Child*Star
Astrological Report for
Blanche
The Astrological Chart
Blanche
Feb 16, 2003
09:57:00 PM EST +05:00
Fenkell, Michigan
083W08'00" 42N24'00"
Equal House System
Planet Sign Position House House Cusps
Sun Aquarius 28°Aq01' 05th 01 13°Li53'
Moon Leo 29°Le44' 11th 02 13°Sc53'
Mercury Aquarius 05°Aq30' 04th 03 13°Sg53'
Venus Capricorn 14°Cp21' 04th 04 13°Cp53'
Mars Sagittarius 19°Sg55' 03rd 05 13°Aq53'
Jupiter Leo 11°Le11' R 10th 06 13°Pi53'
Saturn Gemini 22°Ge10' R 09th 07 13°Ar53'
Uranus Aquarius 28°Aq46' 05th 08 13°Ta53'
Neptune Aquarius 11°Aq18' 04th 09 13°Ge53'
Pluto Sagittarius 19°Sg38' 03rd 10 13°Ca53'
Midheaven Cancer 16°Ca25' 10th 11 13°Le53'
Ascendant Libra 13°Li53' 01st 12 13°Vi53'
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Introduction
- CHILD*STAR!!
How wondrous is the moment when you first look into the eyes of your
newborn child! How miraculous is creation! What deep mysteries bring
families together for a cycle of time!
In writing Child*Star, the author,
a Montessori teacher, has brought you the best of 23 years of astrological
study in addition to the fruit of 10 years' experience in the classroom.
You'll find in Child*Star a first-hand understanding of the trials and
joys of parenthood.
Being a parent is challenging. A job description for
a parent would include something of almost every other job. When we study
the child's astrological chart, we can instantly attune to how we can best
guide her. Strengths, weaknesses, aptitude and potentials jump off the
page. We can see how to turn around negative momentum and maximize talents
that otherwise may not have been readily apparent. Understanding leads to
greater patience, a virtue of immeasurable worth in child-rearing!
Many
parents intuitively take a reading at the moment of birth and even before
through dreams or visions, and receive a prescient knowing of the child
soon to be born. The child comes to us with her own birth chart, her
particular life plan, which many believe is determined prior to birth.
Nevertheless, there can be no doubt that environmental factors, decisions
made by parents, education, and free will can change, alter, or mitigate
the prophecy foreseen in the chart for better or for worse.
A seed
containing the blueprint of the most magnificent rose will not flower if
denied sunshine, water, and good soil. And many have cultivated beautiful
flowers in rocky soils through love and care. How can we challenge the
child to bring out the positive Sun sign potential, but, at the same time,
teach her to know clearly when she crosses the line into negatives that
could cause her much grief and sorrow later, if not corrected now?
This is
the challenge before us as educators and parents to our children, even to
the child within ourselves. So we search the chart with an eye for
potential problem areas that could disrupt, hinder or block the child's
best expression. We devise how to turn them around. We take note of the
positive potential and see how, like a good seed, it can be nurtured to
bring forth the ripest fruit on time.
- In creating this report, certain assumptions have been made:
- Every child is unique. While most concepts will hit the nail on the
head, not all you read will necessarily "fit."
Throughout the report, you'll come across words and phrases like "tends to," "often will," "probably," "might." This is because there is a spectrum of possibility on any given point. At times, these phrases have been omitted, but the concept remains true throughout the report.
- It is assumed that you are concerned and loving parents who are
dedicated to helping your child realize her highest potential.
- It is assumed that you're willing to look at yourself (as you may find
Mom and Dad depicted in the pages of this report) and see where greater self-awareness and self-improvement can help you better raise your child.
- It is assumed that you're using this report as a key to better
understand
your child, and as a key to unlock her potential, but that at no time will you use this report (and its recommendations) to replace common sense and your own good judgment. You are her parents, no one can know her as you do. Remember:
Astrology is meant to CONFIRM, NOT REPLACE, the inner guide!
- To get the most value out of Child*Star, the author recommends holding
"all these things in your heart" and observing the child as she grows. Maria Montessori proved that, by observing the child, you discover the laws of her being. The chart unfolds as she grows.
However, the report may highlight potential talent and skill you may wish to test out by providing your child with opportunities to develop them. For instance, if an aspect (and especially if several aspects) indicates musical talent, you may want to sign your child up for song and dance lessons or teach her how to play a musical instrument.
If playing an instrument doesn't seem to be her forte, try music appreciation. Remember, there's a spectrum of possibility, and it's up to you to discover what motivates your child.
In reading about your child, emphasize the positive. Negative patterns can be changed; indeed, sometimes only a shade of gray separates our Achilles' Heel from becoming our most valuable asset. Conversely, our natural talents can stagnate and, if we fail to develop them, become the open door to self-indulgence.
- Keywords and concepts that will help you get the most out of
Child*Star:
- Throughout the report, reference is made to planets receiving
harmonious
or challenging aspects. In astrology, trines and sextiles are considered aspects that indicate energy flowing in harmony. Squares point to challenges, blocks, internal frustrations and also pronounced talents. Oppositions indicate potential conflicts we resolve in the Tai-Chi of our interactions with others. We call squares and oppositions "dynamic aspects." Here is where your child may meet her greatest challenges, but also where she may demonstrate her greatest strengths! In expressing and mastering the dynamic aspects, we grow and can realize our greatest achievements. Remember:
Wherever you find dynamic aspects is where your child may need the most guidance, consistency, and patience on your part.
- CROSS-REFERENCES: To gather a more complete picture on any given
aspect
of your child's chart, you may be referred to another related section. For example, every sign is said to be ruled by a particular planet. Aries is ruled by Mars, and the child with Aries Rising is learning how to direct energy constructively. But how will she do it? The report may refer you to another section on Mars.
Another type of cross-reference is necessary when a planet receives more than one kind of aspect. For example, a child with Mars square Saturn can feel blocked, and Child*Star instructs you to see if Mars and Saturn receive positive aspects from other planets-which will mitigate the difficulty and allow the aspect to manifest in a more dynamic and purposeful way. The positive aspects can also indicate to you how to work out the difficulty successfully.
- RESOLVING CONTRADICTIONS: What to do when you come across information
that is contradictory? None of us is black and white. For example, a child might be extroverted in sports, but shy in academics, or vice-versa. Some children, however, will need help in working out such structural conflicts.
- Sometimes we come across strengths or talents in the child that may
not
be our forte. A child with a grand trine in earth signs, but whose parents have little or no earth emphasis in their own charts, may need other, more practical and businesslike people coming into her life to bring out the inherent qualities of efficiency, order, and organization typical of this positive configuration.
- Astrological knowledge must never be used to demean, criticize, or put
anyone down. Take note of areas of great sensitivity, vulnerability, or pain in the child's chart. Find ways to help her master these. Be kind to your child. Her star has appeared and it may be different in magnitude and brilliance than your own! Love her and teach her, and learn from her, but don't expect her to be who you are. While the child is still in the process of turning her weaknesses into strengths, we can often fill in the gap!
- CONCLUSION: In studying the child's chart-as a representation of the
book of her life with many pages left to write on-we seek to understand her better in order to guide, help, and instruct her in bringing out her special uniqueness, her calling in life, her special star. In understanding our children, we also come to better understand ourselves, our own inner child.
This report is intended as a stepping stone in your astrological journey-a fascinating adventure. For those who hold newborns, Child*Star will offer many insights that will prove their worth for years to come. For those of you with older children, this report will shed much light that will help you better understand your child and where she is headed. Some will walk through their childhood again through the pages of this report-finding, healing, and attuning with the child within.
On the next page you will find a list of the zodiac positions of your child's natal planets, along with the house cusps, for her moment of birth. These have been calculated using sophisticated astronomical formulae to ensure high accuracy.
The author, Kathie Garcia, is interested in your feedback. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to give her a call or write her a note. She can be reached at PO Box 81, Emigrant, MT, 59027. Her telephone number is (406) 333-4757.
The Rising Sign
First let's take a quick look at your child's Ascendant, or Rising sign.
Astrologers want to know what zodiac sign is rising at birth, since this
gives a picture of the way we appear or come across to others. We look out
upon the world through the glasses of the Rising Sign. Your child's Rising
Sign will offer clues as to how your child perceives herself or would like
others to see her. Many astrologers consider the Rising Sign as important
as the Sun Sign in describing identity. This makes sense, since the
Ascendant describes the early childhood experience. From myriad
impressions and interactions, the child will weave the tapestry of her
unique selfhood.
If the Rising Sign is very different from the Sun sign,
the child may have to work at integrating diverse aspects of her
personality. The child with Libra rising comes across as gracious and
sociable! With proper education, these normally refined children can be
exceptionally well mannered and polite.
The Libra Rising child tends to
reflect and mirror other people's feelings or their perceived expectations
of her. She needs to cultivate a sense a "me." Because she doesn't like
tipping the Libran scales, she may tend to accommodate others rather than
"rock the boat." She needs to learn to stick up for herself, and to deal
with consequences (and even confrontations) without fear. Venus, the
planet of love and beauty, rules Libra. When Venus is in an Earth sign (ie Capricorn), the child often loves
beautiful things.
The Libra Rising child is typically very
aware of her appearance. She may be physically attractive and probably
likes to look nice. A warning: Libra Rising youngsters are often aware of
the dividends a little charm can bring. If not checked, an affected charm
can be an effective way to manipulate others. Teach your child to be
sincere and honest.
