Conception Calendar
We are examining the horoscopes of two sisters born four minutes apart on the same date. Like any person, each has a birth star map, known as a natal chart.
It reflects the positions of the planets in the sky at the exact moment of your daughters’ birth. There are ten planets in total. Of these, only one is actively used in everyday life to determine the apparent zodiac sign — the Sun. At the time of your twins’ birth, the Sun was in the sign of Sagittarius. However, this does not mean that the girls are absolute Sagittarians, because in that case all other planets in the horoscope would also have to be in this zodiac sign, which is physically impossible. This is because the planets of the Solar System each occupy their own sector of the zodiac relative to the Sun, and only some of them can simultaneously be in the same zone of the zodiac. Here, we speak of the prominent characteristics of the Sun’s zodiac sign. Since the planets are not stationary but constantly moving, their positions change year by year and month by month as they gradually orbit and transition into another zodiac sign. Hence, Sagittarians born on different days, and especially in different years, will have entirely different planetary positions in their horoscopes. Now, let us proceed to the analysis.
Girl 1 / Girl 2
12/12/2007 19:51 / 19:55 (GMT 0:00) Dublin (Ireland)
Horoscope
Cosmogram
1. Hemispheres
Upper hemisphere – 3
Lower hemisphere – 7 Upper hemisphere – 8 Lower hemisphere – 2
From birth, the twins are largely oriented toward the external world. Thus, in childhood, their Ascendant in Leo will likely manifest strongly. As they develop, the girls will begin to explore the depth of their inner world and strive to accumulate experience. Over time, life will encourage them to devote more time to their inner growth. Yet, they will remain sufficiently open to the outside world and not withdrawn.
Western hemisphere – 8 Eastern hemisphere – 2 Western hemisphere – 7 Eastern hemisphere – 3
From birth, the twins have a much greater tendency to actualize themselves not independently, but under the influence of their surroundings or alongside it. The girls are highly dependent on others and seek recognition. They find it difficult to be loners; they need to find their place in society, though it is equally important not to lose themselves in it and to maintain their own opinions. The horoscope fully supports and even reinforces the direction of the cosmogram — it is far more comfortable for the girls to be part of a collective and to develop alongside like-minded individuals rather than independently. Group activities and interests are beneficial. They should avoid situations where they must oppose themselves to the collective or society, as this would be destructive for them.
2. Quadrants in the Horoscope and Cosmogram
The twins have a very comfortable and balanced distribution of developmental opportunities throughout life (from ages 21 to 63), allowing them not to rush into setting goals and establishing their lives (before age 21) and not to wait for opportunities from fate after age 63, when the average person is no longer inclined to “find themselves.” Neither the horoscope nor the cosmogram indicates a need for intensified self-development or self-discovery before age 21. The period from 21 to 42 years will be particularly productive in defining life goals and aspirations. During this time, they must find themselves and exert maximum effort to develop in their chosen direction. This is when the most significant leap in development will occur, and all subsequent life will depend on the efforts invested between ages 21 and 42.
This means that the girls need intensified self-actualization roughly until age 42; they must “invest in themselves” and make the most of the opportunities fate provides. If this time is lost, there will be little chance to “find themselves” later. Naturally, this actualization depends directly on their chosen professional path, education, and career.
3. Areas
Area 1 (Yang) – 2 Area 2 (Yin) – 6 Area 3 (Day) – 2
Area 1 (Yang) – 1 Area 2 (Yin) – 2 Area 3 (Day) – 7
The distribution of planets across the areas in the cosmogram and horoscope is quite contradictory. The only point of agreement between the cosmogram and horoscope is the strong expression of Area 1, creation. This suggests that the girls will not be pioneers who initiate new things as active leaders. This is another indication of their lack of inclination toward independent development without the active involvement of significant individuals. In childhood, the significant figures are their parents, and in adulthood, it will be a partner or someone they choose as an important person in their lives.
The girls are more inclined toward stabilizing and continuing something already created or conceived. Thus, their profession should not demand excessive activity or initiative.
The fullness of Area 2 in the horoscope brings stability and consistency in actions. The main task in such a position is to avoid stagnation, not to fear learning new things, and to acquire new skills. However, we can conclude that an inner need to understand what is important in life and what is not will drive the girls toward achieving their goals and aspirations.
