Raising Baby by the Stars: A New Parent’s Guide to Astrology

This entertaining debut from astrologer Brown provides parenting advice tailored to a baby’s astrological sign. She begins with an easy-to-follow overview of astrology, explaining that sun signs relate to “core identity and self-image” while moon signs speak to one’s “emotions and intuition.” Profiles of the 12 zodiac signs describe what parents might expect from babies born under each. Aries babies, for example, are active and enjoy new experiences while Leos love to be in the spotlight, though their bossiness means they might resist discipline. Brown opines on how best to aid a little one’s self-expression and learning, recommending that parents of Sagittarians praise their tendency to air their honest opinions while helping them learn when it’s best to keep one’s thoughts to oneself, and that parents of Scorpios respect their preference for processing feelings at their own pace. She also exhaustively discusses the probable dynamics between every combination of a parent’s and baby’s signs, writing that Virgo parents may need to slow their hurried pace to meet their Taurus child where they’re at. This thoroughness paired with the gentle advice makes for an ideal reference for the new age set. Open-minded parents will find this a fun resource. (Feb.)