The Buck Moon in Capricorn
July 10, 2025: A Time for Growth & Purpose
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Celestial Details
The July 2025 Full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, is a significant celestial event with a rich history. This section provides the essential astronomical facts and folklore, setting the stage for its deeper meanings. Here you can explore its precise timing, its many traditional names, and understand its astronomical context.
Date & Time
Peak Illumination: July 10, 2025
- 4:37 PM Eastern Time (ET)
- 1:37 PM Pacific Time (PT)
- 9:37 PM London (BST)
While the peak is a specific moment, the moon will appear full for about a day before and after.
Traditional Names
Named the Buck Moon for the time when male deer grow new antlers, symbolizing growth and renewal.
Other names include:
- Thunder Moon
- Hay Moon
- Raspberry Moon
Astronomical Context
Not a Supermoon
A Supermoon occurs when a full moon is at its closest point to Earth (perigee). The July 2025 Buck Moon does not coincide with perigee, so while it will be bright and beautiful, it won't be a Supermoon.
Astrological Deep Dive
Astrologically, this Full Moon is a powerhouse. It occurs in disciplined Capricorn, opposing the nurturing Sun in Cancer, creating a dynamic tension between our professional ambitions and our private emotional worlds. This section unpacks these core themes, explores the influence of other key planets, and offers personalized guidance for your zodiac sign.
The Cancer-Capricorn Axis
This Full Moon highlights the balance between your inner world (Cancer: emotion, home, safety) and your outer world (Capricorn: ambition, structure, responsibility). It's a call to integrate these two powerful forces, ensuring your ambitions are emotionally fulfilling and your emotional foundation is strong enough to support your goals.
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Sun in Cancer
Home, Nurturing, Emotion
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Moon in Capricorn
Ambition, Structure, Duty
Key Planetary Influences
A visual representation of the key energies shaping this lunation. Hover over points for details.
Your Zodiac Guidance
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Your Spiritual Path
Full Moons are potent times for spiritual practice. They offer a peak of energy ideal for reflection, release, and setting new intentions. This section explores the spiritual symbolism of the Buck Moon and provides a practical, step-by-step ritual to help you harness its transformative power for personal growth and manifestation.
A Practical Full Moon Ritual
Begin by purifying yourself and your environment. Light sage or palo santo to clear negative energy from the space and your aura, or simply practice deep, mindful breathing to create a sacred atmosphere. This sets the stage for intentional work.
Find a comfortable position and focus on your breath. Reflect on what you wish to release—negative emotions, unhealthy habits, or limiting beliefs. Allow yourself to feel these fully, then visualize them leaving your body, creating space for lightness and freedom.
With clarity, define your new intentions. This is a powerful time to ask the cosmos for assistance. Write down what you released and what you now wish to manifest. Vividly imagine your new goals growing into reality.
After setting intentions, ground your energy. Physically touch the earth, take a few deep breaths, or journal. Conclude by thanking the universe and any spiritual guides for their support, effectively closing your sacred space.
Earth's Connection
The Moon's influence is not just spiritual or astrological; it has a profound and measurable physical impact on our planet. This section explores the tangible effects of the Full Moon, from the powerful ocean tides it commands to its subtle correlations with geological activity and the fascinating behaviors of marine life.
Ocean Tides: The Spring Tide
During the Full Moon, the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, combining their gravitational pulls. This creates "spring tides," which are not related to the season but are exceptionally high high tides and very low low tides. This chart visualizes the amplified tidal range.
Geological Effects
Studies show a correlation between high tides (during Full/New Moons) and a slightly increased likelihood of small earthquakes on shallow, near-shore faults as tidal forces subtly "unclamp" them.
Marine Life Behavior
Stronger currents and brighter nights affect marine animals. Whales may be more active at the surface, and dolphins often hunt more effectively, leading to more social daytime behavior.