Given the significant difference in the fullness of Area 2, we can infer a high likelihood of low self-esteem in the girls, which can be corrected through parenting by adjusting the approach to upbringing. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to constantly instill confidence in the girls and their abilities. Parents should also demonstrate through their own experience that it is not scary to start learning or doing something new. Parents must pay special attention to this. This will help the twins become more confident in their abilities and more successfully realize themselves in life.
4. Elements and Temperament
Fire – 4
Air – 1
Earth – 2
Water – 3
The horoscope shows a perfect balance between masculine and feminine energies. This means the girls will exhibit both activity in any endeavor and the ability to support and sustain what is connected to it. The dominant element is Fire. The Sun, the primary luminary, and three other planets are located in Fire. Fire will give them activity, strong creative potential, decisiveness, leadership ability, and the skill to take action. The girls also have a well-expressed Earth element, which will grant them the ability to practically apply their ideas, skills, and talents, along with rationality and the capacity to see things through to completion. At the same time, a sufficient amount of Water will provide emotionality, sensitivity, and empathy. Conversely, the lack of Air will somewhat reduce sociability, the ability to negotiate, and learning capacity.
People with a strong Fire influence are always full of energy; they are optimists, driven by a thirst for activity, dynamic, and active. In a negative manifestation, they may be overly self-confident, prone to excessive activity, exaggeration, and arrogance. A person with such a strong Fire influence tends to promote new initiatives and projects that require dedication, energy, and strength.
How to raise fiery children?
I think I won’t be mistaken if I say that every father who loves his child considers it important not just to raise an individual and a mere component of our society, but a bright and strong personality in the capital letter “P.” So let’s talk about how a look at a child’s horoscope can help parents achieve such a result. First, let’s define what a personality is and whether every person can be called a personality.
Every person without exception is an individual — meaning a living being that experiences basic needs: food, warmth, rest, etc. In turn, for a person to be called a bright personality, they must be far more advanced in their abilities and personal needs than most. To achieve this, children should be instilled with the need for communication, creative self-expression (and thus development), orientation toward achieving recognized authorities, the ability to think independently, and the skill of achieving significant results through diligence, personal initiative, and so on, even before school.
Thus, the key moment in personality formation is self-esteem.
Yes, exactly — it’s about how the child sees and perceives themselves. And this self-esteem is built directly from how others — parents, elders, relatives, teachers — evaluate the child.
So it turns out that the less developed parents are in childhood, the harder it is for them to raise a creative and whole personality from their child. The more a mother shouts at her child, the less the child will open up to their parents over time. The more often a mother sends her five-year-old daughter or son to their room out of fatigue, the higher the chance that such a child will soon feel less loved and, as a result, become less creative, because their initiative (drawings, poems, etc.) will more often go unnoticed by their parents. And why should they draw or write for anyone if it’s not interesting to mom and dad?
An astrologer sees such parenting inconsistencies, including through the positions of the astrological elements in the horoscopes of both parents and the child. By comparing these elements, you can fully understand how and where parents are not entirely correct in their approach to this child.
In your case, as the mother of girls, your horoscope shows a predominance of Air and Water, which is very good for working on correcting your children’s upbringing. But your husband’s horoscope shows a predominance of Fire and the least amount of Water, which may create difficulties in understanding how and where to adjust the existing parenting methods to correct the already formed moments in the girls’ self-perception and character.
In astropsychology, the elements (Fire, Air, Earth, and Water) correlate with the innate temperament of each of us (and thus with a specific type of reaction to various factors), which are unchanging and will remain the leading type of behavior throughout life. There are four such types: sanguine, phlegmatic, melancholic, and choleric.
I should note that it is usually quite difficult for fiery parents to feel like wise fathers when they have Water or Earth children (meaning their horoscopes show a predominance of Water or Earth signs).
So, whether your child grows up to be a whole personality or not largely depends on the self-esteem you’ve formed in your child through your attitude toward them, your evaluation of their drawings or any other form of their creativity.
