known for their leadership qualities – particularly likely to teach the child about the importance of
within a family setting. Their strong instinctual un- being adaptable to various life situations.
derstanding of what motivates their child is helpful
when raising a family. Feelings, not logic, tend to It is important to realise that although being flexi-
dominate how this parent interacts with their. This ble and practical as a role model, that this par-
is important in that this approach teaches the child enting style also realises that a child also needs
that there is more to life than what can be seen or stability and something more than your own real-
understood with the mind. ity… ie a young child in particular needs imagi-
nation and emotion as part of their development.
This sign will need to be aware of the difference The dreams and fantasies of your child are just
between ‘mothering’ and ‘smothering’! The more as real to them as that mess that needs your
aware the Cancerian parent is of their own emo- attention!
tional state overall, the better off the child will be in

the sense that the parent will not be likely to pro-

ject their own issues onto the child. A bit of logic
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likely to be encouraged. The Leo parent is likely to
be seen as stable and consistent in their feelings Part 2 of this article will be
and approach to life – setting a good example to in next months issue.
the child for steadily working towards their goals.

Being fixed in their emotions may also mean that
sometimes they hang on to some not so desirable
feelings and emotional habits. Teaching the child
forgiveness and moving on from difficult feelings is
likely to be helpful, as is a bit of distance from their
own creativity and emotions, and teaching them to
understand that others also have strong feelings
and the need to shine! Learning to win AND lose
is an important life lesson, also fitting into the
needs of a group will be an important skill to teach
your child (and yourself!).

Virgo

The Virgo approach to parenting is likely to be
flexible, earthy and aimed at raising a child that
can cope with ‘the real world’. Intellectual stimula-
tion as well as a healthy approach to life is also
likely to be important as the child is taught through
example the importance of a natural diet and use
of the body through everyday activities such as
walking and gardening. The Virgo parent is also
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