Lunar Calendar for Thursday, July 24, 2025
Moon in Cancer · new moon · lunar day 30
- 0% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 233,114 miles (375,160 km)
At , the Moon moves into Leo.
The Moon is in its own sign. Feelings flow and people draw closer, but they bruise easily, so tread gently in conversation. It is easy to overdo food and drink.
New moon
The Moon and the Sun stand on the same side of Earth today, so the unlit half faces us and the Moon stays hidden near the Sun’s glare. The lunar cycle starts over. In lunar tradition, these are days for planning and starting fresh rather than pushing hard.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Events of the day
- 🌑 New moon at —a new lunar cycle begins
Element of the day
- Element
- Water
- Day character
- Wet
A wet water day in Cancer is calm and receptive; plants enjoy the moisture, and the body asks for fluids.
Lunar day 30
The thirtieth lunar day closes the cycle: weigh what it brought, forgive, and prepare for a new beginning.
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 chest, breasts, lungs, stomach, liver, and gallbladder.
Cancer days belong to the chest and the digestion. Tradition holds that alcohol and tobacco weigh on the body more than usual now, and that a late night costs more the next morning. Eat lightly and slowly.
The July new moon is made for a light day: melon, cucumbers, and mineral water instead of a heavy lunch.
A warm compress on the upper belly after a meal is the traditional comfort for a feeling of heaviness.
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
- Carbohydrates and starches
Cancer days are starch days in lunar tradition, which also asks for care from anyone with a sensitive gallbladder. Bread, potatoes, rice, and pasta are said to sit well with most people today, though some feel bloated after a small portion.
The new moon is a traditional day of light eating: in lunar lore the body lets go most willingly at this point of the cycle.
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: sweet corn, potatoes, and zucchini.
Tip of the day: brown rice or whole-wheat pasta instead of white; on a carbohydrate day, slow, steady energy is welcome.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
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.
Leaves are gathered in the morning once the dew has dried.
Cancer days are leaf days: lettuce, spinach, chard, kale, and cabbage get the attention, and watering counts for more than usual. Herbalists gather leaves of herbs for the chest, stomach, and liver on Cancer days.
A leaf day supports leafy vegetables and herbs, right now especially lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and spinach for the fall.
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 24th?
On July 24, 2025, the Moon was new, 0% lit, in the sign of Cancer. It was day 30 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 24, 2025 a full moon?
No. On July 24, 2025, the Moon was new. 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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