As someone who once believed that zodiac signs were total BS, it didn't take long for me to realize that my being stubborn was actually a result of being a Pisces (touché, astrology). Although not everyone is a perfect match to the sign they're born into, it's hard to deny that most people do loosely fit into their given horoscope, and not many others. And those signs can say a lot about who we are as individuals, friends, lovers, and parents [1].
For the following celebrities, various aspects of their astrological signs appear to have influenced the parents we know them to be based on stories about their kids, what we see on social media, and how they outwardly portray themselves as moms. Read ahead to see how each celebrity mom parents based on her zodiac sign [2] — we promise, no matter how you feel about horoscopes, most of these are scary accurate.
Joanna Gaines: Aries
Aries moms (born March 21 through April 19) are passionate, enthusiastic, energetic, and determined. Joanna Gaines, everyone's favorite designer and mama to five beautiful babes, is all that and then-some. Jo, who says she only got more energetic after having her fifth [4] child, Crew [5], at 40 years old, is not only passionate about her own hobbies, but encourages her children to be enthusiastic about their own. We often get glimpses into the Gaines' lives on their farm on social media, where Jo talks about letting her kids explore their interests, be adventurous, and spend hours playing outside, which are all traits Arieses excel in themselves. Looks like she's rubbing off on them!
Other celebrity Aries mamas:
- Reese Witherspoon [6]
- Jennifer Garner [7]
Megan Fox: Taurus
Taurus moms (born April 20 through May 20) are known for being patient, affectionate, down to Earth, and sometimes, stubborn. As a mom who's faced a ton of criticism for the parenting decisions she's made (like choosing to let her boys sport long hair and dresses), Megan Fox [8] has shown off her Taurus qualities in being patient with ignorant haters (and stubborn in the best way in refusing to accommodate those who feel they know more about parenting her kids than she does). The down-to-Earth mama is definitely raising her three boys [9], Bodhi, Noah, and Journey with affection, security, and love in letting them explore who they are as young people, and it's a beautiful thing.
Other celebrity Taurus mamas:
Jamie Otis: Gemini
Gemini moms (born May 21 through June 20) are spirited, energetic, gentle, social, can talk about anything, and are lighthearted but can be serious as well — all traits we see in Jamie Otis as a person and as a mama. Jamie is mom to Henley Grace, who was born just over a year after her older brother, Jonathan Edward, passed away four months into Jamie's pregnancy. As an advocate for opening up about infant and pregnancy loss, she has created so much conversation around miscarriage while still being a loving, energetic mom to her baby girl (Seriously, they look like they have the most fun!), who will no doubt grow up feeling her brother's presence thanks to Jamie.
Other celebrity Gemini mamas:
- Angelina Jolie [10]
- Nicole Kidman [11]
Kristen Bell: Cancer
Cancer moms (born June 21 through July 22) are empathetic, protective, loyal, and nurturing. Although all moms — especially celebrity moms whose whole lives are all the way out there — have the right to parent however they want, the way Kristen protects her daughters, Lincoln and Delta, from media exposure to ensure they live "normal" lives is a classic Cancer move. As is the fact that she's clearly very emotionally connected to her kids, and is often one to share stories of her close-knit family just loving being with each other and doing things together as a team [12].
Other celebrity Cancer mamas:
- Khloé Kardashian
- Mindy Kaling
- Tamara Mowry
- Tia Mowry
Jennifer Lopez: Leo
Leo moms (born July 23 through Aug. 22) are cheerful, charismatic, generous, playful, and born performers. There are few performers as notable and talented as Jennifer Lopez [13], who has made headline after headline in recent years simply for how she coparents her beautiful blended family [14] shared with boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez. The famous mom is the definition of an energetic fire sign in her own life, and shows through her parenting the fierce love she has for her two kids, as well as A-Rod's two daughters.
