Get Ready: Buck Full Moon Is Coming

The Buck Moon Rises on July 11, 2025

On Friday, July 11, 2025, the night sky will be lit by the Buck Full Moon. It reaches its peak at 6:38 AM AEST, and rises again at 5:37 PM AEST, appearing about 99% full.

Why Is It Called the Buck Moon?
The term “Buck Moon” comes from Indigenous American traditions, especially the Algonquin people, who noticed that male deer—bucks—begin growing new antlers in July. These are covered in soft velvet.

Since then, the name has appeared in lunar calendars and almanacs. The Buck Moon symbolizes growth, transformation, and renewal. As the article says, “Consider it a lunar permission slip to shed old layers and begin your next chapter.”

Does It Mean the Same in Australia?
Yes, even though it’s winter in Australia and deer aren’t native, the symbolic meaning of the Buck Moon still resonates. “The Buck Moon still has the same symbolic significance of development, metamorphosis, and re-establishing energy.”

How to Celebrate the Buck Moon
There’s no one way to honour it—choose a ritual that feels personal and grounding:

• Moon-gaze and manifest: Write down what you want to release or attract. “Burn the paper (safely, of course) and read it out like a spell.”

• Relax and reflect: Take a salt bath, light incense, and let go of what no longer serves you.

• Create sacred space: Meditate, sip tea in silence, charge crystals, or draw tarot cards.

Let the Buck Moon be a reminder to pause, realign, and embrace personal change.