Faketually

1. What the sources actually contain: a snapshot of November 2025 coverage

The set of results is heavily weighted toward November 2025 calendar items and astrology: multiple outlets discuss November new and full moons and Mercury retrograde themes, offering spiritual-meaning and horoscope takes (People, Bustle, Refinery29, The Hoodwitch, Today, Wicked Mystics) ^{[2] [6] [7] [8] [5] [9]}. Other items are practical or cultural calendar entries — a Wikipedia list about non-standard dates and Timeanddate’s “Fake Friday” retail period — and a Forbes explainer on China’s Singles’ Day; an internet culture piece covers No Nut November ^{[1] [4] [10] [3]}.

2. Why “faketually” might be missing — plausible explanations from context

Given the coverage mix, three plausible reasons the neologism isn’t found in these sources: (a) it’s a brand-new or niche coinage not yet picked up by mainstream outlets (available sources do not mention the term); (b) it could be a typo or portmanteau intended to reference “fake” or “actually” — Merriam‑Webster defines “fake” but none of the provided sources link it with a term “faketually” ^[11]; or (c) it might be slang circulating on platforms outside the indexed sources here (available sources do not mention social posts or forums containing it).

3. Related concepts visible in the search results: fakery, dates and internet rituals

While “faketually” itself is absent, several results touch on topics the word could plausibly relate to. Wikipedia’s list of non‑standard dates documents fictional or rhetorically created dates and calendar errors — an area where fabricated or playful dates appear deliberately ^[1]. Separately, Merriam‑Webster’s definition and examples illustrate contemporary media use of “fake” and related phrasing, which helps frame how new compound words might form around “fake” ^[11]. Internet rituals and meme-driven challenges such as No Nut November show how slang and neologisms can start in online communities before entering wider reporting ^[3].

4. Competing viewpoints in the available reporting

On astrology and spiritual reporting, outlets present similar facts (dates/times) but diverge in interpretation: People and Refinery29 quote astrologers describing the November New Moon as a time of transformation and communication opportunities ^{[5] [6]}, while The Hoodwitch frames it as intense shadow work tied to multiple retrogrades ^[7]. Today highlights practical behavioral advice about Mercury retrograde’s social effects ^[8]. These differences show consistent event reporting but varied framing: empirical timing versus spiritual or psychological guidance ^{[5] [7] [8]}.

5. What I cannot say from these sources

I cannot confirm any definition, origin, usage examples, or cultural meaning for “faketually” because the provided reporting does not mention the word (not found in current reporting). I also cannot assert whether the term exists on social platforms or in spoken slang unless you supply those sources.

6. Suggested next steps to investigate “faketually”

If you want a definitive answer, provide (a) a URL or screenshot where you saw “faketually,” (b) the platform or community context (Twitter/X, Reddit, TikTok, Discord, etc.), or (c) surrounding text. If you prefer broader research, I can search for the word across social media and wider web sources (outside the current set) to track first appearances and usage patterns — but that will require additional sources beyond those provided here.

Sources cited: ^[1]; ^[2]; ^[3]; ^[4]; ^[6]; ^[7]; ^[8]; ^[10]; ^[5]; ^[11]; ^[9].