Other celebrity Leo mamas:
- Kylie Jenner
- Mila Kunis [15]
Pink: Virgo
Virgo moms (born Aug. 23 through Sept. 22) are hardworking, multitasking perfectionists who keep organized and dedicate themselves to fixing problems. Although we wouldn't say that Pink is a perfectionist parent (quite the opposite, in fact, as she's noted over and over that she's not striving for perfection), she is a hardworking mama who dedicates her time to her kids. Just this year while on a huge world tour, Pink has spent time in the emergency room with her daughter [16] after a monkey bars fall and even canceled a few show dates because she and her kids were sick [17]. Don't mess with this mama bear, because she'll always put her kids first despite her massively successful career.
Other celebrity Virgo mamas:
Serena Williams: Libra
Libra moms (born Sept. 23 through Oct. 22) are good listeners who encourage balance and peace. Since having her daughter Olympia [20] in 2017, Serena Williams has been balancing her epic tennis career with being a mom, and has proven she's the queen of work-life balance. As a true Libra, Serena is a calm presence when she's off the court and with her family (which definitely seems to rub off on her seemingly very chill daughter), but also strives to create equality in her sport [21], which is setting a great example for her little girl.
Other celebrity Libra mamas:
Gabrielle Union: Scorpio
Scorpio moms (born Oct. 23 through Nov. 21) are truthful, brave, assertive, honest, and intuitive — aka everything Gabrielle Union [23] has proven to be as a brand new mom. Gabrielle has openly and bravely spoken out about her struggle to conceive naturally [24] and her journey to welcoming her daughter Kaavia [25] James via surrogate [26] all to foster conversations and break stigmas. Speaking her truth seems to come naturally, and we're sure Kaavia will appreciate having such an honest mama as she grows up.
Other celebrity Scorpio mamas:
Chrissy Teigen: Sagittarius
Sagittarius moms (born Nov. 22 through Dec. 21) are energetic, open-minded, spontaneous, and adventurous, and have big hearts and full senses of humor. Sound like anyone you know (through social media, at least)? Chrissy Teigen is the queen of humor, especially when it comes to parenting her two kids, Luna and Miles, and as far as her Instagram goes, seems to be doing all she can to inject fun and life into her kids' childhoods.
Other celebrity Sagittarius mamas:
- Britney Spears [28]
- Alyssa Milano [29]
- Anna Faris [30]
Michelle Obama: Capricorn
Capricorn moms (born Dec. 22 through Jan. 19) are responsible, focused, loyal, and devoted in all aspects of life. Sounds about freaking right when we're talking about America's collective mom, Michelle Obama [31]. As mom to 20-year-old Malia and 17-year-old Sasha (and me, in spirit), the former First Lady is, and has been, completely devoted to her family. Even with their dad having the most important job in the US, Michelle ensured family time was carved out and that her girls would grow up with typical family stories (like Barack wearing flip flops to meet Malia's prom date [32]) just like any other kid.
Other celebrity Capricorn mamas:
Alicia Keys: Aquarius
Aquarius moms (born Jan. 20 through Feb. 18) are free thinkers who are progressive, original, and good listeners. In the case of Alicia Keys [35], allowing her kids, Egypt and Genesis, to not only to be themselves but to be kind individuals, is so much a result of her zodiac sign at play. Egypt in particular wowed a mother at the airport [36] who says the young boy played with her kids the day after she found out her son had autism, and brought some fun and peace into their day thanks to his open mind and kind soul.
Other celebrity Aquarius mamas:
Drew Barrymore: Pisces
Pisces moms (born Feb. 19 through March 20) are creative, compassionate, intuitive, sensitive, and helpful individuals. As a Pisces, Drew Barrymore [37], mom to daughters Frankie and Olive, celebrates her kids' senses of self and supports their emotional expressions (like the time she let Olive have a total meltdown at Disney World [38]). Drew is such a kind and compassionate person, so we can only imagine her traits are rubbing off on the girls and that she's quite the beloved mama.
Other celebrity Pisces mamas:
- Emily Blunt [39]
- Jessica Biel [40]
