Saturday, December 30, 2006



Ma Demoiselle. Mademoiselle Kiddie is upgrading and rearranging her web site over the last few days of 2006. She wishes everyone Bonne Année! At midnight on December 31st, she'll be waiting under the mistletoe but the next day will find her back at the Kiddie Cafe, eating the traditional la galette des rois. If you want to celebrate The French New Year with Mlle Kiddie and her friends and family, check out Le Jour L'An .

Saturday, December 23, 2006




These original and colorful books, seen in People magazine, are personalized children's books that make keepsake baby gifts or in the case of their newest offering, a great birthday gift for a fairy princess. Check out the variety at I See Me!

Thursday, December 14, 2006




Doggone! This is a winning gift for the holidays. A Pajamagram for kids. All kids pajama's come with a little doghouse with their name on it, and a little puppy. This company is one of the most enchanting places to shop on the web. And believe it or not most orders go out the day they are ordered, and shipped within two business days. Now that makes for a very happy holiday for those caught in a 3 am holidaze moment on line! Here's the company copy on the newest offering:

The PajamaGram Company is excited to introduce our brand new line of pajamas for infants and toddlers (sizes 6 months to 4T). Featuring fun, custom-designed prints and soft and comfortable fabrics, our children's pajamas come with a FREE PJ Puppy and are tucked inside an adorable keepsake PJ Puppy house that can be personalized with your little one’s name.

What KIDS get: All kids' pjs and slippers are delivered with FREE cute & cuddly PJ Puppy, keepsake PJ Puppy house and personalized gift card. Add personalization to puppy house for $9.95.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006


Happy Heart
"I thought of how a couple of months earlier my mother had told my brothers and me about our 'stars' -the word she used for the personality traits she thought would make our lives easier. One night, as she and I were sitting looking over a grove of plum trees, she lowered her voice, as if she had a great secret, and said she had finally figured out what my star was, what I had that would ease my way through the future. It wasn't Peter's alertness, or Walker's concentration, or Ben's self-assurance. But I had a happy heart-my birthright, she said. I sat leaning my head against her shoulder, hoping that someday my happy heart would take me to the right places, get me the right jobs, let me love the right man. Then I wondered whether her mother had ever told her that she had a happy heart, and I asked her the same question I asked my father now: `Did you just make a wish, or a promise?' " (Cynthia Kadohata, The Floating World)

Monday, December 11, 2006



PlanetMom.WS joins Club Mom.

In checking out the domain Planet Mom after writing about the Mom Plan It calendars, we found three sites, one not yet launched officially and two other sites that just merged. Planet Mom ws freelance writer and syndicated sndicated columnist Melinda L. Wentzel who writes," Quite honestly, because I can't afford good therapy" has joined forces with Club Mom the national network organization for Moms. Their Mom Blogs, 40 and counting are a good place to start reading about other mom's who may write as a form of solitary group therapy!.

Sunday, December 03, 2006




Mom's Plan-it
These calendars from Avalanche Publishing will get you organized for fun! The pocket 2007-2008 Two Year Calendar is slim enough to fit in your purse's zip pocket. Pick it up at Barnes and Noble for under $5.

The Mom's Plan It wall calendar is a seventeen month calendar is a top seller on the publisher's site:
"Top seller! This best-selling organizer is the perfect 17-month planner for a family’s busy world. Its handy storage pocket, built-in magnetic hanger, 357 stickers, and extra-large grid make it a breeze for Mom to get organized. Finally, a calendar that keeps your whole world together! Two tabbed contact sections keep everyone's information handy. 11'' x 12''"

Monday, November 13, 2006



"All children, except one, grow up."

Jim Dale, the magical voice behind the Harry Potter books, has recorded an audio version of Peter Pan. Although the audio CD is pegged to four to eight year olds,
Neverland is an island not far from many people, regardless of age! So pop this masterpiece in your car, computer or non-nano CD player, and fly along with the Darling children as they soar into the night sky "second star to the right and straight on till morning."

Thursday, November 09, 2006



Talk the Walk. And Walk the Talk.

All of Leslie Sansone's DVD's and videos are fun and inspiring to do.

Picture the day, it's raining or dark, or you've only have fifteen minutes before starting dinner. It's the end of the day and you got that how am I going to make it through the next fifteen minutes of our life blues! Pop in this DVD and you and your kids will feel energized fast. Hard to believe that a quarter hour two or three times a week, inside could be the easiest gym time you've put in for a long time, and you did it with your kids! For a birthday or unbirthday gift to yourself, choose one or two "walks" for yourself and you'll find you have just discovered the easiest fitness routine and workout ever, with a fun, upbeat instructor! As she says, Yes, you can do it!

Sunday, October 29, 2006



Je t'aime Muzzy!

Muzzy is a loveable space character who looks like a cross between Big Bird and Barney dressed up in a Bear costume.

See him interact on video, hear him on audiocassetes and a CD-ROM. Recently, he has added Mandarin Chinese to the many languages he explains as he travels around the many countries he "visits" from outer space and makes many mes amis! Have your kids check our his travels and make many friends for themselves.

Since we know the first years of life the human brain is naturally predisposed to learning languages, don't despair if you didn't sing French, Spanish or Italian lullabyes to your kids when you brought them home from the hospital. It's simple with this interactive program, produced by the BBC.

"The award winning, BBC MUZZY program is the most respected children's language course in the world. Celebrated in 40 countries, used in national curriculum, and presented at Harvard, MUZZY is a masterpiece for children. It's engaging, it's fun and it works."

One of the easiest sources to buy from is Early Advantage

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Saturday, September 30, 2006



Choo-Choo at the Zoo, CDBaby loves you. If you wanted to give an original gift to the new Emperor in training, a good place to start would be CDBaby.com,the little CD store with the best new independent music. Although we're linking to their kids and family section, be sure and check out their main link at www.cdbaby.com. Adults just want to have fun too.

CDBaby's energy is like it's way fab logo, a company with an upbeat zany attitude yet a great business sense, well designed and easy to navigate web site, and really easy ordering. (CDBaby loves Moira, announced an email milli-seconds after a recent order for Chicago musican Steve Rashid's Choo-Choo at the Zoo CD. Later, when the order was shipped, I was told that my picture was now up in the offices as their customer of the year. The suprise saga of the shipment of the order should be read aloud on the Colbert Report.

Here's their complete (and serious) writeup on Steve's label, Woodside Avenue.

The Woodside Avenue label, which currently includes Rashid's own solo recordings ("As In A Mirror," "I will hold your tiny hand" and "Fidgety Feet") as well as those of four other artists, is focused on creating audio products for families to share. Rashid's work in the field of family entertainment has received over 20 national awards, including the Parents' Choice Gold Award, the American Library Notable Children's Recording, the AFIM Indie Award, the National Parenting Publications Gold Award and the Children's Music Web Award. Parents' Choice said, "Singer/songwriter Steve Rashid has created a whole new musical category for kids and parents."

Friday, September 22, 2006

The KiddieGram Report for

Hisahito
September 6, 2006
8:27 AM
Tokyo, Japan



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The positions of the planets at birth and other technical information
is provided below for the benefit of students of astrology:

Sun 13 Vir 15 Pluto 24 Sag 05
Moon 17 Aqu 50 N. Node 25 Pis 22
Mercury 17 Vir 41 Asc. 21 Lib 54
Venus 29 Leo 39 MC 24 Can 32
Mars 28 Vir 35 2nd cusp 20 Sco 01
Jupiter 14 Sco 09 3rd cusp 21 Sag 15
Saturn 18 Leo 34 5th cusp 27 Aqu 16
Uranus 12 Pis 44 6th cusp 26 Pis 47
Neptune 17 Aqu 45

Tropical Placidus Standard time observed
GMT: 23:27:00 Time Zone: 9 hours East
Lat. and Long. of birth: 35 N 42 139 E 46

Aspects and orbs:
Conjunction: 7 Deg 00 Min
Opposition : 5 Deg 00 Min
Square : 5 Deg 00 Min
Trine : 5 Deg 00 MinSextile : 4 Deg 00 Min

ASCENDANT

The RISING SIGN in the birth chart (also known as the Ascendant) shows how this
child faces life, his basic attitude or stance toward the world, the way he comes across, and how he appears to others.

Libra Rising:

Hisahito has a pleasant, agreeable, non-threatening manner that makes other people feel comfortable and at ease. He is eager to please, willing to cooperate and meet others halfway, and likely to be very well-liked. Friendship and approval from other people are extremely important to him, and he finds it very hard to do anything that might be unpopular.

He does not want to step on anyone's toes. He is inclined to change his ideas or his plans based on how other people respond to him. He much prefers having company to being alone, and as a young child, he can be quite dependent on your constant attention and interaction with him.

Regardless of how he is feeling inside, he seems balanced and harmonious outwardly. He does not like to show his unpleasant feelings, and he tends to sugar-coat or simply ignore anything that is not particularly nice. Tactful and polite, he avoids confrontation, preferring to use charm rather than more direct or assertive ways to achieve his ends. He also likes to bring people together, and he will often be the peacemaker in his circle of friends. He is very concerned with fairness, and one of the few times he will really assert himself strongly is when he perceives injustice or inequality. (This applies to "His piece of cake is larger than mine" as well as concern for broader social justice!).

Beautiful surroundings, artistic arrangements, and refined appearances are important to Hisahito. His own appearance is rather important to him, and he is likely to be somewhat vain or at least quite concerned that he looks good. He judges by appearances, too, especially when he is young.

Asc. Trine Moon:


Hisahito is apt to be ery well-liked because he seems to instinctively understand people and give them the kinds of strokes and empathy they really want. He helps them feel a sense of safety and belonging and will take them under his wing if need be. At the same time he thrives in an atmosphere that is personal and emotionally supportive. A small classroom where everyone is on a first-name basis suits him far better than a more impersonal and competitive one, for instance. Good feelings and "good vibes" are what he's after.



Asc. Sextile Saturn:

Hisahito appears responsible, mature, and conscientious, and he has a realistic, adult-like attitude toward life even at a young age. He may be rather shy and careful about expressing himself, also.