Libra Rising
Planet Aspects
The Sun and Moon
At the time of our birth, the planets (through their configurations and relationships) tell us something about the quality of the moment of time into which we were born. Each planet points to special traits within us. Yet, of all the planets, the two most important planets to astrologers are the "lights," the Sun and the Moon. From where we stand here on Earth, the great shining Sun by day and the reflecting Moon at night are our constant companions. The Sun and Moon are our greatest guides in understanding our children, their temperament, personality, relationship with parents and other significant adults, their sense of purpose, their feelings and much more! The Sun and Moon give us clues as to where our children are headed and how we can help them on the way.
The Sun: Identity, Ego, Will, Father
The Sun represents our identity, or self and as such, colors every other aspect of the chart. In a child's chart, the Sun will reveal much about her emerging personality. Your child's greatest strengths and challenges are often described by the qualities of her Sun Sign. A Leo child, for example, is a born leader but may be pompous. A Piscean youngster may draw upon a rich imagination to inspire others, but may seek to escape reality by retreating into a fantasy world. The wise parent will train the child to manifest the positive qualities of her Sun Sign. The position of the Sun also helps us understand what motivates our children. A child with a Fire sign Sun such as Aries, will generally be motivated by seeking new experiences in which she can assert herself, whereas a Water sign Sun child is more emotional and will seek comfort and security before venturing out. Children born into Earth signs tend to be grounded. They're builders and seek means of practical expression. They want to know, "How does it work?" Air sign Sun children can experience life through thoughts and thrive on social interaction and communication. The Sun also represents the child's perception of the father (or dominant parent) and the qualities the child identifies with within the father. From here, we extend our understanding of this relationship to authorities and adults in general and later, to the child's understanding of her own life purpose. For example, a child with the Sun in harmonious aspect to Mars would likely feel supported by the father and therefore more prone to self confidence than a child born with the Sun square Mars. The latter might feel blocked on some level by the father or dominant parent. Both, however, are dynamic positions indicating leadership potential.
Sun in Aquarius
Aquarius is an Air sign on the feeling cross. Its symbol is The Water bearer, who pours out the waters of life to all. Like other Air sign children, Aquarians are friendly and like to socialize. Aquarius is the sign of fraternity. Friendship and camaraderie mean a lot to the Aquarian child. You may discover that your child "never met a stranger" and don't be surprised if among her friends are a few off-beat characters! She herself may be somehow unique, different, even perhaps eccentric! Because Aquarius is a mental sign on the fixed cross, your child may be stubborn about her ideas. She may insist upon doing things "my way"! On the positive side, once your little water bearer makes a friend, her loyalty tends to be unwavering. Aquarians are known to be open-minded and democratic, but can become intolerant or aloof of what they perceive as lesser minds. Discourage a "know-it-all" attitude should it appear.
Aquarius is the sign of prophecy. It is said that Aquarians live in the future. They are inventive and innovative. If she can't find a kindred soul who understands her vision, the Aquarian child can feel quite alone. Because the Aquarian child may tend to live in her head, she may need help getting in touch with her own feelings. She may need to learn to be more sensitive to other children who are more emotional than she.
Your Aquarian child may be more interested in the world of thought and ideas than in sports and physical activity, but this is not a die-hard rule. Perhaps she takes to cycling, tennis, and running. Drama appeals to the Aquarian child. Many have a fascination for anything technological. Electronics, computers, space travel and alchemy may capture her attention. Especially if Mercury is in Aquarius, you may have a scientist ready to open new frontiers. Above all, the true Aquarian is progressive and enjoys putting into practice new ideas and reforms that help this world be a better place to live in. As she grows, she will want to keep abreast of the news. She may be searching for a cause.
Aquarius is the sign of freedom. Aquarian children love to be with people, but also demand time and space to be alone. Stress always that true freedom entails responsibility. She needs room to think, to create, to be, but she also needs to know from babyhood the difference between freedom and rebelliousness. Historical accounts and anecdotes are helpful in teaching the consequences of the right and wrong use of free will.
Moon Opposition Sun
Your child may feel torn between the impulse to stand on her own two feet, and a need to be cared for and nurtured. Her independent streak may be hard to balance with a need for love and affection. This could also be re-enforced if mother and father work at cross purposes. Friction between mother (Moon) and father (Sun) could manifest as an internal "split" within the child that she would seek to later resolve in adult relationships with the opposite sex. The resulting tension would have to be dealt with gradually and methodically. Check the signs and houses the lights are in; here your child will seek to achieve balance. Ideally, she experiences the flow between the Sun and Moon as a Tai-Chi, a perfect polarity and is centered and poised, expressing the best of both signs. Often, however, the opposition signifies initial conflict and imbalance. Sextiles or trines to the Sun or Moon suggest how the conflict can be eased or resolved. Squares to either or both bodies increase tension but also become the focus of potential dynamic creativity and growth.
Sun Trine Saturn
This placement confers a real love of science and natural laws. Your child may be a tireless worker with absolute determination and the ability to carry great projects through to completion. (Especially in the affairs of the houses and signs where the Sun and Saturn are posited.) Always the protector to those she comes to know, your child likely is loyal to friends and will tend to have long and secure relationships. Sometimes this aspect points to a position of authority in adult life. Regardless of circumstances, the child with this contact is apt to receive support from parents and elders during childhood. Nevertheless, her most significant achievements come from her own efforts. This Sun-Saturn aspect strengthens the constitution. Your child benefits by learning in a structured environment, by developing a strong moral character and by acquiring study habits that teach her organization and concentration.
Sun Conjunction Uranus
Positive Sun-Uranus aspects often indicate leadership potential. Your child may be very magnetic, others being drawn to her. She is not afraid to be different, and may indeed be a "trendsetter." Chances are she paddles her own canoe! Children with this aspect typically love whatever is new or unusual, and breakthrough flashes of original insight are typical. Your child is likely to be creative with a natural love for inventions, electronics, computer science and the like. Your child will appreciate independence and originality in others, especially in a friend, and may tend to have novel companions who are very likely male. Problems at school could arise from a tendency to only see it "my way," difficulty conforming to rules and regulations, and/or a non-cooperative attitude. Or perhaps teachers have a hard time with her because she somehow doesn't fit into the prescribed way of doing things. Your child likes to keep things spontaneous, and she probably keeps you hopping! Nevertheless, you'd do well to train her to finish what she begins and to look before she leaps! Sometimes Sun-Uranus aspects describe the father as being radical, eccentric, highly individualistic or somehow unusual. Note: if Saturn is well aspected, your child is more apt to have her feet on the ground!
The Moon: Emotions, Habits, Family, Mother
In a child's chart, we look to the position of the Moon to understand the child's perception of her mother, of her need to be cared for and to nurture. The Moon also describes the child's experience within her family, with its particular dynamics, tradition and heritage. From these, the child establishes her roots. The Moon, then, indicates the early childhood environment, our early support systems. Emotional responses are traced to the Moon and hence, to patterns established during childhood (and even during other lifetimes). These often become automatic and subconscious in the adult. Thus, the sign placement of the Moon reveals much about our child's emotional needs and expressions. The Moon may dominate the child's chart during the first 7 years of life. The Moon will tell us what the child needs to feel secure and also what kinds of habits would be helpful or detrimental to her development. For example, a child with a Sagittarian Moon is happy when she has plenty of room to explore. (But she needs to learn the value of limits) A Cancer Moon child, in contrast, may cling to Mom's apron strings. (But she may need to overcome fear of making it on her own).
Moon in Leo
Leo is a Fire sign on the feeling cross. Its symbol is The Lion. Moon in Leo children express their feelings ardently, dramatically, and with strong convictions. (Sometimes the little lion roars!) Children with this placement take their feelings seriously and expect you will, too. They can feel deeply hurt when other children or adults make fun of them. Above all, youngsters with the Moon in Leo crave attention. "Look at me!" their actions say. If Mom or Dad are too busy to notice, watch out! Often, negative attention is better than none at all in her mind.
Your child is apt to be a natural performer! You might want to enlist her in drama classes. To be happy, she needs to be creative. Your child is great with younger children and big on animals, sports, and recreation. She magnetizes people of all ages to her because she is an instant umbrella of warmth, friendship, and self-expression.
Unless the Sun is in Virgo, your child may be better at giving orders than obeying them. She may insist on doing it "my way," but the Moon in Leo child needs to learn to listen and obey and above all, to cooperate with others. Leo is the sign of royalty, and you might find your Moon in Leo youngster strutting around, taking a lot of things for granted. Stress gratitude in thought and action in your household. Expressing thanks, giving blessings at mealtime, caring for possessions and being willing to do her share (even if its not the most fun job available), responding to the needs of family and friends are some ways to develop the sensitivity of heart necessary for true leadership. She could be forceful, even bossy. The Moon in Leo child perceives the mother as creative, in some cases flamboyant, and fun. With afflictions, she may think her overbearing and dogmatic.
Moon Opposition Sun
Your child was born during a Full Moon, when the Sun and Moon are in polarity. Sun is Father, Moon is Mother. Does your child experience an inner flow of these two basic principles or does she experience a see-saw as when torn between 2 sets of parents, or when Mommy and Daddy are at odds with one another or physically separated? If the latter, this may later manifest as an imbalance between the outer behavior or conscious will (father/Sun), and the feelings (mother/Moon). Another possible interpretation is that she may find herself torn between an environment that is very comfortable and supportive versus a real need to grow, progress, and push out on her own. Throughout her life, your child will seek integration of mind and heart through relationships she forms. Sometimes we see the Sun/Moon opposition manifesting as a love of history versus future trends, older persons versus younger, and so on. For greater insight, look up the houses and signs the Sun and Moon are in respectively. Your child will seek to balance these two into a harmonious polarity.
