November 2021

There is a lot to celebrate in November. This is a list of pretty much everything that goes on during the eleventh month of the year. Many of these dates change from year to year. The days that change are marked with this » symbol.

November Lore and General Info

• November Magick
• November Moon Names

Astronomical Events

• Sept 7 thru Dec 10: Taurids Meteor Shower
• Oct 2 thru Nov 7: Orionids Meteor Shower
•  Nov 4 » New Moon
• Nov 6 thru Nov 30: Leonids Meteor Shower
• Nov 19 » Full Moon – Mourning Moon, Snow Moon, Partial lunar eclipse

Astrological Events

Depending on which astrological system you adhere to, these are the signs that show up in November of 2021. Be aware that some of these dates will vary from year to year. Unlike the Sun signs which might just shift by 1 or 2 days, the dates of the various Moon signs will vary widely from year to year. The same holds true for the Chinese Zodiac. The Celtic Tree Signs are based on an arbitrary system and stay the same from year to year.

The November Sun begins in Scorpio and finishes up in Sagittarius:

• Oct 23 thru Nov 22 » Sun in Scorpio
• Nov 22 thru Dec 21 » Sun in Sagittarius

The moon cycles through the signs as follows:

• Oct 30 – Nov 1 » Moon in Virgo
• Nov 1 – Nov 4 » Moon in Libra
• Nov 4 – Nov 6 » Moon in Scorpio
• Nov 6 – Nov 8 » Moon in Sagittarius
• Nov 8 – Nov 10 » Moon in Capricorn
• Nov 10 – Nov 12 » Moon in Aquarius
• Nov 12 – Nov 14 » Moon in Pisces
• Nov 14 – Nov 17 » Moon in Aries
• Nov 17 – Nov 19 » Moon in Taurus
• Nov 19 – Nov 22 » Moon in Gemini
• Nov 22 – Nov 24 » Moon in Cancer
• Nov 24 – Nov 27 » Moon in Leo
• Nov 27 – Nov 29 » Moon in Virgo
• Nov 29 – Dec 1 » Moon in Libra

You will notice that the Moon might begin the day in one sign and by the end of the day may have moved into another sign, so timing matters if you are wanting to be precise.

The Celtic Tree Signs in November:

• Oct 28 – Nov 24: Month of the Reed
• Nov 25 – Dec 22: Month of the Elder Tree

The Alternative Celtic Zodiac is as follows:

• Poplar: Nov 1 – Nov 10
• Chestnut: Nov 11 – Nov 20
• Ash: Nov 21 – Nov 30

The Chinese Calendar and Zodiac

We are currently in the year of the Ox (sometimes referred to as the Cow).  Each Month is also assigned a specific animal. Here’s what shows up in November 2021.

• Dog » Oct 8 – Nov 6 (Chinese Zodiac – Stem Branch Calendar)
• Dog » Oct 6 – Nov 4  (Lunar Calendar – 9th Lunar Month)
• Pig » Nov 7 – Dec 6 (Chinese Zodiac – Stem Branch Calendar)
• Pig  » Nov 5 – Dec 3 (Lunar Calendar – 10th Lunar Month)

Note: The traditional Chinese Astrology birth chart is built by the Chinese Stem Branch Calendar, not the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which I think is really confusing.  Because of a difference in time zones, the lunar months will have a different pattern between China and the USA.

Lucky and Unlucky Days

You might want to plan moving, traveling, major purchases, court dates, and weddings around these dates, avoiding the unlucky days and utilizing the lucky ones.

• These are the lucky days in November:
  5, 14 and 20.
• These are the unlucky days in November:
  3, 6, 9, 10 and 21.

Fatal Days

The fifth bears stings of deadly pain,
The third is in destruction’s train.

Holidays and Holy Days

Many of the holidays begin on the eve of the night before and end on the eve of the day of. It’s also important to remember that the dates of archaic festivals and feast days may vary widely depending on the source.

November 1

• 1: Samhain
• 1: Beltane (Southern Hemisphere)
• 1: Day of the Dead
• 1: Dance of the Devils
• 1 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)
• 1: Pomona’s Day see also Aug 13
• 1: La Mas Ubhal – Day of the Apple Fruit
• 1: All Saints Day

November 2

• 2: All Souls Day
• 2: Feast of Baron Samedi

November 3

• 3 » Night of Hekate Suppers
• 3: Fox Wedding Festival

November 4

• 4 thru 17: Ludi Plebeii

November 5

• 5 » The Noumenia
• 5: Bonfire Night – Guy Fawkes Night

November 6

• 6 » Celebrating The Agathos Daimon

November 9

• 9 thru 10: Mawlid an Nabi – Islam

November 11

• 11: Lunantishees Day – Celtic Faery Day
• 11: Veteran’s Day – Hero’s Day

November 12

• 12: Festival of Odin

November 13

• 13: Ides of November – Epulum Jovis
• 13 » See A Real Fox Wedding Today
• 13 or 15: Festival of Feronia

November 15

• 15 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)
• 15: Seven Five Three Festival for Children – Shichi-go-san (Japan)
• 15 thru Dec 24: Nativity Fast begins

November 16

• 16: Depina Hekates ~Night of the Crossroads

November 19

• 19 » The Feast of Baba Yaga. On the full moon of November, the supreme crone goddess of old Russia is honored with a feast day.

November 21

• 21 » Stir Up Sunday – last Sunday before Advent

November 24

• 24: Brumalia

November 25

• 25 » Thanksgiving Day
• 25 or 26: Day of the Covenant

November 27

• 27: Feast of Ullr

November 28

• 28: The Rural Dionysia – Festival of Dionysus
• 28 » Advent Sunday

November 29

• 29 » Dakini Day (Tibetan)
• 29 thru Dec 6 » Hanukkah

November 30

• 30: Andrzejki: Feast of love Divinations
• 30: Festival of Hecate Trivia (The night of the crossroads.) see also Nov 16
• 30 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)

Saint Days

There is a surprising amount of magick associated with Saint days. This is a very short list of the Saint days in November, there are many many more. As time goes by I may end up listing them all, but for now, this is what I have.

•  11: Martinmas – Feast of Saint Martin
• 30: St. Andrew’s Day

Recipes For November

• All Soul’s Day Soup – All Soul’s Day
• Ossi di Morto – Day of the Dead, All Soul’s Day
• Pan de Muerto – Day of the Dead, All Soul’s Day
• Sugar Skull Recipe – Day of the Dead

Many more seasonal recipes, including recipes for new and full moon ceremonies, ancient Greek and Roman holidays, Asian festivals and etc can be found here: Seasonal Recipes.

Notes:

Any November lore, almanac, astrological, and celebration dates that have been shared after this post was published can be found by searching the November posts to see what’s new.

A lot of work went into this post. It was compiled from various sources by Shirley Twofeathers for The Pagan Calendar, you may repost and share without karmic repercussions, but only if you give me credit and a link back to this website. Blessed be.