Asc. Trine Neptune:

Hisahito blends into his surroundings and seems to absorb or pick up other people's behavior and emotions, so it is important for him to be in a healthy, positive environment. He has a gentle, yielding quality about him, and he is rather impressionable as a child.

He loves fantasy play and imaginative, whimsical games. He may seem a bit
other-worldly at times.

Asc. Sextile Pluto:

Anything hidden, secretive, mysterious, or taboo holds great fascination for Hisahito, and he questions and probes until he gets answers. He loves to investigate the unknown.

SUN

The SUN in the birthchart represents who this child is at heart, his primary thrust in life, and what path he needs to follow in order to fulfill himself as a unique individual. It indicates who he is inside rather than the way he appears (which is shown more clearly by the Rising Sign).

Sun in Virgo:

Innately humble, shy, and self-effacing, Hisahito is likely to be much more talented and lovable than he gives himself credit for. He has an inward, serious, intelligent disposition, and tends to quietly observe before entering into any situation. He is usually well-behaved, polite, well-mannered, and careful, with a strong desire to "do the right thing." His conscientiousness, in fact, may be carried to extremes, and he is often very hard on himself when he makes a mistake or does not meet the high standards he sets for himself. It is as if there is a very exacting Critic within him, and he is always trying to be perfect in order to please that aspect of himself. He needs a lot of assurance, warm acceptance, and encouragement to feel good about himself and to learn to ease up and be gentler with himself.

Hisahito has a mind that loves to categorize, classify, analyze, and organize. He may
arrange his belongings very neatly and not wish them to be rearranged in any way. He can be particular about his room or his appearance: everything must be "just so."

He has the ability to deal with meticulous detail and is very skillful with his hands. He
also enjoys being helpful and he feels good about himself when he can assist you or do
something necessary and practical to help you or others. Developing practical knowledge
and skills increases his self confidence. Generous praise for all of his efforts, and helping him find things he can do really well, will go a long way to bring out the best side of him.

Socially he may seem a bit cool until he knows the other person well - and then he is
likely to be quite devoted. He also likes to care for pets, especially small, gentle creatures
like birds or hamsters.

Sun in 11th house:

Hisahito's social world and friendships are extremely important to him. He shines in
groups and in cooperative endeavors and is apt to feel at loose ends when left to his own
devices. For instance, growing up in a fairly remote rural setting might be very nourishing and inspiring for some children, but for him it is limiting and probably boring. Teams, clubs, and other groups which he and his peers can join are his cup of tea.

Sun Conjunct Mercury:

Hisahito enjoys and needs to communicate, and he is apt to be an avid talker from an
early age. Expect a continual stream of questions, comments, and conversation on every
topic. You may need to encourage him to listen more, as he tends to be the more active,
vocal participant in a discussion. He appreciates a lively, mentally stimulating environment with plenty to do and think about. Puzzles, word games, and books may be his favorite play things.

Sun Opposition Uranus:

At times Hisahito is very rebellious, contrary, and resistant to rules or restrictions of any kind. As a young child, the best way to get him to do what you wish him to, is to tell him he cannot!

He dislikes bowing to convention or to the authority and dictates of other people, and he likes to experiment with different, unusual, or offbeat ways of doing things. He may choose some odd friends, as he is drawn to creative and unconventional people.

Sun Sextile Jupiter:

Hisahito may well have more than an average amount of "good luck" or benefits flowing to him. Success and opportunities come more easily to him than to others, and he will have an abundance of gifts to be grateful for. He is also an open, giving person and he shares generously with his friends. The only negative possibility is that he may become lax and expect everything to be handed to him.

MERCURY

MERCURY represents thinking and reasoning processes, the way your child's mind
works, his intellectual inclinations and way of communicating ideas.

Mercury in Virgo:

Hisahito's mind is clear, critical, and precise, and he pays meticulous attention to details. He dissects each idea presented to him, picking it apart in order to study it. He is also skillful with his hands and may enjoy handicrafts, needlework, and the like.

Mercury in 11th house:

Hisahito loves to get together with friends to share ideas and common interests. Hobby clubs with an intellectual bent, such as the chess club or Future Scientists of America, are his cup of tea. Putting together a newsletter or a magazine with a bunch of other kids his age might be a satisfying activity. Outside of structured activities, he enjoys just chatting or "shooting the breeze" with his friends.

Mercury Opposition Uranus:

Mental stimulation and the excitement of new ideas and discoveries is very necessary for Hisahito. Quick to grasp new concepts, he is drawn to the most daring or radically
innovative ideas. He tends to act on his ideas rather impulsively and is impatient with duller or more methodical minds.

Mercury Sextile Jupiter:

Hisahito is an avid learner, but he may not have much mental discipline. His ideal learning environment would be one in which he could converse and ask questions of people with varying viewpoints and experiences, rather than studying quietly on his own. Technical subjects are unlikely to hold his interest. Travel and learning about foreign cultures and ideas is very appealing to him.

MOON

The MOON in the birthchart indicates how he deals with and expresses feelings, how he experiences the world on an emotional, feeling, non-verbal level, what his emotional needs are, and what he needs to feel secure, comfortable and at ease.

Moon in Aquarius:

This is a child who seems to crave independence right from the start, and he will not want to be snuggled all of the time, or hovered over.

He may have rather erratic and unpredictable emotional rhythms, sleep cycles, food preferences, etc., so that you can never be quite certain how he will feel at any given time. Or he may have a regular schedule and fairly constant tastes, but they are likely to be unusual or offbeat in some way - and he resists fitting himself into someone else's pattern..
He is drawn to anything out of the ordinary, novel, or different, and he has a pronounced unconventional streak. He feels oppressed and bored by standard, tried-and-true ways of doing things and he insists on having the freedom to experiment and try new paths. He is stubborn about doing things his way, in his own distinctive style, regardless of social custom or tradition. Certainly you can teach him consideration for others, but rules and customs that have no real purpose other than "We have always done it this way," mean little to him.

He is very open-minded and tolerant toward people who are different from himself and his own family. His sympathies are broad and universal, and he has strong altruistic impulses. He seems instinctively to understand that we are all part of a larger whole, and he may feel just as connected to the folks on the other side of the globe as he does to his blood relations.

He is often indifferent to sentiment and emotion, and is remarkably logical, objective, clear, and rational for a young one.

Though he seems coolly detached at times, he should be given a lot of loving attention and warmth. Otherwise, he can get too distant from his own feelings. Also, he is very idealistic. He tries too hard to be fair to everyone and he may not allow himself perfectly human, natural emotions such as jealousy, sadness, or dependency.

Moon in 4th house:

Hisahito will always be extremely attached to home and family, and he may seem to need a lot of emotional sustenance, especially from his mother (or female caregiver). He retreats into his own private space--his bedroom or some other little nook--whenever he feels threatened. Moving this "base of security"--to a new town or even a new home--can be quite upsetting and stressful for him. At such times, he may temporarily regress to somewhat babyish behavior.




Moon Conjunct Neptune:

Hisahito is impressionable, receptive, and rather passive, and he is highly sensitive to other people's feelings and the overall emotional tone of his surroundings. He likes to daydream and look things up in his imagination. He has a strong affinity for the ocean.

He would rather withdraw than fight when disagreements arise; he avoids emotional confrontations as much as possible.

Moon Opposition Saturn:

Though he may seem aloof, Hisahito is really quite shy, cautious, and afraid of not being accepted and included. He needs a lot of warmth and love from his family, in order to learn to trust and open up with others.

Moon Square Jupiter:

Good-humored, friendly, and cheerful, Hisahito has a happy effect on those around him and is likely to have many friends. Emotionally giving and open, he loves to treat his friends. He needs to learn that there can be too much of a good thing. Overeating and other forms of indulgent behavior may be hard for him to control.

VENUS

VENUS represents the way your child gives and receives affection, makes friends, and socializes. It also indicates artistic or creative inclinations.

Venus in Leo:

Hisahito very much wants to be admired, petted, and made much of by his friends, and he is lavish in his affection for others as well. He can be greedy for attention, and he very much dislikes being ignored or seen as just one of the crowd. There is a streak of vanity in him. Positively, he is warm, demonstrative, loyal and generous with people he cares about.

Venus in 11th house:

Agreeable and happy in a social setting, Hisahito will be an asset to any group he joins. He loves good company and usually is good company. He cannot tolerate too much solitude; indeed, he wilts without friends and the pleasures of society and community.

MARS

MARS represents your child's drive, ambition, will, energy level, and ability to assert himself.

Mars in Virgo:


Hisahito can be rather timid about asserting himself. He tends to underestimate himself and to get irritated when he or others do not do everything "perfectly." Also, his energy level fluctuates, and his stamina may not be very great.

Mars in 12th house: Asserting his own will or winning at the expense of someone else doesn't come easily or naturally to Hisahito. He may bottle up his aggressive energies, causing him to feel very vulnerable or suffer from a lack of self-confidence. He may also act covertly rather than openly and directly. He prefers to work behind the scenes, but he needs to be encouraged to overcome his hesitancy and his fears about asserting himself. He should not, however, be pushed into becoming more outgoing than his natural tendencies allow.

Mars Square Pluto:

Intensely strong-willed and sometimes very dominating, Hisahito is likely to meet with great opposition to his aims and ambitions. His passionate commitment and forcefulness often threatens people. He has an extraordinary amount of energy, drive, and strength, and is likely to try to overpower people or use anger as a way to control situations. If he learns to temper his willfulness with a regard for others, he is likely to accomplish a great deal.

JUPITER

JUPITER in the birthchart reveals the child's future aspirations, and how he seeks to
grow and improve himself. It also indicates areas of natural confidence, success, or "luck."

Jupiter in Scorpio:

Daring activities which have an element of danger or mystery appeal to Hisahito. He
wants to live fully and passionately and not hold himself back from anything life has to offer. From rock climbing to scuba diving or investigating caves or other out-of-the-way places, he thrives on challenge. He seeks to grow through delving into the mysteries of life.He's also extremely resourceful and has a "nose" for opportunities. Even when he's a
youngster, his shrewd judgment of people and situations will serve him well.

