Whenever I’m researching zodiac signs, I always think of the people I know who fall under each sign so I can see if the stereotypes match up. For Pisces I noticed – I don’t know a lot of Pisces. I’m usually able to think of at least a handful of people, but for Pisces, I’ve got two.

What’s cool about these two people though? One is my sister-in-law, a married mother of three teenage boys, and the other is my 12-year-old son’s best friend. Complete opposites, right? So, if they have anything in common, it must be because of their zodiac sign! Well, it’s possible anyway.

If you’re currently raising a little Pisces, or you’re expecting one to arrive soon, let’s see what the experts have to say about what you can look forward to in the years ahead!

First, we’ll start with the basics of the Pisces sign.

• Birthdate – February 19 – March 20
• Element – Water Sign
• Symbol – The Two Fish

When it comes to personality, it’s said that Pisces are greatly influenced by the previous sign, Aquarius. While Pisces have a wide range of qualities and characteristics from Aquarius, from what I’ve read, Pisces are MUCH more sensitive, emotional, and empathetic.

Below is a list of typical positive and negative traits of Pisces. Your little one probably doesn’t have ALL these traits, but they likely have some. (You can find the whole list here)

Positive Traits

Empathy – Remember what I said about Pisces being a healer? Well, empathy is one of their strongest traits. Other people’s emotions are often more important than their own, and they have a desire to support, help, and heal others in their time of need.

Generosity – The most selfless sign of the zodiac is Pisces. They’re so generous, they often put other people’s needs before their own. They always want to make people happy.

Sensitivity – When I think of Pisces, sensitivity always comes to mind. They feel things quite deeply and react to pretty much everything emotionally.

Forgiveness – Grudges? What grudges?! Pisceans never hold a grudge for a long time. They forgive easily.

Compassion – If you’re feeling sad or need to talk, find the nearest Pisces. They always demonstrate sympathy and concern towards others.

Negative Traits

Too Many Emotions – Can one really be TOO emotional? Apparently, yes. Pisceans are known for being overly emotional and are often not able to control their emotions.

Laziness – If you’re raising a Pisces, it’s very important to motivate them or they will quickly just lose the desire to do anything.

Moodiness – Since they’re too emotional, Pisceans are often in a bad mood and can have mood swings quite suddenly. Raising a Pisces will require a fair amount of patience and understanding.

Now that we know a little bit more about Pisces, let’s see what they stereotypically like and dislike. While researching this sign, I noticed there was a longer list of likes for Pisces than there were for other signs. So, I included an extra one! Obviously, not everyone born under this sign is the same, but this might give you a bit of insight.

Likes

Being Alone – While other signs enjoy being around people, Pisceans have no problem being alone. They like their own company.

Love – They like being in love and can often be described as hopeless romantics.

Swimming – It’s funny, the two Pisceans I know and mentioned earlier are both big fans of swimming.

Sleeping – This is a great one for those early years raising a Pisces. Fingers crossed they sleep through the night and happily embrace nap time. Is that being overly optimistic??

Dislikes

Know It All’s – I hear ya, Pisces. Nobody likes a know-it-all!

Being Criticized – Some signs can take criticism and just let it roll off their back. For Pisces, criticism will need to be worded a little more delicately.

So, in a nutshell, Pisceans should be your go-to sign if you’re in need of compassion or a listening ear. If you’re thinking these characteristics sound nothing like your little Pisces, they might be on the cusp of another zodiac sign and have more of those traits.

For instance, if their birthday is February 19^th to 22^nd, they may have more Aquarius traits. If their birthday is around March 18^th to 20^th, they may have more Aries traits. (We’ll learn more about those fiery rams next month!)

If you’re currently raising a Pisces, let us know what you think in the comments. To find out more about your birth months check this out!

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Now, full disclosure here, I am a Sagittarius. Growing up I always found astrology to be fun and interesting to read about, so I know a fair amount about this specific sign. Of course, I didn’t take it very seriously, but that being said… I’m pretty darn close to being your typical Sagittarius.