The Full Moon child may show heightened awareness. In the monthly
lunation cycle, the Full Moon brings to fruition that which was nascent at
the New Moon. Thus, esoteric astrologers believe that the Full Moon type
is bringing to fruition the efforts of many previous incarnations. The
life is usually dramatic and full of experiences.
Moon Trine
Mars
Children with this aspect tend to be attractive and
physically active. They often enjoy group sports. This child seldom hides
how she feels and therefore is no stranger to an occasional argument! She
may receive plenty of emotional support as a child, especially from her
mother. Nevertheless, she may have to learn to work out her anger.
Particularly if the mother is easy to anger, the child could be implosive
or explosive. Patience! (For a greater understanding of this aspect, check
out Mars by sign.)
Moon Opposition Uranus
The child with this aspect may have a somewhat unusual upbringing. Later in life she is apt to attract a partner who is independent and also a bit unusual. If the mother is inconsistent in moods, rules or behavior, the child with this aspect could easily become confused; not knowing what to expect from her when. She needs to know she can rely on her. Children with this Moon-Uranus contact can be unconventional, even at the expense of popularity. She learns by experience and may depart from the trodden path. Your child may be restless and move around a lot. Her desire for personal freedom quite likely goes against the majority. She could be impulsive, more impatient than not, and (especially if Mars aspects the Moon or Uranus) could find it hard to control her temper. She could be subject to sudden mood changes! Your child can master this aspect by acquiring self-control and self-knowledge. Some children with this Moon-Uranus aspect are quite brilliant and original in their thinking. Teach your child the importance of keeping commitments.
The Inner Planets: Mercury and Venus
The planets Mercury and Venus, along with the Sun, Moon and Mars describe the child's emerging personality. These inner planets are located between the orbit of the Earth and the Sun. Venus indicates how the child appreciates and measures her experience, and describes the values established during childhood. Venus tells us how the child expresses love, the things that mean a lot to her, and her appreciation for beauty (or lack of it). Mercury tells us something about our child's perception, verbal expression, schooling --in short, how her mind works, how she thinks and communicates.
Mercury: The Mind and Communication
Mercury represents thoughts, ideas, and the mental process in general. Communications - by phone, letter, spoken, or however - are ruled by Mercury. Also thoughts, connections, phone wires, and everything that connects and conveys - even forms of transportation. In the child's chart, Mercury describes the myriad aspects of schooling - teachers, study habits, homework, learning skills, concentration (or lack of it). Your child's relationship with brothers and sisters are indicated by Mercury as well. The way your child thinks, receives, shares and transmits information and knowledge will be revealed by studying the position of Mercury in her chart. Mercury relates to hands, fine motor abilities, and to handwriting and drafting skills. Mercury by sign and element tells us how the child studies and what she likes to study, and how we (her parents and teachers) can help her gain greater academic expertise. Children with Mercury in Fire signs think and talk simultaneously and are spontaneous. They enjoy games that make learning fun! Children with Mercury in Air Signs can chatter away and still keep going! Words can come alive for them and they enjoy listening to (or creating) colorful tales and stories. Communication is their thing. They may have to work at being listeners, however! Children with Mercury in Water signs may need help thinking clearly since emotion runs into thoughts. These children like profound subject matter. Children with Mercury in Earth signs generally have a good measure of common sense. Hands on training suits them best.
Mercury in Aquarius
Aquarius is an Air sign on the feeling cross. Its symbol is The Water bearer. The Mercury in Aquarius child is typically an impartial thinker, democratic to the point of being impersonal. Fascinated by the latest technology, your child is likely to come up with very original and inventive ideas. While you may think she comes up with some pretty off-beat notions, why not test them out? The Aquarian mind is often prophetic, perceiving future trends. She could be simply ahead of her time. She tends to idealistic and believes in putting into practice what is preached. Her mind is quick, she thinks on her feet, but she may seem strangely aloof at times. She is group-conscious, community-oriented, and a natural reformer. Mercury in Aquarius usually indicates ability in math and sciences. Your child could be quite stubborn, even willful, demanding space to do her own thing her own way. She does need space, its true, but emphasize the responsibility that accompanies true freedom.
Mercury Opposition Jupiter
Children with this aspect often have sharp minds that nonetheless require much self-discipline! Your child might incline to think she can get around doing things as she knows they are supposed to be done. These shortcuts end up costing her a lot. Sometimes the child with this Mercury-Jupiter aspect tends to bite off more than she can chew and can have too many projects going at once. She could get carried away with herself easily in arguments. Whoa! Instruct your child how to bring in the reins of the mind! (For starters, insist on neat schoolwork, good handwriting, a clean desk!)
Mercury Conjunction Neptune
The child with this aspect could have a fantastic imagination and be somehow tuned into what we all dream of at the deepest levels. The dream worlds, the more eternal thoughts of mankind, come easily to her, and she would be a convincing speaker on occult, metaphysical, and religious subjects. Your child could be sensitive, poetic and persuasive. This aspect is common in the charts of composers. She could have oratory and/or theatrical skills. On the downside, this child may weave many a tale. Help your child sort out reality from fact. Insist she tell the truth!
Venus: Values, Love, Art
Venus rules our values and sense of appreciation. When we appraise or appreciate something, whether that be another person or a new car, this is Venus - the sense of love and compassion we may feel. Venus in the child's chart shows us what kinds of things our child appreciates, her innate sense of beauty (which can be developed), the manner in which she interacts with her friends and with adults, and how she shows love. Children with Venus in ardent Leo, for example, are demonstrative and fun-loving. They tend to shine and love bright, colorful things. Venus in Scorpio children, on the other hand, may be shy but exceptionally kind and thoughtful. These children may want Mom all to themselves! The Venus in Libra child is a social butterfly and loves beauty in her clothes and bedroom. Venus in Taurus loves beautiful things, pretty rocks and later precious stones. She may be a gourmet. She may need help learning to share what she sees as prized possessions. A study of Venus by sign, house and aspect also reveals something about your child's taste in food, eating habits, care of possessions and attitude toward money and belongings.
Venus in Capricorn
Capricorn is an Earth sign on the action cross. Its symbol is The Goat. The Venus in Capricorn child is in love with what's practical, right down to the last detail. She probably will enjoy opportunities to be in charge, especially in management roles. She appreciates tradition and ceremony and tends toward the conservative side in most things. She is loyal, dependable and a bit grown up for her age. She likes to be in control. Watch out for a tendency to be overly materialistic or overly demanding of loved ones and family. She could be acutely aware of the family's social status and is prone to equating material status with emotional security. Her taste in clothes is likely to be more formal than not, perhaps on the tailored side. Children with this placement need plenty of love and approbation. The child that appears cold, may actually have built walls around her heart to safeguard herself from being hurt or rejected. Capricorn relates to construction and to carpentry so the young child with this placement may delight in erector sets, tools (just like Daddy's), sandbox toys (that make something). Older children may enjoy hikes and mountain climbing.
The External Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
The major planets outside the Earth's orbit (external to us) are Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. These are the planets describing the outer world and circumstances surrounding the child, the status, well-being and conditions she is born into and what urges her on to greater achievements as she grows. Mars will tune you in to what motivates your child and the way she approaches life. Jupiter shows us how she is most apt to channel that energy, and Saturn decrees what sort of obstacles will confront her on the road to success. Again: Saturn tells us about the territory we will be going through, Jupiter the way or path through it, and Mars what kind of push or drive we can count on to keep going.
Mars: Action Through Desire; Drive, Motivation, and Anger
Mars is the planet of emotion and drive. When we search for the meaning of something, it is Mars that urges us on, keeps us searching. Mars will tell us what motivates our child, what captures her interest. By studying the aspects formed between Mars and other planets we discern if our child expresses desire in a healthy and direct manner or whether she feels blocked (squares) by inner or outer conditions. We also learn how our child expresses anger, whether in strong bursts (Mars in Fire Signs), bottled up and tears (Mars in Water Signs) or with cutting words (Air signs). With greater understanding we can help our child deal with her feelings in a constructive way. Mars tells us about our child's interest and aptitude (or lack of it), for physical exercises, sports, recreation. Mars drives us against things, too, and sends us into war and combat. Mars imparts courage and stamina. The house position of Mars in the child's chart will tell us in what area of life she is likely to enter the greatest degree of active conflict or activity: In the 11th, with friends, in the 3rd, perhaps with sisters and brothers, or in competitive learning at school.
Mars in Sagittarius
Sagittarius is a Fire sign on the thinking cross. Its symbol is The Archer. The Mars in Sagittarius youngster is an explorer, of mental or physical horizons or both! If other personal planets are in fire signs, sitting still in school may not be easy unless the material is very interesting! Your child will love hearing about faraway places and time periods--National Geographic, the Knights of the Round Table, the Inca Empire and the like will capture her attention as well as tales of traveling through the galaxies!
