The Perfect Age for Your Sign to Have Kids

Planetary influence is real! Find out if there's a perfect age for you to have kids. While most person decide when parenthood is right for them, it's fun to see how astrology can predict the moment you'll be most ready to claim the name "mom."

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Young

If Aries decides to have children, they should do so at an early age, when they can explore and grow along with their child. Because of this ram sign's impulsive nature, they are the most likely in the zodiac to become teen mothers if they aren't careful. The good news is that they are hardwired to be loyal, loving and lighthearted moms to their children, no matter what age they start.

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Any Age

Taurus women are natural nurterers. Born with a strong maternal force, these women can mother the sh*t out of a child (even those who aren't their own) any time, anywhere. Whether they are 20 or 50, these moms have the right amount of dedication, unconditional love and patience to be the best mothers, ever.

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Early to Mid 20s

The older Gemini women get, the more refined their thinking and analytical skills become. These twin signs are like a fine wine that improves with age. That being said, potential moms-to-be may decide motherhood isn't right for them if they wait too long. Naturally charming and intellectual, they have the strongest capacity to mother during their early adult years and as they get older, they'll likely inspire their children with their vast capacity for knowledge.

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Late 20s – Early 30s

Due to their need for stability and comfort, Cancer will likely hold off on motherhood until she's completed her education, started a career and has a solid support system in place. By the end of their 20s, Cancer will feel a strong yearning for family and work actively to create that vision for themselves. Since this crab sign is tenderhearted and easily hurt when they're young, waiting until their early 30s gives her a more mature emotional perspective for parenting.

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Mid 30s

This strong sign is destined to lead, but will parent best when they've had time to sow their wild oats, conquer their goals and settle into a low-stress routine. By the time Leo hits 35, they are more emotionally available and have developed a sense of patience that is necessary for raising the next generation of power-players.

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Mid 20s+

While Virgo is known to be a perfectionist, they are also deeply loving and nurturing, especially to young children. Their tendency to be critical of themselves and others means they need to have a strong system in place to help them through difficult parenting challenges without having a meltdown. Emotionally they will be the most ready by their mid 20s, or later.

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Late 30s

Libra is a complex sign that craves order, justice, truth and balance equally as much as they want to be in the throes of love. They are achievers who set the bar high for themselves and will use their 20s and 30s to realize their goals. Once they hit their peak in their mid 30s, they will start to slow down just enough to commit full-on to the incredible task of parenthood.

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In their 20s

Whether spitfire Scorpio is 20 or 29, they are centered, ready and willing to give their all as mothers. This prime decade for Scorpio women is due to their high levels of energy and optimism, that start to wane once they reach 30. While Scorpio moms are family-oriented, if they wait too long to begin a family, they may struggle to focus and stay positive when things get difficult (which, when raising a family, is bound to happen now and then).

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40s

This passionate, inquisitive and adventurous star sign has a difficult time staying in one place when they're young. Sagittarius needs time to explore, have fun and learn before they can commit to parenthood. Once they reach their late 30s, they will have a developed a semi-regular routine that is important for raising a child. The prime age for this sign to begin motherhood is right around 40, when their hearts and minds are ready for one of the biggest adventures they'll ever experience: family.

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Late 20s – Mid 30s

This industrious star sign tends to have tunnel-vision when they are in achievement-mode. While they are patient teachers and incredible mentors, they are their best parent selves when they have their life on track with a clear direction to follow. Waiting until the tail end of their 20s to begin a family will ensure Capricorn is able to focus on their children more than their careers.

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Early 20s or after 40

Aquarius is a difficult-to-define free spirit who, like the wind, tends to move in many directions. Their lives can be open-ended and a little chaotic if they aren't centered early on, which is why having kids at a young age can actually help Aquarius focus their lives and be more stable in the process. Likewise, once they reach 40, they have gathered enough earthly wisdom to settle down and provide their children with a stable, happy life (that's still uniquely Aquarius).

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In their 30s

Deep-feeling Pisces may be drawn to procreation at a young age because it gives them an emotional focal point in their lives. However, by waiting until they're 30 or older, they will have developed a stronger emotional balance and ability to give without needing in return. Motherhood comes naturally to this sensitive sign, and once they're strong enough to weather the storms of parenting, they'll be amazing mothers to their little ones.

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