An Astrological Start-Up Manual for
Your Child
Below is some sample text from a number of the chapters of a Child*Star
Report. These excerpts show the writing style of the author, Kathy
Garcia. The printed reports are nicely formatted and output on 8 1/2" x
11" paper on a laser printer, and are sent in an attractive,
heavy-stock "Profile" cover.
Below is some text from a Child*Star report created for a young
Aquarian (with Aquarius rising). This text deals with the placement of
Jupiter in the chart:
Jupiter in Leo
Your child has Jupiter, planet of opportunity, in Leo, sign of dramatic
self-expression. This doesn't necessarily mean that she will one day be
on stage but she probably seeks opportunities (and jobs) that let her
show off her special talents. Similarly, your child may love parades,
pageants and religious ceremonies. In teaching her religion, you might
want to employ flannel boards, costumes and colorful illustrations.
Inspiring others comes naturally to her, so she could do her best
learning in teaching younger children. Bubbly and expressive
(especially if personal planets are in fire signs as well), she takes
pride in her accomplishments and looks to you for recognition of her
works! Nevertheless, with Jupiter in the sign of the regal lion, she
could roar or put on airs if she feels unnoticed! She could be arrogant
and self-centered as well. Teach her the adage that she who would be
great must also be able to serve! This placement could point to a
career working with children, in entertainment, and lends itself toward
leadership roles. While your child likes to take the lead, help her
find later success by stressing the importance of cooperation with
others, and teamwork.
Moon Trine Jupiter
Children born with this positive Moon/Jupiter aspect are basically
optimistic by nature, affectionate and fun to be around. Your child may
have a knack for finding assistance, and things just tend to work out
well for her. In fact, her ability to rally support makes a public
career of one kind or another quite probable. Success is indicated in
education, politics, or the law. She knows how to attack and solve
problems, whether personal or public. Chances are, your child has grace
and social skills, and an ability to interact with many kinds of
people. She may show a love for travel and foreign lands.
Mercury Opposite Jupiter
Beautiful dreamer, her mind may be light years away! The fact is that
your child may spend a lot of time on thoughts that are far removed
from the here and now! Many of these thoughts and ideas could prove to
be impractical, and perhaps be more trouble than they are worth. You
may discover that she is better off seeking advice than giving it, at
least when it comes to practical matters! Your needs good study habits
while growing up at home and at school. She needs to finish what she
begins, and not promise more than she can deliver. With structure and
established routines at home, you can help her turn her dreams into
reality.
Here
is some text dealing with the Eighth House in this same chart. (Each
house/sign relationship is covered in the chapter: "Your Child's
Planets in the Houses.")
8th House [Eighth House: Pain,
Sharing, Attitudes toward Sex]
The 8th house is traditionally the house of death and regeneration.
This is the house of surgery: where something must be removed so
something else can thrive. This, this house also covers initiation:
getting rid of excess parts of ourselves that we no longer need so we
can get to the heart and deeper meaning of life. The no-nonsense
quality of the eighth house makes it good for business ventures since
here we are stripping away the dross to reveal the truth or essence of
the subject. But what meaning does the 8th house hold for the child?
Any planets in the 8th house will give a Scorpio, hence deeply
subjective, coloring to the chart. The key phrase here is "We Have:"
for the adult, the 8th house relates to shared money, property,
resources. It all begins during childhood. How does your child approach
sharing her things with others, in carrying out joint responsibilities.
Also, how does the child deal with pain, crises, even the death of
significant others? This is the house of sex, and moreover, the house
of desire. Planets in the 8th house and the sign on the cusp shed light
on the child's ability to attract things to herself through desire, and
to let go when necessary or right.
Libra
Libra energy is always facilitating and responsive, assuming the
appropriate reaction or response to any question or statement. This is
certainly the social sign, par excellence. The affairs of the house
with Libra on the cusp indicate where your child may enjoy working with
a close pal; this may also be where she must learn lessons in
cooperation. Libra can tie in the theme of beauty and diplomacy into
the affairs of the house whose cusp it is on.
