Zodiac signs horoscope: What your star sign says about your parenting style

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): A ram is the symbol of those born under the Aries sky, and the Aries mum or dad tends to be just as determined and driven as the animal that represents them. Aries parents believe in giving the best to their kids, and their striving for perfection usually inspires their offspring to grow up to be ambitious and passionate members of society. An Aries believes in imparting cultural values to their kids and teaching them to always think bigger. If you are Aries, congratulations, for you are destined to be a Super Dad or Super Mum. Just be wary of allowing your own focus and goals to overshadow your child’s – remember, sometimes they have to work things out for themselves.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Symbolised by the strong and stable bull, trustworthy Taureans believe in giving their kids a lot of security and support. But, rather than raising dependent children, this steady sense of stability shapes resilient and independent kids who are down-to-earth and firmly rooted to their values. Taureans frequently do not believe in spoiling kids with material goods – rather, they raise their children to be capable of creating their own wealth.

GEMINI (May21 – June 20): If you enjoy being more of a friend with your child than a parent then you belong to this zodiac sign. Gemini parents are hands-on mums and dads, who excel at bestowing their little ones with one-to-one communication and individual attention. This is exactly what all of the parenting experts say children need, and it makes for fun parents who are sure to be adored by their kids. Their one downfall can be providing enough of a structure for children, so don’t be afraid to enforce boundaries and routines where necessary – remember, you are the parent after all.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Being a parent comes naturally to those with the Cancer star sign, and they tend to be nurturing mums or dads who veer towards an Attachment style of parenting (think baby-wearing and co-sleeping over strict routines). Cancer parents believe in spending as much time as possible with their kids overall, they are very children-oriented and find lots of pleasure in being a mum or dad. Just remember that you deserve some alone time too – a little bit of independence can benefit you both.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Parents belonging to this zodiac sign are very open-minded and believe in raising their children to be competitive and ambitious. While Leo mothers in particular tend to thrive in the role – happy to compromise their own desires in order to satisfy the needs of their kids – it’s important for them to take a step back and allow themselves to recharge from parenting regularly. You will both reap the rewards.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Virgo parents tend to have high standards – for themselves and for their children – and as a result can veer towards being domineering. There’s no doubt that Virgo parents love their children selflessly and they often have incredible attention to detail, making them meticulous child-carers whose little ones always feel loved and cared for. Be wary of being overly strict - on either your child or you. You’re doing a great job. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): A Libran parent excels at creating a beautiful, warm home environment for their children. They are the sorts of parents who are great at making special occasions memorable and full of magic. Their kindness shapes children with a gentle outlook and good moral values – just be aware that there’s nothing wrong with giving your softness an edge sometimes. Child thrive when they get the right balance between boundaries and freedom.

LIBRA (September23-October 22): Librans are the sort of parents who excel at creating a beautiful, homely environment for their children. They’re kind care-givers, great at making occasions feel special and crafting magical memories for their kids to treasure forever. What they tend to be less good at, however, is the humdrum of the day-to-day. Don’t be afraid to give your softness some edge - remember that structure and routine can have its own beauty too.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Scorpio parents tends to raise resilient, self-confident kids, formed by a combination of strong role-modelling and a no-nonsense parenting approach. Never ones to shy away from conflict or those tough parenting conversations, Scorpio mums and dads inspire and lead by example,

SAGGITARIUS (November 22 – December 21): Saggitarius parents are often spontaneous, and enjoy taking their kids on adventures to new places where they can explore different environments and get some cultural education. They are the kinds who like to drop off and pick up their children from school. They tend to be kids with kids, giving them lot of attention and correcting wherever needed. They set good examples for children.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19): Practical and open minded parents, Capricorn mums and dads bring up their children with good values and a strong sense of tradition. Their concept is to show all aspects of life to their kids, and let them choose their own path. Capricorns can tend towards being too hard on themselves – just remember, you are doing a much better job than you think you are.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Aquarians often wear their hearts on their sleeve, and expressing their love for their kids comes naturally, hence they usually enjoy good relations with their offspring. Open-minded and sometimes eccentric, they will encourage their children to reach for the stars, whilst also allowing them to make and learn from their own mistakes. They share a great bond with their kids.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20): Creative Pisceans are great at motivating their kids, and tend to take good care of their children’s feelings and give them the utmost support. They are imaginative, connected parents who do not hesitate in going the extra mile for their children. Just be sure to take some time for your own self-care.