Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your antlerless, but ever-noble feline guide.
Tonight, we honor the Buck Moon, the full moon of July. This moon is named for the young male deer who begin to grow their antlers this time of year—soft and velvety, yet filled with power. It is a moon of hidden growth, of quiet strength forming beneath the surface.
Find a peaceful place—where your cat will allow your presence—and prepare to settle into this moment of becoming.
Let us begin.
Step 1: Rest Beneath the Canopy
Sit or lie down in a spot that feels grounded—close to the earth, or at least to your favorite blanket.
If the moon is visible, gaze at it through leaves, real or imagined.
If not, picture it rising through the trees, silver and silent.
Breathe in warm twilight.
Breathe out restlessness.
Breathe in steadiness.
Breathe out haste.
Cats do not rush growth.
We stretch, sharpen, and let it unfold.
Step 2: The Velvet Antler Stretch
Raise your arms like soft antlers reaching for moonlight.
Flex your fingers as if brushing through tall grass or twitching in a dream.
Inhale deeply.
Exhale slowly.
Feel yourself anchored.
Feel yourself expanding.
Step 3: Let the Moon Steady You
Picture the Buck Moon above—quiet, full, watchful.
Let its light settle into your bones, as if it’s planting something strong.
Breathe in calm resolve.
Breathe out uncertainty.
Breathe in quiet power.
Breathe out anything brittle.
Growth doesn’t need to be loud to be real.
Step 4: The Forest Purr
If your cat is nearby, listen for the rustle of breath or the vibration of a purr.
If not, imagine the steady hum of life beneath the forest floor.
Now, match your breath to that ancient rhythm:
Inhale gently…
Exhale softly…
Inhale…
Exhale…
Let the rhythm root you.
Let it grow something new.
Step 5: Strength Without Roaring
The Buck Moon reminds us that strength can be soft.
Antlers begin as velvet.
Confidence begins in silence.
Feel the weight of your body, supported.
Feel the beat of your heart, steady and sure.
You do not have to prove your strength.
You only have to grow into it.
Step 6: Return with Moonlight in Your Fur
When you’re ready, wiggle your fingers like they’re trailing through wildflowers.
Stretch with feline grace—long, lazy, unapologetic.
Blink yourself back with quiet dignity.
If your cat is grooming during your reentry, they are signaling approval.
If they leap away as you move, they had somewhere more important to be.
Carry the strength of the Buck Moon with you.
And remember: You are growing, even now—even when no one sees.
Purrs and velvet courage,
Tyson 🐾
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