This article was originally published on October 24, 2017. It was updated on September 6, 2020 by Kirstie Landry 

Before anyone talks about planning pregnancy based upon zodiac signs, it's good to review how astrology actually works. Only then will it be easy to understand why some choose to plan their lives around the alignment of the stars.

Many people discredit astrology, but many believe in its tenets. However, it's important to note that it is not a science, according to theatlantic.com. Nevertheless, it is still something a lot of people follow.

According to what-is-astrology.com, the astrological signs (zodiac signs) are the twelve 30-degree sectors of constellations of the ecliptic--the annual path of the sun. Astronomers use the ecliptic to find the location of every star, nebula and galaxy. It's a powerful tool. So what do people have to do with this? And how is their zodiac sign determined?

According to astrology, a person's sign is decided based upon the position of the sun on the day they were born. So for example, a person is a Virgo if the constellation, Virgo, was behind the sun when they were born. Some people believe that the behaviors, characteristics, and personalities of those born to each sign are very different.

According to thewannanewahm.com, the study of astrology and pregnancy has been nicknamed "momstrology." There are two ways one can practice it: by planning their baby's zodiac sign by planning when they conceive, or by gaining an understanding as to when it's best to conceive based upon their own sign.

If a person who follows astrology knows their sign, that can help them figure out which month is the best month for them to have a baby. Let's dig in. Aries is up first.

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12 Aries Mothers

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If a person is an Aries, they're a leader. They probably have a few educational degrees, since Aries people can be very intelligent. They tend to get restless easily, and they love going on adventures. But moms might find themselves wondering what that has to do with family planning. It turns out that it actually has a lot to do with it.

Planning conception based upon sign compatibility. The three best time frames for them to conceive are June 25th-July 15th, October 25th-November 15th, and February 25th-March 15th according to twinmom.com. Since Aries is a fire sign, birthing a child who is also a fire sign (an Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius) is their best bet at raising a secure child.

Life will be one big adventure with their fire baby because he or she will love the things that their Aries mother or father loves, and they will not feel off put by their spontaneity. Their child will be naturally curious with a mind in over-drive--just like their Aries parent. They'll be outspoken, too, but their Aries mom or dad won't mind it at all. They'll take credit for their child's assertion.

11 Taurus Mothers

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Taurus parents have a very specific life in mind for their children. They expect only the best. They care about manners and appearance and will struggle if they birth children who tend to be a bit wild.

Tauruses who follow astrology might wonder "when will I have a baby?" If they want to have one, they should try to conceive during one of these time frames: July 25th-August 15th, November 25th-December 15th, and March 25th-April 15th.

Since traditional mothers are almost always earth signs, they parent best if they gave birth earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn). Their earth children will value tradition just as much as they do. There will be stability and a strong sense of family. It won't be likely that they'll rebel and break all the rules that they have been made to follow, but there is one downfall: Tauruses do not like taking risks. According to my.astrofame.com, a Taurus loves routine and lots of stability. Sometimes being too similar, means not challenging each other to grow. Guard against that.

10 Gemini Mothers

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Geminis tend to be very playful. They don't mind when things get a bit messy, and they are very laid back people.

August 25th-September 15th, December 25th-January 15th, and April 25th-May 15th are the three best time frames for a Gemini to conceive. They're best off parenting a fellow Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius.

A Gemini's relationship with their child will feel like a breath of fresh air. It will be mostly chill, instead of mostly tense. Since Geminis love to talk, they'll likely have a very open relationship with their child, which will help them maintain a very close relationship with him or her. If Geminis conceive during one of those three time frames, then they will have very much in common with their child.

However, it might be difficult for a Gemini to find the perfect balance between being a parent and a friend. But, this won't be a huge issue for them. If Geminis get pregnant during those times, then their kids are likely to be so much like them that they don't need to discipline them very often.

9 Cancer Mothers

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Cancer parents tend to be very nurturing, and they are often very in touch with their children. In fact, when their kids are upset, it is very likely that they already know why before the kids admit it themselves.

Cancers have very strong motherly instincts, and they are the greatest protectors of their little ones. Cancers who want to be parents should work on conceiving a baby during one of three times: July 25th-August 15th, November 25th-December 15th, and March 25th-April 15th. If they get pregnant during one of those periods in time, they will end up having a Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn.

Children with these three signs do best with a Cancer mom because they are most likely to be perfectionists. Having a mother sensitive to their needs will help their self-esteem, as they will be easily discouraged by any signs of disapproval.

8 Leo Mothers

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Lots of moms are fierce, but Leos take that to a whole new level. They are extremely fierce moms, and they are also very confident (and there is nothing wrong with that). Furthermore, Leo moms tend to enjoy things like dressing their kids up like them, which can be cute when the children are little.

Leos also tend to take a lot of pride in their kids. In fact, they might even take as much pride in them as they do themselves. The best times for a Leo to get pregnant are June 25th-July 15th, October 25th-November 15th, and February 25th-March 15th.

If a Leo woman gets pregnant during one of those times, then her journey as a mom should be very smooth. She will end up having an Aries, Leo, or a Sagittarius, which are signs that Leos seem to get along well with. Furthermore, Leos are very youthful people, and children who have one of those three signs will understand that.

