle Moon Water
You will need:
- A glass jar
- Spring water or clean rainwater
- Dried nettle (or fresh tops, harvested with gloves)
Optional additions:
- A piece of black tourmaline or obsidian for protection
- A pinch of rosemary or mugwort for spiritual clarity
Instructions:
- Place the nettle into the jar and pour water over it.
- Add any optional herbs or stones that align with your intention.
- Set the jar outside or on a windowsill overnight under the chosen moon phase.
- In the morning, remove the herbs and stone.
- Store the moon water in a cool, dark place. Label it with date and moon phase.
How to Use Nettle Moon Water
- Anoint yourself or doorways for spiritual protection.
- Add to ritual baths for strength, purification, and energetic shielding.
- Use to cleanse altar tools or crystals (avoid soft, water-sensitive stones).
- Mist your space to clear lingering energy after arguments or unwanted visitors.
- If made with safe, dried nettle and clean water, it may be drunk to empower courage from within.
Spell: Nettle Moon Armor
Perform during the full moon.
“Moon above, nettle below,
Shield me now from friend or foe.
May words and wounds now pass me by—
I stand in strength, my spirit high.”
Splash the moon water across your chest, back, and crown of the head. Visualize a shield of wild green light surrounding you.
Nettle moon water is not gentle magic—it’s fierce!
It’s a witch’s tool for those who need to stand their ground and protect their fire.