Aries Pets (March 21 - April 19)
With enough youthful energy to keep you on your toes way beyond those terrible first two years, your Aries pet is a real live wire. The key to keeping Aries from wearing you out is to provide structure and discipline. Aries doesn't really want to boss you around, but this strident pet will do so until you provide an alternative. While Saturn is in Aries' 6th House of Health and Discipline, a slower pace will give your pet time to think about the consequences of careless antics -- such as running head on into the door or sloshing paws and claws around in the tropical fish tank.
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Taurus Pets (April 20 - May 20)
You're going to have a pretty defensive puppy or kitten this month, when a full-blown eclipse rattles Taurus' 4th House of Domestic Life and Security. Go all-out to provide a sane and stable environment. If you have a party, let your pet be sequestered somewhere quiet and safe until s/he's ready to face the tortilla chip dipping, mojito-swilling masses. Traveling could also add to the anxiety levels -- if you're going away, try to keep your little one in his or her home environment. This would be a rather inauspicious time to experiment with an unfamiliar kennel or day care facility.
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Gemini Pets (May 21 - June 20)
You might think you have a rather easy-going animal in your house, but when Mars makes its way through Gemini's house of ego and image, you're going to see what happens when your pet becomes a little monster! The key to curbing frustration in any animal is to offer ample exercise. Get to the dog run more than once a week, or encourage kitty to chase the birds and grasshoppers around the yard. Meaty treats will also be appealing while this red-blooded energy continues to feed your pet's ferocity -- and it's a good time to consider spaying or neutering.
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Cancer Pets (June 21 - July 22)
If your pet won't let you out of his or her sight, you can blame it on Pluto in your pet's 7th House of Partnership. Basically, for most of the month your furry friend won't be satisfied with being alone. Considering Cancer's capability to bring clinginess to sticky, gooey levels, you could become quite irritated with constantly tripping over that fuzzy body -- when it's not planted squarely on your chest! This could be a good time to watch a friend or neighbor's dog or cat for a week, so you can share the love. Expect power struggles around August 28, though.
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Leo Pets (July 23 - August 22)
Your pet could have a bit of a personality crisis when the eclipse hits his or her 1st House of Identity. The effects could manifest in at least two different ways -- from uncharacteristic shyness to bold and unabashed aggression. This is a good time to get more one-to-one time with your pet. Pay more attention to grooming and let your baby know how much you admire that magnificent jaw line. If behavior gets out of control, administer consistent discipline and praise every attempt your pet makes to avoid direct confrontations with other animals.
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Virgo Pets (August 23 - September 22)
Your Virgo pet might be more sensitive than usual, and it's probably your fault. From your dog or cat's perspective, Mars has been making your behavior seem much harsher than it needs to be. Virgo's delicate nerves need reassurance, plus a calm and peaceful atmosphere, especially right now. Beware of having too many friends around at once, and respect the pet's need for privacy. Tone down your music, possibly switching from rock or R&B down to classical or cool jazz -- and leave it on while you're out of the house. You'll come home to find Virgo chilled out and relaxed into a soulful groove.
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Libra Pets (September 23 - October 22)
Don't be concerned as you watch your pet's personality change from the beginning to the end of August. Your little darling is probably only responding to the way the Sun is moving through the sky. While it's in Leo, cats and dogs born under Libra will seem very social. They'll want to greet lots of guests and even invite the company of visiting animals. After August 22 though, your pet will probably seek solitude. Virgo energy makes Libras feel like it's time to reflect and think about what might be the next big step they take.
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Scorpio Pets (October 23 - November 21)
Your pet will be going through some trainable moments this month, so try to spend extra time working on those basic commands and behaviors. The New Moon in Leo gives you the opportunity to re-assert your authority and break patterns such as mooching, overeating and misplaced bathroom habits. Prepare for this by moving around furniture or adding devices that help make discipline easier, such as a new leash or litter box that seems to please your pet. By the 20th, you'll be ready to execute your plans for discipline and other fine displays of derring-do
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Sagittarius Pets (November 22 - December 21)
If you really want your pet to get the most out of the peak of summer, help your Sagittarius focus on the joy of his or her ruling planet, Jupiter. As this friendly, jovial giant goes through your pet's 3rd House of Communication, Neighborhood and Short Trips, use these themes when you consider activities that involve you and your furry bud. Spend lots of time at the local dog park, invite your neighbor's cat over for a play date or take your dog or cat on a short trip in the car. A fresh perspective will re-ignite that fiery, cheerful spirit.
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Capricorn Pets (December 22 - January 19)
While everyone else is lying around and lazing in the sometimes-too-hot Sun, your pet will seem more than a bit agitated, thanks to the irritating presence of erratic Uranus in Capricorn's House of Mental Activity and Communication. Those peaceful crickets chirping outside your window? Your dog or cat will be on the alert -- and ready at any moment to pounce and destroy them. The up side here is the guard animal potential, which can be nice on a camping trip or during a stay in a relative's deserted vacation house. Calming moments -- maybe in the mountains -- would be best for your pet.
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