"When you first consider getting pregnant, you might speak with your OB-GYN, start taking prenatal vitamins, and budget for baby expenses. You also might begin tracking your cycle because so much about conception depends on the right timing. Yet, there’s only so much you can plan for when making a baby. But one mom on TikTok jokingly warned parents what timing they really need to plan for—with her video going viral.
TikTok user and mom of three @sfmcguire offered a plea to parents, “If you’re thinking about having a baby and you’re worried like or should we formula feed, should we pump and just feed with a bottle, or should we breastfeed… I promise you it doesn’t matter, the baby is going to be perfectly fine.”
“Something you do need to think about, though,” she said. “When is this baby going to be born? What’s their zodiac sign going to be?”
She goes on to say as a “cry-baby Pisces,” she has a Virgo, Scorpio, and a Leo. “My shit’s been running ragged since 2015. You need to think about these things.”
What Parents Had to Say About Planning Baby’s Zodiac Sign
Her video about planning baby’s zodiac sign already has hundreds of thousands of views and tons of comments from parents sharing their family zodiac combinations.
“I have triplets who are Geminis so I think everyone should feel sorry for me 😅 But I’m a Sagittarius so I’m over it 🤷🏻♀️😆,” commented TikTok user Elizabeth November.
“We did IVF, silver lining I got to pick! Cap and Taurus parents with a Virgo baby. Earth household ✌🏼,” wrote TikTok user Harley Bennett.
“Pisces with a Pisces son and we cry together all the time 🥰 😭,” commented TikTok user Vicky.
“We’re a firesign household, aries Leo and a Sagittarius baby. Its wild, but I love it 😭 ❤️,” TikTok user Esmee Oelen- Van de Meer wrote.
“I’m a Gemini both my kids are Sagittarius and I feel like I literally birthed my soul mates 🥰,” TikTok user Kara commented.
What to Know About Baby’s Zodiac Signs
Although, of course, things don’t always go as planned. As one commenter mentioned, “My water broke at 36 weeks and the first thing I said was ‘he’s not going to be a Gemini’ and cried to my husband.” For those not intimately acquainted with the zodiacs, here’s a little primer from The Everymom about baby’s sun and moon signs to help with planning your baby’s zodiac sign (as best you can).
Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces)
Kids with water signs thrive in emotionally supportive environments. For example, Scorpio children may exhibit intense emotions and need patience and understanding. On the flip side, Cancer and Pisces children are more emotionally sensitive, requiring a nurturing and supportive environment. Creating a space that acknowledges their deep feelings and allows for imagination is important for strengthening connections.
Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius)
Children embodying the air element share a collective love of knowledge and balance. These young minds thrive in environments that stimulate their curiosity and encourage open communication.
Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)
Earth signs share common traits of valuing stability and practicality. These youngsters do best in environments that offer routine, sensory experiences, and organization.
Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius)
Fire signs exude independence and energy. It sounds like TikTok mom @sfmcguire might have one of these feisty souls who likely thrive when encouraged to take initiative and express creativity. If you, too, have fire sign littles, encouraging this independence and acknowledging their accomplishments are great ways to build a strong connection.
Zodiac Compatibility Among Parents and Siblings
According to an article on The Everygirl about zodiac compatibility, each element (earth, air, fire, and water) is compatible with itself, with the most challenging relationships between the following zodiacs:
- Virgo + Sagittarius
- Cancer + Aquarius
- Pisces + Aries
- Leo + Capricorn
According to the article, “Some might say that Virgo and Sag are the antithesis of each other. Sagittarius is spontaneous; Virgo is calculated. Sagittarius is always late; Virgo is punctual.” They’ll disagree on the most important things, which is perhaps why this TikTok mom is “running ragged” with two kids who are true opposites.
Meanwhile, the article also mentioned the best friendship zodiac pairings are:
- Aries + Libra
- Aquarius + Capricorn
- Virgo + Scorpio
- Taurus + Gemini
So @sfmcguire might also have a set of besties in the making with her Virgo and Scorpio littles. According to The Everygirl’s article, “There is a mutual understanding with this duo that doesn’t need to be explained.” For her sake, it also hopefully means they won’t team up on their sensitive Pisces mom.
Want to learn more about your baby’s astrology or planning your baby’s zodiac? We have you covered:
- Baby Astrology: What Your Child’s Sun and Moon Signs Can Tell You
- From Zodiac Signs to Birth Flowers: Here’s What Makes Your Baby’s Birth Month Special
- The Best Baby Names Based on Your Little One’s Zodiac Sign
Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
A mom of two, Kathy is passionately committed to sharing the honest, helpful—and often humorous—stories of motherhood, as she navigates her own everyday adventures of work, marriage, and parenting. She honed her creative and strategic skills at advertising agencies in Detroit and Chicago, before pivoting from marketing to editorial. Now instead of telling brand stories, she’s sharing her own, with articles published across popular parenting sites—including hundreds of stories on The Everymom.