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September features a few major bumps in the road that everyone is sure to feel -- including your pet. Try to be especially aware of how much your pet looks to you for cues about handling life's changes. In fact, by setting an example of serenity for your pet and offering as much comfort as possible, you'll find your own sense of security will be bolstered too.
The second week of September looks especially disruptive: Pluto will turn direct, bringing an end to the illusion that all your problems have evaporated. Shortly thereafter, Saturn and Uranus will battle in a fight between old and new, and Mercury turns retrograde from September 7 to 29 to create confusion, turmoil and communication breakdowns. By taking tasks one by one, eventually life will become manageable.
Read on to see what more is in store for your special pet this September:
Pluto's drive into direct motion will wake up your Aries pet in a big way after September 11. That lazy ball of fur that spent all day waiting for you to arrive through the summer will suddenly return to its usual level of (hyper)activity and take more responsibility for daily tasks -- from guarding territory to dominating other animals that cross his or her path. This surge of power emboldens your pet, so be a strong leader. Don't ignore the signs if this pet starts crossing the line between assertive and aggressive -- channel the excess energy with extra play or more focused training.
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September Pet Horoscopes
Aries Pets (March 21 - April 19)
Pluto's drive into direct motion will wake up your Aries pet in a big way after September 11. That lazy ball of fur that spent all day waiting for you to arrive through the summer will suddenly return to its usual level of (hyper)activity and take more responsibility for daily tasks -- from guarding territory to dominating other animals that cross his or her path. This surge of power emboldens your pet, so be a strong leader. Don't ignore the signs if this pet starts crossing the line between assertive and aggressive -- channel the excess energy with extra play or more focused training.
Bring out a happier, healthier pet with easy feng shui tricks for your home!
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Taurus Pets (April 20 - May 20)
If your Taurus pet has been stuck in a rut, this could be the perfect time to start socializing him or her. The New Moon in your animal's house of friendship and fun will encourage a greater acceptance of new acquaintances and environments. You can try bringing the kitty that lives next door over to play, or take your dog to the neighborhood park. As the opportunities for outdoor play begin to dry up, it might be good to put some alternative measures into practice. Though the New Moon lands on September 18, this "mood" will last all month.
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Gemini Pets (May 21 - June 20)
You'll need to be extra careful about the way you provide leadership to your pet this month. As the rare battle between planetary titans Saturn and Uranus takes place on September 15, your pet will need to know you can be depended upon for consistency and direction. Even if you think you're being pretty clear about where the boundaries are, your pet's views can be distorted and you could be seen as being erratic and lenient. If you haven't made rules for this tricky pet yet, this would be the right time. Strong discipline will improve life for everybody involved.
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Cancer Pets (June 21 - July 22)
Your pet is a natural nester as it is, but as the Sun moves gingerly from its 3rd House of Neighborhood Activity to its 4th House of Home and Family, those packrat tendencies could get worse. If your pet doesn't have a bed, kennel or other contained area, you might want to look into getting one now. If you don't, your pet is likely to pick one spot and become very stubborn about moving away from it. You could also note your furry one gathering toys -- and even food -- obsessively.
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Leo Pets (July 23 - August 22)
Your pet will love -- and maybe even need -- company, this month more than ever. Unfortunately, things might not work out the way you would hope. With Venus in your darling's 1st House of Identity and deceptive Neptune in its 7th House of relationships, your pet might become the victim of unrequited love. All you can do here is try to spend a little more time with your pet and hope that relationships blossom as the animals involved become a little more familiar. Beware -- a bruised ego could set Leo off on an overeating binge, especially around September 15.
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Virgo Pets (August 23 - September 22)
Shelter your pet from the shakeups that are sure to come along when Saturn and Uranus go to war on September 15. Virgo will want to keep things exactly the way they are, but the forces of change will push harder than. You might have to examine your contribution to this. A change in your job might mean you spend less time together. Consider adding another pet to the family menagerie. Although there could be fireworks at first, Virgo will come to realize there's nothing left to do than to take care of his or her new sibling.
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Libra Pets (September 23 - October 22)
Your pet will take things very seriously this month, with Mars in his or her house of ambition. While this could mean good things, such as increased responsibility toward cleanliness and guard duties, it can also make your pet somewhat competitive. You'll have to work harder at establishing your position of leadership. On top of this, Mercury's moving retrograde through your pet's Sun sign and will get a lot of crossed signals. Keep trying -- by the end of the month the planets will ease off and life will be back to normal again.
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Scorpio Pets (October 23 - November 21)
Your pet is going to get pretty creative this month, thanks to Uranus gaining its prominence in its 5th House of Performance and Play. Some interesting acrobatics from cats, say chasing the fake mouse through a labyrinth of obstacles, or unique methods of canine bone concealment could be some of the things you'll get to see. Your Scorpio animal is intent on being excellent at whatever challenge awaits. If you were hoping to get some training in, there could be some incentive for that. Individual lessons will be better than group efforts -- Saturn is going to make peer pressure a stifling distraction.
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Sagittarius Pets (November 22 - December 21)
If you're trying to get your pet to perform, perhaps for show or just to impress friends who come to visit, this is a great month to get going. Venus will give your pet a whole lot to like about learning new tricks. If you have a puppy or kitten, the organizing energy of the Virgo Sun can help you make points about toilet habits and what items are okay for chewing and/or scratching. By mid-month, Venus will move into Virgo, helping to reinforce these lessons and make your pet proud of the kind of progress that has been made.
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Capricorn Pets (December 22 - January 19)
If you don't think things such as the Full Moon affect your pets, you might change your mind after this month. Around September 4 your pet will get a very strong message from the Full Moon, and you'll be able to tell there's something unusual going on. The archetypal howling or meowing, prowling or pacing could take place. Or, you might just notice your animal is way more vigilant than usual. Take measures to provide extra comfort, and don't stop when the Full Moon wanes -- your pet will need your reassurance all month long!
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Judi Vitale is an astrologer and writer who has had her eye on the sky most of her life. She received her certification as a consulting astrologer from the National Council for Geocosmic Research in 1995, and practices with a variety of clients, helping them to focus on their life purposes.
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