Jupiter in 1st house:

Hisahito tends to be fortunate because of the positive first impression he makes on both other children and adults. Instinctively he puts his best foot forward, and comes across as a confident, open person who can afford to be generous to others. He'll want to participate in a lot of extracurricular activities, and be well known and popular at school and in the community. He could be "a big fish in a small pond" too.

Jupiter Square Saturn:

Optimism and pessimism, or belief and doubt, are often at odds within Hisahito. This
may mean he will hopefully, enthusiastically start something, but be easily disheartened by any resistance or criticism he receives. A constructive relationship with a positive role
model would be especially beneficial to him, as would a caring parent or teacher who
encourages him to stay with his original plan, and reminds him that he can withstand
criticisms and doubts.

Jupiter Square Neptune:

Hisahito believes in dreaming very big, the sky's the limit, and it may take him quite some time before he learns to temper his huge idealism and optimism with a dose of practical realism. Unless other astrological factors lend some caution and prudence, he's apt to go overboard in just about everything he does including his generousity and giving. Part of how he seeks growth and meaning is to help other people. This child tends to be a "bleeding heart".

Jupiter Trine Uranus:

Hisahito is apt to be very "lucky", escpecially when he trusts his instincts and intuition. He has an excellent sense of timing and an uncanny knack of showing up at the right place and the right time. Because he is enthusiastic and open minded he attracts opportunities to go places (both literally and figuratively) that more conservative family members will never see. Dancing, music, and other exuberant, joyful activities are important to him all his life.

SATURN

The position of SATURN in your child's birthchart indicates the areas in which he is
especially insecure, about which he is most serious, and/or in which he works hardest or is hardest on himself. It also reveals those weaknesses which, through effort, may become his greatest strengths.

Saturn in Leo:

Hisahito is often unable to accept external authority graciously. He wants to be the ruler and authority in his own life, and parents or teachers who try to rule him with a heavy hand will be greatly resented.

Hisahito can also be something of a snob in that he sets high standards of behavior for
himself as well as for other people. If others don't measure up, he considers them his
inferiors--no matter who they are or how much older they may be. In fact, he's apt to see
himself as better than other people and to keep apart from them, while at the same time
wanting their recognition and feeling--on a deeper level--unsure of his own worth. This
child takes himself very seriously and says, in numerous ways, "Look at me!" Yet he is also acutely self-conscious and may even be shy. To his caregivers, it may seem that he cannot get enough reassurance, personal attention, or "strokes." In fact, he needs inordinate amounts of all of these. He must constantly prove his worthiness to himself, usually by working hard to be "the best" in some area of endeavor (academic, athletic, creative, etc.) This, of course, would be fin if he didn't take it all so seriously. It would be wonderfully helpful to this child if his lovableness and worthiness were conveyed to him often--regardless of his performance.

Being at once a proud and an insecure creature, he suffers acutely from any humiliation or affront to his dignity. Teasing--especially in public--is odious to him and may, therefore, be especially tempting to others (who probably wish he'd lighten up).

Saturn in 10th house:

A fear of being publicly embarrassed or humiliated may prevent Hisahito from
participating in school plays and other performances. He'll try to avoid situations in which he's in the public eye. Even when he is very young, his reputation or public image will be important to him. Criticism from a teacher or parent in front of friends or classmates would be excruciatingly painful for him and could cause him to "shut down" or put a lid on any thought or feeling that might be unacceptable. He may shine or behave outlandishly in certain familiar situations but never in the "outside world." He'll need help with putting his fear of failure in perspective and learning to risk.

Saturn Opposition Neptune:

Hisahito tends to have vague, insubstantial fears and he may, in fact, fear the mysterious, uncontrollable aspects of life itself. It's best not to exacerbate those tendencies by exposing him to too much negative imagery or dark stories on television or in the movies. He can be spooked by them. Hisahito would benefit from simple, life-affirming rituals in everyday life, and by gaining a solid grounding in some kind of spiritual or religious tradition. However, avoid the punitive, guilt-producing kind!

MOON'S NODES

The Lunar Nodes are points formed by the moon's orbit around the Earth intersecting
with the Earth's path around the Sun. These sensitive "power points" in our child's chart give vital information about those areas of life experience that he will instinctively be drawn to in order to fulfill his life purposes, as well as qualities he needs to develop and express in order to do so. They show where he can be most successful as he unfolds his natural talent

North Node in 5th House in Pisces:

Hisahito's life purpose is best served by tapping into his own unique style and creative
genius, whatever form that takes. He needs to dramatize, to take center stage in his own
life. The joy and magic of creative self expression happens when he gives himself permission to do it his way, rather than needing his peers' cooperation or approval. Because he's meant to bring forth something original and unique, he can't afford to mold himself to others' expectations or tastes. He needs to be his own person and develop his personal will. The things he will do best and most successfully will all have an element of play and spontaneity. Those things that give him the most pleasure will also be his best work.

The qualities Hisahito needs in order to succeed in this endeavor are sensitivity,
empathy, compassion, and imagination.

GENERATIONAL INFLUENCES

The slow-moving planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto represent the ideals, changes, and impulses of an entire generation. While the descriptions below may or may not describe your child as an individual, they will tell you abut the climate of the times and the underlying issues and challenges of your child's age group.

For instance, when Neptune (which represents one's spiritual ideals, dreams, aspirations, fantasies and illusions) passed through the egalitarian and harmony-loving sign of Libra (from 1943-1957), the children who would grow into the "flower children," hippies, and supporters of the peace movement were born. Not every person born during that time became a hippie or identified themselves with the peace movement, but certainly they were affected by the feeling-tone and ideals of their age group and the times they grew up in. Thus, the following information is intended to give you insight into the important motifs and issues of your child's generation.

URANUS indicates where the impulse for change, innovation, liberation from the past, and experimentation with new forms is the strongest. It is where the status quo is disrupted or uprooted to make way for something new. Sudden inspiration and invention are also represented by Uranus.

Uranus in Pisces:

Those of this age group (2004-2012) have creative genius, unusual inspiration, and
visionary ideals. Their art, music, literature, and lifestyles will be unusual or strange to
others, and they have a rather unstable and impractical bent. They are inclined to be
discontented with the ways of the world, but without a strong desire to make positive
reforms in a practical way. Traditional religion does not suit them either, and they will
experiment with their own personal forms of mystical experience.

Uranus in 5th house:

Hisahito loves to experiment and take during risks in his creative pursuits, be they
athletic, artistic, or even social. Though he may appear quite conventional on the surface, he is drawn to freedom loving souls who give his full permission to be as outrageous as he wants to be. Improvisation, creating or performing spontaneously, and having as few rules as possible when it comes to expressing himself is his cup of tea.

NEPTUNE represents the quest for the ideal, the dream, for something more sublime.
The sign it is passing through at the time of one's birth colors one's spiritual aspirations and ideals, and also indicates where the desire to escape reality, to fantasize, deceive oneself, and become lost in illusion is the strongest.

Neptune in Aquarius:

This group harbors great hopes for world unity and universal brother and sisterhood. An inner group impulse toward collective awakening and a strongly futuristic, visionary,
evolutionary "dream". On the other hand, increasing globalization and impersonalization of daily life is strongly at work in their lives. How to contribute to the whole without becoming a cog in the machine is their quest.

Neptune in 4th house:

Hisahito has a very dreamy, sensitive, and private side and he needs a tranquil place to
retreat to from time to time. He would love to live in a beautiful natural setting, perhaps
near water, and if his home is not nurturing and serene he will conjure such a place in his
imagination. Home as sanctuary is very important to this child.

Pluto in the birth chart indicates a process of deep change, transformation, and renewal, often through destruction or confrontation with darkness. This is a process that takes place in society as well as in individuals. Pluto's position in the birth chart shows where one is compulsive, extreme, or learning key life lessons.

Pluto in Sagittarius:

For those born at this time, the order of business is the destruction of old, limiting
concepts, philosophies, religious forms, and ideas about God or the nature of the Universe. At the same time, religious fanatics, extremists, and evangelical fundamentalists of many persuasions are likely to rise up quite strongly. There may be much conflict between those with powerful convictions of one kind or another.

Pluto in 3rd house:

Hisahito has a probing mind and he loves to delve into complex, difficult, or deep
subjects. He could be an excellent student but he's apt to have one-sided or narrowly
focused interests, to pursue them obsessively, and to negect other areas. His tendency to
ask intensely personal questions or to "grill" you even in a casual conversation may put
people off at times, (what was charming and amusing at four is much less so at fourteen).
Relationships with siblings may be thorny also. Parents or other caregivers should be alert to any potential abuses or toxic dynamics between Hisahito and his brothers and/or sisters.

The KiddieGram Report for

Hisahito
September 6, 2006
8:27 AM
Tokyo, Japan
















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The positions of the planets at birth and other technical information
is provided below for the benefit of students of astrology:

Sun 13 Vir 15 Pluto 24 Sag 05
Moon 17 Aqu 50 N. Node 25 Pis 22
Mercury 17 Vir 41 Asc. 21 Lib 54
Venus 29 Leo 39 MC 24 Can 32
Mars 28 Vir 35 2nd cusp 20 Sco 01
Jupiter 14 Sco 09 3rd cusp 21 Sag 15
Saturn 18 Leo 34 5th cusp 27 Aqu 16
Uranus 12 Pis 44 6th cusp 26 Pis 47
Neptune 17 Aqu 45

Tropical Placidus Standard time observed
GMT: 23:27:00 Time Zone: 9 hours East
Lat. and Long. of birth: 35 N 42 139 E 46

Aspects and orbs:
Conjunction: 7 Deg 00 Min
Opposition : 5 Deg 00 Min
Square : 5 Deg 00 Min
Trine : 5 Deg 00 MinSextile : 4 Deg 00 Min

ASCENDANT

The RISING SIGN in the birth chart (also known as the Ascendant) shows how this
child faces life, his basic attitude or stance toward the world, the way he comes across, and how he appears to others.

