From your childhood best friend to your first love, your most beloved mentor to your closest confidant, there are a bevy of relationships that you’ll cherish over the years. But no bond compares to the one you will have with your grandchild. The chance to connect with the next generation—your child’s child—sets the stage for endless laughter, core life lessons (to be both taught and learned), and heartfelt memories. You might be surprised just how thrilled you are to share your love of travel or to see bookworm tendencies reflected back by your grandchild. You’ll revel in sharing your wisdom and also supporting your child in a whole new way.
Every grandparent has strengths, challenges, and their own unique perspective, but those who were born during four particular months are destined to be even more extraordinary.
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Read on to learn about especially gifted grandparents, based on their birth months.
January: The Wise, Future-Minded Grandparent
These grandparents came into the world when the sun was moving through either goal-oriented, practical, hardworking earth sign Capricorn or progressive, innovative, quirky air sign Aquarius—two signs that both happen to be ruled by Saturn, the taskmaster planet. While Saturn can offer a stern influence, it’s also the planet of wisdom, maturity, commitment, and boundaries. January-born grandparents are deeply devoted to showing up for their family and even putting their nose to the grindstone when it comes to offering a helping hand with child care, cooking, or even homework help. They might be especially talented at aiding grandkids with their history or science assignments. And they’ll encourage the next generation to do whatever it takes to make even their wildest dreams a concrete reality.
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May: The Social Butterfly, Mindful Grandparent
Born when the sun was rolling through either grounded, slow, steady, and stable earth sign Taurus or buzzy, on-the-go, information-gathering air sign Gemini, these grandparents are relationship-builders who make the most of every moment. Whether they’re planning a family vacation to a sunny beach locale or a city full of museums they’re excited to explore, or they’re making a recipe that’s been time-honored and adored by loved ones for decades, these caregivers are full of heart and display the perfect mix of salt of the earth and effervescent.
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August: The Sunny, Pragmatic Grandparent
Grandparents born in August can say that their natal sun falls in either optimistic, go-getter, loyal fire sign Leo or practical, analytical, service-oriented earth sign Virgo. Either way, they’re the kind of grandparent who isn’t content to sit on their hands and let life happen to them or their grandkid. Through their buoyant and grounded nature, they’ll likely foster confidence and an affinity for self-care and bolstering wellness in their grandchildren. Because they radiate joie d’vivre, thanks to being a Leo ruled by the sun itself, or because they’re so cerebral and intuitive, because they’re a Virgo person ruled by messenger Mercury, they’ll always find ways to weave fun and learning together. Count on them to be the grandparent who shares must-read books (and can do all the characters’ voices) and snags a reservation at the most delicious, kid-friendly restaurants in town.
November: The Emotionally Astute Adventurer Grandparent
These grandparents came into the world when the sun was moving through either magnetic, fearless water sign Scorpio or fiery, wanderlust-fueled fire sign Sagittarius. In turn, they shoot from the hip, embracing an unfiltered, bold approach to life. They may find it easy to command power, and they’ll nudge their grandkids to find ways to do the same. They’re also truth-seekers who will model a respect for worldliness and an appetite for globe-trotting and broadening horizons. These grandparents believe in going big or going home while exhibiting an innate reverence for tradition and family, so they’ll be sure to support their grandchildren’s optimism and spiritual growth.
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