Lunar Calendar for Friday, July 4, 2025
Moon in Scorpio · waxing gibbous · lunar day 10
- 66% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 251,281 miles (404,397 km)
At , the Moon moves into Scorpio.
The day pulls toward depth, and half measures will not do. A good time to get to the bottom of a problem.
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
- Water
- Day character
- Wet
A wet water day in Scorpio is an intense one in tradition; feelings tend to run high.
Lunar day 10
The tenth lunar day is a family day: time for home, traditions, and family ties.
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 reproductive organs and urinary tract.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition favors gentle movement and no heavy lifting.
Scorpio days belong to the lower belly, and lunar tradition advises against hair removal on these days.
Tradition says the belly is more sensitive today; choose looser clothing and comfort.
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
Scorpio days belong to carbohydrates. Whole grains, potatoes, and legumes are the day’s staples, and tradition keeps bread, pasta, and rice to modest portions.
Under a waxing Moon, whole grains are the traditional choice.
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: sweet corn, potatoes, and zucchini.
Tip of the day: a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast; carbohydrates are processed well today, tradition says.
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.
A good day for gathering spices and herbs of every kind.
A good day to gather herb leaves, from young plants only; flowered or cut plants are past their best, tradition says. Mid-morning after the dew is the time; only nettle waits for the waning Moon.
Scorpio days are leaf days: leafy greens, herbs, and watering get the attention. Herbalists gather herbs for the bladder and the reproductive organs on Scorpio days.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants above ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
A growing Moon favors leaves, flowers, and fruit, so focus on spinach for the fall, strawberries, and lettuce.
A leaf day supports leafy vegetables and herbs, right now especially Chinese cabbage, spinach for the fall, and lettuce.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as raspberries, currants, and cucumbers.
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 4th?
On July 4, 2025, the Moon was waxing gibbous, 66% lit, in the sign of Scorpio. It was day 10 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 4, 2025 a full moon?
No. On July 4, 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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