Remember this and try not to criticize your children for anything that doesn’t quite suit you. Especially if, by nature, you or one of the parents or grandparents are perfectionists. After all, we understand that children don’t have to draw perfectly straight lines or shade pictures perfectly neatly. After all, they are children. One harsh word, and the child may no longer want to show you their masterpieces for a long time, meaning they may unconsciously start closing themselves off from you.
Here’s another material that may also help you — the article “Temperament and the Organization of Creativity.”
The effectiveness of children’s creative activities is closely tied to their temperament. Your girls are likely to have a sanguine temperament. This is very important for their upbringing.
It’s useful to keep in mind that people with different temperaments manifest certain qualities differently:
1. The ability to hear and understand a task;
2. Predictive abilities;
3. The ability to tolerate uncertainty;
4. The ability to generate ideas (“the power of the fountain of ideas”; its efficiency and degree of novelty);
5. The skill of overcoming difficulties that arise on the path to a solution;
6. The desire and ability to work in a creative team.
I’m also sending you another one of my materials about raising fiery children:
So, Fire in astrology correlates with the extroverted type of personality — loud and dynamic people, restless children. With such kids, and later with adults, it’s very important to learn to speak their language. Otherwise, it will be impossible to convey information to them properly or for them to absorb it. Presenting information to a fiery child is best done in short sentences, with pauses, and at the end, always summarize what was said. Be prepared for the fact that when listening to a task, a fiery child will often interrupt you. They do this unconsciously — because they’re afraid of forgetting their brilliant ideas that come to them during the conversation. So you should react to interruptions calmly, as the child doesn’t even notice that they’re breaking the rules of communication with adults. Oh, and they will demand a lot of patience from you!
As you probably already know, fiery people are not capable of long, monotonous work; they struggle to complete tasks that require patience and prolonged concentration. Their psyche isn’t inclined toward this. This skill is developed only through years of hard work and perseverance, and parents should cultivate it purposefully rather than leaving it to chance. Agree, this is entirely and fully a parent’s task. It’s better to engage with these children in a playful way and definitely not leave them alone from start to finish to complete a task, relying on their sense of responsibility. The result will be — at best, a half-finished task. This rule also applies to fiery adults: the more interesting and concise the material is presented, the higher the chance they will absorb it.
In elementary school, such children struggle to sit through an entire lesson. So be prepared, dear parents, for initial complaints from teachers and the whims of your schoolchild.
If you still need to give your child an important task, try breaking it down into small parts, and for each mini-task, you’ll have to demand a report and check what’s been done. Otherwise, the desired result won’t be achieved. And the child isn’t to blame here — due to innate psychological traits, it’s almost impossible for them to concentrate on one thing for a long time.
Fiery people also absolutely cannot tolerate uncertainty in any form and strive to eliminate it by all means. In adults, this behavioral pattern often causes many problems in relationships. In children, it shapes non-standard behavior and provides great prerequisites for creative activity.
So, if you come home late and find that your favorite curtains have been turned into doll dresses in places, don’t get angry at the child — by being late, you forced them to find a way out of an uncertain situation. And, as a rule, fiery children quickly figure out where and how they can find such a solution. They’re simply idea generators and can’t stand boredom for long!
If you feel like scolding or simply expressing justified criticism, keep in mind that they take criticism very poorly and react sharply to any remarks directed at them. So be careful with what and how you say it. No emotional reproaches — only logical and well-founded facts. Otherwise, you risk provoking a wave of fierce protest or an emotional backlash. In conflict, fiery people simply mirror their partner and are more prone than other elements to rough and emotionally scorching forms of communication. That’s just how Fire is. So, for example, it’s better to control such an adult not verbally but in writing.
For the sake of fairness, I must note that people of the Fire element are very resilient to creative stress and excel in group activities when there is a shared goal. Even in childhood, they are unafraid of challenges, handle them well when personally interested, and enjoy working in team settings.
