Parenting by the stars - June:

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.  There are also a few tips for mums as to what you might also be experiencing during the sixth month of the year

Aries(20/3 – 20/4)

June brings a focus on communication for your little Aries. Focusing his or her attention on things to stimulate the mind will work well with the energy this month. Sibling relationships will also be highlighted. The Full Moon on the 13^th June is a great time to talk with your little Aries about a holiday. The New Moon on June 27^th is the perfect time to decorate your little Aries’ room.

Aries mums will find there is an emphasis on being a part of the community this month. You may also find yourself in contact with siblings more than you usually are. Use the energy of the New Moon on 27^th June to set intentions for a new house or to begin home improvements.

Taurus  (20/4 – 21/5)

June brings a focus on your Taurean child’s self-worth. Make sure you give him/her lots of love and support during this time. This is also a good time to introduce the concept of pocket money to your Taurus child, if old enough. The Full Moon on 13^th June might see your little Taurus becoming very emotional for a few days. Lessons to do with sharing might also be highlighted during this time. The New Moon on June 27^th is a great time to introduce new forms of communication and education.

Taurus mums, give your self-esteem a boost by paying attention to your own needs this month. Use the energy of the New Moon on June 27^th to start a new course. The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights your joint assets and the hidden side of life. This is a great time to have a reading with a psychic or astrologer.

Gemini(21/5 – 20/6)

June is the month for your little Gemini to shine. Vitality should be high for most of the month with the Sun placed in your child’s own sign. The Full Moon on the 13^th will shine a light on your Gemini child’s close relationships. The New Moon on June 27^th is a great time to work on your Gemini child’s self esteem. Introduce the concept of positive affirmations.

Gemini mums may find that their vitality is high during the first three weeks of the month. The last week will see you taking a well-earned rest. Use the energy of the Full Moon on June 13^th to release any challenging relationship issues. The New Moon on June 27^th is a time to set intentions for positive self-worth.

Cancer(20/6 – 22/7)

For the first 3 weeks of June, your Cancer child may be feeling a little reclusive. Just like the crab retreating into its shell, your Cancer child needs to do the same from time to time – June is one of those times.

The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights your Cancer child’s health. Make sure your Cancer child gets enough rest at this time. The Sun moves into Cancer on June 21^st signalling the time for your Cancer child to come out of hiding. Help your little Cancer to make a special wish on June 27^th – the Cancer New Moon.

Cancer mums may find that the month of June is a time for spiritual pursuits. It may also be a time of contemplation. Take walks along the beach, get plenty of rest and listen to your heart. The Full Moon on June 13^th warns you to take care of your health. Use the energy of the New Moon on June 27^th to have a makeover. This could be the beginning of a new you!

Leo(22/7 – 23/8)

Friends are the focus for this month for your Leo child. Groups may also be highlighted, so this month is a good time to introduce your Leo child to a playgroup or any other group where they can participate in creative or physical pursuits. The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights your Leo child’s creativity so encourage it strongly around this time. The New Moon on June 27^th is a wonderful time to introduce quiet time and meditation to your Leo child. Reading a meditation to your little Leo just before bedtime is a wonderful way for him/her to fall asleep.

Leo mums may find that they are very social this month. Make the time to spend with friends. Focus on your wishes, hopes and dreams. The New Moon on June 27^th is a wonderful time to commence a meditation practice or join a yoga group.

Virgo(23/8 – 23/9)

During the month of June, a parent may become particularly important to your Virgo child. Your Virgo child’s reputation will also be a focus in some way. The Full Moon on June 13^th is a great time to clean out your Virgo child’s room. S/he will probably love to help. The New Moon on June 27^th is the perfect time to encourage your little Virgo to make a wish for something s/he is hoping for. This is planting the seeds for learning about the law of attraction.

Virgo mums may find that their career is the focus of June. They may also be reviewing where they are headed in life. The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights your home and family, so enjoy time spent with them now. Make a wish on the New Moon on the 27^th for something you’ve been dreaming of.