It is likely that your child is a born traveler. She will benefit from excursions, seeing different scenery and environments. Her natural inclination to explore typically gives the Mars in Sagittarius youngster a love of the outdoors. Outdoor hikes and camp-outs, fishing and horseback riding may capture her attention. She is interested in learning about the beliefs and concepts that frame civilization: history, religion, philosophy, law. She could be a born crusader, with a marked sense of fairness and strong opinions she will want to vocalize! Give ear and listen, but point out the dangers of a know-it-all attitude! Children with this placement who have not learned to listen and be tolerant of other people's viewpoints can be self-righteous and resentful of anyone who challenges their opinion!
Mars in Sagittarius is found in the charts of evangelists, preachers, theologians, judges, history professors, adventurers and explorers, publishers, travel agents and sports fans to name a few. Your child may tend to be enthusiastic but impatient. In her zeal, she could bypass important details or instructions. Insist she listen carefully!
Your child could dissipate her energy and may not always have patience to finish what she begins. Yet the Sagittarian arrow must reach the mark. If she is to be successful in adult life, she had best learn in childhood to finish her projects and chores! Praise your child for jobs well done! Mars energy can very direct and to the point in Sagittarius. However, teach your child not to direct her arrows indiscriminately! Help her understand that there is a time and a place for everything, lest others perceive her candid (yet perhaps untimely or out of place) actions as rude.
Moon Trine Mars
Children with this energetic aspect are full of punch! It's probable that
your child likes people, and finds it easy to get along with almost
anybody! She could have an extra ounce of courage and daring! Some form of
sports or physical creative discipline, such as dancing, will almost
certainly appeal to her! (If either the Moon or Mars are in water signs,
your child might take to the water like a fish!) Your child is a natural!
She knows how to motivate and inspire others and could be a
mini-politician in her own right! Your child might enjoy coaching or
training younger children. With her powerful spirit, she will attract many
friends and positive experiences.
Mars Opposition Saturn
With this aspect, the planet of action and that of restraint are at odds; this could result in frustration, difficulty getting started, a demanding or otherwise negative attitude toward authorities. This is often the result of a difficult relationship with the father. If the father is oppressive, emotionally cold, or absent, the child could hold in her anger and hurt. The child with this aspect needs emotional support and approval from the father. Help your child master these powerful energies by giving her many opportunities to make choices. Provide her with encouragement, support and healthy outlets for her (perhaps suppressed) anger.
Mars Conjunction Pluto
The child with this aspect may have great perseverance and staying power. She may have a drive to delve into the unknown. The cosmos has real trouble keeping secrets from her once she has made her mind up to investigate! You may find that your child is brave and works well in a crisis. She could be self-motivated. This aspect indicates potential leadership ability. Negatively, drive is so powerful here that when the child doesn't get her way, she could be manipulative or even dishonest. She could need help learning how to deal with anger. The relationship with the father could influence relationships with men and authorities in general. Study well the signs and house positions: Pluto and Mars will intensify the qualities/challenges of the signs and houses in which they are posited.
Jupiter: The Teacher; Opportunity, Career and Life Path
The Hindu word for Jupiter is Guru. Jupiter is the guru and guide, the way we go through life, our life path and personal philosophy. Our first teachers and guides are usually our parents. Then there are our school teachers, ministers, and other significant adults who enter our life and guide us. Jupiter is the body of knowledge and wisdom made available to us, our method for dealing with the laws of life, our Saturn, or limitations. Saturn represents the father, structure, rules of behavior and social norms we must learn to abide by. Jupiter is the light or path. Jupiter rules religion, philosophy, culture, travel, history; how we expand our horizons, our philosophy of life. It has always been an indicator of how successful we may be, our vocation. In the child's chart, we look to Jupiter for clues as to how our child seeks to know more about life, what appeals to her, and where she may need to pull in the reins and balance exploration (Jupiter) with greater discipline (Saturn). A child with Jupiter in the 1st house in Aries, for example, will jump to the occasion for a trip, an experience to broaden her horizons and self-understanding but will need to find the balance between opportunities for growth and responsibilities (Saturn).
Jupiter in Leo
Your child has Jupiter, planet of opportunity, in Leo, sign of dramatic self-expression. This doesn't necessarily mean that she will one day be on stage, but she probably seeks opportunities (and jobs) that let her show off her special talents. Similarly, your child may love parades, pageants and religious ceremonies. In teaching her religion, you might want to employ flannel boards, costumes and colorful illustrations. Inspiring others comes naturally to her, so she could do her best learning in teaching younger children. Bubbly and expressive (especially if personal planets are in fire signs as well), she takes pride in her accomplishments and looks to you for recognition of her works! Nevertheless with Jupiter in the sign of the regal lion, she could roar, or put on airs if she feels unnoticed! She could be arrogant and self-centered as well. Teach her the adage that she who would be great must also be able to serve! This placement could point to a career working with children or entertainment, and lends itself toward leadership roles. While your child likes to take the lead, help her find later success by stressing the importance of cooperation with others, and teamwork.
Mercury Opposition Jupiter
Beautiful dreamer, her mind may be light years away! The fact is that your child may spend a lot of time on thoughts that are far removed from the here and now! Many of these thoughts and ideas could prove to be impractical, and perhaps be more trouble than they are worth. You may discover that she is better off seeking advice than giving it, at least when it comes to practical matters! Your child needs good study habits while growing up at home and at school. She needs to finish what she begins and not promise more than she can deliver. With structure and established routines at home, you can help her turn her dreams into reality.
Saturn: The Lawgiver; Rules, Responsibility, Trials, Growth,
Father
Saturn rules the laws and limitations of this material world we all live in. Saturn indicates where we are bound to learn, the narrowness that makes our way felt, the walls that make homes possible. Saturn holds us together as much as apart. Saturn represents the law and is said to be the Great Teacher. Saturn defines and clarifies. Saturn represents the reality of life in the physical universe. We understand how vital it is that our children learn to accept responsibility, maintain their environment in order, finish homework and projects on time, learn how to delay gratification. Hopefully, they learn as they grow how to turn mistakes into lessons, obstacles into stepping stones to success. Saturn represents the father or dominant parent, all adults whom the child looks up to as authorities. Saturn represents the law of the land we're born into, the family rules and traditions and our own innate or developed sense of fairness. Saturnian qualities are rarely self-evident in the small child. Children have to learn self-discipline, order, patience, obedience. This they do in cycles of time. Saturn represents the process of maturity, the outlines for growth presented to us by our teachers and our inner biological clock. Saturn by sign, house, aspect and Saturn cycles in your child's chart and in your own provide a wonderful blueprint whose design you can follow to help your children grow to be successful in this world.
Saturn in Gemini
Your child takes communication seriously! This position confers mental discipline and logic. She is a born problem solver! This placement confers ability to organize details systematically and is common in the charts of secretaries, researchers, writers, lecturers, teachers, scientists, engineers and technicians. Your child may enjoy math and science and would likely benefit from extended formal study. Her interests are likely to be broad and varied. Especially if Mercury is well aspected, she is likely to be articulate, with a sharp tongue and shrewd mind. With afflictions, basic communication skills may need to be acquired, there may be a negative bent to the mind, the child may experience difficulties with teachers, knowledge may be plentiful but superficial. Others may interpret Saturn in Gemini's natural inclination to observe and make objective comments as coldly critical. Show your child how to implement learning in practical ways. Teach her the difference between surface knowledge and applied wisdom. The life of the English statesman and saint, Sir Thomas More provide an unforgettable example of this principle. An older brother or sister may play an important role in your child's life.
Sun Trine Saturn
Responsibilities are handled easily by your child. She tends to pile on tasks, one after another. Your child likes to work hard, and can accomplish much. It takes a lot to overload her willingness to take charge and help out. With proper training, her innate organizational skills will emerge. A career in one of the physical sciences is quite possible. Your child enjoys interacting with those in authority: with parents, teachers and elders. She does her best learning in a structured and disciplined environment.
Mars Opposition Saturn
Your child may have a strong drive, but could resist training and discipline. Mars/Saturn children sometimes avoid opportunities to put their energy to work, perhaps shirking from doing their chores. To master this opposition, consistent and loving discipline is necessary in early childhood lest a lack of self-discipline later result in conflicts and confrontation with authorities and/or realities. Your child may need prodding to get started. This opposition relates to the interactions with the father from whom your child needs strong emotional support. Unresolved difficulties with the father, or repressed anger toward the father could manifest in career or marriage problems in adulthood.
The Outer Planets
In the previous sections, we have dealt with planets that we can see with our naked eyes. In general, these planets refer to life as we know and live it and are the so-called inner planets. Beyond these are three planets that are not visible in the sky and which have cycles longer than the average human life span. Since they are beyond Saturn or time, astrologers call them the trans-personal or transcendental planets - Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Here you will find information on issues and attitudes typical of your child's generation. Uranus represents the sense of discovery, new frontiers, revolutions and consequent changes we make. Neptune reveals how we understand and accept these discoveries, our understanding of mystical and/or inner realities, the expression of devotion and compassion. Pluto points to the great challenges confronting ourselves and our civilization. How can we best prepare our children to meet these challenges? To fulfill their fiery destiny individually and collectively? To stand firm amidst the winds of change? To reach out for worlds beyond the physical? To feel secure in their relationship to God? For most of us, the challenges increase as we mature but certainly the foundation is set in childhood!
