Sometimes, the stars align in such a way that fabulosity is born. Sharp, cool, and collected ladies spring forth from the cosmos. When they become moms, these signs are the most put-together moms you can find. Other signs have their virtues, sure. Pisces are sensitive and wise. Gemini are bubbly and fun. Sagittarius are adventurous. But these five star signs are, well, special. They turn heads. They all have an air of composure, confidence, and capability. They're the moms that other moms look at in wonder and think: "How does she do it?"
Maybe she's born with it. Maybe it's her Zodiac sign.
Of course, as we all know, astrology is for fun. It's based on a collection of archetypes and personality traits. While I don't think any of us should be plotting our lives around where our sign falls when Mercury is in retrograde, it's still fun to see how the ancient Greeks thought we would be able to handle life based on our birthdays.
Being a mom is hard — damn hard — but some star signs make it look easy and chic and amazing. I think all of us can learn a lot from these tropes, both in terms of what to do and what to watch out for when you appear to be a mom who can "do it all."
Aries
If there's one word to describe Aries women, it's "fierce." They are confident and capable go-getters and leaders. They know exactly what they want and don't let go. You might think that sort of tenacity would lead to brash and ill-advised chaos but, surprisingly, it doesn't. That's because Aries are shrewd, calculating, and always come correct. Every move is backed my meticulous planning, research, and intent.
An Aries mom thrives on a loaded schedule, which is sort of a given considering they want to succeed at everything. Again, you'd think this would lead someone to be frazzled, but not an Aries! They wouldn't have it any other way. While they know how to cut loose from time to time, they would go stir-crazy if every single day looked too calm.
They are their kids' biggest fans, always encouraging them and building their confidence. (This will likely embarrass their children later in life, as Aries moms can sometimes be a little bit braggy.) Of course, the flip side of is that their children cannot ever hope to pull one over on an Aries mama. They're far too savvy and will always see through nonsense and shenanigans. They are unyielding, consistent, and a bit strict, but everything they do they do for that fierce and wonderful love.
Taurus
Hardworking and loving, Taurus moms are amazing home managers and no one can beat them at finances. They are "the money moms" that all their friends go to for budgeting advice, couponing tips, or finding great deals. They are the ones who post a picture of a full cart of groceries with the caption: "This cost me $.27! Mama loves her a deal!"
Financial security is extremely important to Taurus moms. (Sometimes they can be a little showy and get up in an annoying game of "Keeping Up With The Joneses.") Homebodies with an uncompromising love of routines and self (and home) improvement, these mamas find their inner peace in knowing everything is moving along like clockwork... and they are the clockmaker. Familiarity is soothing to them, and they put great effort into making sure things stay nice and familiar.
Taurus moms' love is unconditional, though they tend to be better at showing this (though affection, or committing herself to their kids many activities, for example) than saying how they feel.
Virgo
Virgo moms make the world go round. They're the moms who are quietly arranging everything. From their jobs to PTA meetings to running a household, they are tremendously skilled at creating systems that make everything run smoothly and efficiently.
Virgos are unflappably poised and organized. You'll rarely find them running late, living with a lot of mess and clutter, or even having a hair out of place (even their top knots are top notch). They're a bit fussy about things like that, as they are with making sure things are "proper." Not only is being put-together important to a Virgo, but so too is appearing put together, and that extends to their children. There is a right way to do everything and the Virgo is calm, collected, and clever enough to make sure that's the way it's done.
Virgos are attentive, patient, and devoted mothers. (Unchecked, this devotion can sometimes look a little martyr-ish so Virgos be wary!) They're naturally one of the most supportive signs out there, so their children always have someone there to really dive in and help them with everything from school projects to emotional growing pains.
Scorpio
Scorpios make scary mommys, but in a good way! They inspire awe, devotion, and obedience in everyone around them. They are the kind of women who can just look at you and bow you to their will. This imperious and charismatic ability to command loyalty comes naturally to Scorpios, which is good because if there's one thing they demand it's loyalty. (Even so, such devotion is generously rewarded.) Scorpios are cool, calm, and collected... until they aren't. They're extremely passionate (sometimes to a fault) run a tight ship, but don't overly rely on routine. Instead, they're quick on their feet and great improvisers.
Scorpios are also magic moms. They somehow always know exactly what's going on and what their children are up to. As such, their kids — who are doted upon and, yes, a little spoiled — know that crossing mom will never go well for them, so they rarely ever try. (Unless they, too, are a Scorpio, in which case: yikes.) But they always know that they can go to mom with their problems and be very open about communicating their feelings to her, probably because trying to hide them from an insightful and analytical Scorpio wouldn't work anyway so why fight it?
Capricorn
While the myth of "having it all" is just that, Capricorns can get pretty damn close. They're both extremely family oriented and highly ambitious workaholics. Their hard-headed determination and confidence serves them well in achieving their goals (which tend to be many and lofty), but that necessitates Capricorns having their sh*t together on every front. Fortunately, this comes naturally to them.
Capricorns often have the face they show the world and the face they show their families. While the former can often come across as stern and overly serious, the latter is warm-hearted, kind, and nurturing. But that doesn't mean their kids don't get the horns of this old goat from time to time. Capricorns, as a general rule, are very invested in status, legacy, and tradition, and that extends to their children. Just as they have a clear vision for their own destinies, they have an idea of where their children will fit into a larger family legacy.
Because tradition is so important to this sign, Capricorns are often close to their families, including elderly family members who might need care. This means balancing their own needs, their children's needs, and the needs of grandma and grandpa. This would not be possible without the careful planning of a Capricorn, but they make it work, and the children of Capricorn moms often know the joys of multigenerational closeness.
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