How to be a better parent by understanding your child’s star sign. A top astrologer reveals their strengths… and what you need to look out for

In astrology, each zodiac sign is associated with specific personality traits. Our zodiac signs offer fascinating insights into how our personalities are wired, where we naturally excel, and what areas we need to work on.

Some rely on their zodiac sign to guide us toward love, while others turn to astrology to determine which vacation to book next (fire signs like Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are more inclined toward adventure) or to achieve their work and financial goals.

For parents, this can be helpful, as considering your child’s zodiac sign can impact how you care for them. Read on to discover the parenting style that complements their unique characteristics, according to astrology.

The Ram Child

March 21 – April 19

Even though it is the first sign and they have a bad temper, the Aries archetype still likes to be cared for and take care of others.

They are natural leaders and self-starters, so they often have ideas that they want to implement right away. The best way to help them realize their potential is to let them be creative, try different things, and keep them active.

The Aries child wants to be the best, #1, but they tend to beat themselves up when they fail. It is important to trust their intuition and impulses and create an environment where they can fail without judgement.

The Taurus Child

April 20 – May 20

The Taurus child is very rational (his or her favorite subject is probably math), but the child also has a natural artistic side that needs to be stimulated.

Often this quality is only discovered later. That is why parents want to give their children the means to develop their creativity in their own way.

Food is important, but the Taurus archetype is stubborn, so let them explore at their own pace. Don’t worry if they stick to mashed potatoes and sausages for a while. As they get older, their curiosity will grow and their taste buds will develop naturally.

The Twin Child

May 21 – June 21

Like Aries, the Gemini archetype is a procrastinator. They tend to be self-critical, nitpicky, and may even abandon a project before it has even gotten started.

They can be quite absent-minded, which can work against them. The most important thing a parent can teach them is the art of consistency. Show them that they can stick with a new hobby for six months, whether it’s an hour a day or an hour a week.

The Cancer Child

June 22 – July 22

Cancers don’t like to portray themselves as sensitive, but they are extremely sensitive; they also have a natural sense of adventure, but they like their comfort zone. These small contradictions indicate that it is important to provide the Cancer child with comfort and stability.

If they are broody, take them to a place or person that brings back fond memories (like their favorite park, or their favorite grandma or grandpa). They will open up again.

The Cancer archetype also needs to learn the art of trust. They are a very intuitive sign, so it pays as a parent to listen to them without judgment and reaction, and have your little freak-out behind the scenes (certainly not in front of them, because they will never forget it).

The Leo Child

July 23 – August 22

The Leo archetype is flamboyant; they want to shine and be the center of attention, but they are also loyal and want to be truly accepted.

They develop people-pleasing tendencies early on, so it’s important to help them gain a real sense of self-confidence and show them that they don’t have to worry about what other people say or be too loyal to certain groups of friends. Let them expand their world and discover new hobbies and people.

Like all fire signs, Leos tend to be intuitive, so trust them. If they say something that doesn’t feel right, don’t delay and investigate.

The Virgin Child

August 23 – September 22

The Virgo child believes that it is necessary to be perfect, responsible and dutiful, which can lead to anxiety and overthinking.

Relieve their stress by taking away some of their responsibilities – just because they want to carry that heavy bag doesn’t mean they should – and give them a healthy coping mechanism. Breathing exercises and yoga from a young age help to ease their nervous system and get out of their own head.

The Libra Child

23 Sept. – 23 Oct.

A Libra child is very eager to please, to be liked, to be loved, and to look beautiful, but they could use a bit more Aries qualities. For example, give them space to express their anger, even if you are used to them being a nice girl or boy.

This will help them develop a real sense of self-confidence.

Libras would also benefit from being more assertive early on. They need to learn to stand behind their words; not to be insecure about their answers, even if they turn out to be wrong; there is no pressure to always be right.

The Scorpio Child

Oct 24 – Nov 21

The Scorpio archetype is very observant; they want to understand everything, but it is important not to put too much on their shoulders.

The best thing a parent can teach their Scorpio child is the art of simplicity. They don’t need to know all the details, whether it’s a secret within the family or something bigger happening in the world.

If you really want to help them understand, create a space where they can safely figure it out for themselves, and then get back into their daily routines afterwards, so they know it won’t affect them for the rest of their lives.

The Sagittarius Child

November 22 – December 21

As the last fire sign, the Sagittarius archetype is almost a combination of Aries and Leo.

There is really no way of knowing where they are going; they could become lawyers, artists, or priests. But they have a desire to know everything globally and understand things in a bigger way.

Take them on trips whenever possible, teach them about different cultures, help them discover their adventurous side or get a dog.

Because the Sagittarius child is so fiery and outgoing, we don’t always see their intelligence early on. Giving them a structure where they can read a book a week can really help them sink into (and flourish in) their natural identity.

The Capricorn Child

Dec 22 – Jan 19

Like the Virgo child, don’t put too many responsibilities on the Capricorn child. Because they are so aware of society, authority, and school and what is expected of them, they tend to mature faster, but this is not always the best trait to celebrate.

Instead, let them experience their childhood for as long as possible, almost forcing them to be young.

The Aquarius Child

Jan 20 – Feb 18

The Aquarian child is the archetype that will feel the transformation into adulthood the most. The child is very future-oriented and it is important to cultivate his or her interest in the latest technology and gadgets.

They want to know everything that they find unconventional, so even if you don’t have all the answers, just sit down with them and figure it out together. Or sign them up for those incubator workshops for kids where they build their own software.

The Pisces Child

February 19 – March 20

The Pisces child is very sensitive, but also very ambitious. They don’t need help to dream big, believe that anything is possible, or romanticize life – they do all of that already – but they do need to be disciplined.

A daily checklist or routine keeps them from feeling overwhelmed and stagnant in their minds and dreams, and allows them to fantasize and get lost in music in a grounded way. If they don’t get this grounded environment early on, Pisces tend to float later in life.

Noura Bourni is an astrologer, writer and esoteric researcher. Find her at nourabourni.com and on Instagram @nourabourni.