The Astrology Behind November's Full Moon In Gemini + How To Work With It

We've officially said goodbye to Scorpio season and hello to Sagittarius season—and that means there's a Gemini full moon on the horizon.

This month's full moon peaks on Monday, November 27, around 4:00 a.m EST, in the sign of Gemini. And according to astrology expert and author of Astrology SOS, Imani Quinn, the good news is, this full moon could feel significantly lighter than the ones we've had recently.

"We just came out of such a heavy eclipse season and Scorpio season, [and this] moon is really giving us a moment to get ready for takeoff, because Saj season is very much about travel and expansion," she explains, adding, "There's going to be a lot of holiday parties and people getting on planes, and the full moon in Gemini is reminding us to travel light and leave last season's baggage behind."

Gemini and Sagittarius are, after all, two signs that love to socialize, have fun, and get a good laugh in. As such, give yourself permission not to take things too seriously, especially as we make preparations for the coming winter months.

And speaking of, Quinn adds that November's full moon is actually called the "Beaver Moon" for that reason. "It represents a time where the beaver is most active in preparation for winter, so there's a lot of activity happening right now—and Gemini's influence is telling us to inquire within to see what doesn't need to come with us, as well as inspire communication," she explains.

Given that this full moon is in an air sign during a fire sign season, Quinn recommends combining these elements into rituals for release. With fire, for instance, you can write down things that you want to let go on a piece of paper and (safely!) burn it.

For a full moon ritual that incorporates the element of air, Quinn suggests clearing the energy in your home—or even literally clearing and decluttering your space to get some fresh air flowing.

The full moon is an excellent time to clear and charge your favorite rituals, and all you have to do is leave them outside in the moonlight overnight (or even on your windowsill), and they'll be ready to go the next day.

And of course, one of the best ways to tap into the energy of any full moon is to consult your tarot deck, so Quinn always recommends tarot spreads to correspond with lunar events.

Aside from that pesky T-square, we can all take comfort in knowing this full moon should be significantly less intense than last month's, for instance. Nevertheless, there's always something to release under a full moon, and with Gemini's influence, the name of the game is to travel light and leave your baggage behind.