As we move into the heat of summer, the Buck Moon graces the sky on July 10th, 2025, offering a surge of strength, growth, and wild energy. Named for the time of year when young bucks begin to grow their antlers, this full moon is packed with the power of transformation, resilience, and stepping into your true strength. For witches, the Buck Moon provides a perfect opportunity to work with magic focused on personal growth, stamina, and finding your wild spirit.

Whether you’re a beginner witch looking to explore moon magic or a seasoned practitioner ready to deepen your practice, the Buck Moon has something powerful to offer.

What is the Buck Moon?

The Buck Moon is the traditional name for July’s full moon, given by Native American tribes who observed the young bucks’ antlers beginning to grow during this time of year. Antlers represent growth, strength, and the cyclical nature of life, making this moon a perfect symbol of personal evolution.

In magical terms, the Buck Moon carries the energy of boldness, vitality, and power. It’s a time to reflect on your personal journey, celebrate how far you’ve come, and call on the wildness within to forge ahead with courage and confidence.

Why is the Buck Moon Witchy?

This moon is especially powerful for witches because of its strong connection to growth, resilience, and primal instincts. Here’s why the Buck Moon brings a wild magic all its own:

1. Personal Power and Growth: Just as bucks grow new antlers each year, the Buck Moon symbolizes personal growth and renewal. It’s a time to embrace your inner strength and focus on the areas of your life where you want to grow.

2. Wild Energy and Primal Instincts: The energy of the buck is one of wildness, survival, and connection to nature. During the Buck Moon, we can tap into our own primal instincts and reconnect with the untamed aspects of ourselves that often lie dormant.

3. Courage and Stamina: This moon also encourages us to build resilience and courage, pushing forward even when the path seems difficult. It’s a great time for spells related to confidence, perseverance, and finding the strength to overcome obstacles.

4. Transformation: With the Buck Moon, we’re reminded that transformation is a natural part of life’s cycle. Just as bucks shed their antlers and grow stronger ones, we too can shed old versions of ourselves and step into greater strength and power.

Witchy Things to Do During the Buck Moon

The Buck Moon is all about harnessing strength, courage, and transformation. Here are some witchy activities and rituals you can try during this full moon to connect with its wild energy—whether you’re just starting your witchy journey or have been practicing for years.

 1. Strength and Growth Ritual

One of the best ways to work with the Buck Moon’s energy is through a ritual that focuses on personal strength and growth. Here’s a simple ritual you can try to tap into your inner resilience:

– Gather a brown or green candle (for strength and grounding), a feather (for wildness), and a small antler charm (if you can find one).

– Light the candle and visualize yourself standing tall like a buck in the wild, strong and confident, ready to take on any challenges ahead.

– Hold the feather and antler charm in your hands, feeling the energy of wildness and strength flowing through you.

– As you speak your intention, say: “I embrace my strength, I grow with resilience, and I trust in my power to overcome.”

– Allow the candle to burn down and keep the antler charm on your altar or carry it with you as a reminder of your inner strength.

 2. Buck Moon Manifestation Walk

Get in touch with your wild side by going on a moonlit walk during the Buck Moon. This simple act of walking under the full moon can be a powerful way to connect with your primal instincts and gain clarity on the things you want to manifest in your life.

– As you walk, take deep breaths and focus on the moon’s energy. Let your mind quiet, and listen to the sounds of nature around you.

– Reflect on the areas of your life where you want to grow and transform. Imagine yourself shedding old patterns like a buck shedding its antlers, and envision yourself stepping into new strength.

– Bring a small offering (like a sprig of rosemary or a few crystals) to leave at the base of a tree or other natural spot to honor the wild spirit of the Buck Moon.

 3. Antler Charm Crafting

Create your own antler charm to symbolize the growth and strength of the Buck Moon. This is a great craft for witches who love working with their hands and want a physical reminder of the moon’s energy.

– You can use clay, wood, or even a small bone to create an antler charm. Carve or mold it into a simple antler shape, and as you work, focus on your intention of personal growth and resilience.

– Once finished, you can charge it under the light of the full moon to infuse it with wild strength. Keep this charm on your altar or carry it with you when you need a boost of courage or stamina.

 4. Full Moon Strength Bath

Use the Buck Moon’s energy to nourish your body and spirit with a strength bath. A bath under the full moon is a perfect way to cleanse away any lingering doubts or fears and step into your power.

– Add rosemary, thyme, and pine (herbs of strength and resilience) to your bathwater, along with a few drops of cedarwood essential oil.

– As you soak, visualize the water washing away any self-doubt or blocks that are holding you back. Feel the moon’s energy filling you with strength, courage, and confidence.

– When you’re done, let the water drain away, taking with it anything that no longer serves you.

 5. Set Wild Intentions for Growth

The Buck Moon’s energy is ideal for setting intentions that focus on personal growth, resilience, and transformation. Take some time to sit under the full moon and write down your intentions for the next cycle.

– Think about where you want to grow and evolve in your life. Are there areas where you need more strength or courage? Do you want to tap into your wild instincts more fully?

– Write down your intentions in a journal, and as you do, speak them aloud to the moon. You can even bury the paper in the earth as a way to plant the seeds of your intentions and allow them to grow.

 6. Charge Your Tools for Power and Strength

The Buck Moon is an excellent time to charge your magical tools with energy that promotes strength and resilience.

– Lay your tools out under the full moon—this can include your wand, athame, crystals, or any other items you work with in your practice.

– As they sit under the moonlight, visualize them absorbing the energy of the Buck Moon, becoming powerful conduits for strength, transformation, and personal growth.

– You can use these charged tools in future spells that require extra courage or stamina.

Embrace the Wild Magic of the Buck Moon

The Buck Moon offers a powerful reminder that growth often comes from pushing through challenges, just like a buck grows strong, new antlers each year. This full moon encourages us to reconnect with our wild spirit, embrace transformation, and find strength in both our struggles and successes.

So whether you’re setting bold new intentions, crafting an antler charm, or dancing under the moonlight, let the wild, untamed energy of the Buck Moon guide you. Embrace your growth, celebrate your strength, and trust in the magic you carry within.

Until next time – stay safe, stay magical, and as always, have the day you deserve.

Happy Buck moon, my witchies! Toodles for now!🌕🦌