November 2026 Moon Calendar: Beaver Supermoon, Scorpio New Moon, and Rituals

November 2026 brings a new moon in Scorpio on November 9 and a full Supermoon in Gemini on November 24, the famous Beaver Moon and the first of three supermoons in a row. Mercury also turns direct on the 13th, the Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd, and the Leonids meteor shower peaks on the night of the 17th into the 18th. Here are the times for each phase in your time zone, plus a simple ritual for each one.

Phase Times in Your Time Zone

The full moon happens during the day in the Americas and in the afternoon in Spain, so the best time to see it is the night of the 23rd and the night of the 24th: it will look full and huge on both nights.

🌗 Last quarter (November 1): Tidy Up and Say Goodbye

The month begins in the waning phase, coinciding with All Saints' Day and the eve of Day of the Dead. Tradition considers it ideal for closing cycles, getting organized and honoring those who are no longer with us.

Ritual: light a candle next to a photo of a loved one and write them a short letter with what you would like to tell them. Keep it, or burn it carefully in a safe container.

🌑 New Moon in Scorpio (November 9): A Deep Intention

The new moon in Scorpio is one of the most intense of the year: it is associated with transformation, intimacy and the courage to look at what we usually avoid. It arrives two days before the 11/11 portal, so you can combine both dates into a single intention-setting process.

Ritual: write down three things you want to transform in your life and, for each one, a small, concrete first step. Read them out loud and keep them until the full moon.

Mercury Turns Direct (November 13)

After the Mercury retrograde in Scorpio that began on October 24, the planet resumes its direct motion on November 13. Tradition advises waiting a few more days (the so-called "shadow") before signing important contracts or launching projects.

🌓 First Quarter (November 17) and the Leonids Meteor Shower

The first quarter is the phase of action: time to take that first step you wrote down at the new moon. That same night, from the 17th into the 18th, the Leonids peak, with about 10 to 15 shooting stars per hour under dark skies, according to the Farmers' Almanac. The Moon sets early that night, so after midnight the sky gets quite dark.

Ritual: go out and look at the sky after midnight, far from city lights, and make a wish on every shooting star you see.

🌕 Beaver Supermoon in Gemini (November 24): Celebrate and Give Thanks

November's full moon is traditionally called the Beaver Moon, because in North America this was the time when beavers prepared their lodges for winter. In 2026 it is also a supermoon: the Moon is near its closest point to Earth, so it looks a bit bigger and brighter. It is the first of three supermoons in a row (November, December and January).

Astrologically, it falls in Gemini, an air sign associated with communication, so it is considered ideal for pending conversations, clearing up misunderstandings and sharing good news.

Ritual: write a list of ten things you are grateful for this year and share it, or tell it in person, with someone important to you.

The Sun Enters Sagittarius (November 22)

Sagittarius season begins on November 22, the sign of optimism and travel. If it's your birthday, check out what awaits you in the 2027 horoscope.

How Does It Affect You by Sign?

• Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): the new moon in Scorpio speaks directly to you: a great month for healing emotions.
• Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): the supermoon in Gemini lights up the way you communicate; use it to clear up whatever is pending.
• Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): with the Sun entering Sagittarius, you close out the month with energy and a desire to plan 2027.
• Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): the last quarter on the 1st invites you to get your finances and routines in order before the year ends.

To learn how the zodiac elements shape the way you experience each phase, read our guide.

Times are approximate and may vary by a minute depending on the source. Rituals and astrology are for symbolic and entertainment purposes. If you use candles, never leave them burning unattended.

Read also: the November 2026 horoscope for all 12 signs and the guide to Day of the Dead and Samhain, with an ofrenda and a ritual for the last quarter on November 1.