Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) have welcomed a second son. Genesis Ali Dean born Saturday December 27th.
Here's his Kiddiegram
This astrological portrait of your child is intended to give you insight into his unique gifts and challenges. Much of a child's behavior which may puzzle or stymie his parents are quite normal, common "developmental stages" of childhood, and there are a number of fine books available on the subject which illuminate the predictable stages that children experience as they unfold. In addition to the universal patterns, each child is an individual with particular qualities, potentials, and needs, and an understanding of these can help you parent your child more wisely and effectively. Acceptance and appreciation for a child's basic nature, and an awareness of the places where there might be stress or difficulties for your child, can be important allies in your parenting.
You will find that the interpretation of your child's chart is written in simple language, uncluttered by astrological jargon. If a statement appears to contradict another statement, then he exhibits these opposite qualities at different times in his life. For example, a statement that he is highly sociable and gregarious and a statement that you prefer solitude seemingly contradict each other; this means that he vacillates, and needs both sociability and solitude at different times.
The positions of the planets at birth and other technical information
is provided below for the benefit of students of astrology:
Sun 5 Cap 33 Pluto 13 Cap 00
Moon 17 Pis 49 N. Node 15 Lib 32
Mercury 16 Cap 20 Asc. 29 Lib 49
Venus 20 Cap 58 MC 3 Leo 16
Mars 17 Aqu 28 2nd cusp 28 Sco 25
Jupiter 22 Leo 04 3rd cusp 29 Sag 54
Saturn 0 Sag 24 5th cusp 5 Pis 54
Uranus 12 Ari 35 6th cusp 5 Ari 04
Neptune 5 Pis 17
Tropical Placidus Standard time observed
GMT: 09:52:00 Time Zone: 8 hours West
Lat. and Long. of birth: 34 N 03 08 118 W 14 34
Aspects and orbs:
Conjunction: 7 Deg 00 Min
Opposition : 5 Deg 00 Min
Square : 5 Deg 00 Min
Trine : 5 Deg 00 Min
Sextile : 4 Deg 00 Min
The RISING SIGN in the birthchart (also known as the Ascendant) shows how this child faces life, his basic attitude or stance toward the world, the way he comes across, and how he appears to others.
Libra Rising:
Genesis has a pleasant, agreeable, non-threatening manner that makes other people feel comfortable and at ease. He is eager to please, willing to cooperate and meet others halfway, and likely to be very well-liked. Friendship and approval from other people are extremely important to him, and he finds it very hard to do anything that might be unpopular. He does not want to step on anyone's toes. He is inclined to change his ideas or his plans based on how other people respond to him. He much prefers having company to being alone, and as a young child, he can be quite dependent on your constant attention and interaction with him.
Regardless of how he is feeling inside, he seems balanced and harmonious outwardly. He does not like to show his unpleasant feelings, and he tends to sugar-coat or simply ignore anything that is not particularly nice. Tactful and polite, he avoids confrontation, preferring to use charm rather than more direct or assertive ways to achieve his ends. He also likes to bring people together, and he will often be the peacemaker in his circle of friends. He is very concerned with fairness, and one of the few times he will really assert himself strongly is when he perceives injustice or inequality. (This applies to "His piece of cake is larger than mine" as well as concern for broader social justice!).
Beautiful surroundings, artistic arrangements, and refined appearances are important to Genesis. His own appearance is rather important to him, and he is likely to be somewhat vain or at least quite concerned that he looks good. He judges by appearances, too, especially when he is young.
Taking him to museums, cultural events, and so on are likely to bring out this aesthetic-sense he has, which is already quite developed.
The SUN in the birthchart represents who this child is at heart, his primary thrust in life, and what path he needs to follow in order to fulfill himself as a unique individual. It indicates who he is inside rather than the way he appears (which is shown more clearly by the Rising Sign).