5. Crosses and Action Model
Cardinal – 2
Fixed – 2
Mutable – 6
The Mutable Cross is most prominent in the horoscopes of these girls, indicating flexibility and the ability to adapt to others and their surroundings. These are typically flexible, socially sensitive, and adaptable individuals. Relationships and self-realization are very important to them. The other two crosses—Cardinal and Fixed—are far less pronounced in the twins, suggesting that they struggle to initiate projects, pioneer new endeavors, or actively shape their environment to suit themselves. They also lack stability and patience. Together, this points to the Mutable Cross producing flexible, accommodating individuals who know how to navigate obstacles and avoid pitfalls. They easily transition between activities, are open to external influence, learn effectively from others’ experiences and the past, and are highly attuned to the needs of the world and contemporary society.
However, with a low percentage of the Earth element, such a person may fear no movement, constantly seek change, and ultimately lack personal stability.
6. Jones Patterns
Of the many possible patterns identified by astrologer-psychologist Jones, the Locomotive is the one that best fits the horoscopes of these twins—one of the most successful configurations.
In this pattern, the individual acts like a locomotive, gradually gaining momentum in life. This means they do not experience discomfort or tension. They possess resilience. Such people move toward their goals slowly but persistently. As a result, they typically achieve success in life, though stability often comes after gaining significant personal experience—on average, after the age of 30. This configuration lacks strong energy fluctuations. The owner of this pattern may feel a lack of qualities associated with the signs not prominently represented: Taurus—practicality, Gemini—learning, Aries—personal creativity and initiative. Here, roughly two-thirds of life’s experiences are within their control, while one-third is not. This creates a sense of emptiness, anxiety, and a lifelong awareness that they must accomplish something significant in this world, solve a pressing problem. They are always striving somewhere, lacking balance and peace—but this is both their weakness and their strength. Ultimately, the personality becomes more dynamic and practical, yet less rigid and obsessive. Every person with this planetary arrangement is driven to accomplish something meaningful in the world, to resolve a pressing issue in their life. It is believed that in such a configuration, the “first rising planet”—the first planet encountered when moving counterclockwise from the empty third—plays a special role. This planet is the focal point for the application of all their energy. It signifies what motivates them to act, to be active. In the case of these girls, it is Mars, the planet of action, physical strength, and bold self-expression. Thus, one of the girls may excel in sports in her youth—she is the more enduring and determined one. It should be noted that Mars represents masculine energy, masculine behavior, and true strength, though this is more accurately expressed in the desire to be strong, to protect others. The starting point for any activity for these daughters will be a purely “Martian” impulse—that is, the will to act as such, to expend energy (they possess considerable reserves of aggression); the ultimate goal, however, will be motives tied to social prestige, the need to be admired by those for whom their actions are performed, to be seen as the most beautiful and best. Of course, the sphere in which they apply their strength and actions will differ for each: one may find it in sports, another in creativity or dance.
The areas of greatest energy concentration, the most important focal points of their efforts, fall within the arc occupied by a stellium of four planets: Mercury—Sun—Pluto—Jupiter. This suggests that their most productive days will be those spent learning from mentors and coaches. However, this intensity may manifest at different ages for each girl. The central zone of the “Locomotive” in this case is represented by Venus, indicating the sphere of their highest realization through Venus—in self-esteem, visual refinement, and the need to be admired and create beauty. This is a clear indicator that at least one girl will display creative talent in painting or design, while the other may excel in sports or dance.
This also suggests that, with personal interest, these girls can achieve anything they desire in life. They have the strength, abilities, and sometimes—pardon the expression—refined audacity. The main challenge in such a configuration is impulsiveness in action. The predominance of the Fire element further amplifies this trait.
The final planet in the pattern, Uranus, indicates that the result of their efforts and development at certain life stages will be novelty, a new understanding, and a fresh perspective. At such times, your daughters will develop a strong craving for change, capable of abandoning what they have created to pursue something new. For one, this new pursuit may be love; for another, it may simply be a thirst for change in life. Friends and hobbies may play a significant role here. To prevent this from becoming destructive, parents should maintain trust with their daughters; otherwise, adolescence in one of them may become a severe trial for the whole family. These tendencies will be especially pronounced at ages 12–15, then again at 21–23, and 27–30. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their daughters’ interests and their personal achievements (as this is important to them). The final Uranus also highlights the importance of friends and like-minded individuals, so over time, the girls will seek new acquaintances and experiences.
