Beaver Moon Magic: November’s Vibrant Moon Meaning in 2024
Under the glow of the Beaver Moon, November is a fresh start, a time to honor Samhain and prepare for the Winter season ahead, just like determined beavers. Great knowledge and strength can be found in the beaver’s art of patience and tenacious creation.
Use the spiritual meaning of the Beaver Moon to connect with your inner strength and welcome the magic of Winter’s approach. Take time to reflect, let go of the past, and create new beginnings.
Please note that I make every effort to ensure this information is correct and accurate through my own experiences and referencing sources throughout OR at the bottom of this article.
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When is the Beaver Moon in November 2024?
In 2024, November’s Full Moon is called the Beaver Moon. It takes place on November 15th and peaks at 4:28 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The Full Moon names of September, October, and November can vary every year. Most Full Moon names coincide with the month they land in. However, in September and October, the Full Moon landing closest to the Autumn Equinox is considered the Harvest Moon, and the following month is the Hunter’s Moon.
In 2024, the Harvest Moon landed in September, which made October the Hunter’s Moon. This makes the Full Moon in November the Beaver Moon!
What is a Beaver Moon?
A Beaver Moon is the full moon occurring in November. Its name represents the time of year when beavers prepare for winter. It’s also when Native American tribes would trap beavers for their valuable pelts.
November Beaver Moon is linked to the water element, and helps you connect with your emotions and intuition. It’s an excellent time for reflection and spiritual growth.
It’s also sometimes called the Frost Moon, marking the transition from autumn to winter. Take time to nurture your spirit as you prepare for the quieter season.
Beaver Moon Spiritual Meaning
During November, Beavers eagerly complete their lodges and food supplies for the chilly winter months ahead.
The Beaver Moon’s spiritual meaning represents the beaver’s ability to be architects and creators of their own lives. This is a lesson we can all be reminded of!
Identify what metaphorical dams (boundaries) you must build to protect and preserve your physical, spiritual, and mental health. Find and fix any cracks in your foundation!
Find ways to build a life of stability and purpose beneath the moonlight of the Beaver Moon. Create a personal sanctuary to welcome your new dreams for the coming year.
Is November’s Beaver Moon a Supermoon in November?
No, the Full Moon of November is NOT a supermoon. There’s no universally agreed-upon distance for what makes a supermoon, so opinions can vary!
In 2024, September and October’s Full Moons were supermoons. November’s moon won’t appear as large and close as this year’s previous two supermoons.
The astronomical term for this [supermoon] phenomenon is perigee-syzygy Moon. The alignment of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth that occurs at both new and full moon is known as syzygy.
Britannica – Supermoon
November Beaver Moon Alternative Names
Every full moon’s name is based on the month or season it appears in. Creating a name for each full Moon allows people to reflect on each season and how it affects them AND the natural world. There can be some variation in the Full Moon names due to their origins.
Most Full Moon names are English translations of Native American names; others are rooted in Celtic, European (Anglo-Saxon and Germanic), and more recent Neo-Pagan origins.
Remember, most of these names apply to the entire month, not just during the full moon!
- Freezing Over Moon – Ojibwe (Gashkadino-Giizis (western dialect)) or (Baashkaakodin-Giizis (eastern dialect)) (Source: Ojibwe.net)
- Mourning Moon – if November’s Moon is the last Full Moon before the Winter Solstice, it’s known as the Mourning Moon.
- Milk Moon – pre-colonial South Africa (source: Centre for Astronomical Heritage)
- Leaf Fall Moon (Yapa Huktugere Nuti) Catawba – Native American origins
- Slaughter or Butcher month – Norse origins (Gormánuður) (source: Nordic Culture – Skjalden)
- Darkest Depths Moon – Celtic origins (Source: Time and Date)
- Little Winter Moon (Tahch’asap’aratohku) Tunica – Native American origins
For a list of even more Native American Moon names, check out American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s article here.
Beaver Moon Spiritual Correspondence
Understanding the Beaver Moon’s correspondences is important when creating a ritual, spell, or decorating your sacred space for November.
Use these correspondences as a guide, but remember, every practitioner is different. Anything you read in a book or blog post will pale in comparison to your intuition!
Beaver Moon Spiritual Intentions
- Protection
- Release
- Cleansing
- Empathy
- Transformation
- Preparation
Colors
- Midnight blue
- Dark purple
- Sage green
- Grey
Is There a Black Moon in November 2024?
YES! There will be a calendrical Black Moon on November 30th, 2024.
A Black Moon is a modern phrase similar to the definition of a Blue Moon. However, it involves two NEW MOONS inside a specified time period rather than two FULL MOONS. Since two New Moons take place in the month of November, it makes this a calendrical Black Moon.
A Black Moon brings success and good luck. While a Black Moon is not an astronomical phrase, it’s honored and celebrated by Pagans, witches, and other spiritual practitioners.
