Lunar Calendar for Sunday, July 18, 2027
Moon in Capricorn · full moon · lunar day 15
- 100% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 252,198 miles (405,873 km)
Work and obligations come to the fore: tradition, rules, and discipline serve well today. Watch for a drift toward pessimism and needless dissatisfaction.
Full moon
The Moon stands opposite the Sun and its whole face is lit. It rises around sunset and shines all night. In lunar tradition, the full moon marks a turning point: what was building culminates, and the weeks of letting go begin.
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
- 🌕 Full moon at —the Buck Moon
- Penumbral lunar eclipse at
Element of the day
- Element
- Earth
- Day character
- Cold
A cold earth day in Capricorn is steady and persistent, made for work that takes stamina.
Lunar day 15
The fifteenth lunar day asks for restraint: avoid temptations and sharp reactions.
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 knees, bones, joints, and skin.
On Capricorn days, tradition favors skin care: shaving, hair removal, and a rich cream are said to have a longer-lasting effect.
A July full moon and warm nights: air the room before bed and keep supper light.
The skin appreciates moisture: reach for a body lotion or an oil after the shower.
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
Capricorn days belong to minerals and salts. Tradition favors home-cooked root vegetables over anything processed. A salt bath in the evening is said to calm both skin and mind.
At the full moon the body is said to absorb everything, including what you would rather it did not: skip heavy meals, alcohol, and second helpings.
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.
Tradition keeps freshly dug roots out of the sun; roots lifted at the full moon are said to be at their strongest.
Capricorn days are root days, and in tradition the days for structure in the garden: building beds, paths, and fences. Herbalists gather herbs for the bones, joints, and skin on Capricorn days.
On root days it pays to tend what grows underground: garlic and summer radishes.
This is the time to harvest garlic, raspberries, and currants.
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, 2027, the Moon is full, 100% lit, in the sign of Capricorn. It is day 15 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 18, 2027 a full moon?
Yes. The Moon is full on July 18, 2027, reaching the exact full phase at 3:45 PM UTC—the Buck Moon.
What day is the full moon in July 2027?
The full moon in July 2027 is the Buck Moon on July 18, 2027, at 3:45 PM UTC.
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