Libra Rising:

Hisahito has a pleasant, agreeable, non-threatening manner that makes other people feel comfortable and at ease. He is eager to please, willing to cooperate and meet others
halfway, and likely to be very well-liked. Friendship and approval from other people are
extremely important to him, and he finds it very hard to do anything that might be unpopular.

He does not want to step on anyone's toes. He is inclined to change his ideas or his plans
based on how other people respond to him. He much prefers having company to being
alone, and as a young child, he can be quite dependent on your constant attention and
interaction with him.

Regardless of how he is feeling inside, he seems balanced and harmonious outwardly.
He does not like to show his unpleasant feelings, and he tends to sugar-coat or simply
ignore anything that is not particularly nice. Tactful and polite, he avoids confrontation,
preferring to use charm rather than more direct or assertive ways to achieve his ends. He
also likes to bring people together, and he will often be the peacemaker in his circle of
friends. He is very concerned with fairness, and one of the few times he will really assert
himself strongly is when he perceives injustice or inequality. (This applies to "His piece of cake is larger than mine" as well as concern for broader social justice!).

Beautiful surroundings, artistic arrangements, and refined appearances are important to Hisahito. His own appearance is rather important to him, and he is likely to be somewhat vain or at least quite concerned that he looks good. He judges by appearances, too, especially when he is young.

Taking him to museums, cultural events, and so on are likely to bring out this
aesthetic-sense he has, which is already quite developed.

Asc. Trine Moon:

her than the lighter fare that othearances, too, especially when he is young.

Taking him to museums, cultural events, and so on are likely to bring out this
aesthetic-sense he has, which is already quite developed.

Asc. Sextile Saturn:

Hisahito appears responsible, mature, and conscientious, and he has a realistic,
adult-like attitude toward life even at a young age. He may be rather shy and careful about expressing himself, also.

Asc. Trine Neptune:

Hisahito blends into his surroundings and seems to absorb or pick up other people's
behavior and emotions, so it is important for him to be in a healthy, positive environment.
He has a gentle, yielding quality about him, and he is rather impressionable as a child.

He loves fantasy play and imaginative, whimsical games. He may seem a bit
other-worldly at times.

Asc. Sextile Pluto:

Anything hidden, secretive, mysterious, or taboo holds great fascination for Hisahito, and he questions and probes until he gets answers. He loves to investigate the unknown.

SUN

The SUN in the birthchart represents who this child is at heart, his primary thrust in life, and what path he needs to follow in order to fulfill himself as a unique individual. It indicates who he is inside rather than the way he appears (which is shown more clearly by the Rising Sign).

Sun in Virgo:

Innately humble, shy, and self-effacing, Hisahito is likely to be much more talented and lovable than he gives himself credit for. He has an inward, serious, intelligent disposition, and tends to quietly observe before entering into any situation. He is usually well-behaved, polite, well-mannered, and careful, with a strong desire to "do the right thing." His conscientiousness, in fact, may be carried to extremes, and he is often very hard on himself when he makes a mistake or does not meet the high standards he sets for himself. It is as if there is a very exacting Critic within him, and he is always trying to be perfect in order to please that aspect of himself. He needs a lot of assurance, warm acceptance, and encouragement to feel good about himself and to learn to ease up and be gentler with himself.

Hisahito has a mind that loves to categorize, classify, analyze, and organize. He may
arrange his belongings very neatly and not wish them to be rearranged in any way. He can be particular about his room or his appearance: everything must be "just so."

He has the ability to deal with meticulous detail and is very skillful with his hands. He
also enjoys being helpful and he feels good about himself when he can assist you or do
something necessary and practical to help you or others. Developing practical knowledge
and skills increases his self confidence. Generous praise for all of his efforts, and helping him find things he can do really well, will go a long way to bring out the best side of him.

Socially he may seem a bit cool until he knows the other person well - and then he is
likely to be quite devoted. He also likes to care for pets, especially small, gentle creatures
like birds or hamsters.

Sun in 11th house:

Hisahito's social world and friendships are extremely important to him. He shines in
groups and in cooperative endeavors and is apt to feel at loose ends when left to his own
devices. For instance, growing up in a fairly remote rural setting might be very nourishing and inspiring for some children, but for him it is limiting and probably boring. Teams, clubs, and other groups which he and his peers can join are his cup of tea.

Sun Conjunct Mercury:

Hisahito enjoys and needs to communicate, and he is apt to be an avid talker from an
early age. Expect a continual stream of questions, comments, and conversation on every
topic. You may need to encourage him to listen more, as he tends to be the more active,
vocal participant in a discussion. He appreciates a lively, mentally stimulating environment with plenty to do and think about. Puzzles, word games, and books may be his favorite play things.

Sun Opposition Uranus:

At times Hisahito is very rebellious, contrary, and resistant to rules or restrictions of any kind. As a young child, the best way to get him to do what you wish him to, is to tell him he cannot!

He dislikes bowing to convention or to the authority and dictates of other people, and he likes to experiment with different, unusual, or offbeat ways of doing things. He may choose some odd friends, as he is drawn to creative and unconventional people.

Sun Sextile Jupiter:

Hisahito may well have more than an average amount of "good luck" or benefits flowing to him. Success and opportunities come more easily to him than to others, and he will have an abundance of gifts to be grateful for. He is also an open, giving person and he shares generously with his friends. The only negative possibility is that he may become lax and expect everything to be handed to him.

MERCURY

MERCURY represents thinking and reasoning processes, the way your child's mind
works, his intellectual inclinations and way of communicating ideas.

Mercury in Virgo:

Hisahito's mind is clear, critical, and precise, and he pays meticulous attention to details. He dissects each idea presented to him, picking it apart in order to study it. He is also skillful with his hands and may enjoy handicrafts, needlework, and the like.

Mercury in 11th house:

Hisahito loves to get together with friends to share ideas and common interests. Hobby clubs with an intellectual bent, such as the chess club or Future Scientists of America, are his cup of tea. Putting together a newsletter or a magazine with a bunch of other kids his age might be a satisfying activity. Outside of structured activities, he enjoys just chatting or "shooting the breeze" with his friends.

Mercury Opposition Uranus:

Mental stimulation and the excitement of new ideas and discoveries is very necessary for Hisahito. Quick to grasp new concepts, he is drawn to the most daring or radically
innovative ideas. He tends to act on his ideas rather impulsively and is impatient with duller or more methodical minds.

Mercury Sextile Jupiter:

Hisahito is an avid learner, but he may not have much mental discipline. His ideal learning environment would be one in which he could converse and ask questions of people with varying viewpoints and experiences, rather than studying quietly on his own. Technical subjects are unlikely to hold his interest. Travel and learning about foreign cultures and ideas is very appealing to him.

MOON

The MOON in the birthchart indicates how he deals with and expresses feelings, how he experiences the world on an emotional, feeling, non-verbal level, what his emotional needs are, and what he needs to feel secure, comfortable and at ease.

Moon in Aquarius:

This is a child who seems to crave independence right from the start, and he will not
want to be snuggled all of the time, or hovered over.

He may have rather erratic and unpredictable emotional rhythms, sleep cycles, food
preferences, etc., so that you can never be quite certain how he will feel at any given time. Or he may have a regular schedule and fairly constant tastes, but they are likely to be unusual or offbeat in some way - and he resists fitting himself into someone else's pattern..
He is drawn to anything out of the ordinary, novel, or different, and he has a pronounced unconventional streak. He feels oppressed and bored by standard, tried-and-true ways of doing things and he insists on having the freedom to experiment and try new paths. He is stubborn about doing things his way, in his own distinctive style, regardless of social custom or tradition. Certainly you can teach him consideration for others, but rules and customs that have no real purpose other than "We have always done it this way," mean little to him.

He is very open-minded and tolerant toward people who are different from himself and his own family. His sympathies are broad and universal, and he has strong altruistic
impulses. He seems instinctively to understand that we are all part of a larger whole, and he may feel just as connected to the folks on the other side of the globe as he does to his blood relations.

He is often indifferent to sentiment and emotion, and is remarkably logical, objective,
clear, and rational for a young one.

Though he seems coolly detached at times, he should be given a lot of loving attention
and warmth. Otherwise, he can get too distant from his own feelings. Also, he is very
idealistic. He tries too hard to be fair to everyone and he may not allow himself perfectly
human, natural emotions such as jealousy, sadness, or dependency.

Moon in 4th house:

Hisahito will always be extremely attached to home and family, and he may seem to
need a lot of emotional sustenance, especially from his mother (or female caregiver). He
retreats into his own private space--his bedroom or some other little nook--whenever he
feels threatened. Moving this "base of security"--to a new town or even a new home--can
be quite upsetting and stressful for him. At such times, he may temporarily regress to
somewhat babyish behavior.

Moon Conjunct Neptune:

Hisahito is impressionable, receptive, and rather passive, and he is highly sensitive to
other people's feelings and the overall emotional tone of his surroundings. He likes to
daydream and look things up in his imagination. He has a strong affinity for the ocean.

He would rather withdraw than fight when disagreements arise; he avoids emotional
confrontations as much as possible.

Moon Opposition Saturn:

Though he may seem aloof, Hisahito is really quite shy, cautious, and afraid of not being accepted and included. He needs a lot of warmth and love from his family, in order to learn to trust and open up with others.

Moon Square Jupiter:

Good-humored, friendly, and cheerful, Hisahito has a happy effect on those around him and is likely to have many friends. Emotionally giving and open, he loves to treat his friends. He needs to learn that there can be too much of a good thing. Overeating and other forms of indulgent behavior may be hard for him to control.

VENUS

VENUS represents the way your child gives and receives affection, makes friends, and socializes. It also indicates artistic or creative inclinations.

Venus in Leo:

Hisahito very much wants to be admired, petted, and made much of by his friends, and
he is lavish in his affection for others as well. He can be greedy for attention, and he very
much dislikes being ignored or seen as just one of the crowd. There is a streak of vanity in him. Positively, he is warm, demonstrative, loyal and generous with people he cares about.

