7 Fascinating Facts About November Babies

Some say that November is an especially auspicious month to have a birthday. This could be because November has six of the rarest birthdays on the calendar…or because it is a month stuffed so full of gratitude and good feels. Here are just a few facts that make November babies so special. 

Your November baby will be a Scorpio or a Sagittarius.

November babies born between November 1st and the 22nd are Scorpios, an often-misunderstood sign. Scorpio babies tend to be enigmatic and sensitive with an intelligent creative streak. But they can also be domineering and ambitious, two traits that give Scorpio a bit of a reputation. November babies born after the 22nd fall under the sign of Sagittarius and are represented by the Archer. These babies tend to be optimistic and adventurous…perhaps making the toddler years especially fun.

November babies have a topaz birthstone.

Did you know that before the 20th century, all gems that appear in a hue of yellow were called topaz? It turns out that topaz, just like Scorpio, was a bit misunderstood, but thanks to the science of gemology, we now know that topaz is a distinct gem species with lots of gorgeous colours to choose from, including the citrine, a more affordable relative of the topaz that is also a November birthstone. 

The birth flower for November is the chrysanthemum.

In the 18th and 19th century, floriography was the popular art of sending messages through floral bouquets. Each flower had a specific meaning and you could put them together to communicate your feelings. Chrysanthemums—or mums for short—signaled loyalty and honesty. To boot, they are a quintessentially autumn flower. 

November babies might be amazing athletes.

In one fascinating study, researchers noted a clear athletic advantage for babies born in November over all other calendar birth months. After testing for hang grip strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and lower body power, kids born in November were more athletic across the board, even beating out ...who are thought to be the strongest.