7. Combination of Elements in the Lights
These girls have a rather challenging combination of elements in their Lights—Fire + Earth. Their Sun is in Sagittarius (Fire), while their Moon is in Capricorn (Earth). As a result, their judgments may sometimes be rigid and narrow-minded, or rather, stubborn. Given their intelligence, it is important to instill in them a broader perspective.
At the same time, this combination—where fiery activity is complemented by the purposefulness and practicality of the Earth element—ensures they always achieve results, which is excellent for sports. Externally, the girls will display energy and activity, but internally, they will feel stable and resilient.
8. Personality – Sun in Sagittarius
Those born under the sign of Sagittarius are always very versatile and strive to take part in a fairly large number of matters and to show themselves as an expert everywhere, because by their very nature, Sagittarians are talented teachers. They are often a source of inspiration and support for others—they are natural advisors. They want to try, see, and feel. However, thanks to all these qualities, Sagittarians are able to find a way out of any difficult situation. They are optimistic, brave, and love to expand their knowledge. They need authority. Praise for their actions and achievements is very important. It is often the unconscious need to be significant in the eyes of others that drives them toward development and personal achievements. From parents, it is important to support girls with OBJECTIVE self-belief and teach them to strive for one goal rather than getting excited about several at once.
A conjunction of the Sun with Mercury enhances intellectual abilities and learning skills. People with this configuration quickly grasp things but do not always receive good grades because it can be difficult to bring what they have started to a proper conclusion. For example, studying.
A conjunction of the Sun with Jupiter increases luck and grants the authority that Sagittarians need. The lives of girls will be noticeable and interesting to others, so if the personalities of the girls are filled with real knowledge and skills, everything will fall into place in the best way, except for certain periods that, by fate, are meant to be pivotal.
A conjunction of the Sun with Pluto gives pronounced leadership qualities and a magnetic attraction in the eyes of others, as well as great endurance and willpower.
A square between the Sun and Uranus indicates eccentricity, impulsiveness, and originality, which will transform into a more harmonious expression after the age of 30. Unfortunately, this aspect promises difficult turns in fate every 7–14 years.
9. Inner world — the Moon in Capricorn.
In astrology, the Moon symbolizes everything unconscious, showing a person’s ability to adapt to the surrounding world. Its position in a sign reflects the type of emotionality. It symbolizes the mother, and in a broader sense, the homeland, influencing emotionality in character. The Moon is responsible for the subconscious, for processes that occur almost automatically and require control, the level of instincts—i.e., our primary and often uncontrolled reactions. Internally, people with this placement are cautious and distrustful but consistent and stable. At the same time, they are very vulnerable; such people hide their inner emotions. As a rule, they always have an inner goal as well as a need for self-discipline. The Moon in Capricorn in the horoscope of girls is an indicator of silent, emotional detachment from their mother, which can develop over the years, unnoticed both by the mother and the girls themselves. It makes sense for you, dear mother, to reflect on how you shape your relationship with the girls, because the horoscope warns that the model you tend to use may later form their emotional detachment due to a lack of attention to their inner world on your part. For children with a similar placement, who adapt to new conditions rather slowly, it is necessary to gradually accustom them to everything new. Special attention should be paid to the condition of the skin, bones, and stomach—these are risk zones. Prevention is necessary, including the use of essential micronutrients (especially calcium). There may also be issues due to stagnant phenomena and swelling.
In the lives of girls, there may be periods of unusual care for everyone and everything, alternating with states of complete indifference. False fears and unfounded worries often overwhelm them. People with a similar placement often struggle painfully to part with people and old things.
10. Learning abilities and intellectual abilities — Mercury in Sagittarius.
From Mercury’s position in the horoscope of these girls, we can say that they are endowed with an active mind and a sense of justice. People with this placement enjoy learning and traveling but are not always diligent. However, as a rule, these are theoretical people who think globally, care little for details, and sometimes seem detached from real life in their judgments. They enjoy teaching and instructing and will not miss an opportunity to showcase their broad perspective. Therefore, higher education in the humanities or in a field with a high degree of communication is recommended for them.
