The full moon in July is known as the Buck Moon. This name originates from Native American culture, where each month's full moon was given a distinct name reflecting the natural events occurring during that time. In July, male deer, or bucks, begin to regrow their antlers after shedding them in the spring. The growth of these antlers is a significant event in the animal's life cycle, marking a period of renewal and growth, and therefore July’s full moon was aptly named the Buck Moon.
Another common name for July's full moon is the Thunder Moon. This name was given due to the frequent thunderstorms that occur during the summer months. These storms are often more intense and dramatic than those in other seasons, characterised by loud thunder and vivid lightning. The name Thunder Moon highlights the powerful, and sometimes tumultuous weather patterns typical of July.
In agricultural traditions, the July full moon is also called the Hay Moon. This name is aligned to the timing of the hay harvest, which typically takes place in mid-summer. Hay is an essential crop for feeding livestock, and its harvest is a crucial task for farmers, ensuring that they have enough fodder for the animals throughout the year. The Hay Moon signifies a period of hard work and productivity in the agricultural calendar.
Beyond these practical names, July’s Full Moon carries deeper meaning. The Buck Moon is a time of personal growth and transformation. Just as bucks grow new antlers, people should seek new experiences, challenge themselves, and embrace changes. Antlers symbolise strength, protection, and spiritual ascension, reminding us of the cyclical nature of growth and decay in our lives.
The Thunder Moon, with its dramatic weather patterns, is associated with purification and release. The intense thunderstorms of July are a metaphor for the clearing away of old energies, making space for new beginnings. The lightning represents sudden insights and the power of illumination, while the thunder echoes the voice of the universe, calling for attention and introspection.
The Hay Moon is a time for reaping the rewards of your efforts. It is a period for acknowledging hard work and celebrating the fruits of your labour. The Hay Moon invites you to reflect on what you have cultivated in your life, whether this be relationships, skills, or personal achievements, and is a time to give thanks for the abundance you have received.
The Buck Moon, Thunder Moon, and Hay Moon is more than a simple marker of time and natural events, it symbolises personal and spiritual development. This Full Moon offers an opportunity to connect more deeply with the rhythms of nature and the cycles of growth and change which shape our existence.
As this Full Moon is in Capricorn and reaches its fullness on July 21st its light will shine and illuminate us in all areas of our lives, you can welcome this or resist it however its going to happen. If you have any unprocessed, unresolved, trauma, supressed emotions or pain from your past then the light of this moon will cause it to show us truths on all levels. This light is needed for us to see the deep lessons of life and the patterns and cycles we may be allowing ourselves to stay limited in. We have this time to see the truth of where we truly are, if we want to we can now release it once and for all so that we can evolve into a more mature, happier, and wiser being. This moons light helps us to mature, to become more of the emotional adult, to be self responsible
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