07/29/2026
🌕 Tonight we welcome July's Full Buck Moon.
Named by the Old Farmer's Almanac for the season when bucks begin growing new antlers, it's long been associated with growth, renewal, and the rhythms of nature—a beautiful reminder that some of life's greatest transformations happen slowly and from within.
Now, before everyone runs to grab the scissors... 😄
Modern science tells us that hair growth is primarily influenced by genetics, hormones, nutrition, overall health, and consistent scalp care. But for thousands of years, Ayurvedic, Vedic, and other holistic traditions have honored the Moon as part of their self-care rituals.
In Ayurveda, the Moon is associated with Soma—the cooling, nourishing, and restorative principle. Many practitioners view the waxing moon as a meaningful time to support growth and renewal, while traditional lunar calendars often recommend trimming hair during the waxing moon if your intention is healthy growth and during the waning moon if your goal is maintaining your style.
Even the Old Farmer's Almanac has published "best days" for cutting hair for generations, and similar traditions can be found throughout cultures around the world.
Apparently the old world understood how to move in rhythm with circadian rhythms. But does the Moon actually make your hair grow faster?
Let's test it out and see! Either way, if following the lunar cycle reminds you to trim damaged ends, massage your scalp with nourishing oils, eat well, to let go, slow down, and care for yourself more consistently... that's a ritual worth keeping. 🌿
Today's Restoration Practice: Whether you trim your hair or simply spend a few quiet moments under tonight's Full Buck Moon, let it be a reminder that healthy growth like healing takes time, nourishment, and intention with Spirit.
🌕 Raise your hand if this post has you suddenly inspecting your split ends. 😂 Are we doing a DIY bathroom trim tonight, or booking that salon appointment we've been putting off?
🌿 Whether you trim tonight or schedule an appointment with your stylist, let it be an act of restoration rather than perfection. And if this post has you standing in front of the bathroom mirror with scissors... maybe sleep on it first. 😉✂️🌕