How the Full Moon of November 2023 Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign

This month’s full moon occurs on November 27, 2023, at 1:17 AM PST at 4 degrees in the sign Gemini. With full moons that occur on either end of the Gemini-Sagittarius axis we can expect a period filled with opportunities for knowledge, communication, action, and adventure, and with all the squares and trines going on in the cosmos right now, the full moon is talkative, inquisitive Gemini promises to fulfill that expectation.

The most common name used by the Old Farmer’s Almanac for the November full moon is The Beaver Moon; a name given because this was the traditional season to hunt and trap beavers for their fur which had grown thick in preparation for their winter’s hibernation. This moon is also referred to as the Digging Moon; a reference to the fact that, during this time, many animals were digging into their burrows for the winter.

We all feel the effects of the full moon, but not equally or in the same manner. However, this moon will have a particularly strong effect on those born with planets at around 4 degrees in the air and fire signs.

This horoscope is meant to serve as guidance and inspiration as opposed to rigid dogma. I advise that you read for both your sun sign and rising sign as some people are more affected by transits involving their rising signs and some feel the effects of both.

Aries & Aries Rising: This moon affects your 3rd house, the house of communication. With Chiron forming a loose conjunction with the North Node in Aries, you may find yourself struggling to set boundaries surrounding demands from family and neighbors during the holiday season. Remember that you may not be able to visit every person who invites you over for festivities, but employing grace and tact when declining an invitation will go a long way in avoiding hurt feelings.

Taurus & Taurus Rising: Tis the season for giving. This moon highlights your 2nd house and with generous Jupiter still retrograde in your sign, you may be inclined to overspend on holiday gifts and activities. Try to set a reasonable holiday budget so that you don’t start 2024 with the stress of paying for gifts given during the December holidays.

Gemini & Gemini Rising: This full moon occurs in your 1st house so the natural focus will be on yourself. Mercury, your ruling planet, is in Sagittarius making this a good time to explore methods to enhance your personal and spiritual growth.

Cancer & Cancer Rising: This full moon shines a light on your 12th house; the house of solitude and secrets. Now is a good time to turn your focus inward. Pay attention to your body’s signals that you may need to rest and recharge. Remember that you don’t have to go everywhere or do everything that presents itself as a “must do.” Don’t be afraid to bask in the seasonal stillness of the natural world.

Leo & Leo Rising: Your 11th house of friendships and memberships will be shining brightly under this full moon. You may find yourself on several guest lists. Remember that friends are a special blessing at this time.

Virgo & Virgo Rising: Your 10th house will be the recipient of this month’s lunar energy. You may receive recognition, reward or extra responsibility in your career or profession. Try not to let this interfere with your home and family life.

Libra & Libra Rising: Your 9th house is the beneficiary of some powerful energy this month. Not only is your ruling planet, Venus, in Libra where it has rulership, but Venus is also forming a sextile with Mercury in Sagittarius. This puts you in an excellent position to remain calm, balanced and centered during the holiday rush. You may even find yourself playing referee at Christmas dinner.

Scorpio & Scorpio Rising: Your 8th house of shared resources is highlighted during this time. Pluto, your ruling planet, is in Capricorn. This may be a reminder that you need to get a tighter grip on your shared resources, or perhaps you and the spouse with whom you share finances need to have a serious talk about your joint spending habits.

Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising: The full moon is opposite Mars in your 7th house; the house of friendship and marriage. This could lead to some fiery and complicated interpersonal dynamics. Your emotions may be up and down, and you might be inclined to selfishness. The key to navigating this full moon with your relationships intact is to exercise a little sensitivity to the needs of the other person.

Capricorn & Capricorn Rising: Pluto in your 6th house is trine this full moon. It’s time to shake up the daily routine a bit. The time is favorable for learning new skills or hobbies to enhance your daily routine. Perhaps investigate new systems to help you become better organized and more productive.

Aquarius & Aquarius Rising: The moon is shining on your 5th house and your ruling planet is in Taurus. Could this be a reminder that you should be paying more attention to the things that bring you pleasure? Remember that self-indulgence is a form of self-care. Take some time out to pamper yourself during this hectic season.

Pisces & Pisces Rising: There’s a lot going on in Pisces this month. Saturn in your sign is forming a square with the moon in Gemini and with both the sun and Mars in Sagittarius. Meanwhile Neptune in your sign is forming a square with Mercury in Sagittarius. Square energy is about resistance and obstacles and, this month, all this energy is aiming at your home life. Communication among family members may be strained at this time; especially between mothers and children. However, Jupiter in Taurus may help to ameliorate some of the hard feelings.