7 Virgo Mothers

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Virgo mothers keep a controlled environment. They value cleanliness and order, but they're usually doing those things frantically. They are the moms to put brooms in their children's hands when guests are on their way.

If a Virgo wishes to have a child that they get along with in the future, then their best bet is to try conceiving during September 25th-October 15th, January 25th-February 15th, or May 25th-June 15th. If they are successful, they will have a Cancer, Scorpio, or a Pieces. Those are three signs that Virgos are usually compatible with.

Since Virgos can be demanding, birthing children with compatible signs is the best way to ensure stability. A Virgo mom might lack empathy, but she is good at solving problems--which will be valuable to Cancer, Scorpio, and Pieces children who need structure and logical parenting. They are the most reserved of the signs. They need a Virgo mother to help them come out of their shell by teaching them things that will be useful later in their lives.

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A Libra woman is a natural-born leader. In addition, they tend to be very well-balanced people as well. According to conceiveeasy.com, a Libra is someone who is good at remaining calm and collected, and fairness matters a lot to them.

These qualities can make Libras great mothers since it is important for parents to be able to keep their cool when things get chaotic. If a Libra woman begins to wonder when she will get pregnant, then there are a few things that she should know.

The best age for a Libra to conceive is 29. Secondly, the best times of the year for that to happen are September 25th-October 15th, January 25th-February 15th, and May 25th-June 15th. If a Libra woman follows this, she'll birth a Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces child. These three signs are most emotional, so having a mother who always tries to keep things fair and balanced will benefit them.

5 Scorpio Mothers

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If a Scorpio finds herself wondering which month will be the best month for her to have a baby, then she should look towards astrology. That is because astrology can help women figure out when they should conceive based on their zodiac signs.

Women should try to have babies that end up with personalities that they are compatible with. Scorpios should try conceiving a baby during one of these time windows: June 25th-July 15th, October 25th-November 15th, or February 25th-March 15th. If they are successful at getting pregnant during one of those times, they will have an Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius child.

In addition, there are some things that Scorpios should know about those three signs before they have to raise one (or more) of them. According to bustle.com, Aries and Leo are both fun-loving signs, and they also tend to make some spontaneous decisions. That's something a person should know before parenting one of them so that they are prepared to raise someone with that kind of personality. Also, an Aquarius child will likely care a great deal about humanitarian issues.

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Some Sagittarius women might wonder if and when they will get pregnant soon. Furthermore, they might also want to know which month is the best one for them to have a baby according to astrology.

Just like the other signs, Sagittarius women should know that there are three ideal time frames for them to get pregnant. The three best times for a Sagittarius to get pregnant are August 25th-September 15th, December 25th-January 15th, and April 25th-May 15th. If it goes as planned, they'll birth either a Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius child.

But before they plan to try to conceive during one of those times, there are some other things that they should know as well. According to conceiveeasy.com, the best age for a Sagittarius woman to get pregnant is 26. However, women can try to have a child much later than that if they wish to do so, as many women have successfully had babies after passing that age.

3 Capricorn Mothers

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The three best times for a Capricorn to get pregnant are June 25th - July 15th, October 25th - November 15th, and February 25th - March 15th. Capricorn women have a strong work ethic. Furthermore, they are usually very determined to do it all and to be successful at everything they try to do.

If a Capricorn successfully becomes pregnant during one of those three times of the year, then she will have an Aries, Leo, or a Sagittarius child, which would be best, as they will be most compatible with her parenting style.

The fact that Capricorns are so determined to be successful can be very beneficial to them once they become parents. This means that they will do whatever they believe they need to do in order to be a good parent. Capricorns are usually very good at juggling everything.

2 Aquarius Mothers

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If an Aquarius finds herself wondering when she will get pregnant in 2020, then she should look into astrology. If she plans to conceive, then she might want to try doing so between July 25th and August 15th. The two other best times for an Aquarius to try this are November 25th - December 15th and March 25th - April 15th. If an Aquarius woman does get pregnant during one of those times, they will have a Taurus, Virgo, or a Capricorn.

But the interesting thing about Aquarius women is that they tend to have an inner child that they do not mind embracing, even when they are adults. Sometimes they still feel like kids themselves, and some of them might even be scared of the idea of having their own children. If an Aquarius waits a bit to have a child, then they will likely be more interested in starting a family of their own.

1 Pisces Mothers

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Pisces moms are extremely intuitive human beings, which is a great quality for a mother to have. But on the other hand, they are also known to be a bit emotional, and they tend to want to wait a bit before having children. But that could be a good thing since they usually wish to wait until they have found the perfect partner to have a child with.

It seems that compatibility is very important to people with this sign. If they wish to have a child that has a personality that they will get along well with, then there are three good times for them to conceive during the year. Those times are September 25th-October 15th, January 25th- February 15th, and May 25th-June 15th. If they get pregnant during one of those times, they will have a Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces.

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Sources: The Atlantic, What Is Astrology, The Wanna Be WAHM, Astro Fame, Twin Mom, Conceive Easy, Bustle