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Understanding
Your Child Through Astrology
By
David N. Kleber, BearLight
 Most
parents who have more than one child are quick to tell you that
their children are very different and that these distinctions
have been noticeable from birth. What if there was a reliable
way to understand these differences and anticipate the needs arising
out of them? This is exactly what a natal reading for a newborn
child can do.
A natal reading involves constructing a chart for a child based
on the date, time and place of birth. Each chart is a unique representation
of the planets at the time of the child's birth. It is also
a map of the newborn's psyche, with each planet representing
a different part of the child's nature and each sign describing
how that part functions most naturally.
Beyond
the Sun Sign
Most people
are familiar with their Sun sign. In popular Astrology, this is what
you “are.” For example, if a person is born on May 15,
then his or her Sun sign is Taurus. Common descriptions of Taurus personalities
include words like “dependable”, “sensual”, “slow-to-anger”
and “strong”, but they are only one important piece to understand
the total human being.
There are nine more planets and other symbols that Astrologers use to
conduct a reading. Each planet describes a specific function of consciousness.
In a natal reading, a parent might want to know about a child's emotional
nature or security needs. If that's the case, Astrologers look at
the Moon sign. The information can prove to be very valuable. For example,
in a recent reading of a six-month-old baby girl who did a lot of fussing,
we discovered the child had a Sagittarius Moon. What this meant was
that the infant had a need for freedom and movement. Her parents, out
of concern for her health, however, were in the habit of bundling her
up tightly. After the reading, they tried covering her lightly and her
fussing lessened almost immediately. The parents also increased the
frequency and time they took their baby for rides in the car, knowing
that travel soothed the soul of this particular child.
Tapping
into Communication Styles
Recognizing
a child's natural communication style is also important in establishing
a loving, supportive and positive bond. For this information, Astrologers
look at the placement of Mercury. A child with Mercury in Cancer will
usually have a nurturing quality to his or her communication style,
whereas a child with Mercury in Virgo will often have an analytical,
perfectionist style. When teaching the first child, praise for sensitivity
and caring will help the child's mind develop most naturally. With
the second child, praise for organizational abilities will help the
child prosper.
Energy
Flow
Parents
who want to know how their children will assert themselves can look
at the Mars sign. The child whose Mars is in Gemini is likely to assert
himself or herself mentally or conceptually. These individuals go after
what they want by gathering information, sifting through it and then
acting. On the other hand, if Mars is in Pisces, the child will often
project his or her actions in fantasy before taking steps physically.
This child's energy most naturally flows out through emotions and
imagination.
Following
the Road Map
With each
planet, parents get additional information about offspring and will
be better equipped to work with innate tendencies. Accordingly, they
will be able to recognize potential and challenges early. This information
helps parents focus on a child's natural gifts, thereby minimizing
unnecessary struggles.
Just as it's valuable for parents to use astrological information
in understanding their children, it is equally important for parents
to have similar insight into their own dynamics. That way, they can
recognize the difference between their agendas and the motivation
of their children. For example, one father had a strong physical and
mental orientation, and his newborn son had a very pronounced emotional
nature. Because the father was receptive to learning about himself and
his son, their relationship started out in a positive way. The father
was able to acknowledge his own values enough to see that his son's
temperament was different. This is not a matter of better or worse,
just different. In this family, the child will grow up validated for
his own abilities, and his dad will likely feel grateful to know that
he's made a big difference in his son's sense of self-worth.
The
Gift of Understanding
It is
natural for parents to want the best for their children. They seek to
provide them with love, shelter, food, protection, educational advantages
and the many other opportunities life offers. The gift of insight and
understanding that comes with Astrological knowledge is one of these
valuable opportunities. When used in conjunction with other parenting
tools, it can help the family become stronger, healthier and happier.
David
Kleber has an astrological counseling practice in which he specializes
in working with the parents of newborns. For more information, please
call (503) 591-1210, or email BearLight@comcast.net.
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