Uranus: The Awakener; Rebellion, Breakthroughs, Insights,
Originality
Uranus is the planet that indicates how we free ourselves from the difficulties and problems life presents us. Uranus represents our link to the higher mind, Universal Intelligence. Here is the way insights come to us, how we discover or come to know and understand ourselves. Uranian energy shows us how to find new uses for old things. It rules inventions and sudden insights into our life - everything that is unusual, eccentric, and out of the ordinary. Uranus is, in many ways, the opposite, or undoing of Saturn. We look to Uranus in the child's chart to understand her personal sense of uniqueness, where she dares to be different. Uranus also may reveal individual genius, talent, interests. With hard aspects, or if Uranus is placed in the 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th houses, we may have to deal with willfulness and/or rebelliousness in the child, or she may perceive herself as somehow different from the rest. Parents and teachers can help the child with strong Uranian aspects by providing her with avenues for individual expression and creativity, and by recognizing her natural bent to experiment with new ways of doing things. At the same time, the child needs to learn that there is no true freedom without accountability. Be consistent in applying the rules. She needs to know the consequences of her use of free will.
Uranus in Aquarius
Your child was born into a subgeneration of people who, as a group, have a radical approach to communal interests and group work. Progressive, with insights into uniting humanity, they grasp the true meaning of democracy, and will add new dimensions of understanding to the changes effected by the generation before them. Mentally independent, they like to make their own decisions. If Uranus aspects personal planets, the child could be willful and stubborn, learning by the university of hard knocks or not at all! She needs to know the consequences of her right and wrong decisions. She would make a great networker and tends to work for the benefit of all.
Sun Conjunction Uranus
Your child is unconventional, independent, and drawn to whatever is different and original in life. She can't stand being tied down with the drudgery of routine, preferring instead to keep her options open. A genius, a revolutionary of the spirit, a freedom fighter or a rebel? Any or all could apply. You must be consistent in teaching your child the consequences of free will, but give her space to invent, to think, to be! As she grows in stature and awareness, she may gravitate toward causes that go against tradition, revolutions of one kind or another - social or political. Be prepared, since her friends are probably also eccentric and are likely to come from all backgrounds! Communication, computers, electronics, and everything new-wave is what your child stars in.
Moon Opposition Uranus
Children with Moon/Uranus contacts yearn to be free. They thrive on independence and may in fact be quite willful. The relationship with the mother may be unusual in some way. Sometimes the mother is quite unique, avant-garde or New Age or perhaps she is inconsistent, absent much of the time (or so perceived). Others may find your child original (certainly very different) and perhaps unpredictable, especially when it comes to emotional reactions. Your child may have a tendency to show emotions suddenly and/or in unusual ways. She likes unconventional friends and is probably a nonconformist herself. The Moon/Uranus child needs room to create but must be made to answer for her actions as well. Your child must recognize the importance of considering the feelings of others. She may seem to go out of her way to shock, confront, challenge whatever is traditional and customary.
Saturn Trine Uranus
Your child is cooperative with her father and other authority figures in her life. If personal planets are tied into this trine, your child will be mature for her age and as an adult may be drawn into the political arena. You will find that your child is very skilled at implementing change and improving existing circumstances. She seeks the means to understand and improve situations, finding new but secure ways to better conditions. Inventions and discoveries, in particular in communications, computers, and electronics, may attract her attention. Your child brings order and organization to areas where new development is taking place, also emergency situations. Your child can teach and help others to understand this as well.
Neptune: The Savior; Illusion, Ideals, Imagination, Spirituality
Neptune provides the key for unlocking our child's imagination! Neptune represents the bridge to worlds we cannot see. Neptune, then, tells us about the child's need for worship, adoration, devotion. Neptune relates to music and the arts and is prominent in the charts of many creative people. Being an outer planet, Neptune also paints a picture of the collective dreams of our child's generation, dreams which may build upon, alter or even challenge our own. Neptune's influence tends to be subtle, often affecting us on subconscious levels. If afflicted, Neptune can indicate areas where the child may feel confused, uncertain or fearful. Read Neptune by sign, house and aspect but realize that your child may not consciously be aware of Neptune's influence until she reaches adulthood.
Neptune in Aquarius
These are the children born into the dawning of a New Age of enlightenment and freedom! The age of Aquarius marks the ideal, a time of peace and freedom. Religion and science blend in enlightened leaders who represent the highest good. Plato's ideal of the Philosopher King come at last!
Mercury Conjunction Neptune
The child with Mercury conjoined Neptune has a way with words and ideas. Your child creates mental tapestries and conveys them in a way that captures the attention of others. Your child loves a good story, especially those dealing with great heroes, colorful Biblical tales, mythology, and romantic legends such as that of King Arthur and His Knights! The danger is that the mind can be impressionable to a fault. Occasionally, this aspect manifests as shyness, especially if a child is fearful, overly-sensitive, or has low self-esteem. Help your child master this square by placing a high premium on truth.
Jupiter Opposition Neptune
Your child is likely to be generous and kindhearted. She enjoys traveling, learning about people in far-away lands and hearing historical tales. She has a good imagination and can visualize easily. She may need to develop some dose of common sense to balance this out (good Mercury/Saturn aspects and earth contacts help). Your child is devotional by nature and would benefit by early religious training (not of the rigid sort). Teach her to always mean what she says and not to make promises she cannot keep or others might consider her dishonest. Woolgathering could be a problem at school (unless offset by strong Mercury/Saturn aspects). You can help your child make her dreams come true by teaching her to finish her projects on time (starting with putting the building blocks back on the shelf is not too early), stressing the importance of order and neatness in her room, desk, homework, appearance, labeling her clothes and bringing them home from school, and by finding creative ways to channel her imagination. In short, teach your child to discipline the mind. Your child may tend to promise more than she can realistically accomplish.
Pluto: The Shadow; Deep Fears, Inner Change, Growth, Regeneration
Pluto is the planet of profound change, of generation and regeneration. Pluto often touches upon the most sensitive psychological areas within us. Once touched, we have no choice but to change and grow. If Pluto aspects a personal planet in your child's chart, she will experience an intense desire for self-transformation on some level of her being. Pluto contacts often teach us through intense experiences. We feel as if we've lived several lifetimes in one! The struggle of our century with nuclear power is a Plutonian issue. Will this intense power be used as a dynamo of life or to devastate life? Stress the positive, be ready to help your child navigate through intense emotions she may feel, but not necessarily comprehend. Teach her to express this power wisely.
Pluto in Sagittarius
Your child was born into a generation passionate in their search for truth. Nothing superficial or ephemeral holds their attention. An intense analytical approach to life cuts through to the heart of things. This directness may not always endear them to others, who may see them as blunt. Politics and religion will reach new heights. During Pluto's transit through this sign, the world may enter the dawning of a Golden Age. With hard aspects to personal planets (especially Mars), Pluto in Sagittarius can indicate a tendency to be vindictive.
Mars Conjunction Pluto
Boy, does she have drive! This aspect gives intense determination. Some children with Mars/Pluto contacts enjoy sports and other physical outlets. Your child may have the energy of 10, so watch out! Check out the house position to see in what area of life this dynamo will be expressed. Negatives include anger, willfulness, selfishness. Hopefully, the relationship with the father will be free of major conflict. Otherwise, Mars/Pluto can indicate problems later on with men or with authority figures. Emotionally intense!
Saturn Opposition Pluto
Extremely sensitive, your child could be very touchy, tending to keep her vulnerability hidden from others. Don't let appearances fool you - a serious exterior could be a cover for tender feelings. Excessive duties and responsibilities or harsh conditions during childhood could keep her from opportunities for change and inner growth. Parents should avoid being overly strict or condemnatory with this child. This aspect could mark one destined to overcome great obstacles during her life. The relationship with the father could affect other relationships when she is mature, for better or for best. She needs approval, confirmation of worth from the father figure.
Major Life Periods
What follows amounts to a brief overview of the first thirty years or so of your child's life - a road map of the years to come. Since childhood, adolescence, and early adult life are so crucial to each of us, an attempt has been made to describe these formative years. Based on the gradual movement of the planet Saturn, this is one of the most tested of all astrological techniques. It is used by almost every professional astrologer as part of any personal consultation. Provided that your child's time of birth is more or less accurate, you will find this information both accurate and informative.
Personal Background
By age seven, the child has absorbed an enormous amount of learning. Her physical body has reached 70% of her growth potential. Permanent teeth (teeth relate to Saturn) begin to emerge. She passes from the absorbent mind stage into the stage of active reason. She is on her way to becoming an independent adult. Saturn represents rules and laws. At seven years of age, Saturn forms its first square and you can expect your child "to test the law," at home and at school. Astrologically, this is a critical point in her development. The Saturn cycle depicts a fairly easy childhood (all else being equal) up until around the 11th or 12th year, at which time your child may begin to become more subjective and inner-directed. This could mean that during her adolescence, she may feel somewhat introspective. At about age 14 or 15, Saturn opposes its own position in the chart and most teens pass through a kind of identity crisis. Balance is the key but the adolescent who says to herself, how can I be free to make my own decisions, but who is usually not ready to leave the nest! This inner time of exploration lasts until she is about 18 or 19 years of age. At that time, she likely will proceed to take hold, discover herself, and become more outward - in a rather short time. Her sense of confidence should take hold and build, and the years of introspection will pay off as she begins to reach out. The years from 18 through 25 or 26 are likely to be characterized by hard work and continued gains in self-confidence. From the 26th year, her most opportune time for the climb to fame and fortune will commence. Provided she takes advantage of these cycles, the 30s and 40s should be materially successful years.