Sagittarians are known as the travelers of the zodiac, and I laughed a little bit when I read that because our family went on FOUR vacations this past year. We were making up for lost time due to the pandemic and don’t typically take that many vacations in a year but trust me – I’d LOVE to!

So, what else can you expect if you’re raising a little Archer or expecting one to arrive very soon? Well, let’s see what the experts have to say!

First, we’ll start with the basics of the Sagittarius sign.

Birthdate – November 22 – December 21

Element – Fire Sign

Symbol – The Archer

When it comes to personality, Sagittarians are full of fire! They don’t care what others think, they’re passionate, and they’ll always tell it like it is. Below is a list of typical positive and negative traits of Sagittarius. Your wee one probably doesn’t have ALL of these traits, but some might sound familiar. (You can find the whole list here)

Positive Traits

Sociable – Greeting everyone. Chatting loudly. Making a speech. Singing karaoke. That’s a Sagittarius in a social situation. They are very social beings, and you’ll usually leave a conversation with them feeling happy.

Friendly – Sagittarians are very friendly and love meeting new people. They love to talk, they’re full of charm, and they form new friendships quite easily.

Adventurous – As mentioned earlier, Sagittarians love to travel and they’re always looking for adventure in everyday life. Traveling and exploring makes them happy, so keep that in mind. Even day trips are enough to keep your little adventurer smiling.

Funny – Be prepared to laugh. A lot. Those born under this sign have a great sense of humour, they’re full of wit, and they’re usually a riot at social gatherings.

Optimistic – The glass is ALWAYS half-full. All the time. This one is especially true for me. I’m always looking at the bright side of every situation. My husband jokes all the time that I’m optimistic about literally everything. He’s not wrong.

Negative Traits

Blunt – Guilty. I mean, I’ll try to word it nicely of course, but if you ask, I’m going to tell you the truth whether it’s what you want to hear or not. So, you can expect some brutal honesty from your Sagittarius. Other fire signs Aries and Leo are also known for their bluntness.

Stubborn – Yep, this sign has a stubborn streak. It’s important to try and help them keep a level head so their stubborn side doesn’t end up sabotaging friendships and relationships.

Impatient – Your little Archer wants what they want, and they want it NOW! Patience is something Sagittarians don’t have a lot of, so you’ll need to use YOUR patience and teach them how to wait so their impatience doesn’t get in the way of things later in life.

Now that we know a little bit more about Sagittarians, let’s dive into their stereotypical likes and dislikes. Again, these may not all be true, but it can’t hurt to keep them in the back of your mind.

Likes

Travel – They want to see and experience all the things! So, let them explore! Take them to new places, ever if it’s just nearby! Plan little adventures!

Being Outdoors – This is a good thing! In a world full of technology, having a little one who loves being outdoors is quite literally a breath of fresh air. So, encourage outdoor play! Go for walks! Check out local parks!

Freedom – With that adventurous spirit we keep talking about, Sagittarians just want to live life to the fullest without anything holding them back. They become restless when they aren’t moving, so having freedom is very important to them.

Dislikes

Clingy People – If we’re being honest here, I don’t think anyone really likes a clingy person, do they? Maybe that’s just the Sagittarius in me talking…

Being Constrained – They don’t like being restricted. At all.

So, in a nutshell, Sagittarians are fun people to be around and they like their freedom. If you’re reading this thinking it doesn’t sound like your child at all, they might be on the cusp of another zodiac sign and have more of those traits.

For instance, if their birthday is November 22^nd or 23^rd, they may have more Scorpio traits. If their birthday is December 20^th or 21^st, they may have more Capricorn traits. (We’ll learn all about Capricorns next month!)

If you’re currently raising a hilarious little Sagittarius, let us know how much fun you’re having in the comments. Oh, and let us know where you’re travelling next. Some of us might want some ideas.

Looking for all the birth months? Check them out here! 

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