StarWalk News – November 25: Moon near Jupiter
- Close approach time: 09:43 GMT (4:43 a.m. EST)
- Close approach distance: 2°32′
- Conjunction time: 11:10 GMT (6:10 a.m. EST)
- Conjunction distance: 2°48′
On November 25, the 95%-illuminated Moon will be near Jupiter (mag -2.8). The bright duo will climb the highest in the sky by 9 p.m. local time. You will easily spot them with the naked eye in the constellation Aries.
They will be too widely separated to fit within the field of view of a telescope, but will be visible to the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars.
When the understanding and the sympathy of Moon meets the wisdom and intellect of Jupiter, it is responsible to formulate the you in such a manner who is kind, liberal, concerned, and friendly but at the same time diplomatic. (Source: Indastro Vedic Astrology)
MoonGiant.com Moon Phases, November 2023
Full Beaver Moon, Monday, November 27, 2023 (Source: MoonGiant.com)
With the changing of the seasons, November’s full moon marks the beginning of the end. In many different cultures, November’s full moon is intimately connected with death and loss, on both a literal and symbolic level. The Celts, for instance, called it the Reed Moon, comparing the mournful music made by wind instruments to the ghoulish sounds of spirits being drawn into the underworld. And not without good reason – the Full Mourning Moon marks a dangerous time of the year where people could easily slip into the underworld with a single misstep.
We may enjoy the luxury of winter coats and central heating now, but freezing to death during the long, dark winters used to be a very real threat to early inhabitants of Northern America. In order to survive, making warm winter clothing out of beaver fur was crucial for American colonists and Native American tribes. This is why November’s full moon is also known as the Beaver Moon. During this month, beavers are very active, working hard on dam construction, and so this was a good time to start harvesting their fur.
Missing the timing for this would mean death for these early Northern American communities, as the rivers would freeze over, making it impossible to set out traps. Many Native American tribes, including the Cree, Arapaho, and Abenaki tribes, called November’s full moon the “Moon When Rivers Start to Freeze”. This name drives home the importance of November’s full moon as a signal for these Native American tribes to begin trapping beavers before it was too late, as well as to complete their preparations for the darkest depths of winter.
For the Pagans, on the other hand, the final stage of their winter preparations involve the very important process of “mourning” – which is why they call the last moon before the winter solstice the Mourning Moon. After a full year of accumulating possessions, both physically and otherwise, the Mourning Moon is the perfect time to let go of old, unnecessary things, while giving yourself permission to mourn their passing.
MoonGiant.com offers the Times for the Full Moon in locations around the world.
Full Beaver Moon and Alternative Names – Old Farmer’s Almanac
November’s Moon names highlight the actions of animals preparing for winter and the onset of the colder days ahead. Digging (or Scratching) Moon, a Tlingit name, evokes the image of animals foraging for fallen nuts and shoots of green foliage and bears digging their winter dens. The Dakota and Lakota term Deer Rutting Moon refers to the time when deer seek mates, and the Algonquin Whitefish Moon describes the spawning time for this fish.
About the seasonal change of November, this Moon has been called the Frost Moon by the Cree and Assiniboine peoples and the Freezing Moon by the Anishinaabe—for good reason, as winter is right around the corner!
Moon Facts: Rotation in Perfect Synchronicity
- The time it takes for the Moon to rotate once on its axis is equal to the time it takes for the Moon to orbit once around Earth. This means that the same side of the Moon always faces our planet. Source: NASA; Questions and Answers about the Moon
Astrology: Full Moon in Gemini, November 27, 2023
Full Moons create storms in our world with their whirlwind of frequencies. They provide a catalyst for us to feel—and feel deeply. They are a time of opposition, crisis, and breakthrough. They bring a certain intensity that can stir up emotions buried below the surface of our beings. Once the storm clears, so do old feelings and past regrets. The full Moon allows us to rewrite stories of the heart from month to month and clear the way for new truths to emerge.
Ruled by Mercury and the element air, Gemini’s energy moves quickly. It affects our nervous systems, our minds, and our vibrations. It can cause our thoughts to race, our toes to tap, and our worries to soar. It can also open our minds, bring us new perspectives, and help us rewrite old stories. If we’re willing to flow with this energy, it can give us just what we need to break through old patterns and outdated thinking into a new reality.
Gemini rules communication. When the air sign is activated through a full Moon, it can cause us to overshare, talk too much, or misconstrue words. Gemini’s influence is about so much more than verbal communication, though. It’s also about the thoughts and perspectives that inform our words. It’s about energy exchanged through subtle signals and body language. It’s also about shifts in perception that allow us to jump from one narrative to another.
Gemini teaches us that we live by the stories we tell ourselves. (Source: YogaJournal)
The Words we Speak about our Self and our Life CREATE OUR REALITY!
November 25, 2023, 4 Monkey/CHUEN on the Tzolk’in round’s highest climb of Ascension calls on the Creator in us to manifest the Truth for the Dream of our Heart’s Desire. We have to mourn the past so we can, once and for all time, leave it behind. Our Hero-Story is defined by the future. Don’t get lost in sorrow. The Monkey/CHUEN rises to the challenge with a Sense of Humor and curiosity for the Unknown Miracles that Time will tell.