Sun in Capricorn:
At heart, Genesis is a rather cautious, conservative person with a maturity and conscientiousness that makes him seem more like an adult than a child at times. He has a part of clear-eyed realism and practical sense that will surely enable him to successfully make his way in the world when he is older, but which can seem out of place in the world of make-believe, "pretend" games of fairies, princes, and dragons, and other types of imaginative play that many children enjoy. Actually, he prefers the real world to fantasy, and he prefers pastimes and playthings that correspond to the adult world: a doctor kit, a set of miniature tools, small dishes and pots and pans, building blocks, etc. Setting up a little shop with play money and merchandise may be especially entertaining for him, and you are unlikely to meet a more responsible little businessperson!
Also atypical of many children, Genesis actually enjoys being given responsibilities and chores, and for the most part, he can be relied upon to carry them out. He will work hard at school or around the house. His self-discipline and ability to concentrate and apply himself to his tasks is considerable. Sometimes he takes it all too seriously, however, and if he feels others are depending on him or expect high achievement of him, he can easily become burdened with an inordinate sense of obligation. While he does need to do things that give him a sense of solid accomplishment and to see concrete results for his efforts, he also sometimes needs to be reminded to enjoy himself, and not to be so hard and demanding of himself. He is likely to be his own worst critic, and he needs a lot of unconditional acceptance and warmth from his parents to help him keep his perspective.
Genesis tends to emulate the adults in his life, and to respect their capabilities, wisdom, and authority. He likes the security of having a clearly defined set of rules and boundaries, and he does not eagerly embrace new ways or new people. It takes time for him to warm up or be willing to trust someone. He needs to watch quietly for awhile. He may need to be encouraged to take risks and to express himself freely. Try to convey to him that it is all right to make mistakes and to be a little foolish sometimes!
Sun in 3rd house:
Genesis needs to be both physically and mentally active. Sitting still for extended periods will be trying--if not impossible--for him. He really feels good when he's wheeling around the neighborhood on his bike, visiting neighbors or friends who live nearby. He gladly accompanies adults on their errands, especially if there's no long stop involved, and he's apt to "talk their ears off" along the way. The "whys" will probably begin early, and if he's encouraged to express his views, he will become a remarkable conversationalist.
Sun Sextile Neptune:
Genesis has a colorful, fanciful imagination. He enjoys acting, games of pretend and make-believe.
He is rather impressionable and gullible at times, also. He seems to believe that anything is possible, and he needs to develop a sense of discrimination, especially in regard to other people.
MERCURY represents thinking and reasoning processes, the way your child's mind works, his intellectual inclinations and way of communicating ideas.
Mercury in Capricorn:
Genesis is a deep thinker, and he has a rather cautious, skeptical, and serious mind. Pragmatic and concrete-minded, he requires proof before embracing a new idea. He may be rather quiet and taciturn, also.
Mercury in 3rd house:
Genesis enjoys learning and gathering information wherever he goes. Curious facts, arcane information, and items of trivia interest him, and he can entertain himself endlessly by reading catalogues, brochures, or magazines. By the time he's ten, he's apt to know a little about everything! He needs to do his school work in a quiet atmosphere, because he is easily distracted.
Mercury Conjunct Venus:
Genesis is persuasive in a charming and gracious way. He is a natural diplomat and peace-maker, and he likes to bring people together socially.
He also uses words well and enjoys "painting pictures with words." Literature and poetry are likely to be pronounced interests of his.
Mercury Conjunct Pluto:
Genesis likes to solve mysteries and to delve into the hidden, secretive, or unknown aspects of life. He is not content with superficial explanations and is skeptical of simple, pat answers. His probing analysis and questions can make others uncomfortable, especially because he does not like to reveal much about himself. He has the mind of an in-depth researcher, private investigator, spy, or psychoanalyst.
Mercury Square Uranus:
Genesis has an inventive, creative, original way of thinking and is apt to be suddenly inspired with a new idea or way of understanding a problem. He is likely to come up with unusual solutions to problems, but his mind works in an intuitive, non-linear way, and he cannot always give a logical explanation for his ideas. He is often bored and restless in a conventional, highly predictable, structured learning environment. Hastiness or nervousness can be a problem at times.
Moon Sextile Mercury:
Genesis talks easily about his feelings and needs to talk about his fears or hurts or whatever upsets him.
Talking about or writing his thoughts and feelings down on paper are important ways he gets his emotions out.
