Lunar Calendar for Thursday, July 3, 2025
Moon in Libra · waxing gibbous · lunar day 9
- 57% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 250,442 miles (403,048 km)
A day for company and good taste; surround yourself with people and things you enjoy. Settle conflicts rather than start them.
Waxing gibbous
More than half of the Moon is lit, and the disk fills out night by night toward the full moon. It dominates the late-evening sky. In lunar tradition, the days before a full moon are the peak of the building phase, when projects and preparations come to a head.
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
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Libra is easy and sociable, a fitting time for meetings and for work that needs a good eye.
Lunar day 9
The ninth lunar day tends to be harder: do not overestimate your strength, avoid conflict, and rest.
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 hips, kidneys, and urinary bladder.
Under a waxing Moon, gentle exercises for the hips and glutes are the traditional practice.
On Libra days, tradition says the kidneys are more sensitive to cold, so keep the lower back warm.
Sit evenly, without crossing the legs for long; the hips appreciate it.
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
- Fats and oils
Libra days belong to fats and oils. Tradition favors good fats such as nuts, seeds, and fish, and advises caution with fried food, which can feel heavy today.
With the Moon waxing, plenty of plain water or nettle tea is the traditional advice; the kidneys and bladder appreciate it.
Before the full moon, tradition holds, food nourishes most: an ideal time to top up minerals and vitamins.
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: cold salads with oil and seeds.
Tip of the day: a handful of nuts instead of a sweet, in keeping with the day.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
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, Libra days are for herbs meant for the kidneys, the bladder, and the joints.
Plant and water the flowers you want to bloom. Gather herb flowers around noon, when they are fully open.
Libra days are flower days: roses, bulbs, and flowering vegetables such as broccoli get the attention.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
On this month’s list for the waxing Moon: Chinese cabbage, spinach for the fall, and strawberries.
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 3rd?
On July 3, 2025, the Moon was waxing gibbous, 57% lit, in the sign of Libra. It was day 9 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 3, 2025 a full moon?
No. On July 3, 2025, the Moon was waxing gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date was July 10, 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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