Parenting by the stars - March:

Astrology is a wonderful guide for understanding your child. It’s also a great way to look at any issues or themes that might be highlighted throughout the year.

Look at the Sun sign of your child below and see what may be happening for him or her during the month of March. There are also a few tips for mums as to what you might also be experiencing during the third month of the year. 

Aries (20/3 – 20/4)

March is a quiet time for your little Aries. It’s a time where s/he needs to take some time out. Vitality might be down for the first few weeks, until the Sun moves into Aries on the 21^st & energy levels start to increase once more. The first New Moon on the 1^st of this month is in Pisces. It’s a good time to teach your little Aries how to relax. The Full Moon in Virgo on the 17^th will highlight a family pet. Health issues may also be brought into focus during this time. The second New Moon of the month falls on the 31^st and is in the sign of Aries. It’s the perfect time to begin anything to do with your little Aries. Mars, ruler of Aries turns retrograde at the beginning of the month, so you may find that your Aries child tends to internalise a lot more stuff over the coming months.

Aries mums will find that the quiet time they sought at the end of February continues for the first few weeks of March. When the Sun moves into Aries on the 21^st, Aries mums will be ready to take their place in the limelight once more. Use the energy of the first New Moon on March 1^st to connect with your spiritual side. Use the energy of the second New Moon on March 31^st for a personal makeover.

Taurus (20/4 – 21/5)

Friends will be important to your little Taurus this month, so encourage his or her sociability. The New Moon on the 1^st is a wonderful time to introduce a new group activity to your little Taurus. Spending time together in the garden is also a very soothing practice for your little Taurean. Planting seeds on the New Moon and watching them grow throughout the month is something that your Taurean child will get a lot out of. The Full Moon on the 17^th highlights your Taurean child’s creativity. It may also bring a few dramas. The second New Moon of the month on March 31^st is a great time to introduce meditation and relaxation to your little Taurus.

Taurean mums will also enjoy time with friends during the month of March. This month is a good one focusing on your own wishes, hopes and dreams. Make a wish on the first New Moon on March 1^st. Use the energy of the second New Moon on March 31^st to take some time out & commence a new spiritual practice.

Gemini (21/5 – 20/6)

A parent will be very important to your Gemini child during the month of March. S/he may also enjoy playing ‘what I want to be when I grow up.’ The first of March’s New Moons falls in the sign of Pisces. This is a great time to encourage older children to set some goals. The Full Moon on the 17^th highlights your little Gemini’s home and family. The second New Moon on the 31^st brings new dreams to dream and the potential for new friendships for your Gemini child.

Gemini mums may find that they are career focused this month. Take the time to focus on where you are headed in life. Home & family will be a major focus during the time of the Full Moon on March 17^th. Use the energy of the second New Moon at the end of the month to make a wish to manifest your dreams.

Cancer (20/6 – 22/7)

Your little Cancer may become quite attached to his/her beliefs this month. Issues of right & wrong, good & bad may also arise. The New Moon on the 1^st is a good time to introduce information about other cultures. The Full Moon is always a very sensitive time for children, but your little Cancerean is the most sensitive of the lot when it comes to lunar energy. The Full Moon on the 17^th will highlight sibling relationships, so expect a few buttons to be pushed during this time! The second New Moon of the month is a great time to encourage older Cancer children to focus on their goals.

Cancer mothers may use the energy in March to take up new studies. Use the energy of the New Moon on the 1^st to book a fabulous holiday or to start a new course. The Full Moon on the 17^th will highlight all matters of communication. Use the energy of the New Moon on March 31^st to bring about your dream job.

Leo (22/7 – 23/8)

Your little Leo may be more intense than usual this month. He or she may develop a sudden fascination with the things that are hidden or secretive. The New Moon on the 1^st is a great time to reinforce the concept of sharing. The Full Moon on the 17^th brings self worth issues into the limelight. The second New Moon of the month falls on March 31^st and is a great time to focus on values and beliefs.

Leo mums will feel things very deeply this month. They may be less flamboyant and much more intense. Joint finances may also become a focus. The New Moon on the 1^st is a great time to begin the study of an esoteric subject. Your self-worth will be highlighted under the Full Moon on the 17^th so take the time out to do something nice for yourself.

Virgo (23/8 – 23/9)

Relationships will be very important to your little Virgo during the month of March. The New Moon on the 1^st March is good for one-to-one time with your Virgo child. The Full Moon on the 17^th will bring your little Virgo into the limelight for a few days. Vitality should be high at this time. The second New Moon this month falls on the 31^st and is a great time to introduce or reinforce the concept of sharing.

Virgo mums will also be focusing on their relationships this month. The New Moon on the 1^st is a great time to commence a new partnership. The Full Moon on the 17^th is a time for Virgo mums to shine. Use the energy to release any bad habits that you would like to give up. The second New Moon in March falls on the 31^st and is a great time for Virgo mums to revamp anything to do with joint finances.