Libra(23/9 – 23/10)

Your Libran child’s beliefs will be very important to him/her this month. If you are planning a family holiday, involved your little Libran now, as s/he will get great joy from this. The Full Moon on 13^th June highlights sibling relationships, so they will be a major focus for a few days. The New Moon on the 27^th is a great time to teach you little Libra about goal setting.

Libran mums maybe planning an overseas trip this month or thinking about study. It’s a great time to do either – or both. The New Moon in Gemini on June 27^th is a great time to make a list of what you really want out of life and make a wish. It’s also a great time to start a new job or make changes to a current one.

Scorpio(23/10 – 22/11)

June is quite an intense month for your little Scorpio. Issues of control, sharing and doing things that s/he isn’t supposed to do may all be raised at some point during June. The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights your little Scorpio’s self-esteem. It may also shine a light on the issue of earning pocket money. The New Moon on the 27^th is a great time to introduce the spiritual side of life to your Scorpio child.

Scorpio mums may be focusing on joint finances this month. They may also have an express interest in the occult. If you’ve been thinking of having a psychic reading or astrological consult, June is a good month to do it. Start that course you’ve always wanted to do under the New Moon on the 27^th.

Sagittarius(22/11 – 21/12)

Relationships are highlighted this month for your little Sagittarian. Best friends will be very important during this time, so encourage and organize play-dates during June. The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights your little Sagittarian’s vitality. Health is given a boost at this time. The New Moon on the 27^th is the perfect time to teach your Sagittarian child about the more hidden side of life. It’s also the time to reinforce concepts of sharing.

Sagittarian mums will be paying more attention than usual to their close friendships and partners. Learning through others is the theme here. The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights you! Shed any part of you that you are no longer happy with e.g. clean out your closet and release any old habits that aren’t in your best interest.

Capricorn(21/12 – 21/1)

The month starts out with a focus on your little Capricorn’s daily routine. Family pets are also highlighted during June. Watch your little Capricorn’s health this month, as his/her vitality may not be as strong as usual. The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights quiet time for your Capricorn child. Spending some time outdoors in nature will be good for your Capricorn child at this time. The New Moon on June 27^th is a great time to spend time with a best buddy.

Capricorn mums need to watch their own health this month. Take care and don’t overdo it (a Capricorn trait). Capricorn mums can utilize the energy of the Full Moon by learning to take time out. Meditate, take solitary walks along the beach and listen to music. Focus on keeping your own health at its peak by listening to your intuition. Your body knows what it needs right now. Use the magic of the New Moon on the 27^th to manifest your ideal relationship.

Aquarius(21/1 – 19/2)

There is a strong focus on creativity for your little Aquarius this month. Learning new ways of expressing him/herself is highlighted now. Paint, sing, draw, act or find other less obvious ways such as cooking or gardening. Having fun is the key. The Full Moon on June 13^th highlights friendships, so encourage your little Aquarian to try something fun with a friend. The New Moon on the 27^th is a great time to get a pet or introduce the concept of looking after a pet.

There will be a strong focus on children this month, for Aquarian mums. Equally as strong will be a desire for self-expression. Can you be seen for who you really are? Work out how to express the real you through your mothering style. Use the energy of the New Moon on the 27^th to start a new health regime.

Pisces(19/2 – 20/3)

Home and family will be very important for your little Pisces this month. Feeling secure will be necessary in order for s/he to be comfortable venturing too far during the month of June. The Full Moon on 13^th June will highlight your little Pisces’ goals in life. The New Moon on 27^th June is a good time to introduce your Pisces child to new ways of having fun. It’s also a great time to encourage your Pisces child’s creativity.

Pisces mums will be very family oriented this month. Spending time at home will be especially enjoyable now. The Full Moon on June 13^th may see the end of a career or the shifting of life goals. Make a wish on the New Moon on June 27^th for a baby or for new ways of self-expression.