When you find out that you’re expecting, one of the first vital bits of information your doctor will share with you is your due date. And while there’s little to no guarantee your little one will be born on that date, it’ll give you some idea of when they’ll come into the world — and what their astrological sun sign could be. But one thing you can’t possibly know — that is, until you have their exact birth time — is what their super-unique birth chart will look like.
This snapshot of the sky from the vantage point of your child’s birthplace tells a beautiful story about their perspective, preferences, sense of humor, self-expression, and more. In turn, you can use your child’s birth chart to hold even more space for them to grow into the person they’re meant to be.
Once you have their chart in hand (you can run one on my website, MaressaBrown.com) — or use an online calculator to find your child’s “big three” aka their sun sign, moon sign, and rising sign. Then you can begin to understand specific characteristics that will make it easier to raise them by the stars. Here, a few basics.
Look to their sun sign for their core identity|Look to their sun sign for their core identity
Take note of their rising sign for how they show up in the world
Your child’s rising sign or ascendant rules their First House of Self and speaks to how they present themselves. It’s the sign people might guess they are based on how they seem at first blush. It also reflects their skills, talents, and how they go out and pursue what they want in their heart of hearts. So knowing that your baby has a curious, information-seeking Gemini ascendant could explain why they’re at ease in busy social settings and can’t seem to get enough of any form of media, games, or just animated conversation. Or perhaps your toddler was born with their rising sign in science-minded, rebellious Aquarius, so they’re all up in their older sibling’s STEM school project or insist on wearing quirky outfits.
Taking note of how your little one makes their mark in the world makes it possible to present them with even more opportunities to do just that. For example, though you might’ve read that your Virgo sun baby is supposed to be shy, learning that they have a theatrical Leo ascendant might encourage you to get them the most glittery costume you can find or encourage them to entertain friends and loved ones.
Cherish and explore how unique they are
Diving into your child’s whole birth chart — or even their big three — can be a bit overwhelming if you’re new to astrology. But simply understanding that your child has their own distinctive astrological blueprint can be a wonderful step in and of itself. After all, that blueprint is uniquely their own and shows just how special and individual they truly are. By acknowledging and honoring that, you’re already supporting their confidence, self-awareness, and happiness — with a little help from the stars.
