My stacked up observations of Rico, my 3-and 8-month-old grandson, had formed an insight as I made his Vedic Astrological Chart. My collated observations plus stories his parents told us when they visit us or on our video talk on “Facetime” strengthened the overall impressions I had of Rico.
Aquarius, Rico’s Ascendant on his First House, described him as ‘unusual’ genius.
Unusual…?
At 2 ½ years old, whenever Rico visited us, he wanted to go upstairs to our bed.
“Let’s play money,” he said.
I gathered the coins on top of our dresser and spread them on the bed. I told him the coin’s denomination – from 5 cents to 2 dollar coins. He examined each one. No idea what’s he’s looking for.
I scrambled them and asked him to pick one and tell me its denomination.
This has been one of our routine whenever we go upstairs to play.
One day, while busy counting his coins, I grabbed one of my book and read.
The clinking noise stopped!
“It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be.”. He said.
“Rico… What!”. Dropped the book I am reading.
“What are these?” He asked and showed me the 10 and 20 Peso coins that somehow mixed with the Canadian dollar coins.
“That’s the Philippine’s Peso, Rico.”
The bomb shell Rico said is the title of the book I am reading. He’s only a 3-year-old boy.
My son, Ferdinand, Facetime with us while watching his two kids playing. Rico focused on fixing one of his toys.
His father says: “Rico, can you count by 7?”.
Rico spewed out numbers counting by 7…14…21…28 up to 91, while his attention nailed on what he’s doing.
How about by 9?
Rico blabbers 9…18…27 etc.,
Aquarians, an Airy Sign, enhances mental stimulation: Fond of Experimentation. Intellectual and logical.
His first Trine: Aquarius, as Rico’s Ascendant, ruled by Aries, tied up with Leo on his 5th House and Sagittarius on 9th, are Fire Signs. It signified Rico as action oriented. Never cease inventing new things. These combination falls into one of Rico’s Four Aims in Life: Dharma: which includes his nature, goals and duty.
Two Grand Trines on Rico’s Chart supported this. Planets arrange in triangle-like form with 120 degrees aspect from each other, carries with it beneficial impact for Rico. Of course, only if Rico thread on its path. It’s his choice.
His 2nd Trine – Capricorn which sits on Rico’s 10th House, Taurus on his 2nd, and Sun on his 6th House are Earth Signs: Rico is methodical and grounded. This portrays Rico’s Artha (Prosperity) Wealth. Profession. Tool he can use achieving his goals.
Rico’s 5th House clustered with four Planets; Moon, Venus, Mars and Mercury. Combination of these Planets sizzles. Packs the most punch.
As Rico’s Moon is in his 5th House, it rules his Mind; thought, desire, ambitions, pleasure, happiness. It pushes him, concentrating on education. Medical field zooms to be strong.
With Venus on his 5th, Rico can delve into the field of Arts. Combined with Mercury, he can use his voice; written or spoken for expression. Play of words. Witty and humorous, he’s an engaging communicator.
With Mars, the fiery planet in his 5th, reined in his intense emotion poses problem. He pours enormous resources on romance and love affairs.
My overall impression: Rico gears towards a well-blessed life.
Jess Fernando 