The MOON in the birthchart indicates how he deals with and expresses feelings, how he experiences the world on an emotional, feeling, non-verbal level, what his emotional needs are, and what he needs to feel secure, comfortable and at ease.
Moon in Pisces:
Dreamy, imaginative, often drifting off into fantasy or his own private inner world, Genesis can entertain himself quietly for long periods of time and he is inclined to withdraw when the outside world is too threatening. Basically gentle and peace-loving, he avoids fighting and will give in to more aggressive, outspoken children in order to maintain harmony. He is also very sympathetic and perceptive about others' emotions, pains, and worries, and it hurts him to see cruelty in any form. He may be hypersensitive at times, crying over incidents that would not phase a more thick-skinned child. He does not handle criticism very well and needs only gentle reminders, never heavy-handed discipline.
Genesis needs to avoid negative, dissonant, inharmonious people and places as much as possible, as he absorbs the emotional tone of his surroundings. He is lifted up by happy, loving people and easily upset by anxious or unkind people. He may not always be able to distinguish what is coming from within himself from what stems from others, as he feels other people's emotions as if they were his own.
Music has a powerful influence on him, too. You may wish to play him certain pieces of music for their cheerful or soothing effects.
He has an affinity for water, as well, and spending time at the ocean, lake, or even splashing in the bathtub, will refresh and recharge his emotional batteries.
Moon in 5th house:
Genesis likes to dramatize his feelings, and he has a "hammy" side that enjoys performing for an appreciative audience. He hides little and, given encouragement, will dominate any scene with his emotional theatrics and charm.
He can be cheered or lifted out of a sour mood with games and other diversions, and no matter what his age, he will always have a playful, childlike side.
Moon Sextile Venus:
Genesis has an affectionate, loving disposition, and he needs people and emotional closeness very much. He is inclined to depend on his friends and loved ones, and to be very supportive and devoted to them in return. He likes to make people comfortable and at ease. Home will always be very important to him.
VENUS represents the way your child gives and receives affection, makes friends, and socializes. It also indicates artistic or creative inclinations.
Venus in Capricorn:
Genesis takes friendship seriously and is careful about showing his affection until he is certain the other person is trustworthy and reliable. You have to win his friendship or prove yourself to him. Once he takes you into his heart, he is a loyal, faithful, true-blue friend.
Venus in 3rd house:
Genesis appreciates beauty in his everyday life and surroundings. He has a flair for small graces--bringing flowers to his teacher, taking special care to wrap a gift imaginatively, and other similar touches of loveliness. He may also have a beautiful voice and/or a talent for writing.
MARS represents your child's drive, ambition, will, energy level, and ability to assert himself.
Mars in Aquarius:
Genesis is unafraid of being different or asserting his independence and his will, and he challenges authority.
His physical energy is somewhat erratic. He is likely to have quick bursts of energy and activity, and then to suddenly stop or "burn out" on a project.
Mars in 4th house:
Genesis may be much more assertive, competitive, easily provoked, and quick to anger at home than elsewhere. Domestic disputes, ongoing sibling rivalry, or conflict with one of his parents may motivate him to strike out on his own somewhat early. On the other hand, he may stick around in order to rule the roost!
Mars Opposition Jupiter:
Genesis has a great deal of exuberant, restless, rambunctious energy, and he just does not know what to do with it all at times. His vitality seems exhaustless at times, and he often cannot set limits or contain himself. He tends to have big, even grandiose, ambitions in life.
JUPITER in the birth chart reveals the child's future aspirations, and how he seeks to grow and improve himself. It also indicates areas of natural confidence, success, or "luck."
Jupiter in Leo:
Genesis's aspirations tend to be rather grand and majestic; there is an innate sense of royalty and deservingness, a sense of entitlement to the best in life, which he insists upon. Possessing a remarkable sense of showmanship, style, and dramatic flair, he may well express a desire to perform at an early age. Give him a stage!
Genesis never wants to do anything in a small way. Pomp, prestige, and popularity matter a great deal to him, and he genuinely wants to be worthy and great, not merely to appear that way. Wanting to believe in his teachers, parents, and other role models so much, he is very prone to hero-worship. He wants to be Somebody, a person of importance, and will imitate those he admires.
