The term parenting astrologer is one that most have never heard of. So when we asked the MW team their thoughts on its meaning, let's just say they were all pretty perplexed, but nevertheless extremely excited to learn more.
We decided to hand the mic over to Tara Vogel, to explain exactly what a parent astrologer is and subsequently what her role involves.
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"As a parenting astrologer, I work with moms to help them understand their kids better using their child’s natal chart. We all have some important soul work to do and it’s my mission in life to try to illuminate the bigger picture of your child’s life and offer practical ways to support them so they can do what they’ve come here to do."
Tara Vogel
"So let me explain a little bit about what I do. Firstly, a little astrological background. When we are born the planets are in a particular place in the sky. They’re all in a zodiac sign and an astrological 'house'. Almost all of us know what sign the sun was in when we were born. That’s called your sun sign. It’s what you say when someone asks, “What’s your sign?” “I’m a Capricorn,” you reply.
Many people don’t know it, but they also have a moon sign, a rising sign and more! A map of where all the planets were on the day, time and place of your birth is called your birth chart or natal chart. That’s what I use in my sessions. Your astrological natal chart is a visual, flattened-out map of where all the planets were in the sky at the moment of your birth.
It is essentially a map of who you are in this lifetime. It shows who your soul has come to be. It tells you about your temperament, the kind of experiences you’ll seek out, what unique needs you have and how you think and learn best. It will tell you about what kind of lessons you’re here to learn and what makes your heart sing. The amount of information you can learn from a person’s natal chart is vast.
As a parenting astrologer, I work with moms to help them understand their kids better using their child’s natal chart. We all have some important soul work to do and it’s my mission in life to try to illuminate the bigger picture of your child’s life and offer practical ways to support them so they can do what they’ve come here to do. It’s my firm belief that we’re all here to contribute a unique gift to the world and to also learn specific “soul lessons”.
Very often, we as parents, have ideas of what we think is best for our children, but it may not line up with who they’ve come to be and the work they’re here to do. You may even have a child you are struggling with. That’s actually my speciality and the children I feel the most passionate about! I look at their natal chart (aka the blueprint of their soul) and give you insight on how to work with them in a practical way while still honouring the essence of who they are on a soul level.
And a very important part of what I do as a parenting astrologer is to be sure that Mom is on her soul path too. (Yes, we have one!) Very often, when we become moms, we can get so wrapped up in taking care of the little people we birth into the world that we lose ourselves a little bit. Our identity changes as we enter into motherhood in a beautiful way, but we can also lose a little bit of our individuality. I help Moms get connected to their passion and purpose and I shed light on the bigger picture of the work they’re here to do in the world. I give them the overall picture and practical steps on how to get there.
The way I like to work is to have an astrology session for mom first. Moms are the foundational glue for everything. After we spend some time looking at what her soul has come here to do, then I’ll have a separate session for the child. It’s here that we look at their personality, what they need from mom, their gifts and their challenges and I give you practical steps on how to work with and support them.
My favourite way to work is to do family packages. This is where I work with everyone in the family - dad too! I record all the sessions so you can listen to each other’s sessions. This brings a whole new level of allowing and acceptance of each other when you can understand everyone’s “soul promise.” It brings family harmony to a whole new level!
I also post daily on Instagram about what the cosmos are doing in the sky and how you can use that to support you in the very difficult job of mothering your children. You don’t need to understand astrology to apply my daily guidance. I have many followers who aren’t parents but just want to work with the planetary influences of the day. Life always feels easier that way when you’re in the flow!