Current Situation
Now for a close-up of recent years: while landscape was quite general, the dates given in this close-up should be much more precise. Don't look here for a day-to-day account of life but rather to get a picture of this stretch of time, "these years." In 28 to 30 years, Saturn will return to its natal position at birth and we experience the so-called "Saturn return." At age 14 (first Saturn opposition) and again at age 29 (first Saturn return), we become very aware of Saturn's influence in our life. Important events, or points of growth may occur around age seven as well (first Saturn square). I do not believe, however, that the child is AWARE of Saturn's influence in a personal sense. Saturn in the child's chart may indicate conditions in her environment, her relationship to others, and especially to her father and other significant authority figures in her life. Saturn represents the law, limits, restrictions, attitude toward responsibilities, hard work, and fairness. The child learns these in stages. A Saturnian key is "maturity."
Please note that for Newborns and children less than seven years of age, the report may indicate a year prior to the actual birth of the child. If this is the case for your child, it means that Saturn was at the degree on the cusp of the quadrant in question on the date indicated. If this occurred about 3 years ago, for example, Saturn will remain in that quadrant for about 4 more years.
Apr 29, 1997 1st Pass D> (Age-6 2m)
Nov 27, 1997 2nd Pass R< (Age-6 9m)
Jan 02, 1998 3rd Pass D> (Age-6 10m)
The above dates marked the end of Saturn's transit through the personal, subjective quadrants of your child's chart. (The latter may not apply for Newborns). The 7th house is an "Angular" house. When Saturn passes through one of the four angular houses, it signifies a shifting of gears. As Saturn continues its travel through the 7th house and the 3rd quadrant, your child will become increasingly more aware of social relationships. Of course, this will be more apparent in the older child than in an infant or toddler, but even the nursery calls for learning cooperation, etiquette, and right interaction, all themes of this period. Sharing things and sharing notions comes into play as well. If your child is in Elementary school or High School, she may now begin to gradually come into her own! Some children may feel lonely, or left out. The question is, What is my place among my friends? Recognition (or non recognition) among peers could become increasingly more important. The older child especially could form lasting friendships or/and encounter conflict among her peers.
-- Saturn in 3rd Quadrant
The Elements, Modalities, and Angularity
Elements, modalities, and house quadrants. These are all techniques used by astrologers to gain a general picture of energy patterns and focus, temperament and modes of action. How does your child's planets and houses total up? Which does she have in abundance, and which does she lack, if any? Those with high totals show what we can or must do in life; plus points to be developed. These are qualities we have. "Wants" are areas that may be weaker and need developing or balance. Sometimes people overcompensate the "wants" and even pretend to have them. The old adage is: we become what we want (or lack), while we do what we can (or have to do) with what we've got. Here are your child's totals:
Have Air
There is an emphasis on communication, expression of ideas, and the connections between things, places, and people. She tends towards mental pursuits and admires intelligence. You can reach her through reason.
Want Water
Your child may have trouble understanding those who seem emotional or sentimental, yet her own practicality and intellectual approach may attract just such types into her life. She needs your guidance getting in touch with her feelings, and acknowledging those of others. She may try to balance her lack of empathy with logic and common sense. (A strong Moon, Venus or Neptune by sign, aspects and/or house position or a Water sign Ascendant could compensate.)
Have Fixed
She is a solid supporter, always gravitating to the heart of things. Your child may have trouble getting moving, but once rolling, others better watch out. She has the stick-to-itiveness of the tortoise that beat the hare!
Want Cardinal
Not a great starter, your child may have trouble initiating things and getting them moving. She may need your help in learning how to be more assertive and outgoing.
Have Angular
Your child's energies run effectively toward making herself felt in the material, tangible outer world. She is an "action" person who gains the attention of others and seems to get things moving. The circumstances of her life suggest extroversion.
Patterns; Inner and Outer Self
Here we are examining basic patterns, called astrological configurations, within your child's charts. These will reveal much about your child's basic attitude or approach to life. The more one studies astrology, the more it comes down to a basic understanding of these simple patterns. The configurations can provide valuable information as to the general direction of your child's life, and her mode of action. It is particularly interesting to note differences in comparing the Heliocentric and Geocentric patterns. While Heliocentric interpretations are still in an experimental stage, some modern astrologers suggest that a comparison of these patterns reveals the difference, if any, between our outer personality (the way we appear to others) and our real inner self; who are we, in fact, as people get to know us? Not all people are as they seem.
Geo: Trine Helio: Square
Appearances can be deceiving, and here is a case in point. Your child's appearance (the way she comes across) and personality suggest that she may be inward, quiet, and concerned about what other people think. This, in truth, is not 100% the case. Although gentle-mannered, conservative, and sensitive on the outside, she likely is as tough as nails on the inside - as anyone can testify who gets to know her very well. Her more sensitive style may well hide a strong, assertive, and quite confident nature. Your child probably feels at home in a crowd and enjoys the attentions of others. A mild mannered smoke-screen could hide a real tiger! Appearances aside, let's take a look at the real or inner person.
Inner Meanings, Life Patterns
Square Type
Your child may be very gifted, having great magnetism and warmth and also a keen and powerful mind. She can do almost anything she wants to do in this life, if she can manage to get moving in one direction and keep at it! This is a very fortunate pattern, but one that may result in laziness (unless Mars and Saturn are well placed). She could be more interested in social life than in schoolwork! People will value your child for her warmth and dynamic qualities. You may find that your child can relate to almost all types of people with equal ease.
Inner Keys
Each person has one or more key qualities. Here we are not referring to the outer appearance or personality, but rather to inner qualities: how someone is when we really get to know them.
Uranus
Your child may have an uncanny ability to get beyond the status quo, always coming up with new ways of doing things. She can take the most mundane stuff and find that new angle. Unpredictable and spontaneous, she seldom leans on precedent, preferring to create as she goes. All agree that she is indeed very original, unconventional, and possesses deep and accurate insights. She loves freedom and is likely to insist upon her independence. She could be ahead of her time, and perhaps misunderstood. She is apt to be willful. Your child needs to learn the right use of free will.
Keys to Understanding Your Child's Personality
Mars
All things pale beside your child's basic drive and the emotions she so freely exhibits. Action and desire could be one and the same for her. She could be headstrong and assertive. She could be at her best in leadership roles. Success comes through taking the reins on her energy, in learning to think and plan effectively rather than act impulsively.
The Personal Hot Spot
Mars
Emotions and drive take the heat as far as being a prime focus for action
in your child's personal sphere. She could be impulsive, self-centered
and/or very driven. She could be energetic but may have to work at
controlling her temper!
House Activity and Emphasis
The twelve houses of the horoscope, particularly when they are occupied by a planet, provide a clue to areas of special activity in the child's life and development. They paint a picture of the environment in which she will work out the challenges and talents signified by the planets and aspects. Here is an analysis of house activity based on planet emphasis:
First House: Physical Appearance, How Others See Me, Personality
The 1st house is the house of "Me!" How I see myself, the "me" I would like to be, and how others see me: in short, my identity. The key phrase of the first house is "I AM." This house rules our personal self and everything about us that draws a reaction from our surroundings or from others. The 1st house describes the early childhood environment (or the child's perception of it). Much of the child's identity will be a reflection of the environment in which she grows up. The child's projected image (personality) will reflect her experience and assimilation of her interaction with others. The sign on the Ascendant (1st house cusp) and its ruler (see intro.) are key components to understanding your child's emerging personality. Any planet "rising" in the 1st house is going to color the personality considerably. For example, if Neptune is in the 1st house, the child will be sensitive and impressionable, no matter what sign is on the Ascendant. A child with Venus in the 1st house is likely to be attractive and charming. Mars in the 1st house is common in the charts of athletes. Astrologers will often blend the characteristics of the Sun sign with the sign on the Ascendant. For example, a child with an Aries Sun is usually somewhat self-centered. If the child, however, has Pisces Rising then she is likely to be assertive but compassionate and interested in serving others. Sometimes, however, the child may experience a conflict; in this case, for instance, part of the child may want to jump right into new experiences (Aries) whereas another part may be shy or afraid (Pisces). The child could feel overwhelmed (Pisces) by the stern parental rebuke given in response to a typically Arian impulsive action! All this may seem very complex, but you can take it step by step. Are any of us really all that simple to understand? You will have to study well the Sun sign and the Ascendant (and the sign and house the Ruler is in) plus the nature of any planet in the 1st house. Learn the keys, be sensitive and observe the child. You will see how it all comes together.
Libra on First House Cusp
Libra energy is always facilitating and responsive, assuming the appropriate reaction or response to any question or statement. This is certainly the social sign, par excellence. The affairs of the house with Libra on the cusp indicate where your child may enjoy working with a close pal; this may also be where she must learn lessons in cooperation. Libra can tie in the theme of beauty and diplomacy into the affairs of the house whose cusp it is on
Second House: Possesions, Talents, Resources, Sense of Self-Worth
The key phrase of the 2nd house is "I have." The 2nd house, then, deals with our material security, our means of livelihood, our resources and talents, and how we utilize the resources of this world. The 2nd house also reveals much about our values, what is valuable to us. We study this house for clues as to the child's basic attitudes and sense of self-worth. The sign on the second house cusp and any planets in the 2nd house will tell you how your child is most likely to deal with things. Here we see her attitude toward her belongings. Responsibility, stewardship, and sharing all come into play here. If your child does not have any planets in the 2nd house, look to the sign, house and aspects of the planet ruling the sign on the cusp, and to the planet Venus, for clues as to money making potential and spending habits.
