Harnessing the Full Buck Moon’s Energy for Focused Growth
- Debra Trappen
- Jul 9
- 2 min read
Beloved,
The Full Buck Moon rises on Thursday, July 10, 2025, reaching peak illumination at 1:37pm PT. Here on the West Coast, we find ourselves in summer, a season of ripening. Spiritually, this moon arrives with a grounded, clarifying energy. It invites us to reflect on what we're growing and whether our daily choices support that growth. It's a moment to align intention with action.
These are the crystals I've gathered to help anchor the theme of purposeful growth...
Hematite – Grounds scattered energy and strengthens focus. A steady companion for big decisions.
Pyrite – Ignites ambition and confidence. A great stone for setting bold, heart-aligned goals.
Smoky Quartz – Helps release old fears and patterns, making space for meaningful progress.
Here are some essential oils and herbs you can incorporate...
Essential Oils: Cedarwood (stability), Frankincense (spiritual clarity), Patchouli (grounded release), Rosemary (mental focus)
Fresh Herbs: Pine (grounding), Rosemary (insight), Sage (cleansing)
As you sit with this moon’s energy, you might try one of the following rituals to anchor your intentions...
Grounding Goal-Setting Altar: Gather stones, herbs (like rosemary or pine), your chosen crystals, and a candle. Write down one commitment you want to honor this season. Read it aloud as you light the candle, and place it beneath a stone to symbolize rooting it in reality.
Release & Anchor Bath: Draw a bath and add a few drops of grounding essential oils like cedarwood, frankincense, or patchouli, along with rosemary or pine. As you soak, visualize fears or doubts dissolving into the water. Place Hematite or Smoky Quartz nearby, and affirm your readiness to focus and follow through.
To deepen your reflection during this moon, try journaling with these prompts:
Which commitments nourish me, and which feel outdated?
How can I bring more focus to what truly matters right now?
What vision am I ready to build from a place of love and clarity?
And if you’re seeking guidance from sacred feminine archetypes, these three have felt especially present to me...
Demeter - Goddess of harvest and mothering; she teaches us the rhythm of tending and reaping. If you're a wine enthusiast, grab some fresh bread, pour a glass, and savor it as you learn about her!
Hecate - Guardian of crossroads; a powerful presence when choosing a new direction or honoring a transition.
Hera - Queen of the heavens and protector of sacred commitments; she invites us to honor devotion, both to others and to ourselves, as a divine act of sovereignty.
Let this simple mantra guide you through this moon cycle:
“I build with heart and clarity. My purpose is rooted, real, and radiant.”
Say it aloud as you set your altar, as you sip your morning tea, or as you walk beneath the moonlight. Let it remind you that even in the wild energy of midsummer, your inner compass can always find true north.
Here’s to recommitting to what matters most... without rush, without apology.
With steadiness and soul,
Photo by Tyree Adams on Unsplash