Born on November 17
November 17: Scorpio Zodiac & Famous People
The zodiac sign for November 17 is Scorpio. Famous people born on November 17 include Rachel McAdams, Shigeru Joshima — 2 notable figures in all, plus this day’s birthstone, birth flower and birthday rarity.
Actress · b. 1978
Singer · b. 1970
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How many people share the November 17 birthday?
~930 thousand in the U.S., ~22 million worldwide
※ Rough estimate assuming birthdays are evenly distributed (published population figures).
The November 17 birthday profile
Zodiac
Scorpio
Birthstone
Topaz / Citrine
Birth flower
Gerbera
Birth color
Amber
Rarity
#213/366
Weekday
Which day?
💎 Topaz / Citrine (Friendship, Hope & Integrity) · 🌸 Gerbera (Hope, Progress & Gratitude)
Scorpio traits
General traits of the sign November 17 falls under (10/24–11/21) — not a per-day personality or fortune.
Element
Water
Modality
Fixed
Ruling planet
Pluto
Intense and mysterious, with deep insight and unwavering focus.
Associated strengths: Passionate, Perceptive, Determined, Loyal
November 17's decan: 3rd decan (20°–30°, ~November 12–November 21) — sub-ruler the Moon (Cancer)
Each sign splits into three 10° decans; the 1st is the sign itself, the 2nd and 3rd are sub-ruled by the same-element signs (a traditional rule; the boundary shifts ±1 day by year).
※ Traditional Western astrology attributes — for cultural interest, not a scientific claim.
What happened on November 17
- International Students' Day — An international day celebrating students worldwide.
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