How I Celebrate the Beaver Moon
The Beaver Moon symbolizes a time of release, protection, and cleansing. To help get you started, here are a few Beaver Moon rituals, intentions, and magical ideas to help you celebrate the Full Moon of November.
Check out Full Moon Rituals Manifest Insane Energy for even more ritual ideas!
How I Celebrate November’s Beaver Moon
Beaver Moon Divination: Insights from the Otherworld
Now is the perfect time for divination and communicating with spirits, ancestors, and deities. Here are some divination practices to help get you started! Choose whatever resonates with you!
November is a special time due to its close connection with the ancient Pagan Holiday of Samhain. The veil between our world and the spirit world is thin, making it easier to connect with the Otherworld.
Beaver Moon Journal Prompts for November
Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, personal growth, and connecting with November’s Full Moon. Here are some thought-provoking journal prompts designed to help you connect with the spiritual energy of the Beaver Moon.
Beaver Moon Magic: A Ritual for Release
This ritual will help you align with the Beaver Moon’s Moon Magic and spiritual intentions of release and transformation using Candle Magic. Alternatively, you could try doing a cord-cutting ritual instead. May it bring you the release and transformation you seek!
Gather Your Supplies
- Fallen Autumn Leaves (they should be a bit dry, but not so dry they crumble when you write on them)
- Black Candle (scented or unscented; if you’d like help choosing a type of candle, watch my video)
- A fireproof dish or holder (I use a 6.5″ cast iron)
- Pen (I found a Sharpie works best)
- Anointing Oil and Herbs (optional if you want to dress your candle)
- Symbol Carving Tool (optional if you want to dress your candle)
I recommend using a black candle because it helps banish and unblock energy, but feel free to use the candle color of your choice!
Prepare Your Release Ritual
Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. Make sure to open a window so whatever you’re releasing has a place to go! Take deep breaths to center yourself and raise your vibration. Cleanse your candle and yourself using the cleansing method of your choice. Some spiritual practitioners may also choose to do an egg cleansing.
If you’d like to anoint your candle with oil, symbols, or herbs, do so now. Watch my video How to Dress a Spell Candle for a step-by-step tutorial. This is the fun and creative part; feel free to use whatever items you’d like!
I’d recommend Frankincense because, according to Scott Cunningham, it “releases powerful vibrations which not only uplift those of the area but also drive out all evil and negativity.“
I’d also recommend grapeseed oil due to grapes’ association with the moon, water, and intellectual abilities. Finally, I’d suggest the Norse Rune Kenanz because it represents the banishing of darkness and illuminates the energy of creativity.
However, feel free to browse through some symbol options below for inspiration!
Written Release
Using your collected autumn leaves, write down whatever emotions, situations, or thoughts you want to release. Be specific about what you want to let go of and visualize your burdens being intertwined within the leaves. Set the leaves aside.
Now that you’ve determined what you’ll be releasing, it’s time to set the intention for the ritual. Hold the candle in your hands and focus on what you’ll be releasing. Picture it clearly in your mind.
Light The Candle
Place the black candle on a flat, fire-safe surface and light it. Focus on the candle flame and feel its powerful energy radiating from it.
Carefully hold the leaves over the candle flame until they catch fire (this is why I recommend having the cast iron or fire-safe dish on hand). As they burn, feel the weight of your burdens suddenly lighten.
They’re turning to ash and are dissolving into the Universe. When you’re ready, place the ashes in the trash or somewhere away from you so they cannot return.
Closing
Allow the candle to burn completely so its transformative energy can fill your sacred space. Thank the Beaver Moon for its energy during this ritual. Close with a few moments of meditation or reflection.
When you’re done, try grounding yourself by connecting with the earth beneath your feet. Many witches and spiritual practitioners also enjoy taking a ritual bath!
Protection Under the Beaver Moon
Use the energy of the Beaver Moon to create spiritual protection. Use this time to release attachments and unwanted connections. You could do this with a candle cord-cutting ritual or my guided cord-cutting meditation.
After releasing this energy, it’s important to establish protective barriers so the cords or energy don’t reattach. Protection sigils or protection candles are powerful spells and rituals that keep your energy and space clear from negativity.
What practices or rituals make you feel spiritually strong and resilient?
Full Moon Schedule 2024
Will November’s Beaver Moon Have A Lunar Eclipse in 2024?
November’s Beaver Moon will not have a Lunar Eclipse this year.
However, there will be two Lunar Eclipses AND two Solar Eclipses in 2024! (see chart below)
Lunar and Solar Eclipses in 2024
penumbra, (from Latin paene, “almost”; umbra, “shadow”), in astronomy, the outer part of a conical shadow, cast by a celestial body, where the light from the Sun [or other light source like the moon] is partially blocked—as compared to the umbra (q.v.), the shadow’s darkest, central part, where the light is totally excluded.
Britannica – Penumbra Eclipse
I hope this post about the Beaver Moon in November 2024 is helpful! Lots of love to you, and remember, as always…
Sources
Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. Llewellyn Publications. 1 October 1985.