Venus in 11th house:

Agreeable and happy in a social setting, Hisahito will be an asset to any group he joins. He loves good company and usually is good company. He cannot tolerate too much solitude; indeed, he wilts without friends and the pleasures of society and community.

MARS

MARS represents your child's drive, ambition, will, energy level, and ability to assert
himself.

Mars in Virgo:

Hisahito can be rather timid about asserting himself. He tends to underestimate himself and to get irritated when he or others do not do everything "perfectly." Also, his energy level fluctuates, and his stamina may not be very great.

Mars in 12th house:

Asserting his own will or winning at the expense of someone else doesn't come easily or naturally to Hisahito. He may bottle up his aggressive energies, causing him to feel very vulnerable or suffer from a lack of self-confidence. He may also act covertly rather than openly and directly. He prefers to work behind the scenes, but he needs to be encouraged to overcome his hesitancy and his fears about asserting himself. He should not, however, be pushed into becoming more outgoing than his natural tendencies allow.

Mars Square Pluto:

Intensely strong-willed and sometimes very dominating, Hisahito is likely to meet with great opposition to his aims and ambitions. His passionate commitment and forcefulness often threatens people. He has an extraordinary amount of energy, drive, and strength, and is likely to try to overpower people or use anger as a way to control situations. If he learns to temper his willfulness with a regard for others, he is likely to accomplish a great deal.

JUPITER

JUPITER in the birthchart reveals the child's future aspirations, and how he seeks to
grow and improve himself. It also indicates areas of natural confidence, success, or "luck."

Jupiter in Scorpio:

Daring activities which have an element of danger or mystery appeal to Hisahito. He
wants to live fully and passionately and not hold himself back from anything life has to offer. From rock climbing to scuba diving or investigating caves or other out-of-the-way places, he thrives on challenge. He seeks to grow through delving into the mysteries of life.He's also extremely resourceful and has a "nose" for opportunities. Even when he's a
youngster, his shrewd judgment of people and situations will serve him well.

Jupiter in 1st house:

Hisahito tends to be fortunate because of the positive first impression he makes on both other children and adults. Instinctively he puts his best foot forward, and comes across as a confident, open person who can afford to be generous to others. He'll want to participate in a lot of extracurricular activities, and be well known and popular at school and in the community. He could be "a big fish in a small pond" too.

Jupiter Square Saturn:

Optimism and pessimism, or belief and doubt, are often at odds within Hisahito. This
may mean he will hopefully, enthusiastically start something, but be easily disheartened by any resistance or criticism he receives. A constructive relationship with a positive role
model would be especially beneficial to him, as would a caring parent or teacher who
encourages him to stay with his original plan, and reminds him that he can withstand
criticisms and doubts.

Jupiter Square Neptune:

Hisahito believes in dreaming very big, the sky's the limit, and it may take him quite some time before he learns to temper his huge idealism and optimism with a dose of practical realism. Unless other astrological factors lend some caution and prudence, he's apt to go overboard in just about everything he does including his generousity and giving. Part of how he seeks growth and meaning is to help other people. This child tends to be a "bleeding heart".

Jupiter Trine Uranus:

Hisahito is apt to be very "lucky", escpecially when he trusts his instincts and intuition. He has an excellent sense of timing and an uncanny knack of showing up at the right place and the right time. Because he is enthusiastic and open minded he attracts opportunities to go places (both literally and figuratively) that more conservative family members will never see. Dancing, music, and other exuberant, joyful activities are important to him all his life.

SATURN

The position of SATURN in your child's birthchart indicates the areas in which he is
especially insecure, about which he is most serious, and/or in which he works hardest or is hardest on himself. It also reveals those weaknesses which, through effort, may become his greatest strengths.

Saturn in Leo:

Hisahito is often unable to accept external authority graciously. He wants to be the ruler and authority in his own life, and parents or teachers who try to rule him with a heavy hand will be greatly resented.

Hisahito can also be something of a snob in that he sets high standards of behavior for
himself as well as for other people. If others don't measure up, he considers them his
inferiors--no matter who they are or how much older they may be. In fact, he's apt to see
himself as better than other people and to keep apart from them, while at the same time
wanting their recognition and feeling--on a deeper level--unsure of his own worth. This
child takes himself very seriously and says, in numerous ways, "Look at me!" Yet he is also acutely self-conscious and may even be shy. To his caregivers, it may seem that he cannot get enough reassurance, personal attention, or "strokes." In fact, he needs inordinate amounts of all of these. He must constantly prove his worthiness to himself, usually by working hard to be "the best" in some area of endeavor (academic, athletic, creative, etc.) This, of course, would be fin if he didn't take it all so seriously. It would be wonderfully helpful to this child if his lovableness and worthiness were conveyed to him often--regardless of his performance.

Being at once a proud and an insecure creature, he suffers acutely from any humiliation or affront to his dignity. Teasing--especially in public--is odious to him and may, therefore, be especially tempting to others (who probably wish he'd lighten up).

Saturn in 10th house:

A fear of being publicly embarrassed or humiliated may prevent Hisahito from
participating in school plays and other performances. He'll try to avoid situations in which he's in the public eye. Even when he is very young, his reputation or public image will be important to him. Criticism from a teacher or parent in front of friends or classmates would be excruciatingly painful for him and could cause him to "shut down" or put a lid on any thought or feeling that might be unacceptable. He may shine or behave outlandishly in certain familiar situations but never in the "outside world." He'll need help with putting his fear of failure in perspective and learning to risk.

Saturn Opposition Neptune:

Hisahito tends to have vague, insubstantial fears and he may, in fact, fear the mysterious, uncontrollable aspects of life itself. It's best not to exacerbate those tendencies by exposing him to too much negative imagery or dark stories on television or in the movies. He can be spooked by them. Hisahito would benefit from simple, life-affirming rituals in everyday life, and by gaining a solid grounding in some kind of spiritual or religious tradition. However, avoid the punitive, guilt-producing kind!

MOON'S NODES

The Lunar Nodes are points formed by the moon's orbit around the Earth intersecting with the Earth's path around the Sun. These sensitive "power points" in our child's chart give vital information about those areas of life experience that he will instinctively be drawn to in order to fulfill his life purposes, as well as qualities he needs to develop and express in order to do so. They show where he can be most successful as he unfolds his natural talent

North Node in 5th House in Pisces:

Hisahito's life purpose is best served by tapping into his own unique style and creative genius, whatever form that takes. He needs to dramatize, to take center stage in his own life. The joy and magic of creative self expression happens when he gives himself permission to do it his way, rather than needing his peers' cooperation or approval. Because he's meant to bring forth something original and unique, he can't afford to mold himself to others' expectations or tastes. He needs to be his own person and develop his personal will. The things he will do best and most successfully will all have an element of play and spontaneity. Those things that give him the most pleasure will also be his best work.

The qualities Hisahito needs in order to succeed in this endeavor are sensitivity, empathy, compassion, and imagination.

GENERATIONAL INFLUENCES

The slow-moving planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto represent the ideals, changes, and impulses of an entire generation. While the descriptions below may or may not describe your child as an individual, they will tell you abut the climate of the times and the underlying issues and challenges of your child's age group.

For instance, when Neptune (which represents one's spiritual ideals, dreams, aspirations, fantasies and illusions) passed through the egalitarian and harmony-loving sign of Libra (from 1943-1957), the children who would grow into the "flower children," hippies, and supporters of the peace movement were born. Not every person born during that time became a hippie or identified themselves with the peace movement, but certainly they were affected by the feeling-tone and ideals of their age group and the times they grew up in. Thus, the following information is intended to give you insight into the important motifs and issues of your child's generation.

URANUS indicates where the impulse for change, innovation, liberation from the past, and experimentation with new forms is the strongest. It is where the status quo is disrupted or uprooted to make way for something new. Sudden inspiration and invention are also represented by Uranus.

Uranus in Pisces:

Those of this age group (2004-2012) have creative genius, unusual inspiration, and visionary ideals. Their art, music, literature, and lifestyles will be unusual or strange to others, and they have a rather unstable and impractical bent. They are inclined to be discontented with the ways of the world, but without a strong desire to make positive reforms in a practical way. Traditional religion does not suit them either, and they will experiment with their own personal forms of mystical experience.

Uranus in 5th house:

Hisahito loves to experiment and take during risks in his creative pursuits, be they athletic, artistic, or even social. Though he may appear quite conventional on the surface, he is drawn to freedom loving souls who give his full permission to be as outrageous as he wants to be. Improvisation, creating or performing spontaneously, and having as few rules as possible when it comes to expressing himself is his cup of tea.

NEPTUNE represents the quest for the ideal, the dream, for something more sublime. The sign it is passing through at the time of one's birth colors one's spiritual aspirations and ideals, and also indicates where the desire to escape reality, to fantasize, deceive oneself, and become lost in illusion is the strongest.

Neptune in Aquarius:

This group harbors great hopes for world unity and universal brother and sisterhood. An inner group impulse toward collective awakening and a strongly futuristic, visionary, evolutionary "dream". On the other hand, increasing globalization and impersonalization of daily life is strongly at work in their lives. How to contribute to the whole without becoming a cog in the machine is their quest.

Neptune in 4th house:
Hisahito has a very dreamy, sensitive, and private side and he needs a tranquil place to retreat to from time to time. He would love to live in a beautiful natural setting, perhaps near water, and if his home is not nurturing and serene he will conjure such a place in his imagination. Home as sanctuary is very important to this child.

Pluto in the birth chart indicates a process of deep change, transformation, and renewal, often through destruction or confrontation with darkness. This is a process that takes place in society as well as in individuals. Pluto's position in the birth chart shows where one is compulsive, extreme, or learning key life lessons.

Pluto in Sagittarius:

For those born at this time, the order of business is the destruction of old, limiting concepts, philosophies, religious forms, and ideas about God or the nature of the Universe. At the same time, religious fanatics, extremists, and evangelical fundamentalists of many persuasions are likely to rise up quite strongly. There may be much conflict between those with powerful convictions of one kind or another.

