November 4 - 11

Your week ahead with your baby

This week brings two important events to our sky. On November 4, Neptune goes direct—meaning forward rather than backward—which encourages all of us to take stock of our hopes and wishes. Under this transit, our imaginations will be ignited with curiosity and genius, and dreams really can come true! Adding to this shift in consciousness is a move by Venus into passionate Scorpio on November 7. Jealousies could be at their peak during this transit, but so will the capacity to feel and express deep feelings of love. Read on to learn how your baby will experience these transits.

Your Libra baby this week

Baby Libra is ready for change, and Neptune going direct is good news for this relationship-conscious sign. Your newborn will say goodbye to early fussiness and start to show you the easygoing nature he was blessed with. His erratic sleep patterns and moodiness should also dissipate as his contentment grows. Libra toddlers will feel the effects of Venus moving into intense Scorpio, which could inspire a some uncharacteristic (albeit temporary) possessiveness. For now, keep playdates short and sweet, and only bring out the most well-loved toys for use when your little one is playing alone. Don’t worry, before long, Libra will remember that he loves to share.

Your Libra baby in 2009

Libra babies have a healthy and lucky year ahead – what more could you ask for? This good fortune and cosmic protection comes at the perfect time for your family, as you may find yourselves facing some big change. Whether it's a new baby, a new home or something else, your baby will certainly be aware of shifts in the air. She'll need to adapt, and with the planetary support she’s going to be receiving, she should manage very well. Libra babies' focus will be on language development, so listen as your child's baby babble turns quickly into words you’ll understand!

(Illustration © 2008 Sue Broude)