Sheryl Crow on Teaching Her Kids to Give Back

In an interview with Ladies' Home Journal Magazine, Sheryl Crow talks about the 7 rules she tries to follow for a happy life--many of them in relation to being a mom, of course. Rule 7 is "Teach Your Kids To Give Back."

"Moms come in for boxes of food just to keep their families going -- they inspire me with their determination" ... "I want to help my kids learn about volunteerism. When we pass people in need on the street, I always let Wyatt give them money. It's important for him to understand -- even though he's just 4 -- that we are so blessed."

It's a lesson that's sure to stick with both kids, especially Wyatt. With Mars and his North Node in the altruistic sign of Pisces, he'll be naturally motivated (Mars) by empathy, so the more Sheryl can help Wyatt connect with others that he wants to give to, the more emotional the experience of empathizing with others will be.

But with Uranus right next to Mars, also in Pisces, it'll be important that he finds his individual style when it comes to giving and especially in ways that are not fueled by guilt. With his South Node in Virgo, he has an urge toward service but Virgo is very prone toward letting the urge for service become something that's a burden, not a joy. Compassion and forgiveness, especially of the self, is an important Piscean lesson. If Sheryl can help Wyatt tune into the good feelings that both the giver and receiver get from helping, he'll be hooked!

*No birth time is known for Wyatt; noon chart shown.
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