Sunday, August 17, 2008

I am not a true believer in horoscopes. I don't read them on a daily basis and base my life on what the stars have in store for me. I think, overall, they are ridiculous.
But these ones, now these ones seemed accurate enough to me to take note of them. And you know, saying accurate enough is an understatement. It's kinda freaky how accurate they are.
They are "compatibilty" horoscopes for parent to parent, parent to child and child to child.
So, I thought I would share my compatibilty horoscope with me and Will, me and Scott, me and Aerin, then Scott and Aerin.
Enjoy.
If you want to get these done, they are at www.babycenter.com
(You may have to join---free---in order to do it, though)

Krystin (sagittarius) and Will (Taurus)
What a mixed bag! You bring such different abilities and qualities to this parenting team that it may be difficult to find the middle ground. While the Taurus parent is grounded, slow-paced, and stable, the Sagittarius mom or dad tends to be much more adventurous, lively, and curious. Taurus wants to stay home and cook while Sagittarius goes out to play. Fortunately you both love the great outdoors, although for different reasons: Nature feeds and calms the Taurus soul, while to Sagittarius, it's yet another realm to explore and conquer.

It's easy to focus on your differences, but a better tactic is to accept the broad range of abilities you possess between you. Be sure to consider your innate personal talents when dividing up the childrearing tasks. This is the way your kids will get the best of both worlds.


Krystin (sagittarius) and Scott (sagittarius)
Just like you, your Sagittarius child is happiest outdoors or embarking on a grand adventure. You're both naturally athletic, and you can help develop that aptitude by playing games of chase through the park or tossing a softball back and forth to improve your child's hand-eye coordination.

In general, getting out of the house together is a must. Trips to the library or the zoo are big favorites for both of you, as are weekend hiking or camping trips and visits to other cities or even countries. Yes, you have a natural traveler on your hands! You and your little adventurer are a wonderful parent-child match, as you're both always on the go and up for anything exciting or educational. Your little Sagittarius absorbs everything you have to teach him, so be sure to present him with plenty of books, people, and ideas.


Krystin (sagittarius) and Aerin (Pisces)
Your sensitive Pisces child needs lots of emotional support and reassurance, which at times can be a tall order for you to provide. Of course you have the best of intentions, but you've always been playful and carefree, and you don't spend a lot of time considering feelings -- yours or anyone else's. Good thing your little Pisces is so sweet and charming! That makes it a lot easier to return her love in a demonstrative, consistent way -- it's hard not to respond to her effusive affection.

Still, try to be a bit more careful than usual with this tenderhearted, vulnerable child, and appreciate the fact that she's deeply emotionally attuned with you. Otherwise, you might not even realize that you hold a central role in her heart and how she looks to you for sustenance as a fern looks to the nourishing rain.


Scott (sagittarius) and Aerin (Pisces)
These children make great, mutually supportive friends as they grow up. They have much to learn from one another, and aside from Sagittarius's dogmatic tendencies, each is kindhearted enough to teach their sibling without turning it into a superiority contest.

Adventurous Sagittarius enjoys spending time away from home more than sensitive Pisces does. But especially if Sag is the elder of these two, he can encourage his sibling to come along bravely and see how fun the wide world can be. Pisces, for her part, can teach Sag about being more compassionate and creative.

The only conflict between these two might take the form of chilly standoffs when tactless Sagittarius says something to wound his sibling's sensitive feelings. In these moments, you probably don't need to intervene. Both children are protective of their sweet bond, and they're able to work out most of their difficulties themselves.

3 comments:

Michelle Denault said...

well, maybe it's just me but some things i don't think are true or maybe i just don't know you guys as well as i thought!! :) i can't think of any examples right now but if i re-read your blog, i would remember.

Krystin said...

Maybe I should specify that I actually found that the kids' horoscopes are more accurate than mine and Will's.

Laura Leavitt said...

fun to read......your text is so hard to read Krystin. It is killling my eyes.