Scorpio on Second House Cusp
Scorpio is the most dynamically creative sign and the most abused! Intense, passionate, and very personal, Scorpio rushes past superficialities and right to the heart of any matter. Scorpio relates to sex, death, regeneration and resources we share with others. Scorpio energy will intensify and concentrate the affairs of the house whose cusp it sits on.
Third House: Communication, Early Education, Brothers & Sisters
The key phrase for the 3rd house is "I think." At no time is the 3rd house more important than during childhood. This is because the 3rd house is the house of early education. The astrologer looks to the sign on the 3rd house cusp, its ruler and any planets abiding there (and to the planet Mercury) to get a picture of the child's approach to learning. The 3rd house is a very mental house, concerned with finding, researching, communicating, and all manner of questioning. Traditionally this house rules brothers and sisters. Planets in the 3rd house can tell you something about your child's interaction with her siblings, and with neighborhood pals. Children with personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars) in the 3rd house tend to be very active at school.
Sagittarius on Third House Cusp
Sagittarius is associated with religion, philosophy and travel. Your child may seek to "expand her horizons," or to express her highest ideals and personal philosophy through the affairs of the house on whose cusp Sagittarius is found.
Mars in Third House
Mars (action through desire) in the 3rd house (mind, communication) indicates a relentless drive to pursue knowledge, to search, research, and follow out leads and pointers. Your child is very motivated when it comes to communications of all forms - discussions and heated debates, phone calls, correspondence, computers, and the like. With good aspects, this is an excellent placement for schooling indicating a competitive approach to learning. With hard aspects, this placement signifies potential trouble with brothers and sisters. Mars in the 3rd house is common in the charts of automobile mechanics, truck drivers; it's also favorable for book sales, publishing, teachers and reporters (any work where obtaining & sharing information is important). But watch out, her sharp wit may manifest as argumentation, with an answer for everything! This may be well indeed for the debate club or future lawyers but not with parents and teachers!
Pluto in Third House
You may nickname her, "Eagle Eye!" A good detective or research person, your child may be your best bet in finding that needle you misplaced! Children born with the research planet (Pluto) in the house of mind (3rd) often manifest an appetite for inquiry, questioning and searching and are adept at digging for some piece of information. Sometimes, there's a particularly close or difficult relationship with a brother or sister. If afflicted, Pluto's presence in the house of early schooling could point to blocks in learning that need to be surmounted.
Fourth House: Home, Family, Needs, Mother
The 4th house is the house of the home and family. The 4th house
represents our roots and also relates to our perception of our mother. The sign on the 4th house cusp and any planets abiding here describe the early home environment. Young children yearn to feel secure within the arms of mother and father, within the walls of home. The small child fears abandonment. This house tells about the emotional foundation upon which the rest of the chart can stand or collapse. Traumatic childhood scenes take years to resolve. A memory of a nurturing and secure experience helps the adult get through many a storm. Since many of the early patterns are repeated, the fourth house (and the sign, house position and aspects of the Moon) describes how your child is likely to manage her own family one day. Land and property also come under the fourth house domain.
Capricorn on Fourth House Cusp
Capricorn is the business energy of the zodiac. Given to clear-headedness and practical insight, this sign takes a distanced perspective, a cool appraisal. Lessons in power may be indicated in the affairs governing the house hosting Capricorn on its cusp. Or this may be where your child is particularly willing to work hard for earned results.
Mercury in Fourth House
Your child's mind tends to settle on issues of security - home, family, and such. An interest in history, the past, and cultural traditions may be lifelong. Her thoughts will be influenced by her emotions. The mother's role will be instrumental not only in her schooling, but in shaping the child's way of thinking. Of course, this is true of all children, but the mother's influence as teacher is even more marked when Mercury is in the 4th house. Teach your child to express her ideas and to avoid getting too wrapped up in her own thoughts. The child with this Mercury placement can experience much anxiety when the home situation is discordant. Sometimes Mercury here can indicate a lot of moving around - changing residences, living in trailers and such. When she has her own home, she is likely to have a fine library! Sometimes Mercury in the 4th house reveals an interest in real estate, agriculture, landscape design, geology.
Venus in Fourth House
Your child loves her roots, whether home and family, ancestors, or history in general. Harmony in the home is essential for her happiness. If well aspected, Venus in the 4th usually indicates a close relationship with the mother. Your child may enjoy "home entertaining" from toddler tea parties to elementary birthday celebrations to teen age gatherings. She could be artistic or be a fine cook! Your child may be patriotic. Disorder or want of physically comfortable surroundings could hit a sensitive chord. When she is an adult, her relationships with the opposite sex will be greatly influenced, for better or for worse, by the quality of caring and affection received as a child. This Venus placement is favorable for restaurant managers, professional cooks and caterers. It also favors interior decorators, real estate agents and innkeepers. Venus in the 4th house is common in the charts of teachers since it often indicates a love for children.
Neptune in Fourth House
On some level of her being, your child is searching for the ideal home environment. Sometimes this Neptune placement indicates residence in a spiritual Community. If her home life is a happy experience she will carry it with her all her life. A discordant, chaotic or somehow uncomfortable home environment could cause your child to withdraw and would have a deep effect on her psyche. When your child is older she may live by the sea. She may feel a special bond with her mother.
Fifth House: Self-Expression, Creativity, Giving/Receiving Love
The 5th house is the house of dramatic self-expression; its key phrase is "I create." Many actors have planets here. The 5th house relates to fun and recreation: planets in the 5th house plus the sign on the cusp provide clues as to what kind of recreation your child might enjoy. Fire signs may like sports, competitive games and outdoor exploration. An Earth sign on the cusp could take to nature walks, hiking, building, mechanics. For these children, work can be fun! Children with Air signs on the 5th house cusp are going to enjoy mixing with other people. A Water sign on the 5th house cusp may enjoy family outings, be attached to loved ones, find their niche through the arts. The giving and receiving of love is also connected with this house. Children with personal planets in this house (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars) feel most fulfilled when they are actively creating, sharing, expressing their emotions.
Aquarius on Fifth House Cusp
Aquarius is the sign of brotherly love. Aquarian energy is futuristic, prophetic, communal. The focus is on the goal, and the goal is for the many, not the few. This sign tends toward independence. The house with Aquarius on the cusp sometimes indicates areas of special talents.
Sun in Fifth House
Your child is very expressive and outgoing when it comes to her feelings and emotions - she wears her heart on her sleeve. Indeed, she may be a bit of a clown! Creativity of all kinds is important to her - music, drama, art, poetry and street corner oratory!. Most of all, she wants attention, and will seek it one way or the other. It's best to give her opportunities to shine! she may have an innate love for animals and children. This placement lends itself to sports, teaching, the performing arts, work with young children, and managerial positions. If other aspects concur, your child may be interested in economics, stocks or banking.
Uranus in Fifth House
Your child is unconventional when it comes to self-expression and enjoyment. She likes to find new and different ways to express herself - possibly sports, the creative arts, dance, martial arts and such. Electronic keyboards, computer, and New Age Art could fascinate her! The child with this placement usually doesn't mind feeling a little different. If afflicted, (and especially if aspecting personal planets) she could be openly rebellious to attract attention to herself or to prove her courage to her friends. She may have a hard time doing things anyway but her own! The 5th house is the house of romance. Sometimes, Uranus' presence here indicates sudden romances, infatuations, or an off-beat approach to love. As your child matures, teach her well the rewards of lasting commitments in love and friendships, the consequences and dangers of wrong choices and impromptu relationships. This position is common in the charts of artists (especially if Venus is prominent in the chart), recording artists, television personalities, and movie actors. Uranus in the 5th house is also favorable for teachers, stock brokers, athletes, child psychologists. Sometimes, Uranus in the house of children indicates a unique approach to education. You may have gifted or somehow unusual grandchildren!
Sixth House: Responsibility, Work, Health, Habits
The key phrase of the 6th house is "I work." That which was conceived in the 5th house is applied and produced in the 6th! In an adult chart, this house indicates employment, attitude toward work, and relationship with employees and/or co-workers. In the child's chart, we study the 6th house to understand her daily habits. How she handles her chores, how she approaches her school work. Is her handwriting sloppy or neat? Is she happy to help others when asked or does she complain? The 6th house rules dress and appearance. This house also tells us about eating habits, diet and basic health. Obviously, eating habits and diet will affect health for better or for worse, as the case may be. A water sign on the cusp, or the Moon or Neptune in the 6th indicates that emotions will affect health and vice-versa. The sign on the cusp and planets in the 6th house can show you health areas that may require your attention.
Pisces on Sixth House Cusp
Pisces energy runs deep and toward the psychological - whatever is beneath the surface. Pisces is said to be related to the past, to memories and to karma. Pisces pertains to "hidden enemies" and also to illumination. The affairs of the house with Pisces on the cusp may signal an area of vulnerability in the chart, where your child could be subject to illusion, or where she could be particularly sensitive, intuitive and imaginative. (i.e. Pisces on the 7th house cusp could indicate disappointments in relationships, perhaps due to a tendency to attract unstable partners. On the other hand, Pisces on the 7th house cusp could indicate a sensitive, spiritual partner).