Pluto in 3rd house:


Hisahito has a probing mind and he loves to delve into complex, difficult, or deep subjects. He could be an excellent student but he's apt to have one-sided or narrowly focused interests, to pursue them obsessively, and to negect other areas. His tendency to ask intensely personal questions or to "grill" you even in a casual conversation may put people off at times, (what was charming and amusing at four is much less so at fourteen). Relationships with siblings may be thorny also. Parents or other caregivers should be alert to any potential abuses or toxic dynamics between Hisahito and his brothers and/or sisters.

Japanese Chrysanthemum Throne continues to blossom...
The first male heir to be born into the ancient imperial family for more than forty years, has secured the future of the oldest monarchy in the world, the Japanese throne. Named seven days after his birth on September 6 in Tokyo, the prince has put an end to a succession crisis. The government was pressing ahead with legislation to allow a woman to succeed to the throne as a reigning empress. His name Hisahito means "virtuous, calm and everlasting". During his naming ceremony,a court official wrote the baby's name on special rice paper with brush and ink and placed it along with his personal crest in a wooden box next to the new prince's pillow. The crest, a stylized Japanese umbrella pine, will be used to mark Hisahito's belongings.

Prince Hisahito's Kiddiegram

Prince Hisahito's KidSigns Chart Wheel

Sunday, September 10, 2006



Another male heir to the Japanese Chrysanthemum Throne was born to Crown Prince Akishino, Princess Aiko's uncle. The young prince arrived Wednesday September 6,2006 in Tokyo at 8:27 am. The baby boy weighed 5 lbs 10 oz and will be named seven days from his birth, on Tuesday September 12th.

Tuesday, September 05, 2006



Back to school! While you are getting your kids back to school, this is also a good time to think of children who still might need support in their school environments.
There is a wonderful organization, called Donor's Choice
that allows you to choose projects that teachers have written up that still need supplies. Everything from lab aprons to items for science projects. Even if you can't go back to school, get the feeling by checking out Donor's Choice!

Monday, September 04, 2006


Ask Momo

Who is Momo?

Momo is the marketing mogul who developed the original Kiddygram report.

As a mother now a delighted bellemere, Momo, she welcomes queries that can be addressed in her at her blog, Ask Momo.

http://www.blogger.com/askmomo

As a grandmother she delights in the antics of her grandchildren and is grateful for her many Kiddygram clients who have shared their responses with her over the years.

Thursday, August 24, 2006


Pluto Stories

This just in from AP
"Leading astronomers declared Thursday that Pluto is no longer a planet under historic new guidelines that downsize the solar system from nine planets to eight. "

Although Pluto was demoted today by astronomers to the status of a dwarf planet, it will still appear in your Kiddiegram report, even though now the official number of planets has gone from nine to eight. We will make appropriate changes later, noting it's status as a dwarf!

My husband would agree, he has always said, "But it so little and so very far away".

Wednesday, August 23, 2006


Letters are hugs that come in the mail.
XXXOOO
Postcards are hugs that come by email! and help you to KISS.( Keep It Simple Silly)
XXXOOO

Check out our latest electronic postcards by clicking on KidKards on our home page.

Our newest postcards include Congrats, Thanks, Happy Birthday and You're a Star.
Check out the fun KidSign postcards as well!

Friday, August 04, 2006


Happy Heart....

"I thought of how a couple of months earlier my mother had told my brothers and me about our 'stars' -the word she used for the personality traits she thought would make our lives easier.

One night, as she and I were sitting looking over a grove of plum trees, she lowered her voice, as if she had a great secret, and said she had finally figured out what my star was, what I had that would ease my way through the future.

It wasn't Peter's alertness, or Walker's concentration, or Ben's self-assurance.

But I had a happy heart-my birthright, she said. I sat leaning my head against her shoulder, hoping that someday my happy heart would take me to the right places, get me the right jobs, let me love the right man.

Then I wondered whether her mother had ever told her that she had a happy heart, and I asked her the same question I asked my father now: `Did you just make a wish, or a promise?' "

( Cynthia Kadohata, The Floating World)

Saturday, July 15, 2006



Lassoing Apricots with a Puppy's Leash! (Jupiter in Aries)

This last week, we heard from a mother about her daughter's birthday Kiddiegram.

Isabel , just turned seven. She is an enchanting child, bright, curious , active and very loving, always on the move. She's quite fond of a little golden retriever puppy who she met while walking on her lakefront two months ago and who she enjoys playing with on the beach .

Her Mom said of her daughter's Kiddiegram, it was nothing that I didn't know about Isabel. But, I wish her teacher's could read it! as it pinpointed qualities in her that they seemed to not be aware of when teaching her. She said her "mother sense" was confirmed and validated by the report, and that in the fall, she'd be able to easily outline certain traits and strengths that her daughter exhibits that might aid a teacher in expanding their "teaching" style when working with Isabel. The mother had suggested that perhaps in teaching math to Isabel, the teacher might try to approach her through her true love, science.

What we noticed about Isabel was that when she climbed a tree to get the last two apricots out of a tree, she couldn't quite reach them. Not a problem, she quickly pointed out that by taking the little puppy's flexible leash, her Mom could lasso the errant limb of the tree and bring the apricot down to her with great ease.

Just seven years old, one could tell that this was indeed a child that had a scientific bent, and that a teacher well might learn that one of the best ways to encourage Isabel's interest would be to approach her through science. Clearly, she's a child that can figure out how to 'rope things in"! in a very creative fashion. Perhaps this could be attributed to her Jupiter in Aries!

Jupiter in Aries:
Isabel has a deep-seated belief that "God helps those who help themselves," and she admires self-reliant risk-takers--any child or adult who has the guts to "go for it!" Instinctively understanding the importance of courage and faith in oneself, she shies away from "groupies" or followers. Not wishing to be one of the sheep, she will resist succumbing to peer pressure. She also has a healthy, well-developed sense of competition: She feels good about herself when she really tries, and even better when she wins! She aspires to be a leader (or a successful free-lancer) and should be encouraged along those lines. Solo activities, from building her own tree fort to setting up a sidewalk lemonade stand, will build her confidence and give her joy. It is essential that parents and other caregivers not interfere or "help" too much. She seeks to grow through positive, self-motivated action.

She loves fruit. She wanted fruit, she couldn't reach the fruit. She devises a way that even though she was about the size of the small puppy, she used her brain to figure out how to accomplish her goal with simple tools in her environment. Of course, her Mom gets kudos for being an accomplished cowgirl with a red puppy flex-leash!

Sunday, July 09, 2006


"I'm hoping my children will save me from my vanity. It ----- to have to grow older. We all have to accept it." Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale had a son Kingston James McGregor Rossdale on May 26th, 2006 at 12:30 pm. in Los Angeles,, Although we aren't posting his Kiddiegram right now, we'd like to point out that his Moon and Sun are in Gemini. His Mercury is also in Gemini, and all three bodies are conjunct the midheaven.This configuration is considered a stellium, and we suspect that he will use these qualities in his chart in his career.

With a Sun in Gemini, Kingston is quick, bright and inquisitive, He's destined to be a live wire with a great need for novelty and socializing. He will be playful mimic and be quite mischievous.

With his Moon in Gemini, this child adapts well to change and new situations, and is apt to be fidgety and restless without a lot of mental and social stimulation. He will be able to verbalize feelings well and will need to talk about them.

Our best bet, is for sure that this child will keep his Mom despite her words about growing older, Forever Young!

Tuesday, July 04, 2006


Shiloh, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter was born on Memorial Day weekend in Africa. The Gemini New Moon was exactly (almost) rising at Swakopmund, Namibia. Jolie's birthday is June 4. Shiloh and her Mom both have Sun in Gemini . Shiloh's Moon is in Gemini promising an emotional compatability with her Mom.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Shiloh, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter was born on Memorial Day weekend in Africa. The Gemini New Moon was exactly (almost) rising at Swakopmund, Namibia. Jolie's birthday is June 4. Shiloh and her Mom both have Sun in Gemini . Shiloh's Moon is in Gemini promising an emotional compatability with her Mom.

Here's what her Kiddiegram says about the young Jolie-Pitt.

The KiddieGram Report for

Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt May 27, 2006
1:40 AM
Swakopmund, Namibia















Kiddiegram
533 Lake Front Drive
Beverly Shores, IN 46301-0863
moiracollins@kiddiegram.com /773-550-1522

INTRODUCTION

This astrological portrait of your child is intended to give you insight into her unique gifts
and challenges. Much of a child's behavior which may puzzle or stymie her parents are quite
normal, common "developmental stages" of childhood, and there are a number of fine
books available on the subject which illuminate the predictable stages that children
experience as they unfold. In addition to the universal patterns, each child is an individual
with particular qualities, potentials, and needs, and an understanding of these can help you
parent your child more wisely and effectively. Acceptance and appreciation for a child's
basic nature, and an awareness of the places where there might be stress or difficulties for
your child, can be important allies in your parenting.

You will find that the interpretation of your child's chart is written in simple language,
uncluttered by astrological jargon. If a statement appears to contradict another statement,
then she exhibits these opposite qualities at different times in her life. For example, a
statement that she is highly sociable and gregarious and a statement that you prefer solitude
seemingly contradict each other; this means that she vacillates, and needs both sociability
and solitude at different times.

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The positions of the planets at birth and other technical information
is provided below for the benefit of students of astrology:

Sun 5 Gem 37 Pluto 25 Sag 57
Moon 3 Gem 05 N. Node 2 Ari 24
Mercury 15 Gem 27 Asc. 29 Pis 05
Venus 27 Ari 05 MC 29 Sag 05
Mars 25 Can 20 2nd cusp 27 Ari 58
Jupiter 11 Sco 17 3rd cusp 28 Tau 22
Saturn 6 Leo 38 5th cusp 29 Can 47
Uranus 14 Pis 31 6th cusp 0 Vir 09
Neptune 19 Aqu 49

Tropical Placidus Standard time observed
GMT: 00:40:00 Time Zone: 1 hours East
Lat. and Long. of birth: 22 S 41 14 E 34

Aspects and orbs:
Conjunction: 7 Deg 00 Min
Opposition : 5 Deg 00 Min
Square : 5 Deg 00 Min
Trine : 5 Deg 00 Min
Sextile : 4 Deg 00 Min

ASCENDANT

The RISING SIGN in the birthchart (also known as the Ascendant) shows how this
child faces life, her basic attitude or stance toward the world, the way she comes across,
and how she appears to others.

