November Cheat Sheet: Birth Month Facts, Legend & Lore
November Arrivals
Being born in November is like being the protagonist of a fairy tale. You’re surrounded by magic, wonder, and possibility. You’re also destined for greatness, but you have to face some challenges along the way.
One of the biggest benefits of being born in November is that you get to celebrate your birthday during the holiday season. This means that you’re always surrounded by family and friends, and you always have a good time. However, that’s a double-edged sword because you’re birthday is in the holiday season, some folks will be tempted to give you less gifts or roll all the holidays and your birthday into one gift! Don’t let them get away with that. You also get to eat all the delicious holiday food, which is a major plus.
Another benefit of being born in November is that you’re naturally more resilient than other people. You’ve had to learn to deal with the cold weather, the short days, and the fact that your birthday is often overshadowed by Thanksgiving and Christmas. But all of this has made you into a stronger and more independent person.
Finally, November babies are known for their intelligence, wit, and creativity. They’re also natural leaders. So if you’re a November baby, go out there and conquer the world! You’re destined for great things.
If you’re a November baby, cherish your uniqueness. You’re a rare and special gem.
November Holidays
Notable holidays include:
- Veterans Day (November 11th): A U.S. federal holiday honoring all those who have served in the U.S. military.
- Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday in November): A U.S. federal holiday celebrating the harvest and the blessings of the past year.
- Hanukkah (Varies each year, but usually falls in November or December): An eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
- Diwali (Varies each year, but usually falls in October or November): A five-day Hindu festival of lights celebrating the victory of good over evil.
- Dia de los Muertos (November 1st and 2nd): A Mexican holiday celebrating and honoring deceased loved ones.
November Folklore
November, from the Latin word novem, meaning “nine” because, according the calendar used in ancient Rome, the year started with the month of March. When the name was originally spelled Novembre. Way back in the day of the Saxons November was known as the “blood month” as that’s when they would slaughter their food animals to stock up their food stores for the winter.
Some sayings about November weather:
- Thunder in November, a fertile year to come.
- A heavy November snow will last till April.
- Flowers in bloom late in autumn indicate a bad winter.
- If there’s ice in November that will bear a duck, There’ll be nothing after but sludge and muck.
- November take flail; let ships no more sail.
- If trees show buds in November, the winter will last until May.
- There is no better month in the year to cut wood than November.
- Ice in November brings mud in December.
November Birthstones
November arrivals have their choice of two beautiful stones: citrine and topaz.
Citrine. Natural citrine is very rare so most of the currently available citrine quartz is the result of heat treating amethyst or smokey quartz. Citrine comes in a variations of pale yellow to brownish orange. It gets its name from the citron fruit because of these lemony tones.
Topaz:The name topaz derives from Topazios, the ancient Greek name for St. John’s Island in the Red Sea, however the yellow gemstones famously mined there probably weren’t topaz and it became the name for most yellowish stones.
“Pure topaz is colorless, but it can become tinted by impurities to take on any color of the rainbow. Precious topaz ranges in color from brownish orange to yellow and is often mistaken for smoky quartz or citrine quartz, respectively—although quartz and topaz are unrelated minerals.” – GIA
November Birthstone myths
The American Gem Society says that citrine is thought to be a protective force against evil thoughts and that legend says it makes men more handsome and women more fertile, so yall be careful out there wearing citrine! They also say “In ancient times, people believed that citrine gemstones could calm tempers, soothe anger, and manifest desires. To leverage these powers, Egyptians used citrine gemstones as talismans, the ancient Greeks carved iconic images into them, and Roman priests fashioned them into rings.
For ages,Topaz has been associated with being a soothing stone with healing and re-motivating abilities, and is known as “the gemstone of good fortune and love.” It’s also thought to give folks energy to promote forgiveness and truthfulness. If you wear topaz it’s supposed to help stabilize emotions and calm the nerves.
November Birth Flower
Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China centuries ago. It was used as an herbal remedy, as Its boiled roots were though to relieve headaches. The beautiful sprouts and petals were often eaten in salads. The Chinese city of Chu-Hsien was named after the chrysanthemum and literally means “Chrysanthemum City.”
Since the flower blooms in the fall, the chrysanthemum signifies joy and beauty despite the oncoming winter. Although beautiful, chrysanthemums hold various meanings across different time periods and cultures, both positive and negative.
November Zodiac
Signs for November are Scorpio and Sagittarius. If you arrived between November 1st and 21st your sign is Scorpio. If you arrived on November 22nd or later, you’re sign is Sagittarius.
Scorpio, the scorpion, represents those born between Oct. 23th and November 21st. Because of its incredible passion and power, Scorpio is often mistaken for a fire sign. In fact, Scorpio is a water sign that derives its strength from the psychic, emotional realm. Like its fellow water signs, Cancer and Pisces, Scorpio is extremely clairvoyant and intuitive.
Sagittarius, the archer, represents those born between November 22nd and December 21st. Sagittarius isn’t afraid to use its bow and arrow to explore expansive terrain, seeking answers in places and spaces others wouldn’t dare venture. Whether they’re white water rafting down a river in some undisclosed location or taking a pilgrimage to a sacred site to uncover secrets about an ancient civilization, Sagittarius’ quest for knowledge knows no bounds.