Seventh House: Relationships with Others
The 7th house is the house of partnerships, relationships, social life, and all that carries us beyond our personal self into an awareness of other people, community, and the like. Children with planets in this house seek to understand themselves through others. They are rarely alone. How does your child deal with competition? Is she able to hold her own in a match? Can she stand up against peer pressure? To succeed with 7th house issues, the child needs to feel secure within herself (1st house polarity.) Planets in the 7th house and the sign on the cusp can also provide clues about your child's interaction, as she matures, with the opposite sex. For instance, a child with Mars in this house or Aries on the cusp would likely be bold in relationships, and hence, make friends easily. Nevertheless, she could incline toward arguments and contention (Mars) in close friendships (and later in marriage). She may, however, be willing to work hard (Mars) to make a relationship (7th house) work. The wise parent would teach this child the dangers of entering into relationships impulsively.
Aries on Seventh House Cusp
Aries is the sign of the pioneer and leader. Aries energy is attention-getting and assertive, tending to provoke a response from the surroundings, from others. The house with the Aries cusp shows you in what area of life your child is most apt to be assertive, and even a bit impulsive. Here is where she can learn the lessons of patience.
Eighth House: Pain, Sharing, Attitudes toward Sex
The 8th house is traditionally the house of death and regeneration. This is the house of surgery: where something must be removed so something else can thrive. Thus, this house also covers initiation: getting rid of excess parts of ourselves that we no longer need so we can get to the heart and deeper meaning of life. The no-nonsense quality of the eighth house makes it good for business ventures since here we are stripping away the dross to reveal the truth or essence of the subject. But what meaning does the 8th house hold for the child? Any planets in the 8th house will give a Scorpio, hence deeply subjective, coloring to the chart. The key phrase here is "We have": for the adult, the 8th house relates to shared money, property, resources. It all begins during childhood. How does your child approach sharing her things with others, in carrying out joint responsibilities. Also, how does the child deal with pain, crises, even the death of significant others? This is the house of sex, and moreover, the house of desire. Planets in the 8th house and the sign on the cusp shed light on the child's ability to attract things to herself through desire, and to let go when necessary or right.
Taurus on Eighth House Cusp
Taurus energy is stable. Here is where your child is likely to be resourceful, where talent may lie! She could perhaps make money from the issues related to this house. Taurus is the way we "have" things, how we possess and acquire things. The house cusp can tell you where the child might need to learn the lessons of obedience or non-attachment.
Ninth House: Faith, Ethics, Cultural Traditions, Higher Education
The 9th house covers higher education, long journeys and religion (the longest journey of all). Here is what remains of the purification that takes place in the 8th house - the seed, or essence, of an entire cycle of experience. Religion comes from a Latin word that means to bind back, and thus refers to all things that last or endure, such as the truth. Essential ideas, philosophy, and the courts of law belong here. In your child's chart, the 9th house reveals the influences shaping the child's notions of right and wrong, her search for higher meaning, where she reaches out to know more, the (life-long) evolution of her belief system. As a youth, she is apt to be more concerned with her direct experience than with abstract thoughts. From these, however, she will draw conclusions shaping her beliefs. Priests, judges, historians, college professors, philosophers and explorers often have key planets here. The child with planets in the 9th house enjoys expanding her horizons through travel.
Gemini on Ninth House Cusp
Gemini is concerned with connections and communication of all kinds; letters, wires, telephones, voice, thoughts, writing, and mental processes in general. Gemini is the gadfly, the communicator, the busy-body of the zodiac. The Gemini cusp can reveal in what area of life your child is apt to show curiosity, mental interest and diversity.
Saturn in Ninth House
Please add these to your library: A subscription to National Geographic, a good encyclopedia, a Bible with easy to read print, a compendium of the world religions plus a few children's copies of the great religious dramas, such as the Hindu RAMAYANA. Additional recommendations: "Cultural Literacy" by Hirsch and a collection of the Shakespeare plays. Religion, philosophy, and truth are essential to your child's life. Or conversely, (when afflicted) this position sometimes manifests as narrowness of thought, but the latter is not so prevalent unless the child is brought up in a puritanical, fanatical, or bigoted household. A college education or advanced vocational training may be necessary for her to fulfill her aspirations! (Start saving up your college fund now!) Squares to Saturn could point to obstacles to overcome in obtaining higher education. Your child likely will pose many a question of what is right and what is wrong and why. She could appear to others as too sober or religious. A favorable position for education, law, preaching and publishing. Her career may somehow be linked with travel, foreigners, or import-export.
Tenth House: Father, Authority Figures, Peer Status, Career
Potential
The 10th house is the point of crystallization, what we give back to the world in concrete form: hence, the 10th house deals with career, and subsequently status and reputation. The 10th house is connected with authorities: father, government, employer, Guru. In studying the planets in the 10th house plus the sign on the 10th house cusp in the child's chart (and Saturn), we discover clues about the nature of the child's ambitions (what she wants to do and who she wants to be when she grows up), how she deals with authorities, how she handles responsibility, and her relationship with her father or dominant parent. The child's way of dealing with her elders during childhood obviously will be transferred to dealing with her boss later on! Children with planets in the 10th house may be thinking ahead. Children with the Sun, Jupiter or Saturn or many planets in the 10th house often want to be someone of consequence in this world! The 10th house relates to Saturn and hence to maturation through time. Sometimes planets in the 10th house (especially the Sun or Saturn) indicate a need for much training before reaching the career goal.
Cancer on Tenth House Cusp
Cancer is the mother of the zodiac, always making a home, protecting and providing for others. The house with Cancer on the cusp is where your child is likely to look for security. The child could be particularly sensitive to the issues of that house.
Jupiter in Tenth House
This is a powerful placement, often the signature of the trustee, public servant, government official, or manager. Experience and strong moral values, true humility coupled with self-confidence are the ingredients for success here that must be reinforced during childhood. It's natural for your child to put her practical and managerial abilities to work. Your child can make a career out of her keen organizational skills and clear insight into how things work. Supervision and taking charge are her trademarks. Jupiter in the 10th may indicate much training, education and/or experience before reaching one's goals. Nevertheless, this placement often signifies honors or professional success in the later part of life. Your child may gravitate toward positions of responsibility in school and in groups such as Scouts. She could be a natural teacher. This placement favors positions dealing with law, travel, education, history and religion. The relationship with and values inherited from the father or dominant parent is likely to influence career choice.
Eleventh House: Friends, Aspirations, Community
We have been on the mountain and had a vision (10th house). In the 11th, we bond with others who share our vision and can help us realize it. Thus, this is the house of friends and community life. The young child is greatly influenced by her companions. As she matures (and particularly during pre-adolescence and teen-age years), peer pressure and conformity may take precedence over parental guidelines in her mind. Planets in this house and the sign on the 11th house cusp indicate what traits your child may admire in a friend and the kind of friends she is likely to attract. For example, if Uranus is in the 11th house or if Aquarius is on the cusp, the child would attract friends who are unique, unusual, somehow different. If Gemini is on the cusp, she may enjoy having many friends, but could be fickle. Traditionally, the 11th house is called the house of "hopes and wishes." The 11th house provides clues as to how to tune into the child's aspirations; how to teach her goal-fittedness; how to measure our projected aspirations for her against her own! The 11th house also addresses the child's willingness (or lack of it) to cooperate with others in group projects.
Leo on Eleventh House Cusp
Leo energy is expressive and concerned with dramatic self-awareness and a sense of pride and ownership. Here is a sense of confidence from which the emotive and outgoing Leo energy operates. Often very artistic, and always theatrical and expressive, this sign is good for creativity and the arts. Your child may seek creative means to express herself through the affairs of the house with Leo on the cusp.
Moon in Eleventh House
Your child has an emotional need to be part of a group, to draw strength and encouragement from her friends and acquaintances. Her attitude toward her friends is apt to waver with her moods. Working with others, especially on community or school projects is perfect for her. Nevertheless, the child with the fluctuating Moon in the house of friends needs occasional solitude to separate her thoughts from those of her peers. She could be too easily influenced by the current trend (or conversely, she could be a loner.) Through the family she is likely to make many social contacts. If the Moon is afflicted, however, the parents may not approve of the child's choice of companion! she grows through making ideals real. Her goals in life will be greatly influenced by what she is taught as a child. At some point in her life she may have to sift out her own aspirations from those of her parents.
Twelth House: Fears, Fantasies, Imagination, Compassion
The 12th house is called the house of endings. This house is considered "karmic" in that here, within the layers of the subconscious, are buried the records of the past. The 12th house relates to fears and "hidden enemies": fears born of past memories. Here to we also uncover hidden strengths and the courage and illumination to transcend our fears. The 12th house relates to the imagination. A child with many planets in the 12th house could be extremely imaginative but could be so sensitive as to withdraw. Music, meditation, dance and art are good ways to bring 12th house children out of the "retreats." The sign on the 12th house cusp can tune you into potential areas of vulnerability in your child's psychic make-up, hidden fears, as well as hidden talent waiting to be drawn out! The 12th house shows the inclination to sacrifice for others. Many or key planets in this house could signify a career in medicine, social work, or behind the scenes production.
Virgo on Twelfth House Cusp
Virgo energy is analytical and precise, always separating what is worthwhile and worth supporting from that which is outmoded and of no further use. The affairs of the house with Virgo on the cusp reveal the area of life in which the child seeks to serve, and/or where she may take a systematic and detailed approach.
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