There’s something about July’s full moon that lands quietly but deeply, like an exhale you didn’t realise you were holding. This year, it’s arriving just after the midpoint of the year, a natural moment for pause.
Over the past week, I’ve felt my body asking for rest, not in whispers, but full-bodied signals. So, I listened. I took time off work, off the gym, off everything. I even did a 48-hour fast, and what followed were some of the most synchronistic, affirming moments I’ve had in a long while. It’s like the universe was waiting for me to stop so it could speak.
This one’s particularly beautiful if you’re on the east coast, the Buck Moon rises at 9:22pm on the 9th and 10pm on the 10th. If the skies are clear, you’ll see it in all it's beautiful glory.
Let’s explore the energy this full moon brings with it…
Why is it called the Buck Moon?
The Buck Moon gets its name from nature’s rhythm, this is the time when male deer (bucks) begin to regrow their antlers after shedding them. It symbolises regrowth, renewal, and strength that’s quietly forming beneath the surface. This isn’t flashy growth, it’s the slow, sturdy kind. The kind that rebuilds what’s been lost, layer by layer.
What This Moon Symbolises
Energetically, the Buck Moon is a full moon of regeneration, inner power, and cyclical trust. It reminds us that transformation doesn’t always look dramatic, sometimes, it looks like stillness, softness, and choosing to tend to your own energy first. This moon invites us to check in with the roots, not just the leaves. What are we nurturing right now, even if no one else can see it yet?
What This Moon Reminds Us
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To honour the chapters that look quiet on the outside but are deeply powerful within
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That strength is not the absence of rest, but often the result of it
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To trust the timing of our lives, even when we don’t fully understand it yet
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That letting go can look like pausing, softening, saying “not right now”
Gentle Journal Prompts
Take these for a walk, a quiet moment, or a slow journaling session:
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What am I quietly rebuilding right now, even if no one else can see it?
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Where is my energy being called to soften?
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What’s one thing I can release this full moon, to lighten my inner load?
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When I’ve honoured rest in the past, what has it gifted me?
A Simple Ritual to Try
The Stillness Ritual
Light a candle and sit somewhere quiet. Close your eyes, and place a hand over your chest or belly. Simply breathe, no agenda, no pressure. Let this be a moment of listening.
If it feels right, whisper:
“Even in stillness, I am growing. I trust the quiet chapters.”
You might want to journal, take a slow walk in the moonlight, or sip something grounding. This moon isn’t asking for action, just honesty.
Final Thoughts
This Buck Moon reminded me that slowing down isn’t weakness, it’s often the wisest thing we can do. And when I allowed myself to fully stop, life responded with synchronicities, clarity, and quiet joy.
So if your body’s asking for rest, or your spirit feels a bit tender, trust that. You’re not falling behind, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Toni xo