Libra (23/9 – 23/10)

Encourage your little Libran to do this/her chores this month, especially when it comes to helping out with the family pets. Your Libran child’s health may also be highlighted. The New Moon on the 1^st is a great time to start a new routine. The Full Moon on the 17^th may see your Libran child withdrawing for a few days. Respect his/her need for some time out. The second New Moon of the month falls on March 31^st and is a great time for your little Libra to have some one-on-one time with loved ones or to spend time with a best friend.

Libran mums will probably find that health & diet may be a prominent focus for the first few weeks of March. The New Moon on the 1^st is a great time to start a new diet or fitness regime. The Full Moon on the 17^th brings the opportunity to take some time out and relax. Although Libra is a very social sign, this Full Moon is asking you to spend the time reconnecting with yourself. Use the second Full Moon of the month on the 31^st to manifest the partner or relationship of your dreams.

Scorpio (23/10 – 22/11)

The month begins with a focus on fun for your little Scorpio. Help him or her take some time out from all that intensity and have a good time. Creative projects are also recommended. Use the New Moon energy on the 1^st to introduce new projects. The Full Moon on the 17^th may be a very sensitive time for your little Scorpio, when it comes to friendships. The second New Moon of the month on March 31^st is a good time to start a new routine or introduce the idea of responsibility for a pet.

Children will be a strong focus for Scorpio mums this month. The New Moon on the 1^st is a good time for Scorpio mums to take up a new hobby or leisure interest. It’s also a great time to start trying for a baby if so inclined. The Full Moon on the 17^th March will highlight your wishes, hopes & dreams. Let go of any old dreams that no longer fit your life. Use the second New Moon of the month to make changes that will improve your health.

Sagittarius (22/11 – 21/12)

Home and family are a major focus for your little Sagittarius during the month of March. One parent in particular may be of special importance. The New Moon on the 1^st is a great time to reorganise or redecorate your little Sagittarian’s room. The Full Moon on the 17^th continues to highlight the parental theme. The second New Moon on March 31^st is a great time to introduce fun, new activities to your Sagittarian child. Also encourage any activities that help your little Sagittarius with self-expression.

Sagittarian mums will be devoted to their family for most of March. Enjoy spending time at home & catching up with family members. The Full Moon on the 17^th may see the ending of a career or the change of your life direction. The second New Moon on March 31^st is a great time to make a wish for anything to do with children & for showing the world your true self.

Capricorn (21/12 – 21/1)

There will be a strong focus on communication for your little Capricorn this month. Siblings will also be important in some way. The New Moon on the 1^st is a great time to introduce new learning concepts to your Capricorn child. The Full Moon on the 17^th will highlight more learning. Home and family will increase in importance to your Capricorn child as the month moves on. In fact, the second New Moon of the month is the perfect time to have a bedroom makeover.

Capricorn mums may find themselves active in their local community during March. Neighbours may also be highlighted in some way. The Full Moon on the 17^th sees the possible ending of an area of study. Travel may also be highlighted. The second New Moon of the month is perfect for putting together a wish list for a new home or for changes around your current home.

Aquarius (21/1 – 19/2)

The focus during March is on your Aquarian child’s self-esteem. Spend this month building him or her up. Your little Aquarian will also be open to learning about values. The New Moon on the 1^st is a good time to introduce the concept of pocket money if your little Aquarian is old enough. The Full Moon on the 17^th may see your Aquarian child becoming quite intense for a few days. Sharing may also be highlighted under this Moon. The second New Moon on March 31^st is a good time to introduce all types of learning.

March is a great month for Aquarian mums to be good to themselves. A bit of spoiling never hurt anyone! Issues regarding how you earn your money may also crop up. The New Moon on the 1^st is a good time to look for a job change. The Full Moon on the 17^th may highlight joint resources or some area of the occult for some Aquarian mums. The second New Moon of the month on the 31^st March is a great time to buy and/or learn some new form of technology.

Pisces (19/2 – 20/3)

Your little Pisces will be in the limelight for most of the month. People will really see who s/he is. Help him or her to enjoy coming out of his or her shell. Vitality should be high during this time. The Full Moon on the 17^th is likely to make your little Pisces very sensitive when it comes to close relationships. The second New Moon on March 31^st is a great time to introduce activities that make your Pisces child feel good about him/herself.

Pisces mums will find that the focus is on them for a change this month. Enjoy it until the end of March, when issues of self-worth will be highlighted. The New Moon on the 1^st is a great time to make personal changes, so get a new hair colour or try some different clothes. The Full Moon on the 17^th highlights your close relationships. This is the perfect time to shed yourself of those that are no longer good for you. Use the energy of the second New Moon on March 31^st to focus on what makes you feel good.