- August 2025 (Reiwa 7, Hazuki)
- 🌙 What is the rare "Leap June" that will occur in August 2025?
- 📅 How leap months are created
- 🗓️ Special Construction for August 2025
- 🌸 Culture and customs related to leap months
- 🌙 The special rhythm of the waxing and waning moon
- 🎌 Seasonal changes and leap months
- 🔮 Lucky ways to use leap months
- 📈 Impact on modern life and applications
- 🌟 When is the next leap month?
- 🎊 Summary: Let's make August 2025 a special month
August 2025 (Reiwa 7, Hazuki)
Rokuyo, lunar age, and lunar calendar
| day | month | fire | water | tree | gold | soil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
First win
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/8
Age 7.3
first quarter
(Jin Tora)
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2
Tomobiki
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/9
Age 8.3
(癸卯)
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3
advance debt
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/10
Age 9.3
(Kotatsu)
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4
Unlucky Day
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/11
Age 10.3
(Otsumi)
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5
Daian
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/12
Age 11.3
(Heigo)
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6
Akakuchi
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/13
Age 12.3
(Dingwei)
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7
First win
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/14
First day of autumn
Age 13.3
(Boshin)
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8
Tomobiki
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/15
Age 14.3
(self-rooster)
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9
advance debt
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/16
Age 15.3
Full moon (5pm)
(Genji)
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10
Unlucky Day
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/17
Age 16.3
(Xinhai)
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11
Daian
Mountain Day
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/18
Age 17.3
(Jinko)
|
12
Akakuchi
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/19
Age 18.3
(癸渑)
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13
First win
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/20
Age 19.3
(Kotora)
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14
Tomobiki
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/21
Age 20.3
(Oto)
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15
advance debt
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/22
Moon age 21.3
(Heichin)
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16
Unlucky Day
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/23
Age 22.3
Waning Quarter
(Dōmi)
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17
Daian
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/24
Moon age 23.3
(Bogo)
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18
Akakuchi
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/25
Age 24.3
(Kimi)
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19
First win
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/26
Age 25.3
(Koshin)
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20
Tomobiki
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/27
Age 26.3
(Spicy Rooster)
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21
advance debt
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/28
Age 27.3
(Jin-dog)
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22
Unlucky Day
Lunar calendar ※Leap year 6/29
Age 28.3
(癸亥)
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23
First win
7/1 on the lunar calendar
hot summer
Age 29.3
new moon
(Koshi)
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24
Tomobiki
7/2 on the lunar calendar
Age 0.9
(Otsu ox)
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25
advance debt
7/3 of the lunar calendar
1.9 months old
(Hei Tora)
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26
Unlucky Day
7/4 of the lunar calendar
2.9 months old
(Dinguu)
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27
Daian
7/5 of the lunar calendar
Age 3.9
(Boshin)
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28
Akakuchi
7/6 of the lunar calendar
Age 4.9
(Kimi)
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29
First win
7/7 of the lunar calendar
Age 5.9
(Kogo)
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30
Tomobiki
7/8 of the lunar calendar
Age 6.9
(Xin Wei)
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31
advance debt
7/9 of the lunar calendar
210 days
Age 7.9
first quarter
(Jishin)
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🌻 Characteristics of August 2025
🌙 About leap months: The 1st to the 22nd is "leap June" and the 23rd to the 31st is "lunar July."
🎌 Public holidays: 11th (Monday) Mountain Day
🌾 24 solar terms: The beginning of autumn on the 7th, the beginning of summer on the 23rd
🌝 Moon Phases: First quarter on the 1st, full moon on the 9th, last quarter on the 16th, new moon on the 23rd, first quarter on the 31st
🌾 Miscellaneous: 31st, 210th day (considered to be an unlucky day for typhoons)
🏔️ Summer to Fall: The beginning of autumn on the calendar is the beginning of autumn, and the end of summer is when the heat eases.
ℹ️ How to read the August calendar
Leap month change: August 1st to 22nd is "leap June", and from the 23rd it switches to "lunar July".
Color coding meaning:
- Pink background: Leap June period (1st to 22nd)
- Blue background: July of the lunar calendar (23rd to 31st)
Months with many phases of the moon: In August, the moon changes phases five times: first quarter → full moon → last quarter → new moon → first quarter.
Seasonal changes: The beginning of autumn (7th) marks the beginning of autumn on the calendar, and the end of heat (23rd) marks the end of the summer heat.
210 days: This is the 210th day since the beginning of spring, and has long been known as a typhoon-prone day.
A detailed explanation of the special "Leap June" in August 2025
🌙 What is the rare "Leap June" that will occur in August 2025?
August 2025 will be a very special month for us.
because,August 1st to 22ndis the lunar calendar "leap June"August 23rd to 31stis the lunar calendar "July" Because it becomes "
This phenomenon is a rare experience that only occurs once every three years.The next time we can experience a leap month will be in 2028..
📅 How leap months are created
Why do we need a leap month?