Pisces Rising:

Shiloh has a soft, shy, gentle appearance and she is often timid with people she does not
know well. She may need to be gently coaxed into participating in social situations, trying
new things, or standing up for herself when she needs to. She tends to be rather passive, to
watch and let things take their own course rather than asserting herself or trying to force her
own will onto the situation.

Shiloh is also very sensitive and perceptive about people, intuitively sensing what is going
on inside of them. She is a good listener, receptive, accepting, and nonjudgmental. Anyone
who is hurting or alone and afraid finds a sympathetic friend in Shiloh, and she will probably
want to take home every mistreated, stray animal she comes across. Sometimes she does
not know when to stop giving!

This child is quite sensitive to criticism, and what may seem like fair, firm discipline to
you may hurt her feelings for more than you realize or intend. She needs a lot of kindness
and understanding love!

Sometimes she is rather vague and daydreamy, off in her own private fantasy world. She
seems to need to go off by herself sometimes, without too many demands or intrusions from
the outside. She is a lover of peace, nature, and beauty.

She needs to develop self-discipline, confidence in asserting herself, and discrimination
(especially when it comes to people).

Asc. Sextile Moon:

tside. She is a lover of peace, nature, and beauty.

She needs to develop self-discipline, confidence in asserting herself, and discrimination
(especially when it comes to people).

Asc. Trine Mars:

Shiloh is inclined to act first and think later. She has little patience for people who are
less decisive than she is, and she is apt to ignore or run over children who are slower and
less self-assured. It is not that she is unkind, just very energetic.

Shiloh is not afraid to take a stand or to go it alone if she has to.

Asc. Square Pluto:

It may seem that sometimes Shiloh cannot leave well enough alone. She is inclined to dig
deeper into sensitive or taboo issues than most people are comfortable with, and she is
insistent and unrelenting in her questioning. She is also very strong-willed in a quiet, subtle
way. Intensity and complete absorption characterize her approach to life, and she tends to
go to extremes. She is very hard to dissuade once her mind is fixed on a purpose, and she
may ignore anyone or override any obstacle that gets in her way.

SUN

The SUN in the birthchart represents who this child is at heart, her primary thrust in life,
and what path she needs to follow in order to fulfill herself as a unique individual. It indicates
who she is inside rather than the way she appears (which is shown more clearly by the
Rising Sign).

Sun in Gemini:

Restless, changeable, extremely inquisitive, bright, active, and always eager to see or
learn something new, this child is likely to keep you on the go, delighting you with her
intelligence and playful wit, and possibly wearing you out with her seemingly endless need
for entertainment, mental stimulation, and interaction.

She is quite a social creature, is apt to be an early and avid talker, and she loves to
converse.

She is a very mental creature, basically, and she has a keen interest in words, language,
ideas, communicating, telling and hearing stories, and learning about the world in all of its
fascinating variety. Books and puzzles may well be her favorite playthings. She does tend to
flit from one activity to the next, however, and her concentration and attention span may be
quite short. She grasps concepts quickly and is easily bored. She needs to develop depth,
focus, and patience in order to use her considerable intelligence to the fullest.

Nimble and quick in both mind and body, she is likely to be "on" all of the time and she
may not even want to stop to rest or eat. It can be hard to settle her down at bedtime and,
especially during her early years, her sleep may be light, sporadic, and easily broken. Food
is also not especially interesting to her. (Eating it, that is. She may love to play with it.) Very
likely she "eats like a bird," and she may need to be gently encouraged to eat regularly and
substantially.

She is flexible, craves variety and novelty, and adapts well to change. She has a
mischievous side and is quite fond of pranks and playing tricks. In fact you may find it
difficult to get her to be serious and to stop fooling around. She can usually be coaxed out
of a sour mood by the use of humor or silliness, and she cannot resist word-plays or puns.
She is very witty herself, but she may be oblivious to the emotional impact her words have
on others.

She is a child who can be reasoned with from a rather young age. Unless other factors in
her chart indicate otherwise, she is not very emotional, and may be bewildered or frightened
by great outbursts or displays of emotion in others. She is even likely to point out to you the
inconsistencies in your line of reasoning!

Sun in 3rd house:

Shiloh needs to be both physically and mentally active. Sitting still for extended periods
will be trying--if not impossible--for her. She really feels good when she's wheeling around
the neighborhood on her bike, visiting neighbors or friends who live nearby. She gladly
accompanies adults on their errands, especially if there's no long stop involved, and she's
apt to "talk their ears off" along the way. The "whys" will probably begin early, and if she's
encouraged to express her views, she will become a remarkable conversationalist.

Sun Conjunct Moon:

The above description of Shiloh is so ingrained that she has little objectivity or real
understanding of people whose temperament differs from her. At best, this means that she is
sure of herself and of what she wants. At worst, she tends to be one-sided and unable to
see issues from any viewpoint except her own.

Sun Sextile Saturn:

Shiloh is mature and responsible from a fairly young age. You should be able to rely on
Shiloh and give her a good deal of freedom, as she is unlikely to let you down. She is
sensible, realistic, and has a good sense of proportion.

Shiloh enjoys working and accomplishing. She appreciates being rewarded for her
achievements and being given reasonable tasks and challenges. Helping her become
competent and capable by teaching her practical skills makes her feel good.

MERCURY

MERCURY represents thinking and reasoning processes, the way your child's mind
works, her intellectual inclinations and way of communicating ideas.

Mercury in Gemini:

Alert, clever, and quick-witted, Shiloh is very inquisitive and grasps new ideas very
rapidly. She is fond of words and ideas, and is likely to be very talkative, sometimes overly
so. Her mind never stops!

Mercury in 3rd house:

Shiloh enjoys learning and gathering information wherever she goes. Curious facts,
arcane information, and items of trivia interest her, and she can entertain herself endlessly by
reading catalogues, brochures, or magazines. By the time she's ten, she's apt to know a
little about everything! She needs to do her school work in a quiet atmosphere, because
she is easily distracted.

Mercury Square Uranus:

Shiloh has an inventive, creative, original way of thinking and is apt to be suddenly
inspired with a new idea or way of understanding a problem. She is likely to come up with
unusual solutions to problems, but her mind works in an intuitive, non-linear way, and she
cannot always give a logical explanation for her ideas. She is often bored and restless in a
conventional, highly predictable, structured learning environment. Hastiness or nervousness
can be a problem at times.

Mercury Trine Neptune:

Shiloh's imagination and intuition is very active, and she prefers studying subjects that
have an inspirational, colorful, or creative element rather than those that are strictly
technical, dry, or mundane. Art is a good area for her.

MOON

The MOON in the birthchart indicates how she deals with and expresses feelings, how
she experiences the world on an emotional, feeling, non-verbal level, what her emotional
needs are, and what she needs to feel secure, comfortable and at ease.

Moon in Gemini:

One of the primary ways that Shiloh responds to the world is by thinking and talking
about it, and if given any encouragement at all, she will discuss her feelings and experiences
very readily. Creating a ritual of talking about the ups and downs of her day with her, just
prior to going to sleep at night, can be very relaxing and soothing for her, putting her at
ease. Even at a young age, before she can articulate, she is likely to be a chatterbox and to
need quite a bit of social interaction and "conversation." She will love hearing rhymes,
jingles, and little songs, and she will often respond with a stream of her own jabbering. Try
not to tell her to "be quiet" too often as she is growing up, because speaking is a significant
means of self expression for her.

Shiloh needs an interesting stimulating environment and she may become cranky and out
of sorts when she exhausts all of the materials and playthings you provide for her. She will
love books, story tapes, puzzles, and mentally challenging games, such as word games or
computer games. Restless and easily bored, she is inclined to lose interest in an activity
rather quickly. It may seem that she needs to be entertained constantly. She grasps
concepts quickly and is always eager to see or experience something new. Outings to the
library, to visit friends, or just anything to break up her routine will always be welcome. She
adapts well to changes in her environment.

This child has an insatiable curiosity and desire to learn about the world. and she is
unlikely to cling too tightly to your apron strings. The outside world is just too fascinating.
She is also somewhat uncomfortable with emotions, sentimentality, and others' emotional
needs or demands. When difficult feelings such as fear or sadness arise, she will often
simply ignore them or try to make a joke. Sometimes she becomes silly in response to
intense feelings or situations that she does not understand. Even at a surprisingly young age
she can be detached and objective in emotionally-charged situations.

Moon in 3rd house:

Whatever opinions or prejudices Shiloh is raised with will stay with her for a long time,
and much of her thinking will be colored by her subjective feelings rather than by clear logic.
The positive side of this is that she is able to articulate her feelings and talk about the things
that bother her instead of "acting out" her repressed anger, sadness, etc. She's likely to be
interested in reading about people's personal lives. A good biography will always be a
welcome gift. She may also be very interested in learning about certain historical eras to
which she feels an emotional attraction.

Moon Sextile Saturn:

Shiloh prefers an orderly, organized, fairly structured environment, and she feels
uncomfortable with too much unpredictability or chaos around her. Excessive displays of
emotion or sentimentality also put her off somewhat, and she is careful about showing her
own feelings.

VENUS

VENUS represents the way your child gives and receives affection, makes friends, and
socializes. It also indicates artistic or creative inclinations.

Venus in Aries:

Shiloh strikes up friendships and makes overtures to others quite readily, but she often
will not compromise or make any special accommodations for her friends. Generally, if you
want to play with her, it is on her own terms. She likes courageous and forthright children,
and there is likely to be a good bit of friendly rivalry between her and her playmates.

Venus in 1st house:

This child's charm, sweet manners, and/or physical beauty make her extremely popular,
but an excessive concern with her appearance and a pronounced streak of vanity may work
against her. She often prefers not to compete or expend effort, because so many things
seem to fall into her lap without any exertion on her part.

