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 February. There are also a few tips for mums as to what you might also be experiencing during the second month of the year
Aries (20/3 – 20/4)
The month starts with your little Aries focused on his/her friends. It’s a great time to introduce your Aries child to a new group e.g. starting a team sporting activity or joining the school choir. From the 19th of the month, your Aries child will need some time out. Allow your little Aries the space to slow down and relax during this time. The Full Moon on the 15th will highlight your Aries Childs’ competitive nature. It also highlights the things that your Aries child finds fun & the way s/he expresses him/herself.
Aries mums will find that the first few weeks in February is a great time to join a new group. It’s also a great time to work on manifesting your wishes, hopes and dreams! The Full Moon will bring your children into focus. It will also highlight your creativity and self-expression.
Taurus (20/4 – 21/5)
The month starts with your little Taurus focused on one of their parents. They may also talk a lot about what they are going to do when they grow up! As the month moves on, friends will increase in importance. The Full Moon on the 15th, highlights home and family for your little Taurus. Use the energy to help him/her to break any bad habits to do with the home e.g. leaving toys around, not putting books away etc.
Taurean mums may find that they are focusing on their career and their life direction for most of this month. The last week in February is a great time for Taurean mums to join a new group and to take steps to achieve their wishes, hopes & dreams. Use the energy of the Full Moon on February 15th to have a clean out around the home.
Gemini (21/5 – 20/6)
Your Gemini child will start the month of February focused on learning. He or she will like to get to the whys and wherefores of everything. As the month progresses, your little Gemini may change focus to goal setting. A parent may also become a focus. Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, turns retrograde on 5th February, so you might find your little Gemini’s expression turning inward. S/he might be more secretive at this time. Mercury will go direct on the last day of the month. The Full Moon on the 15th will highlight your Gemini child’s siblings and also communication.
Gemini mums may start February dreaming of travel – this is a great time to book a holiday. It’s also a good time to enrol in a course you’ve wanted to undertake. The Full Moon on February 15th can put neighbours in the spotlight, as well as communication issues. Start looking at where you really want to head in life, after the 19th.
Cancer (20/6 – 22/7)
Your little Cancer is going to be quite intense for most of February. S/he may also be drawn to the things that are off limits. Death may also be a subject that suddenly comes of interest to your Cancer child. Towards the end of the month, learning will become a focus and you may find your Cancer child asking all sorts of questions. The Full Moon on the 15th will be a particularly sensitive time for your Cancer child, as this is when the lunar energy is strongest. Issues to do with self-esteem & values may arise around this time.
Cancer mums may find themselves quite withdrawn for the first few weeks of February. Their feelings will run deep. Issues to do with joint finances, death and/or taxes may come to the fore. Things lighten up towards the end of the month where the focus may be on learning or travel. The Full Moon on the 15th February will highlight your self-worth, so use the energy to banish any negatives feelings that have an impact on your self-esteem.
Leo (22/7 – 23/8)
Relationships will be very important to your little Leo during the first three weeks in February. S/he will love spending one-on-one time with others. The Full Moon in Leo on the 15th will bring your Leo child into the limelight. For a few days around this time, your little Leo will do what s/he does best – shine! Vitality should also be high at this time. As the month progresses, your Leo child may become more intense. Your little Leo may also be drawn to things that are usually off limits, so keep an eye on him/her.
Leo mums may find that they are quite relationship focused themselves for the first few weeks of February. Set aside time to spend with your partner or close friend. The Full Moon on the 15th highlights YOU! Use the releasing energy of this Moon to let go of any traits that no longer serve you.
Virgo (23/8 – 23/9)
The focus for your little Virgo during the month of February is developing and maintaining a routine. Pets will also be important this month. Towards the end of the month, relationships will come into the limelight for your little Virgo. Mercury, ruler of Virgo, goes retrograde on the 5th, so your Virgo child may become more withdrawn. Mercury will go direct on the last day of the month. The Full Moon on the 15th may bring the need for some time out for your Virgo child. Allow plenty of rest and don’t overfill his/her schedule at this time.
