Raising Baby by the Stars

Maressa Brown is a Los Angeles–based journalist and astrologer who has written parenting, astrology, pop culture, and general lifestyle content for nearly two decades. She is a regular contributor to Parents magazine, resident astrologer for InStyle and Shape, and senior editor for Care.com. Her writing has also appeared in the Washington Post and on What to Expect digital, PopSugar.com, Horoscope.com, Astrology.com, and more. A graduate of Emerson College, Brown is a member of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), the Authors Guild, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). She is the author of Raising Baby by the Stars: A New Parent’s Guide to Astrology (Artisan 2023) and a forthcoming book from Workman. Find her on Instagram at @maressa.brown and on Twitter at @MaressaSylvie. For more, visit maressabrown.com.

CONTENTS

Introduction
How to Make the Most of This Book
A Few More Must-Knows
Your Baby’s Story, as Told by the Sky
The Sun, the Stars & Your Baby: How Astrology Works
The Natal Chart: Your Baby’s Unique Blueprint
Your Baby’s Sun Sign
Your Baby’s Moon Sign
Your Baby’s Rising Sign (aka Ascendant)
The Other Personal Planets: Mercury, Venus & Mars
The Ruling Planets
The Elements
The Qualities
The Houses
The Aspects
 
Part 1: The Twelve Signs
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
 
Part 2: A Guide to Your Little One’s Mind, Spirit & Well-Being
Self-Expression & Learning
Health & Wellness
 
Part 3: Parent & Child Relationships: Bonding with Your Growing Star
The Aries Parent
The Taurus Parent
The Gemini Parent
The Cancer Parent
The Leo Parent
The Virgo Parent
The Libra Parent
The Scorpio Parent
The Sagittarius Parent
The Capricorn Parent
The Aquarius Parent
The Pisces Parent
 
Best Activities for Every Sign Combination
Sibling Sign Compatibility
Outro
Resources
Glossary
Acknowledgments
Index