MOMSTROLOGY

They say your kids don’t come with an owner’s manual. Actually, they do! It’s your child’s astrological chart – the zodiac wheel based on time, date and place of birth – and it’s packed with clues to what makes each unique soul tick.

Oh sure, you might be thinking. Astrology as a serious parenting tool? But in spite of astrology’s rep among some as hopelessly retro ‘70s blather or New Age fruitcake fluff, it’s actually an incredibly useful resource that goes far beyond a cheesy newspaper prediction. It’s a spiritual science that can save us a lot of grief, angst and obsessing over why he said that or why she did that.

Sure, we all have free will, and the way you parent is a huge influence, too. But parenting has been proven to be one of the most stressful rites of passage, and mothers in particular are under constant scrutiny. The crush of mommy blogs and mom-targeted marketing has spawned both catharsis and confusion, upping the whole competitive mothering game. Astrology helps you tailor your parenting in a way that works for both of you. It explains why, despite your best intentions to teach non-violence, your Aries child rides a tricycle through the house and knocks over your pretty tablescapes. Or why your Taurus baby sleeps 15 hours, while your little Sagittarius is up demanding attention at dawn. It helps you drown out the drone of preachy advice and other alarm bell pushers, and discover what works best for you and your child. Momstrology is a resource to help you feel supported, acknowledged and honored, and will offer a bundle of time-tested secrets.

Identical twin sisters Ophira and Tali Edut – known as the Astrotwins – are professional astrologers whose spot-on predictions reach millions every month. They are the official astrologers for Elle.com, Mylifetime.com, and TV Guide, and have more than 15 years of experience in astrology, publishing and coaching. They are the authors of Love Zodiac (Sourcebooks, 2008), have read charts for dozens of celebrities and musical artists. Their columns and predictions appear in Us Weekly, Teen People, Oxygen.com, and their websites Astrostyle.com and Momstrology.com boast over 1 million pageviews monthly.