Blood Moon Witchcraft: Eclipse Rituals for Spiritual Rebirth

Blood Moon Witchcraft: Eclipse Rituals for Spiritual Rebirth

Whenever a full moon approaches, I swear there's something about the air—it's like Spirit is asking me to dive deep into every emotion. Then, during a blood moon lunar eclipse, especially when it's a total lunar eclipse, magick gets an extra charge, The moon passes through earth's shadow, turning that wild, unforgettable red, and the night sky practically vibrates with transformative power. My goodness those old wounds come from out of nowhere—those shadows that linger just below the surface, often triggered by the energy of the lunar event. This is where blood moon witchcraft begins for me: using the eclipse energy to release what's stuck, heal old traumas, and open to spiritual rebirth resulting in deep transformation.

For modern witches and energy workers, celestial events like the blood moon are more than just stunning sights—they're opportunities for transformation and connection. Whether it’s a partial lunar eclipse, penumbral lunar eclipse, or the next blood moon, these events invite shadow work, uncover hidden truths, and encourage renewal. In this article, we’ll explore the spiritual significance of lunar events, some easy rituals to work with this potent energy, and how to align with their cycles for personal growth.

The Spiritual Meaning of the Blood Moon and Its Rebirth Energy

So what's really going on when a blood moon appears? When the earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, sunlight passes through earth's atmosphere and scatters blue light, leaving behind that signature red light which makes the moon appear crimson. In many cultures—from the Inca civilization to present-day energy workers—this is seen as a portal for divination, deep transformation, and personal growth.

Spiritually, the blood moon intensifies the moon's energy and often reveals what needs to be healed. As the moon enters earth's umbra (the darkest part of the shadow), old energies surface and hidden truths rise. The full moon energy combined with the lunar eclipse creates a window for shadow work and releasing patterns that no longer serve—a sacred space for rebirth. Even the zodiac signs get lit up by the eclipse season, adding layers to the spiritual insight we can receive.

Preparing for Blood Moon Rituals and Magick

If you want to work with the energy of a blood moon eclipse, intentional preparation is everything. This is the time to honor the cycles of the sun and the moon, and allow their perfect alignment to guide your practice.

Creating a Sacred Space

If you don't have a sacred space by now, create one! Cleanse the area with sage, incense, or a spray of moon water (we’ll create blood moon water in today's post! ), and gather objects connected to heavenly bodies and lunar energy: think rose quartz, moonstone, candles, and a fire-safe bowl for your rituals. Setting up an altar on the night of the next blood moon is pure magick.

Intentions and Shadow Work

Reflect on what old energies or past traumas you are ready to release. Shadow work can feel uncomfortable—it asks us to face the hidden parts of ourselves and admit what's been blocking our light. Jot down your intentions, focusing on what you are choosing to let go and what new energies you wish to manifest. Be honest: the blood moon holds a unique power for deep transformation, especially if you’re open to seeing what’s right in front of you, even if it’s been hidden in the shadow.

Tuning into the Lunar Event

On the night the moon takes on that red hue, step outside and gaze up at the moon with your naked eye. Notice the vibrancy, the energy in the air, and breathe in that lunar energy. The blood moon eclipse is the ultimate setup for connecting to Spirit and raising your personal power.

Eclipse Water Recipe & Spiritual Bath for Rebirth

Making lunar eclipse water during a blood moon is a fantastically potent ritual in itself. This magickal water absorbs the charge of the lunar surface during the eclipse and becomes a tool for cleansing and renewal.

How to Make Lunar Eclipse Water

1. Take a clean glass jar, or bowl, fill it with filtered water, and place it under the night sky during the blood moon.

2. Set your intentions out loud, thinking of what you want to release when you use this water, visualizing the water soaking up every drop of lunar eclipse energy. Think about the spiritual meaning behind what you wish to release and what you hope will be reborn. For example, setting the intention of no longer self sabotaging is a great intention that works especially well for a blood moon. Think themes of release, rebirth, and radical transformation.

3. When you feel like you've connected with your intentions, bless your moon water to seal in the energy you've created"

   
   

   "Under the red glow, in shadow's deep art,I bless this water to heal my heart.Let it hold the power of this sacred night,To release the darkness and welcome the light.As the Moon transforms, a crimson fire,So too does my Spirit, rising ever higher.This water now holds the key to be,Reborn, renewed, and finally free."

