Chandana Chavan is a Bangalore-based tarot card reader with over 15 years of experience and special interest in parenting. Instagram:@mystic.muse.tarot

Forecast for October 15-November 15

Aries: 5 of swords
Your child may be cracking under pressure. Give her moral support and boost her confidence. If she is preparing for competitive exams, she is likely to fare well. Don’t let anxiety get in the way of her preparation. Don’t burden her with your expectations.

Taurus: Ace of wands
Your child’s career choice will make you proud. Allow her to tread untrodden ways. Fuel her dreams and ambitions. There is prosperity in her chosen career path. Your child has strong endurance and perseverance capabilities.

Gemini: Temperance
Don’t force your child to juggle multiple activities to satisfy your own selfish desires and social status compulsions. Your quest for “all round development” is stressing her out. You need to balance her day. A slow and steady approach will be more fruitful.

Cancer: Wheel of fortune
A career decision is not made on the sole criterion of which profession pays the most. Your child has to be good at what she does and more importantly like doing it. Don’t force her into a career just because it pays well. You need to change your attitude about money. Don’t burden her with family responsibilities.

Leo: 9 of wands
Your child is in need of a good tutor/coach. She needs remedial support. Don’t compromise on paying for coaching classes. The investment will pay off.

Virgo: 6 of pentacles
Your nagging is breaking your child’s heart. She is emotionally distraught. Don’t make separate rules for the children while you do as you please. Be a responsible and mature parent. Control your temper. Change your attitude if you want to stop disappointing and hurting her.

Libra: The fool
Don’t heed parenting advice dispensed by friends. How to raise your child is best left to you and your partner. Learn to draw boundaries between family and friends. Letting friends in on family matters will cause you grief.

Scorpio: Page of pentacles
It’s time to become your child’s best friend. Treat her as an adult equal. Your relationship with her is entering a new phase. You can rely upon her and trust her.

Sagittarius: 4 of cups
Ensure your child isn’t wasting precious time and opportunities. Keep a close eye on her friend’s circle. Don’t allow her to be swayed by peers into making wrong decisions. Your child might have a false self-confidence.

Capricorn: 8 of wands
Your child is in need to protection and guidance. Make sure the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Share your life experiences with her. Help her to realign her goals and maintain focus.

Aquarius: The high priestess
Providing too many options and opportunities leads to confusion. Shield her from distractions while she makes conscious decisions. Don’t allow her to make quick, rash decisions. Independent thinking, introspection and analysis will bring clarity and aid decision-making.

Pisces: The world
The home environment and your relationship with your partner plays a major role in your child’s development. Ensure your child feels safe and secure. Try to maintain peace and harmony at home.

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