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 Virgo baby this week

Little Virgo is ready for change. Fortunately, Neptune going direct provides just the right shift in her universe. The fuzzy-headedness we’ve all been feeling will be gone, and your fact-loving little one will respond with better sleeping and eating patterns. Usually fussy, she’ll suddenly allow herself to be tucked in with ease—what a beautiful change! Venus visiting Scorpio is conducive to learning, and your baby will want to find out about everything. She won’t be able to take her eyes off you—or anyone else, for that matter—as she assimilates knowledge. Virgo toddlers need deeper stimulation—think mom-and-tot class, but in a real classroom setting. You’ll be learning together!

Your Virgo baby in 2009

This year, quiet Virgo will receive a surge of confidence and courage! You will be delighted to see your shy little one coming out of his shell and into the world of curiosity. He’s ready to take some chances and play some games, but in order to do so, he’ll need the comfort of knowing that you're nearby and available. Your baby feels safe and secure at home with you; but change is brewing, and this can bring on nervous Virgo tendencies. Baby Virgo will do very well with developmental changes, and they’ll all come precisely on time or early - just keep the routine as predictable as possible. Your baby’s health will be especially strong this year as she seems to ward off the most tenacious of viruses – lucky you!

(Illustration © 2008 Sue Broude)