A tense aspect with Uranus only enhances intellectual abilities and adds inventiveness and eccentricity. Such people are not easily deceived. The negative side of the aspect may manifest as arrogance, irritability, and a preoccupation with their own achievements. This is a good placement for engaging in science, philosophy, or literature.
A harmonious aspect to Neptune will give the girls depth of thought and refinement. However, it will also amplify daydreaming and add musical talent and the ability to speak well.
11. Relationships with others and satisfaction — Venus in Scorpio
This is not an easy placement for Venus. It indicates creative abilities and a constant search for one’s femininity or even sexuality. Such a Venus position points to strong feelings that can lead to emotional excess and stress. People with this placement are usually uncompromising and feel a desire to remake their partner, driven by strong feelings, obligations, and a desire to help at all costs. As a rule, such people expect more from life than it can provide and therefore often experience strong disappointment.
This placement also indicates heightened sexuality, jealousy, and a tendency to hold grudges. Such people yearn for harmony and comfort with every fiber of their being, but in their personal lives, they often cannot achieve this fully due to constant inner struggle.
A favorable aspect between Venus and Mars, while adding passion (which can manifest beautifully in dancing or painting), also harmonizes relationships with others.
This aspect will give the girls ease in communication, attractiveness to the opposite sex, and success in love, which, however, does not guarantee a sense of inner happiness. An additional favorable aspect between Venus and Saturn will add stability in relationships and reliability. People with this aspect usually receive the necessary support and know how to earn money.
12. Active actions — Mars in Cancer (retrograde!)
This Mars placement enhances emotionality and increases vulnerability and sensitivity. The person is kind, sensitive, and hides deep-seated aggression. The desire to control this aggression can lead to certain psychological complexes. Perhaps working through these complexes will involve suppression or compensation—accountability to strong boys or withdrawal from power sports. This placement is often found in talented athletes.
Another manifestation of this Mars position is a huge need to have their own home, a partner, and children. Without a partner, such people suffer, but so secretly that it may not be noticeable from the outside. For girls, this Mars placement can manifest as a lack of self-confidence and shyness in certain situations.
As with Venus, Mars in the girls’ chart is very harmonious. Its favorable aspect with Saturn brings organization and order to life. People with this Mars placement usually successfully overcome life’s difficulties, but it requires considerable effort. In return, this guarantees progress and development. The importance of home and family in a person’s life is heightened.
At the same time, the retrograde motion of Mars at birth can affect the health of these girls. This Mars placement forces the expression of Mars’ energy to turn inward, and it is very difficult for such people to release excess energy.
Suppressing this energy internally can lead to problems with the gastrointestinal tract and vision. Special attention should be paid to prevention. It is also very useful for people with a similar placement to “release” excess Mars energy through swimming (bathing relieves emotional tension).
13. Helper in life — Jupiter in Sagittarius
The girls are very fortunate to have Jupiter positioned in their horoscope—it is in its own sign, which means it enhances the best qualities of this planet. This indicates that help and luck will be constant companions in the twins’ lives. It fosters qualities such as kindness, cheerfulness, and harmony in social life. This position also aids in personal growth and advancement in social status. However, it is important to avoid prioritizing one’s own interests above all else and to listen to the opinions of others.
An additional layer to this beautiful Jupiter is its conjunction with Pluto. This aspect gives the twins strong willpower and the ability to break free from the past and start anew when necessary. It increases their authority and ability to influence people. It also suggests that both girls will be connected to powerful energy flows:
— in childhood, this may manifest as popularity, while in adulthood, it likely points to financial prosperity and work in the financial sector. Harmonious aspects to the lunar nodes axis indicate the importance of using Jupiter’s energies for personal development and life fulfillment.
14. The Teacher in Life – Saturn in Virgo
With Saturn in this position, the children tend to fear criticism and losing respect. To reduce such fears, it is important to help them develop a realistic outlook (avoiding self-deception and misjudging others) and learn to analyze their surroundings and draw correct conclusions. Another key lesson is to overcome the habit of judging others and intolerance. There is no doubt that Saturn, as their teacher, will highly value such efforts, making more challenging lessons easier to overcome.
The consultation was prepared by astrologer Anzhelika Zhuravska in collaboration with astrology student Irina Fedorova.
I look forward to your questions.
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