On Sunday, July 21st, the full moon will rise, reaching its greatest illumination early that morning. In the Northern Hemisphere, where the nights are getting shorter, the moon will remain low in the sky. In the Southern Hemisphere, the moon will be high above, shining brightly.
Called the Buck Moon, it marks the time of the year when the antlers of young male deer begin pushing through their hair-like, velvety coat. Each year, bucks shed and regrow their antlers producing a larger and more magnificent set. If you are fortunate enough to come across a deer with a full rack, take time and enjoy its beauty.
This moon is also referred to by various names: the Salmon Moon, Thunder Moon, and Raspberry Moon by Native Americans; the Claiming Moon and Herb Moon by the Celts; and the Hay Moon by the Anglo-Saxons. It signifies the period when the summer heat intensifies, and all of nature, including us, becomes more active and expansive.
Here’s to the Health of your Life.