At times other people--except perhaps particularly doting parents or grandparents--will find this self-importance and tendency to exaggerate a bit much. Nevertheless, his great sincerity of heart and unquenchable thirst for LIFE are hard to resist.
Jupiter in 10th house:
As a youngster, Genesis will want to learn all he can about how the "real" (adult) world operates, and how to be effective in it. If a parent or grandparent allows this child to watch them work and takes time to explain the hows and whys of what they are doing, he'll be a wonderful little apprentice. Genesis will be blessed with teachers, mentors, and benefactors who will take a special interest in him, building his belief and confidence in himself. As a result, he'll have grand aspirations and expectations of what he can achieve in the world. Whether he's of humble origins or born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth, he'll aim high. Sometimes other children, or even adults, may envy him for this.
It's important for parents and other influential adults in his life not to overinflate this child's sense of importance. Otherwise, when the inevitable defeats and obstacles arise, he won't know how to cope. And he can sometimes be pompous or self-righteous, which will eventually work against him if he doesn't learn to see himself clearly.
The position of SATURN in your child's birth chart indicates the areas in which he is especially insecure, about which he is most serious, and/or in which he works hardest or is hardest on himself. It also reveals those weaknesses which, through effort, may become his greatest strengths.
Saturn in Sagittarius:
Genesis needs to develop a belief in a caring, safe, and ultimately benevolent Universe in order to overcome his personal fears and insecurities. He needs to trust in a higher order, justice and wisdom. Otherwise, his ability to freely explore and venture into new territories will be inhibited. While he is a very young child, this may be true in a literal sense: He might, for instance, want to take the same route to the market every time, be less than enthusiastic about visiting a new friend's house, or need massive doses of reassurance when he's about to do anything for the first time. As he grows older, he may be fearful or suspicious of those whose appearance, background, religion, or belief system differs from his own. Philosophical rigidity or cynicism could also develop--a belief that certain props or processes are absolutely necessary for salvation (or security or success). Exposure to religious teachings which inspire fear is especially detrimental to this child. Even watching the nightly news can considerably erode his confidence unless this viewing is counterbalanced by more positive and hopeful images.
Books such as Will It Be Okay? by Crescent Dragonwagon or Why Can't Grownups Believe in Angels? by Marsha Sinetar may be helpful.
Saturn in 2nd house:
Genesis often worries that there won't always be enough of what he needs. Due to this fear of lack or deprivation, he may be unwilling to freely share his possessions. This child would rather save his allowance than waste it on frivolity or fluff. If he's feeling insecure in any way, he's apt to hoard things--material objects, money--and to become stingy.
Saturn Square Neptune:
Genesis is apt to go through periods of doubt, discouragement, or pessimism, especially regarding his own possibilities and/or the state of the world. Negative and dispiriting messages from the media can have a pernicious effect upon him, parents may want to limit his exposure to especially morbid images. Religious teachings that are punitive, frightening, and guilt-producing are also unhealthy for him. His imagination needs to be encouraged along wholesome, hopeful, and uplifting lines.
The Lunar Nodes are points formed by the moon's orbit around the Earth intersecting with the Earth's path around the Sun. These sensitive "power points" in our child's chart give vital information about those areas of life experience that he will instinctively be drawn to in order to fulfill his life purposes, as well as qualities he needs to develop and express in order to do so. They show where he can be most successful as he unfolds his natural talent
North Node in 12th House in Libra:
Genesis's natural way is to do his best work behind the scenes or in seclusion. He needs time to prepare himself and to contact his muse, periods of solitude or minimal social contact, to tap deep wells of creativity, strength, or inner healing. Parents and other people in his life should respect his need for privacy, "down time", and seeming idleness. Sometimes he may feel that he's being neglected, overlooked, or not given credit for his contributions. He may need special support and encouragement from time to time. He is also drawn to the spiritual dimension of life and may find his greatest satisfaction in that path.
The qualities Genesis needs in order to succeed in this endeavor are harmony, balance, and learning to appreciate opposing viewpoints. Encourage him not to go to extremes, but to find middle ground.
