The monthly full moon has arrived, offering an opportunity to renew yourself once more. The Buck Moon rises in Capricorn on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 4:36 p.m. ET. Full moons mark a moment each month to pause, reflect, and sit with our emotions as the peak of the lunar cycle shines a light back on us.
With the summer solstice behind us and the rest of the year ahead, this is the perfect time to take stock of what you’ve learned emotionally about your path, unburden yourself, and start the process of rebuilding with a clear, focused purpose.
Here’s the astrology behind the Buck Moon, plus three lunar rituals to try.
What Is a Buck Moon?
The Buck Moon, July’s full moon, is named for the time when male deer begin growing new antlers, symbolizing strength, renewal, and protection. Each month, the full moon illuminates the night sky, stirring our emotional and intuitive nature.
Traditional full moon names reflect the seasonal and natural changes, aligning us with the Earth’s cycles. July’s Buck Moon in Capricorn asks you to shift your focus from manifestation to release. What energy is holding you back from fulfilling your long-term dreams, ambitions, and desires? Make peace and move forward.
What July’s Buck Moon Means Spiritually
The spiritual meaning of the Buck Moon centers on letting go of old battles and allowing challenges to empower us. July, deep in the heart of summer and Cancer season, highlights emotional depth, intuition, and soul healing. To embrace the new, we must first let go of the old.
Like the buck shedding its antlers, once tools of defense, we are invited to let go of past struggles and step into a more authentic, aligned self. As we reflect on our emotional truth, we are called to release outdated identities that no longer serve us.
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3 Rituals to Try Under the Buck Full Moon
1. Antler Growth Visualization
Channel the Buck Moon’s aura by imagining yourself letting go of emotional weight. Just as the buck loses his antlers to grow stronger ones, you are clearing space for progress.
Start by creating a quiet, comfortable space in your home for reflection and relaxation. You might choose to call in Capricorn or Saturn energy by lighting candles or using crystals associated with those zodiac signs, such as garnet, smoky quartz, or obsidian.
Once your space feels ready, settle into a comfortable position. Close your eyes, take deep breaths, and begin to relax. Visualize your inner “antlers” growing—symbols of strength, intuition, and endurance.
With each breath, imagine yourself becoming bolder, stronger, and more capable of facing challenges. Stay here for as long as you need. When you’re ready, take one final deep breath and slowly open your eyes, knowing you’ve created space for lasting strength.
2. Cord-Cutting for Old Attachments
When a connection no longer serves your growth, a cord-cutting ritual is a magical way to detach from the emotional hold and reclaim your space.
You’ll need two candles representing your colors and your partner’s (or the two energies involved), black thread, and a fireproof dish. Arrange the candles and anoint them with oil and other elements to prepare the space.
Focus on the bonds you want to leave in the past. You can also carve words or feelings into each candle to define the dynamic you’re dissolving.
Wrap the cord (thread) around your fingers to create a loop, then place it over the base of each candle wick, symbolically connecting them.
Under the full moon, light both candles on the fireproof dish. Hold the intention of separation as the candles burn. As the cord burns or loosens, visualize yourself being freed energetically from this person or situation.
Once the candles have burned completely, take time to reflect on what it feels like to let go. Then, safely dispose of any remaining materials as a final act of release.
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3. Power Reclamation Moonlight Meditation
Shedding your past is part of this moon’s energy, but real change comes from accepting and working through your pain. Renewal arises through that process. This meditation can help unlock that space in your heart to sit with and make peace with that hurt.
Find a quiet place where you feel safe and grounded. Place your hands over your heart and clearly state, either aloud or silently: “I am grounded. I am strong. I reclaim my power.”
As you repeat your mantra, incorporate gentle movements such as stretching, yoga, or flowing with breathwork. With every motion, imagine tension, fear, and old energy melting away.
When you feel ready, ground yourself by releasing any remaining tension into the earth. Place your hands on the ground and visualize roots extending from your feet deep into the soil.
Repeat: “I am grounded. I am strong. I reclaim my power.”
Close by thanking yourself and the universe for this moment of empowerment. Trust that this reclaimed energy will continue to grow and support you in the days ahead.
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