BabyCenter has a parent & child compatibility report, and while I typically don’t believe in these things, I thought it would be fun to see how well matched well all be once the bubble arrives … cool! As my due date is May 16th, I’ve given profiles for both a Taurus (4/20-5/20) and Gemini (5/21-6/21) baby.
(Note to bubble: This is NOT an invitation for you to come 4 days late … only a ‘just in case’ scenario. Hint, hint!)
Here’s what’s detailed below, courtesy of BabyCenter:
- Justin’s profile (Taurus)
- Mindy’s profile (Aries)
- Justin (Taurus) & Mindy (Aries) as parents
- Justin (Taurus) & Taurus bubble
- Mindy (Aries) & Taurus bubble
- Justin (Taurus) & Gemini bubble
- Mindy (Aries) & Gemini bubble
Justin = Taurus … Patient, Practical, and Purely Indulgent
As a Taurus parent, you provide a wonderfully grounding influence in your children’s lives. Practical and patient, you’re always ready with a smile and a hug when a child needs one. You have a good sense of what truly matters, so you rarely get worked up about nothing.
No, your main fault as a parent has more to do with indulgence! You’re a pushover when it comes to your kids’ requests for cake, ice cream, trips to the movies or the amusement park… Hey, you just want them to be happy, right?
Still, use common sense to make sure they eat good foods and get enough exercise. That shouldn’t be much of a problem, though, since you’re naturally connected with the earth. You enjoy a variety of healthy, natural foods, and you love sharing meals with your family. Taking a walk together after dinner will benefit your family’s physical and emotional health.
Your kids are likely to be quite secure in your love. You’re affectionate and enjoy cuddling with your little ones. You’ll teach your kids all about the essential Taurus values of loyalty, hard work, and endurance.
You enjoy being surrounded by the people, pets, and things you value most, so your family home is most likely a cluttered, colorful, and comfortable place. Just make sure to be flexible when your children do and say things you don’t expect. Stubbornness is one of your famous flaws, but children need open-mindedness as well as stability.
Mindy = Aries … An Inspiring Act to Follow
As an Aries parent, you’re a natural leader. You have lots of energy, and you’re passionate about your interests. Your children find you inspiring, exciting, courageous, and a wonderful example to follow — except when they find you a little bit insensitive and overbearing.
Yes, your mind is quick and your mouth is even quicker, and sometimes you say things you later regret. Also, you have a bit of a temper, so when your children frustrate you, they know exactly when and why. Well, at least you let your irritation go once you get it off your chest! And your kids always know where they stand with you.
An active lifestyle suits you and your family best. Take your kids hiking or challenge them to a game of volleyball or soccer in the park — but make sure you don’t get too competitive, especially if any of your children are the sensitive sort. Aggressive displays of energy might be a bit much for them to handle.
On the other hand, you’re their biggest supporter and they know it. You’ll be on the sidelines cheering for them whether they’re competing in a debate or a basketball championship.
Your children will always appreciate your honesty, even in its bluntness, and the youthful energy that keeps you young even as you grow older. Make it a point to show them your tender side, too. They need to know they can rely on your emotional support as well as your strength and dynamic energy.
Justin (Taurus) & Mindy (Aries) as parents
Though equally involved with your children’s upbringing, you two are quite different in your parenting styles. This can create problems in the short run, but it challenges both of you to grow enough to overcome any difficulties. While the Aries mom or dad is spirited, fleet of foot, and highly energetic, the Taurus parent is calm, slow-paced, and patient. It’s Aries who gets everyone up and at ‘em in the morning, bolting down breakfast, and moving right on to the day’s work, but it will be gentle Taurus who tucks the little ones into bed at night after reading a bedtime story.
At least you are both warm and affectionate, so your kids always feel loved. Learning to parent together will require adjustments from you both, but between you are all the qualities necessary for raising happy, well-adjusted children.
Justin (Taurus) & Taurus bubble
You and your Taurus child love lots of the same things, such as taking long naps at home, cooking up batches of yummy homemade cookies, snuggling on the couch, and visiting with friends. Being outdoors is a favorite, too, since you’re both innately connected with nature and the environment. Camping would be a good adventure for you two.
You both like comfort, so you won’t have any trouble cuddling with your little Taurus as much as she wants and indulging her in the good food and soft textures she adores. But you’re both so stubborn! When you two dig in your heels, you can get quite entrenched. So choose your battles carefully. Even though you’re both famous for hanging on to resentment, there’s a lot of genuine affection between you. Ground yourselves in that instead of in any passing irritation.
Mindy (Aries) & Taurus bubble
In many ways, you and your Taurus child are fundamentally different. You’ve always been spirited, passionate, and impulsive, but your little Taurus is much more relaxed and easygoing. You’ve never been able to wait for anything, but walking a block with your young Taurus is guaranteed to develop your patience. Like you, she embodies strength and vitality, but her unhurried pace could drive you batty — or at least leave you feeling antsy and craving some stimulation.
Your child is much more grounded and practical than you are, even at an early age. Of course, you can expect some real fireworks when you get irritated and your little one’s stubborn side kicks in. Taurus people of all ages tend to hold grudges, but you can help your child learn to get things off her chest and then move on.
Justin (Taurus) & Gemini bubble
Your little Gemini is a whirlwind of energetic curiosity: First he’s here, then he’s there, and everything he sees delights him. What a happy, bright-eyed child! And how tiring it can be to keep up with him! Yes, you’re both good-natured. But you are mellow and inclined toward simple pleasures, while your Gemini child is quick-witted and fleet of foot. Some of your favorite activities, such as long naps and leisurely meals, bore restless little Gemini. But when you’re both feeling playful, you have a wonderful time together.
Your little one loves visiting with friends and neighbors and taking short trips to interesting places like the library, the neighborhood pool, or even a nearby town. You’re a wonderful grounding influence for your child, but do let him explore life at his own quick pace. He needs the stimulation of new ideas and experiences.
Mindy (Aries) & Gemini bubble
Your naturally abundant energy is a great source of fun and inspiration for your Gemini child. Like you, he thrives on spontaneity and has a strong need for personal freedom. He sees the world as a colorful and interesting place, and he’s happy to follow your lead from one grand adventure to another. His curiosity and love of learning will fuel your many activities together.
You both have short attention spans, which shouldn’t be too much of a problem: When one of you loses interest in an endeavor, the other has no trouble switching tracks to something new. Of course, your home will be littered with projects you two have started but not completed! Let’s hope that someone in your lives can ground the two of you emotionally. Otherwise, you might simply miss some of the more heartwarming, meaningful moments of your child’s growth.