   
   

4. Leave the jar out while the moon appears red and the eclipse occurs. Bring it in in the morning.

   
   

For a blood moon, I would not recommend ingesting this water or using it for plants, but to spiritual cleanse yourself and "rid" yourself of anything that no longer serves you.

Using Eclipse Water for a Spiritual Bath

Spiritual baths are a great way to cleanse any "ick" off of you and help you reset and cleanse your energy. From the second that faucet turns on stay mindful and connected to your intention and let every moment be filled with magickal intention.

For a deep spiritual cleanse, pour your eclipse water into a warm bath. As you soak, visualize old energies dissolving, as the embrace of lunar energy washing over your whole being, and Spirit gently guiding you into a new phase of life. Don't have a bath? Just pour it over you during a shower, or use it to wash your hands for the next week. As you cleanse yourself, stay connected to your intention, possibly repeating a mantra out loud. For example "I will no longer self sabotage".

Spell: Release What Holds You Back

There's something so cathartic about turning ritual release into literal fire. Many witches use a simple letting go spell during the blood moon.

Ingredients

• Black candle (banishing, facing the shadow)

• White candle (renewal, light)

• Sheet of paper, pen

• Fire-safe bowl

  
  

Steps

1. In your sacred space, light the black candle. Write down fears, pains, or limiting beliefs you’re ready to send back into the universe.

2. Hold the paper, feeling into the moon's energy and earth's shadow, and say:“Under the blood moon’s light, I release all that burdens my Spirit. Old energies, flow away—I am reborn.”

3. Burn the paper in your fire-safe bowl. See the smoke rise, carrying your intentions past the lunar surface and into Spirit.

4. Light the white candle and call in personal power, renewal, and vision:“With the sun and the moon in perfect alignment, I embrace the transformative power of this lunar eclipse.”

5. Sit in meditation, tuning into the spiritual insight you receive.

   
   

Ritual for Allowing Blessings and Stop Self Sabotage

If you're anything like me, past struggles can make it tempting to resist receiving blessings—sometimes out of fear or doubt. This can often look like finding the one flaw is something new and exciting coming your way, or having a generally negative mindset which prevents you from seeing something amazing which if often right in front of you. Remember, nothing in life is perfect and neither are you! The blood moon is a powerful portal for breaking down those barriers and reminding yourself to check yourself and to receive.

Allowing Blessings Ritual

1. Gather a white candle, clear quartz, and your eclipse water.

2. Light the candle. Hold the clear quartz at your heart and dip your fingers in the water, anointing your heart chakra.

3. Affirm: “Spirit, let the weight of past struggles flow away. I am open to receiving blessings in all their forms. My heart welcomes and shares abundance freely.”

4. Journal on the ways you might have resisted blessings and how you choose to welcome more into your life. Manifest the abundance you seek as the blood moon illuminates the sky.

   

5-Card Tarot Reading for Spiritual Rebirth

A tarot reading is one of my favorite forms of divination when the lunar energy is this charged. Try this spread during a blood moon lunar eclipse to gain personal and spiritual insight.

1. What is holding me back? (Spotlights blockages and old energies.)

2. What shadows are getting in my way? (Unmasks hidden parts and shadow influences.)

3. What is in front of me that I’m not noticing? (Shows blessings or lessons in plain sight.)

4. What energy is being reborn within me? (Points to the gifts emerging from the eclipse season.)

5. How can I fully embrace this rebirth? (Reveals actions to bring your magick to life.)

Lay the cards out, meditate, and write down your insights—let the messages from Spirit guide your deep transformation.

Embracing the Aftermath of the Blood Moon

Even after the moon enters back into its usual phase, the impact of a blood moon eclipse lingers. Your energy may shift, your intentions may manifest subtly or in unmistakable ways. Reflect in your journal, pay attention to what life brings to your doorstep, and work with the lunar cycles for continued personal growth and connection.

Let’s be real: the blood moon is one of those rare celestial events where the world just feels different—Spirit is closer, and your power to manifest and transform is at its peak. Honor your path, trust in the spiritual meaning of your journey, and let the energy of the blood moon witchcraft lead you into a fresh chapter.

Embrace light and shadow, integrate what you discover, and let the next blood moon be your cosmic invitation to deeper connection, personal power, and spiritual rebirth so you can move forward and create the life you deserve.

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