Every child comes into the world with their own energetic blueprint. At the heart of this map lies the moon sign—the emotional core of a person’s astrological chart. In a new episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica Virga Alborno offers a heartfelt reflection on how astrology, and particularly the moon sign, can serve as a sacred tool for conscious parenting.

With her signature warmth and curiosity, Monica shares how understanding your child’s moon sign can make all the difference in navigating transitions like the back-to-school season. From the sensitive water signs to the energetic fire kids, Monica reminds parents that these elemental signatures can give us language and compassion for our children’s inner emotional world.

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“Our moon sign is our inner emotion—how you feel inside.”

Astrology as a Parenting Tool

Monica approaches astrology with a grounded blend of science and spirituality. As a former engineer trained in petroleum and natural gas engineering, she brings a deep respect for the invisible forces shaping our universe. She acknowledges that while astrology may feel new or even “out there” to some, it's simply another tool in a parent's toolbox—one that can offer surprising insights.

“We know that there are forces at play all around us that we just can't see.”

About a year ago, Monica began studying astrology more formally through an applied course. Her interest was sparked by a synastry reading she received after the birth of her daughter, Mahira, in 2020, during the pandemic. That intuitive nudge opened the door to exploring how our soul contracts and emotional tendencies are written in the stars.

Understanding the Moon Sign

Unlike sun signs, which speak to the ego and identity, the moon sign governs emotions, comfort, and how we process the world internally. It is, in Monica's words, “the emotional landscape that your child was born into.”

Each moon sign falls under one of four elements—Earth, Water, Fire, or Air. And as routines shift in the return to school, this elemental understanding becomes especially relevant. Children are navigating new teachers, social dynamics, classroom structures, and expectations. Recognizing their emotional defaults can help us meet them with more grace.

Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Children with Earth moon signs thrive on grounding. They feel most regulated when they are connected to the physical world.

Monica explains, "If your child has a Virgo moon, for example, they will feel more emotionally balanced when they are grounded—whether that’s through nature, being at home, or following familiar routines."

Tips for Earth Kids:

Breakfast outside before school
Forest walks after class
Opportunities to help with household tasks that bring a sense of order

Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Deeply intuitive and emotionally porous, Water sign children often feel more than they can express. Monica describes these kids as sensitive and easily impacted by the emotional energy around them.

“They are going to be feeling all the feels during this back-to-school season.”

These kids may cry easily or become overwhelmed by changes in environment or schedule.

Tips for Water Kids:

Validate their emotions and let them express without judgment
Create cozy rituals like evening snuggles or journaling
Allow slow transitions into the school day

Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Energetic, expressive, and often louder than life, Fire moon kids need space to move and be seen. School settings, with their structure and expectations for quiet behavior, can be especially frustrating.

“They might be sitting all day with a lot of bottled-up energy that they need to get out.”

Tips for Fire Kids:

Movement breaks before and after school
Opportunities for voice and leadership (e.g., storytelling or games)
Weekends filled with adventure or physical play

Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Quick thinkers and talkers, Air moon children process their world through language. They may come home needing to recount their entire day in great detail.

Monica advises parents to make space for this mental unpacking: “They need opportunities to talk, to share all their ideas and thoughts.”

Tips for Air Kids:

Casual debriefs after school
Family dinners focused on conversation
Art or journaling projects that allow free expression

Integrating Astrology with Everyday Parenting

What makes Monica’s approach especially refreshing is her ability to weave esoteric tools like astrology into practical parenting rhythms. This is not about dogma or labels. It’s about expanding your awareness.

“It's just another tool to have in your pool.”

She encourages parents to consider not just their children’s moon signs, but also Mercury signs—which govern communication styles. Knowing how your child best expresses their thoughts and feelings can help smooth out friction points, especially as stressors arise in the school year.

Monica offers a free mini reading for families interested in diving deeper. For the first 10 sign-ups, she will provide personalized insights into your child’s moon and Mercury placements, plus conscious parenting suggestions tailored to the school transition.

Sign up for a free mini birth chart reading.

Why This Matters

At its core, this episode is a call to mindful parenting. Monica gently reminds us that our children are not blank slates, but complex beings with their own sacred blueprints.

Understanding those blueprints doesn’t replace our instincts—it enhances them. When a child is struggling to adapt to a new classroom, or crying more than usual, or bouncing off the walls with energy, astrology can offer a lens of compassion and clarity.

Instead of asking "What’s wrong with them?" we can ask, "What do they need to feel emotionally safe and seen?"

5 Quotes About How Your Kids Might Be Feeling Right Now:

“Our moon sign is our inner emotion—how you feel inside.”
“They are going to be feeling all the feels during this back-to-school season.”
“We know that there are forces at play all around us that we just can't see.”
“They might be sitting all day with a lot of bottled-up energy that they need to get out.”
“It's just another tool to have in your pool.”

Final Thoughts

The return to school can bring big emotions for kids and parents alike. Monica’s intuitive guidance helps mothers embrace their role not just as caretakers, but as sacred witnesses to their children’s emotional lives.

Astrology becomes a bridge—between logic and intuition, science and soul, parent and child.

As Monica signs off, she reminds listeners to soak in these final weeks of summer, lean into routine, and parent with presence. The stars, after all, are just maps. The heart is the compass.

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