Venus Square Mars:

Shiloh's relationships with friends are rather intense, often stormy and volatile. There is a
love-hate or on again-off again quality to her friendships. She can be quite demanding and
competitive for attention and affection.

Venus Trine Pluto:

Shiloh's need for love and closeness is very strong, and she becomes intensely attached
to her friends and the people she cares for. She is also very attractive or charming, and she
may use this to subtly control or manipulate people, especially if she feels that she is not
getting enough affection. Positively, she has unusual creative abilities and could pour her
strong feelings into artistic or creative work.

MARS

MARS represents your child's drive, ambition, will, energy level, and ability to assert
herself.

Mars in Cancer:

Shiloh will rarely initiate a fight or a confrontation, and she is uncomfortable with
aggressive competition. She often goes after what she wants in an indirect or subtle way.
She may have stomach upsets when she is afraid to confront something or assert her will.

Mars in 4th house:

Shiloh may be much more assertive, competitive, easily provoked, and quick to anger at
home than elsewhere. Domestic disputes, ongoing sibling rivalry, or conflict with one of her
parents may motivate her to strike out on her own somewhat early. On the other hand, she
may stick around in order to rule the roost!

JUPITER

JUPITER in the birthchart reveals the child's future aspirations, and how she seeks to
grow and improve herself. It also indicates areas of natural confidence, success, or "luck."

Jupiter in Scorpio:

Daring activities which have an element of danger or mystery appeal to Shiloh. She
wants to live fully and passionately and not hold herself back from anything life has to offer.
From rock climbing to scuba diving or investigating caves or other out-of-the-way places,
she thrives on challenge. She seeks to grow through delving into the mysteries of life.

She's also extremely resourceful and has a "nose" for opportunities. Even when she's a
youngster, her shrewd judgment of people and situations will serve her well.

Jupiter in 8th house:

Shiloh is deeply curious about the mysteries of life and death, the afterlife, and the
supernatural, as well as the inner workings of people. As a young child, she'll ask a lot of
probing questions about "taboo" subjects like sex or death, not out of fear but merely
because she's fascinated. She'll enjoy learning how various cultures view such things--how
and why the Egyptians mummified their dead, for instance, or what the Hindus believe about
reincarnation. And she'll surprise the adults in her circle with her precocious insights and
wisdom about such matters. She understands, much more than one might expect, about
why people behave as they do, and in her later life this will give her a great advantage in
dealing with people and forming cooperative partnerships.

Jupiter Square Saturn:

Optimism and pessimism, or belief and doubt, are often at odds within Shiloh. This may
mean she will hopefully, enthusiastically start something, but be easily disheartened by any
resistance or criticism she receives. A constructive relationship with a positive role model
would be especially beneficial to her, as would a caring parent or teacher who encourages
her to stay with her original plan, and reminds her that she can withstand criticisms and
doubts.

Jupiter Trine Uranus:

Shiloh is apt to be very "lucky", escpecially when she trusts her instincts and intuition.
She has an excellent sense of timing and an uncanny knack of showing up at the right place
and the right time. Because she is enthusiastic and open minded she attracts opportunities to
go places (both literally and figuratively) that more conservative family members will never
see. Dancing, music, and other exuberant, joyful activities are important to her all her life.

SATURN

The position of SATURN in your child's birthchart indicates the areas in which she is
especially insecure, about which she is most serious, and/or in which she works hardest or
is hardest on herself. It also reveals those weaknesses which, through effort, may become
her greatest strengths.

Saturn in Leo:

Shiloh is often unable to accept external authority graciously. She wants to be the ruler
and authority in her own life, and parents or teachers who try to rule her with a heavy hand
will be greatly resented.

Shiloh can also be something of a snob in that she sets high standards of behavior for
herself as well as for other people. If others don't measure up, she considers them her
inferiors--no matter who they are or how much older they may be. In fact, she's apt to see
herself as better than other people and to keep apart from them, while at the same time
wanting their recognition and feeling--on a deeper level--unsure of her own worth. This
child takes herself very seriously and says, in numerous ways, "Look at me!" Yet she is
also acutely self-conscious and may even be shy. To her caregivers, it may seem that she
cannot get enough reassurance, personal attention, or "strokes." In fact, she needs
inordinate amounts of all of these. She must constantly prove her worthiness to herself,
usually by working hard to be "the best" in some area of endeavor (academic, athletic,
creative, etc.) This, of course, would be fine if she didn't take it all so seriously. It would
be wonderfully helpful to this child if her lovableness and worthiness were conveyed to her
often--regardless of her performance.

Being at once a proud and an insecure creature, she suffers acutely from any humiliation
or affront to her dignity. Teasing--especially in public--is odious to her and may, therefore,
be especially tempting to others (who probably wish she'd lighten up).

Saturn in 5th house:

Games, sports, and entertaining or creative pastimes that should be fun are often serious
business for Shiloh . Instead of engaging in such activities in a spirit of play and for the
sheer pleasure of doing them, she may be wrapped up in her performance and in how she
measures up. She may even be too self-conscious to participate or too tightly controlled to
do her best. She can also be very disciplined and focused in some form of artistic
expression, especially if it requires practice, practice, practice (e.g., ballet or playing the
violin or piano). If she decides to take up athletics, she'll be similarly dedicated and serious
about it. Once in a while her parents or other kids may have to remind her, "Hey--it's just a
game!"

MOON'S NODES

The Lunar Nodes are points formed by the moon's orbit around the Earth intersecting
with the Earth's path around the Sun. These sensitive "power points" in our child's chart give
vital information about those areas of life experience that she will instinctively be drawn to in
order to fulfill her life purposes, as well as qualities she needs to develop and express in
order to do so. They show where she can be most successful as she unfolds her natural
talent

North Node in 1st House in Aries:

Shiloh's path in life requires that she focus on pursuing her own personal interests,
desires, and inner directives. She must resist the pull of excessive concern over other
people's approval or disapproval of her. Shiloh is meant to be a solo act, and therefore the
more she concentrates on her own development (whether material or spiritual), the more
she fulfills her destiny. She makes a contribution to life by focusing on her own individuality
and being herself as fully as she can, even if this appears egotistical or overly self-involved
to others. As a parent or caring elder in her life, you may be able to encourage her along
these lines by paying attention to what she is drawn to and allowing her to go her own way

The qualities Shiloh needs in order to succeed in this endeavor are boldness,
self-reliance, and the courage to take risks and make her own mistakes. Encourage her to
be pro-active and to trust herself.

GENERATIONAL INFLUENCES

The slow-moving planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto represent the ideals, changes, and
impulses of an entire generation. While the descriptions below may or may not describe
your child as an individual, they will tell you about the climate of the times and the underlying
issues and challenges of your child's age group.

For instance, when Neptune (which represents one's spiritual ideals, dreams, aspirations,
fantasies and illusions) passed through the egalitarian and harmony-loving sign of Libra
(from 1943-1957), the children who would grow into the "flower children," hippies, and
supporters of the peace movement were born. Not every person born during that time
became a hippie or identified themselves with the peace movement, but certainly they were
affected by the feeling-tone and ideals of their age group and the times they grew up in.
Thus, the following information is intended to give you insight into the important motifs and
issues of your child's generation.

URANUS indicates where the impulse for change, innovation, liberation from the past,
and experimentation with new forms is the strongest. It is where the status quo is disrupted
or uprooted to make way for something new. Sudden inspiration and invention are also
represented by Uranus.

Uranus in Pisces:

Those of this age group (2004-2012) have creative genius, unusual inspiration, and
visionary ideals. Their art, music, literature, and lifestyles will be unusual or strange to
others, and they have a rather unstable and impractical bent. They are inclined to be
discontented with the ways of the world, but without a strong desire to make positive
reforms in a practical way. Traditional religion does not suit them either, and they will
experiment with their own personal forms of mystical experience.

Uranus in 12th house:

Shiloh tends to hide her eccentricities, unconventionality, or nonconformist side, perhaps
for fear of being thought odd or even ridiculed for her differentness. She may go to great
lengths to keep it under wraps, but occassionally burst out with a surprising rebelliousness
or unsuspected independent spirit.

NEPTUNE represents the quest for the ideal, the dream, for something more sublime.
The sign it is passing through at the time of one's birth colors one's spiritual aspirations and
ideals, and also indicates where the desire to escape reality, to fantasize, deceive oneself,
and become lost in illusion is the strongest.

Neptune in Aquarius:

This group harbors great hopes for world unity and universal brother and sisterhood. An
inner group impulse toward collective awakening and a strongly futuristic, visionary,
evolutionary "dream". On the other hand, increasing globalization and impersonalization of
daily life is strongly at work in their lives. How to contribute to the whole without becoming
a cog in the machine is their quest.

Neptune in 11th house:

Shiloh idealizes her friends, and she may be sorely disappointed from time to time when
they aren't as unselfish, reliable, or devoted as she is apt to be. She's also drawn to a
crowd that may include many "sensitive souls", musicians, or artists. Little by little, she
needs to become more objective and realistic about people so that she isn't taken
advantage of.

Pluto in the birth chart indicates a process of deep change, transformation, and renewal,
often through destruction or confrontation with darkness. This is a process that takes place
in society as well as in individuals. Pluto's position in the birth chart shows where one is
compulsive, extreme, or learning key life lessons.

Pluto in Sagittarius:

For those born at this time, the order of business is the destruction of old, limiting
concepts, philosophies, religious forms, and ideas about God or the nature of the Universe.
At the same time, religious fanatics, extremists, and evangelical fundamentalists of many
persuasions are likely to rise up quite strongly. There may be much conflict between those
with powerful convictions of one kind or another.

Pluto in 9th house:

This child has an unusal passion for learning, and will develop powerful beliefs and
convictions. For her, education is power, and she will never stop asking questions and
looking for the deeper answers. Her philosophical or religious ideas undergo profound
changes throughout her life, and she may be either funatical or secretive about her ultimate
beliefs.