The slow-moving planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto represent the ideals, changes, and impulses of an entire generation. While the descriptions below may or may not describe your child as an individual, they will tell you about the climate of the times and the underlying issues and challenges of your child's age group.
For instance, when Neptune (which represents one's spiritual ideals, dreams, aspirations, fantasies and illusions) passed through the egalitarian and harmony-loving sign of Libra (from 1943-1957), the children who would grow into the "flower children," hippies, and supporters of the peace movement were born. Not every person born during that time became a hippie or identified themselves with the peace movement, but certainly they were affected by the feeling-tone and ideals of their age group and the times they grew up in. Thus, the following information is intended to give you insight into the important motifs and issues of your child's generation.
URANUS indicates where the impulse for change, innovation, liberation from the past, and experimentation with new forms is the strongest. It is where the status quo is disrupted or uprooted to make way for something new. Sudden inspiration and invention are also represented by Uranus.
Uranus in Aries:
FREEDOM for the individual is of utmost importance to this age group. They are some of the most extreme when it comes to following their own inner spark as opposed to adhering to the rules or guidelines imposed by outside authority. They are infused with a powerful spirit of adventurous freedom, self reliance, and revolution, and are in no way passive if their personal freedoms are impinged upon. Many will be seen as incendiary troublemakers.
Uranus in 6th house:
Genesis is apt to be somewhat of a maverick in his work habits. School work, study habits, and when he is older, hi choice of jobs is likely to be affected. Essentially he wants to improvise and work at his own pace and if allowed to do so, this should not be too much of a problem. In an atmosphere that is highly structured, though, he may be nervous, easily distractable, or an instigator to his peers.
Uranus Square Pluto:
Born during a period of massive change and disruption in the world, Genesis is part of a group of souls destined to undergo radical severance from many of the old ways of life. Because of this, many of them will hold tightly to whatever security they can find, and be quite resistant to change in their worlds. Some, however, will be deeply iconoclastic and instigators of further transformation of the society they are a part of.
NEPTUNE represents the quest for the ideal, the dream, for something more sublime. The sign it is passing through at the time of one's birth colors one's spiritual aspirations and ideals, and also indicates where the desire to escape reality, to fantasize, deceive oneself, and become lost in illusion is the strongest.
Neptune in Pisces:
Profoundly mystical forces are washing over the collective psyche of this group. The life of the soul becomes paramount. Water also becomes a primary concern. Healing waters, fountains, and springs with supernatural powers, as well as being "washed" with the Holy Spirit may play important roles.
Neptune in 4th house:
Genesis has a very dreamy, sensitive, and private side and he needs a tranquil place to retreat to from time to time. He would love to live in a beautiful natural setting, perhaps near water, and if his home is not nurturing and serene he will conjure such a place in his imagination. Home as sanctuary is very important to this child.
PLUTO in the birth chart indicates a process of deep change, transformation, and renewal, often through destruction or confrontation with darkness. This is a process that takes place in society as well as in individuals. Pluto's position in the birth chart shows where one is compulsive, extreme, or learning key life lessons.
Pluto in Capricorn:
Those born during these years (2008-2023) struggle to transform corruption, greed, and the control of power and natural resources in the world around them. Large, impersonal institutions and the heavy handed authoritarianism that breaks them up will be challenged by these children as they grow up. They will be profoundly influenced by witnessing the way power is wielded by their fathers and other authorities they encounter. Cynicism and upheaval may result if integrity, wisdom, and a positive use of masculine strength is not modeled for these children.
Pluto in 3rd house:
Genesis has a probing mind and he loves to delve into complex, difficult, or deep subjects. He could be an excellent student but he's apt to have one-sided or narrowly focused interests, to pursue them obsessively, and to negect other areas. His tendency to ask intensely personal questions or to "grill" you even in a casual conversation may put people off at times, (what was charming and amusing at four is much less so at fourteen). Relationships with siblings may be thorny also. Parents or other caregivers should be alert to any potential abuses or toxic dynamics between Genesis and his brothers and/or sisters.
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