What does Juana do in the moonlight In the pearl?

In "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck, Juana, Kino's wife, uses the moonlight to perform a ritualistic act of cleansing. She goes outside with her baby, Coyotito, to rid him of the evil that she believes has come upon them due to the pearl. The moonlight symbolizes hope and purity, contrasting with the darkness brought by greed and ambition. Juana's actions reflect her deep connection to tradition and her desire to protect her family from harm.