Virgo mums will find that most of February is about daily routines. A family pet may also be in focus. Use the energy of the Full Moon on 15th February to take some time out. Take solitary walks in the bush or along the beach. Learn to meditate. Be still. These things will rejuvenate your spirit.
Libra (23/9 – 23/10)
The first few weeks of February sees the focus on fun for little Librans. This is a good time to encourage self-expression and your Libran child’s creative side. As the month progresses, pets and routines will be highlighted. The Full Moon on the 15th may bring the ending of a group or friendship. It may also highlight group activities for your little Libran. Venus, ruler of Libra, turned direct at the very end of last month, so it’s full steam ahead with your Libran child's close relationships, especially the relationship s/he has with a best friend.
Libran mums will find themselves focusing on their children this month. Self-expression is also a theme. The Full Moon on the 15th is a great time to spend some time undertaking group activities. Use the energy of the Full Moon to break connections with any friends that aren’t good for you.
Scorpio (23/10- 22/11)
Home and family are an important focus for your Scorpio child for most of the month. Use this time to visit relatives and have quality family time – s/he will love it! The Full Moon on the 15th will highlight a parental relationship. Your little Scorpio might be particularly sensitive about mum or dad at this time. Your little Scorpio may tap into his/her creative side during the last week in February, so encourage this at the time.
Enjoy family time during the first few weeks of the month. Scorpio mums will find that their life direction is highlighted under the Full Moon on the 15th. Let go of any plans that aren’t in line with your life focus. As the month draws to a close, self-expression will become more of a focus.
Sagittarius (22/11 – 21/12)
The focus is on communication for your little Sagittarian this February. Sibling relationships will also be highlighted. The first 3 weeks of February also bring early schooling into focus, which is perfect for any Sagittarian commencing school during this time. The Full Moon on the 15th will highlight your little Sagittarian’s beliefs, so take anything he or she says seriously during this time. Towards the end of the month, home & family will become a strong focus for your Sagittarius child.
Sagittarian mums will find that the emphasis is on communication for the first few weeks of the month. Life may seem busy and you could find yourself doing a lot of driving within your local community. Sibling relationships will also be highlighted and you may find yourself calling a brother or sister you haven’t seen for a while. As the month progresses, you will be keen to spend more time at home, with the emphasis on your family.
Capricorn (21/12 – 21/1)
Self worth issues come to the fore this month for your little Capricorn. Make sure that you give him/her plenty of positive praise. Earning pocket money may also be highlighted this month. Now is a great time to introduce this concept, as your little Capricorn will enjoy working for his/her money. The Full Moon on the 15th may see your normally stoic Capricorn child a little more emotional than usual. Emotions will run deep.
Capricorn mums will find that how you earn your money will be highlighted for most of February, as will your self-worth so be good to yourself! You may find yourself being emotionally intense under February’s Full Moon on the 15th. Breathe!
Aquarius (21/1 – 19/2)
The focus is on your little Aquarian for the first few weeks of the month. You will find him/her centre stage during this time. Your little Aquarian should have a lot of energy and vitality during this time. The Full Moon on the 15th February highlights your Aquarius child’s relationships. As the month draws to a close, self-esteem will become a focus for your little Aquarius, so make the effort to make him/her feel good about him/herself during this time.
Aquarian mums will enjoy the energy that February brings. Pay attention to your needs this month. The Full Moon on the 15th February highlights your close relationships. As the Full Moon brings releasing energy, it’s a good time to let go of anything in a close relationship that may be toxic in some way.
Pisces (19/2 – 20/3)
Your little Pisces may be quite withdrawn for the first few weeks of the month, preferring to spend time alone. Use the energy to introduce meditation & relaxation techniques to your Pisces child. Take him/her to the beach and let him/her enjoy the feeling of being in the water. As the month progresses, your Pisces child will move into the limelight, as the Sun moves into the sign of Pisces on February 19th.
Pisces mums may feel very much at peace during the month of February. It is a wonderful time for meditation and creative pursuits. The Full Moon on February 15th may highlight a health issue so take care of yourself during these few days. Vitality should increase as the month draws to a close.