Adams Media - Babystrology: The Astrological Guide to Your Little Star

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Contains material adapted from the following title published by Adams Media, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.: Babystrology by Judi Vitale, copyright 2012, ISBN 978-1-4405-3888-9.

This book is dedicated to my son, David, who has brought me joy from the day he came into being, by teaching me that in all my life, my greatest purpose and privilege has beenand isbeing his mom.

No one person makes a book, not even the author. I am deeply grateful for the support of my agent, Holly Schmidt; the quick-thinking and capable editors and publishers who entrusted me with this precious project; and my family and friends who understood when I couldnt go places and do things with them while I was engaged in the joyful labor of writing this book. Also, the teachers and clients who have nurtured and educated me in astrology and the art of writing about it get extra hugs for helping me to deepen my knowledge and broaden my love and compassion for all babiesno matter what sign we might be.

W hen a child is born, who they are is a great unknown. What will make them smile? What will be their favorite color? Will they grow up to love books, make friends easily, become passionate about the great outdoors? Will they love the same things that you love? How can you best nurture the tiny little one thats landed in your care and help them to grow into a confident, caring, personable person?

Its difficult to know how to provide for the emotional life of a child when you havent yet learned who that child is. But knowingand nurturingthe person that your child really is deep inside can make all the difference in the world. Fortunately, you already have the most important thing you need to know about your little one: Their Sun sign! Here youll learn how to use babystrologythe astrology of your babyto discover how certain personality traits and proclivities will play into your childs development. Whether your little one has the soft temperament of a Pisces, the confidence of a Leo, or the loving nature of a Cancer, youll learn how to ensure that youre giving your baby what they need, whether its plenty of time in your arms, a beautifully decorated nursery or bedroom, a particular type of food as a treat, or a game that engages their passions. Youll also learn what songs to sing to your Aries, what books your Scorpio will love, and what special talents you can nurture in your little Capricorn. Obviously you know your little one the best, so keep an eye on the food, activity, and toy suggestions throughout and only do whats age-appropriate and safe for your child.

But if youre a Virgo, how can you relate to a sweet little Gemini? How can a Libra parent a Pisces? In each chapter, after you learn what to expect from a child with your babys sign, youll be able to see how someone of your sign will be able to relate to those traits, and youll get an idea of what joysand what challengesthe mix of your signs will bring. So get ready to learn more about your little one, yourself, and how the relationship youll share has been written in the stars. Enjoy!

Astrology is an ancient practice, and its based on the way the planets, the Sun, and the Moon are placed in the sky when a person is born. While the complete reading of a persons astrological chart is quite complex, you only need to know the basics to gain some insight into the personality and inner life of your child. To do this, you need your childs Sun sign, which is determined by the zodiac sign the Sun was in at their time of birth. Find your childs sign on the chart:

Note: Some people believe that a person can share the characteristics of two Sun signs, which is called being on the cusp. However, when a baby is born, the Sun is in one zodiac sign or another. If your childs birthday falls within a few days of two signs, you should either have the full birth chart calculated by an astrologer, using the date, time of day, and place of the birth, or you should take a look at the descriptions of the signs to see which one seems to fit. Whether you use calculation or instinct, pick a Sun sign and stick to it; before you know it, youll be connecting with your child in a way you never thought possible.