Lunar Calendar for Friday, July 25, 2025
Moon in Leo · waxing crescent · lunar day 1
- 1% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 235,601 miles (379,163 km)
Fun and a zest for life take the stage, and everyone performs a little. Leo days also call for looking after those who need help; possessiveness, though, wears on relationships.
Waxing crescent
A crescent of the Moon is lit, and it grows a little each evening. Look for it in the western sky after sunset. In lunar tradition, the waxing Moon stands for building up: intake, growth, and new efforts all trend upward.
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.
Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Leo heats steadily—a good climate for big tasks and for work outdoors in the sun.
Lunar day 1
The first lunar day favors setting intentions: put into words what you want from the new cycle. Leave big deeds for later.
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 heart, back, diaphragm, blood circulation, and arteries.
Under a waxing Moon, the heart and back respond best to steady, moderate movement rather than strain.
On Leo days, the back tends to complain more, and gentle exercises help, tradition says.
Cat stretches and light backbends are the classic back routine; stop before anything hurts.
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
- Protein and fruit
Leo days are protein-and-fruit days in lunar tradition. Eggs, fish, lean meat, legumes, and nuts are the day’s staples, and fruit is the traditional pick-me-up. Keep portions moderate: tradition holds that the body feels protein more strongly today, for better and for worse.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition favors regular, unhurried meals.
As the Moon begins to wax, lunar lore says the body switches to storing, so what you eat matters more.
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: summer fruit and light grilled meat.
Tip of the day: yogurt with fruit for breakfast covers both of the day’s foods in one bowl.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
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.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Leo days are for herbs meant for the heart and circulation.
Fruit and berries picked today are at their juiciest, tradition says, and best eaten fresh.
Leo days are fruit days: tradition points the gardener to tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, berries, and the orchard. Leo is also the sign of warmth, so water well and mulch.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
A growing Moon favors leaves, flowers, and fruit, so focus on Chinese cabbage, spinach for the fall, and strawberries.
A fruit day is made for fruiting vegetables and fruit, right now especially cucumbers, zucchini, and the first tomatoes.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as zucchini, the first tomatoes, and garlic.
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 25th?
On July 25, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent, 1% lit, in the sign of Leo. It was day 1 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 25, 2025 a full moon?
No. On July 25, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent. 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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