Lunar Calendar for Friday, November 20, 2026
Moon in Aries · waxing gibbous · lunar day 12
- 79% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 236,636 miles (380,828 km)
At , the Moon moves into Aries.
Aries days raise the need for company and make it a pleasure; new activities get a running start. The enthusiasm fades quickly, so finish what matters while it burns.
Waxing gibbous
More than half of the Moon is lit, and the disk fills out night by night toward the full moon. It dominates the late-evening sky. In lunar tradition, the days before a full moon are the peak of the building phase, when projects and preparations come to a head.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now climbing: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little higher than the day before. In planting tradition, the ascending Moon is the time of rising sap—a time for grafting and for harvesting fruit meant to stay fresh.
Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Aries brings a burst of drive. Pace yourself and spread the effort across the day.
Lunar day 12
The twelfth lunar day favors good deeds and quiet: give, help, and settle the mind.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the head, brain, eyes, and nose.
With the Moon waxing, tradition favors care and strengthening for the head and eyes rather than strain: a shorter screen day, more daylight, and a walk in fresh air.
Aries days belong to the head. Simple eye exercises, a scalp massage with the fingertips, and a splash of cold water on the hands afterward are the classic routine.
Give the eyes a break: at the screen, look into the distance for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
November takes away light and energy: do not fight an earlier bedtime, and use every ray of sun. Hot teas and root vegetables warm the body.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Protein and fruit
On Aries days, lunar tradition puts protein and fruit at the top of the table. A meal rich in protein can feel especially satisfying today, yet a sensitive stomach may find even a small portion heavy.
With the Moon waxing, tradition favors a hearty, balanced plate.
Before the full moon, tradition holds, food nourishes most: an ideal time to top up minerals and vitamins.
In November, cabbage, kale, leeks, and root vegetables rule, with nuts and dried fruit on the side. Warming soups are the backbone of the table.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: legumes, kale, and dried fruit.
Tip of the day: a bean spread or a lentil soup makes a filling meal of plant protein.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
November is the time to winterize: spread compost or well-rotted manure on the beds, protect tree trunks from rodents and rabbits, and cover young plants with evergreen boughs. Fruit trees can still be planted until the ground freezes. Carrots and parsnips sown into cold soil before winter can give an early spring crop.
Aries days are fruit days in the planting-by-the-signs tradition: tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, and the fruit trees get the attention.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants above ground take the lead.
Rootstocks stored in the cellar can be bench-grafted now.
In winter, move lunar gardening indoors: under a waxing Moon, windowsill sowings are said to do well, and cress, sprouts, and potted herbs to grow faster.
A fruit day is made for fruiting vegetables and fruit, right now especially fruit trees.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as Brussels sprouts and leeks.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is November 20th?
On November 20, 2026, the Moon is waxing gibbous, 79% lit, in the sign of Aries. It is day 12 of the lunar cycle.
Is November 20, 2026 a full moon?
No. On November 20, 2026, the Moon is waxing gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date is November 24, 2026.
What day is the full moon in November 2026?
The full moon in November 2026 is the Beaver Moon on November 24, 2026, at 2:54 PM UTC.
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