On Friday, July 11, 2025, a Buck Full Moon will grace the evening sky.
But what is a ‘Buck’ moon?
Read on to learn all about it and to find out how you can honour the celestial event…
What is the meaning of the Buck Moon?
The Buck Moon is the nickname given to the full moon that rises in July, and like most full moon names, it has roots in Indigenous American traditions.
The term comes from the Algonquin peoples, who noticed that July was when male deer – or bucks – began to grow new antlers, covered in soft, velvety fur.
The name stuck and has since been popularised in everything from farmers’ almanacs to modern moon calendars.
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Beyond its woodland origins, the Buck Moon is often associated with growth, transformation, and grounding energy.
It’s a cosmic cue to take stock, recalibrate, and embrace personal change; think of it as a lunar permission slip to shed old layers and step into your next chapter.
What is a Buck Moon in Australia?
In Australia, the Buck Moon still refers to July’s full moon but with a seasonal plot twist.
While northern traditions tie it to the summer behaviour of deer, Down Under, July falls in the depths of winter.
So while we don’t have bucks sprouting antlers in our backyards, the Buck Moon still carries the same symbolic weight of growth, transformation, and grounding energy.
What time can you see the Buck Moon tonight?
It will hit its peak on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:38 AM AEST.
If that’s a bit early for you, the Buck Moon will rise again that evening at 5:37 PM AEST.
Although the moon will be slightly past its peak, it will still appear nearly full; about 99% illuminated.
What should I do to celebrate the Buck Moon?
You can do a few things to honour the Buck Moon:
- Moon-gaze and manifest: Whether it’s early morning or just after sunset, carve out a moment to connect with the moon. Write down what you’re letting go of and what you’re calling in. Read it aloud like a spell (and burn the paper if you’re feeling extra witchy – safely, of course).
- Soak up the vibes: Run a bath, light some incense, toss in a handful of sea salt, and let go of anything you don’t want to carry into the second half of the year.
- Do something sacred: Meditate, pull a tarot card, charge your crystals in the moonlight, or just sip tea in complete silence. This is your sacred ritual; do what feels magical to you.
