Lunar Calendar for Friday, July 18, 2025
Moon in Taurus · last quarter · lunar day 24
- 45% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 229,650 miles (369,586 km)
At , the Moon moves into Taurus.
Not a day for risks or big changes, especially with money. What you decide now tends to last and is hard to take back.
Last quarter
Half of the Moon is lit again—the mirror of the first quarter. It rises around midnight and stands high in the morning sky. Tradition treats the last quarter as a time to review, release, and clear space before the next cycle.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now climbing: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little higher than the day before. In planting tradition, the ascending Moon is the time of rising sap—a time for grafting and for harvesting fruit meant to stay fresh.
Events of the day
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Element of the day
- Element
- Earth
- Day character
- Cold
A cold earth day in Taurus favors patient, concentrated work. Hurrying does not pay today.
Lunar day 24
The twenty-fourth lunar day favors physical strength and building: construction, repairs, and training.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the throat, vocal cords, thyroid, teeth, jaw, neck, tonsils, and ears.
Under a waning Moon, rest serves the throat and neck best. A gargle with warm salt water and an early night are the traditional measures.
Taurus days are the throat days of lunar tradition. The teeth and ears are said to be more sensitive now.
The teeth appreciate a little more attention today: floss, interdental brushes, and a gentle gum massage.
Hot July days go easier with plenty of fluids and light meals; wait out the worst heat in the shade. Watch for overheating, especially in children and older adults.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Salts and minerals
Taurus days are the days of minerals and salts in lunar tradition. Mineral-rich vegetables, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts are the day’s focus; the craving for salt may be stronger, so season with a light hand.
Under a waning Moon, tradition keeps the salt light and the water plentiful.
In the last quarter, the body is said to shed water more easily. Bitter and diuretic foods are the traditional helpers: chicory, celery, and parsley.
July offers raspberries, currants, blueberries, cucumbers, and zucchini. In the heat, salads, cold soups, and plenty of fluids suit the body.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: cucumbers, zucchini, and summer salads.
Tip of the day: buckwheat, millet, or quinoa instead of white rice adds minerals to the meal.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Root
July is the peak of the season: cucumbers, zucchini, the first tomatoes, garlic, raspberries, and currants come in. In the freed-up beds, sow summer radishes, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and spinach for the fall. Late in the month, plant a new strawberry bed.
Root crops lifted on Taurus days are said to keep longest in storage.
A good day to dig roots, tradition says, though Virgo and Capricorn days are better still. Evening is the traditional time for lifting roots, when the energy sits below ground.
Taurus days are root days: carrots, beets, potatoes, onions, and garlic get the attention. Herbalists who follow the Moon gather herbs for the throat and ears on Taurus days.
Sow and plant everything that bears below ground.
Transplant seedlings and prune trees and shrubs.
On this month’s list for the waning Moon: summer radishes.
Today’s root day favors everything that grows below ground, right now especially summer radishes and garlic.
This is the time to harvest cucumbers, zucchini, and the first tomatoes.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is July 18th?
On July 18, 2025, the Moon was at last quarter, 45% lit, in the sign of Taurus. It was day 24 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 18, 2025 a full moon?
No. On July 18, 2025, the Moon was at last quarter. The nearest full moon after that date was August 9, 2025.
What day is the full moon in July 2025?
The full moon in July 2025 was the Buck Moon on July 10, 2025, at 8:37 PM UTC.
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