The November Birthstones are the Topaz and Citrine. Topaz(particularly, yellow) symbolizes friendship, love and affection. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. Topaz is called the traditional birthstone of November. Lemon quartz(Citrine) secondary birthstone for November.
November Zodiac Signs
Month of November Zodiac Signs are Scorpio(until November 21) and Sagittarius(November 22 onwards).
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Scorpio by nature like to take action instead of thinking things through in great lengths. They tend to be ambitious, bold, courageous, and self confident. Scorpio have a clear vision for their desires in life. Going after those goals feel liberating to them. Cool headedness helps Scorpio to achieve their desires. Scorpio are compatible with: Capricorn, Pisces, Cancer and Virgo.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Theoretical thinkin is like honey to those people. Born as Sagittarius you will have a tendency to philosophize. Honesty and a strong sense of justice are some of the positive qualities of Sagittarius. Focus and energy are things they give to work and family life. Sagittarius are compatible with: Aquarius, Libra, Aries and Leo.
November Birth Flowers
Birth flower Chrysanthemum, which stands for cheerfulness and love, is associated with the month of November. According to Feng Shui, Chrysanthemums brings happiness and laughter in the house.
Compassion, Friendship and Joy. November Birth Flower Chrysanthemum can have different meanings. Red is for Love, White means innocence, and Yellow denotes unrequited love.
Historical Events for November, 1861
1st » American Civil War: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints George B. McClellan as the commander of the Union Army, replacing General Winfield Scott.
4th » The University of Washington opens in Seattle, Washington (U.S. state) named Washington as the Territorial University.
6th » American Civil War: Jefferson Davis is elected president of the Confederate States of America.
7th » American Civil War: Battle of Belmont: In Belmont, Missouri, United States e.g Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant overrun a Confederate States of America called Confederate camp but are forced to retreat when Confederate reinforcements arrive.
8th » American Civil War: The "Trent Affair" The USS San Jacinto 1850 6 stops the British mail ship 'Trent' and arrests two Confederate States of America Confederate envoys, sparking a diplomatic crisis between the UK and US.
9th » The first documented Canadian Football known as football match in Canada is played at University College, University of Toronto.
21st » American Civil War: Confederate States of America or Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints Judah Benjamin secretary of war.