The lunar calendar (lunisolar calendar)Phases of the MoonIt is a calendar based on
- 1 month = approximately 29.5 days(From one new moon to the next new moon)
- 12 months = approximately 354 days
However, the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun isApproximately 365.25 daysTherefore,There is a difference of about 11 days every yearThis occurs.
To adjust for this discrepancy,Approximately once every three years, one month is addedThat's how leap months work..
Precise regulation by the Metonic cycle
Discovered by the ancient Greek astronomer Meton"Metonic Cycle"By
- 7 times in 19 yearsInsert leap month
- This minimizes discrepancies with the solar calendar.
🗓️ Special Construction for August 2025
Moon Configuration
August 1st to 22nd: Leap June 1st to 29th (22 days) on the lunar calendar August 23rd to 31st: July 1st to 9th (9 days) on the lunar calendarKey events and timing
| Gregorian calendar date | Lunar Calendar | Important Events |
|---|---|---|
| August 1st | Leap 6/8 | waxing moon |
| August 7 | Leap 6/14 | Risshun (the beginning of autumn according to the calendar) |
| August 9 | Leap 6/16 | full moon |
| August 11 | Leap 6/18 | Mountain Day (national holiday) |
| August 16 | Leap 6/23 | Waning Moon |
| August 23 | 7/1 | Beginning of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, beginning of the first day of summer, new moon |
| August 31 | 7/9 | Nihyakutoday: Waxing Crescent Moon |
🌸 Culture and customs related to leap months
Traditional Japanese thinking
Leap month is a "special time"It has long been recognized as
- 🎋 Obon period: The meaning of Obon changes depending on the leap month
- 🌾 Impact on farming: Seeding and harvesting times need to be adjusted
- 🎊 Festival Adjustments: Changes in festival dates based on the lunar calendar
Good luck and good fortune
Leap month"A fortunate period where we have extra time"It is also thought that
- The right time to start something new
- An opportunity to try something you normally can't do
- Time to reset and restart your mind and body
🌙 The special rhythm of the waxing and waning moon
August 2025 is a monthThe moon changes phases five timesIt is a rare month
Moon Phase Calendar
- August 1st: First quarter moon (in leap June)
- August 9: Full moon (in leap June)
- August 16: Waning quarter (in leap June)
- August 23: New moon (start of July in the lunar calendar)
- August 31: First quarter moon (July of the lunar calendar)
Due to this frequent change in the phases of the moon,It also affects the tides and biological rhythmsIt is believed that there is.
🎌 Seasonal changes and leap months
The special meaning of the beginning of autumn (August 7th)
leap June 14thThe beginning of autumn on the calendar is the beginning of autumn.
- The transition from summer to autumn
- From midsummer greetings to late-summer greetings
- Changes in the rhythm of nature
The first day of summer (August 23rd) coincides with the new moon
July 1st on the lunar calendarandhot summer,andnew moonIt is a very rare event thatelephant
- When the heat begins to subside
- The beginning of a new cycle
- The perfect time to detox your mind and body
🔮 Lucky ways to use leap months
Recommended ways to spend the first half of August (Leap June period)
🧘♀️ A time for reflection and cleansing
- Clear your mind through meditation and reading
- Create physical and mental space by decluttering
- Keep a diary and check in with yourself
🌱 Starting a new habit
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle
- Start learning a new skill
- Review and improve relationships
Recommended ways to spend the second half of August (July in the lunar calendar)
🎯 Start concrete action
- Implementing what was planned in the first half
- Setting goals for fall
- Starting a new project
📈 Impact on modern life and applications
Use in business situations
📊 Strategic Time Segmentation
- First half of August: Planning and preparation period
- Late August: Implementation and deployment period
🤝 Human Resources and Organizational Management
- Implementing training and human resource development programs
- Team-building opportunities
- Time to promote work style reform
How to enjoy it privately
🏠 Lifestyle Reassessment
- Improving living conditions
- Reviewing your diet
- Enriching hobbies and entertainment
👨👩👧👦 Family time
- Making special memories during summer vacation
- Learning the calendar across generations
- Deepen your understanding of traditional culture
🌟 When is the next leap month?
After leap June in 2025, the next leap month is
| year | Leap month | Gregorian calendar period |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 | leap May | Around June |
| 2031 | leap March | Around April |
| 2033 | leap winter moon | Around December |
In other words,The leap June experience in August 2025 is limited to three years.This is a valuable opportunity.
🎊 Summary: Let's make August 2025 a special month
Leap June in August 2025 means for us:
✨ A new awareness of timeThe opportunity to
🌙 Rhythms of NatureA valuable experience to experience
🎯 Reassessing and restarting lifechance
📚 Traditional Japanese CultureA great opportunity to learn
Please try to spend this special month consciously. By experiencing the flow of time differently than usual, you are sure to make new discoveries and gain new insights.
How will you spend Leap June in August 2025? 🌸
See you next time with the September calendar. How will the September lunar calendar be structured due to the leap month? Stay tuned!
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