By: Raquel Dona - AuraPura Specialist
Moon bathing has been used for millennia by our ancestors, both for its health benefits and for its energetic and mystical meanings.
From a scientific perspective, we have enough evidence to understand that without the Moon, Earth wouldn't be able to sustain itself. It directly influences Earth's waters, controlling what's found on most of the planet's surface and what's most present in our bodies!
Looking at the Taoist and Yogic tradition, the Moon is cited as the one that gives more vitality and rejuvenation to our body and mind, bringing us connection with the earth, with nature, and with our feminine side.
Despite many classifications of what constitutes our feminine side, according to these traditions, it is nothing more than the side that enjoys, that feels relaxed, that experiences abundance. Activating our femininity, for both men and women, is about understanding that things can come easily and in a state of relaxation. Feminine energy is rarely present in people, since nowadays we always hear that prosperity requires effort, right?
In both Chinese and Indian medicine (Ayurveda), moon baths are highly recommended for anyone seeking disease prevention. Even the moon phase in which you harvest your herbs determines their potent properties! For these medicines, moon baths rejuvenate body tissues and calm the mind, making them very beneficial for those with mental and physical health issues. They're quite versatile, as they help with pain and inflammation, benefiting virtually any ailment, including having a direct impact on fertility and helping those trying to gain weight! Even in summer, the moon is your greatest ally in preventing irritability, gastritis, allergies, and other illnesses that are more likely to occur in the summer!
The symbolism of the Moon, in addition to feminine energy, is that of the unconscious and intuition. Connecting with this planet will help you differentiate in your life which illusions and fantasies you still harbor, in addition to connecting you with your intuition, which is the fundamental component for you to have an abundant life!
Also remembering that the phases of the Moon have a great influence, the best time to receive the bath is the Full Moon, as it is at its peak of light and energy, but you can also take a bath in other phases, such as the Waxing Moon to help you act on your projects, and the Waning Moon to help you let go of what no longer serves you.
In practice, bathing can be very simple; you can find a place where you receive the light of the Moon while meditating or simply resting, preferably without light pollution around, but we know that many people live in the city and this context becomes somewhat complicated, but what if you could take a Moon bath and feel the energy of this magical satellite from inside your home too?
Lunar Meditation Step by Step:
1) Sit in meditation, with your feet in contact with the floor, and visualize the top of your head receiving the beam of light coming from the Moon, thus, the Moon descends to the top of your head and gradually passes through your spine, while you breathe deeply and feel it pass through each part of your body, until it settles below your navel, at the point known as Dan Tien.
2) Dan Tien is our reservoir of vitality, what makes us feel alive and enjoy living. Feel the Moon's energy of nourishment and abundance at this point. Place your hands on your lower abdomen and breathe deeply until you feel the silver light of the Moon completely envelop you!
3) At this point, take the opportunity to ask the key questions:
“What does my intuition say about a certain situation?”
“What are the things in my life that are illusions and I’m ready to let go?”
“How can I nourish myself more in my life?”
The answers won't necessarily come straight away during meditation, ask the Universe to show you!
4) When you feel that you have received nourishment and calm, you can start releasing the Moon again, it will go up your spine and out the top of your head to return to the sky.