Watching Oleg’s animal rescues on YouTube, he always says at the beginning that everything turns out okay in the end.” It’s the reason I’m willing to watch a transformation that always begins from such a hard place. The end is what we want to see, and end of the story is what we want to remember. When his little ones find their forever homes at the end, they embrace it. They wholly leave the past behind for the Life that’s finally here and now.
May we think more than once about the stories we share about our life. It’s the happy ending that matters. And, the happy ending masters the most to Our Self, and to the Master who completes every Dream.
The Full Moon falls on 6 Reed/BEN, Time ordered for a Divine Communion. Gratitude is the “magic of creation.” May we mourn our losses and celebrate our New Life through words spoken on our Knees in Humility and Gratitude for the One Above who guarded every step and stood in our corner all the way. Share the Truth with the Only One who could know everything it means to Our Heart. For everyone else, it’s always best to wait on the Truth to speak for itself. Good things always come to those who wait on God’s Time for everything.
REMEMBER: “The Work” of our final climb is to focus on our Heart’s Desire. The Object of our Highest Affection will be the Truth that’s multiplied to Abundance. When you mourn the past, give thanks that it’s OVER. And, turn every thought back to the Blessing the Past created for the future.
Jupiter is the planet of Good Luck. Remember your Good Luck, NOW and hold the thought for the Miracle of Light that will be be born again at the turning of a Divine Season in December. Where there is Love, Miracles happen every day.
THE TRECENA OF STAR/LAMAT: LIGHT MULTIPLIED TO ABUNDANCE
MAYAN CALENDAR DAYKEEPER’S JOURNAL
4 Monkey/CHUEN (chu en), Cherokee, Raccoon/KVH’LI, Destiny Kin 251, Position 11
November 25, 2023 (11/25/2023); Last Round: March 10, 2023 (03/10/2023)
THE TRECENA OF STAR/LAMAT: LIGHT MULTIPLIED TO ABUNDANCE
Visit the 13-Day Trecena Guide Page for the “Tzolk’in Field Guide: A Daily Practice for Personal Discernment.” My gift for the Tzolk’in round offers an overview for each 13-day trecena and the aspects of each day of the Tzolk’in round. The page also offers a link to resources for your own practice of counting the days to conceive your own discernment of the Meaning of Time.
4TH SEASON: 1 Wisdom/CIB begins the 4th Season of the Tzolk’in – VOLUME 2: Tzolk’in Seasons 3 and 4 (PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 20, 2020)
NOTE: You can also look at dates from a different direction. What is the Destiny Kin number of your day sign’s 3rd tone? You may have overlooked a life-changing day. Use the Kin Calculator offered on the Daykeeper’s Resource Page for a date six years before or after. If you are just starting to count the days and don’t have a journal from the last round, when something major happens in your life you can look to see if there was a major event on that same date before. You can also look for Signs in the “distance of time” – the number of days between one 13 Eagle/MEN (Cherokee, Eagle/UWO’HATLI)Calculator linked on the resources page. Example – 33 days is a symbol of a day that you actualize the Truth from the beginning date.
4 Monkey/CHUEN (Cherokee, Raccoon/KVH’LI) – Day 4 of 13 of the 1 Star/LAMAT trecena
Descriptions by Ian Xel Lungold (12 Sun/AHAU), wisdom and Tzolk’in calculator preserved on MayanMajix.com
Galactic Tone 4: Stability; the cube is most stable of all forms and establishes volume by definition of height, length, depth and breadth; 4 directions establish orientation. The energy of 4 sets the parameters, which establish the freedoms and barriers needed to create a game, work, or relationship.
Monkey/CHUEN: Monkey is known to the Maya as the Weaver or Weaver of Time. Monkey takes ideas as threads of vines and weaves them into the fabric of our reality. New patterns or inventions are also woven into our lives by Monkey. Amiable, intelligent, generous and a jack of all trades, Monkey’s innocent curiosity leads to artistic expression and constructive solutions. Many Monkeys become highly respected merchants or speakers. They love performing practical jokes and crave attention, so much so that they may over-act or play the fool to get the spotlight. Monkeys have a short attention span and find it difficult to stay with anything long enough to master it.
A GOOD DAY TO: Begin anything new in your life.
Cherokee, Raccoon/KVH’LI: Star Symbol: Algol, a star in Perseus. Restless energy yearning for long-lost love. Algol was named DEMON STAR or MISCHIEVOUS ONE by the Ancients because it winks and fades at times. Raccoon is full of friendly mischief, eager to swap kisses for candy. Magnetic leaders, full of humor and gaiety. Favorite food is corn, the mainstay of the Cherokee. Very artistic while being the “masked bandit” who steals your heart.
[Text in italics was the primary source of inspiration for my journal. These are the sources that started my journey and they are the reference for interpretation each day. By providing the original text, I hope to offer a way to see what inspired my thoughts and by including all the aspects – allow for something more to inspire you. Mayan descriptions are those written by Ian Lungold. Cherokee descriptions came from multiple sources. Links to sources and other resources of study are offered on the Daykeeper Resources Page. ~Debra]
