Animal Zodiac

Most faithful readers of this blog (Yes, both of you!) know I have way too many critters. I'm fond of all of them, but some are easier to get along with than others.

Why is this? They're all raised in a similar environment. Could it be when they were born? That their personalities lie not in themselves but in their stars?

Recently I ran across the pet zodiac from the Old Farmer's Almanac. It explains a lot.

Of course, I don't know when some were born, but for those whose birthdays I do know, their zodiac profiles peg them pretty well.

My old mare, Cupcake, turns 29 on May 11. I wasn't there to see her born, but I was there to see her take her first steps. 

Cupcake is on the right in this picture, Melody is on the left.

She's a Taurus. Here's what her sign says about her (I've put her outstanding characteristics in red):

Taurus: April 21–May 20

Taurus is the first of the earth signs; it represents the planting of the seed. Taurus pet personalities are stalwart, earthy, practical, and stubborn. Pets born under this sign are generally strong and fond of comfort, love food, and like things to stay the same.

Stubborn and loves to eat—that's Cupcake.

The Twiglets—Twiggy's three kittens—were born during the first week of July last year. 

The Twiglets—Sherman, Spookie, & Spots

For months they were wild, but now they've tamed into sweet kitties. Their sign is Cancer.

Cancer: June 21–July 22

Cancer is the first of the water signs, representing the realm of the emotions. Cancer pets are sensitive, extremely loyal to home and family, caring, and fond of food. These animals tend to attach themselves firmly to you and will guard and protect you faithfully.

I don't know about guarding, but the Twiglets often attach to me and beg to be scritched. On the other hand, Olivia's two kitties—Chloe and Jim-Bob—are headstrong, demanding, and have a sense of entitlement, like I exist to serve their needs. 

They were born August 8. They're Leos.

Leo: July 23–August 22

Leo is the second fire sign: strong, magnanimous, and playful. Leo pets want to lead, have lots of energy, and—like their totem, the lion—have their "pride." They also possess natural abilities, can not be told what to do, are fiercely protective of their dens, and like to be noticed.

My big TWH mare, Melody, is also a Leo. She was born August 15, 1989.

She's strong, magnanimous, has lots of energy, wants to lead, etc.

And, finally, there's Maggie—the border collie. I bought her right before Christmas in 2005. 

Maggie was born on November 3, so she's a Scorpio.

Scorpio: October 23–November 22

Scorpio is the second water sign; this sign rules the will. Scorpios are by far the strongest members of the zodiac. Pets born under this sign are willful, stubborn, and intelligent. They are also mischievous and have an insatiable curiosity.

Is Maggie ever a Scorpio!

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