Astrology for Cats

Lisa Simpson · 20th June 2005, 01:54 PM

I saw this advertised (and listed in the book section) in my latest copy of Cat Fancy Magazine.

I've met some strange people on the cat forums I read, but I cannot imagine anyone taking pet astrology seriously. Maybe II'll post a poll to see how many believe.

BTW, my cats were born under the signs of Aquarius, Pisces and Capricorn. The one born under the sign of Pisces loves tuna. Hmm...

LostAngeles · 20th June 2005, 02:46 PM

Well, let me see... We got Saul and Ridley on June 3rd and they were about 8 weeks at the time. We generally consider them to have the same birthday as my boyfriend so they're around the 7th of April. They're Aries. Ralph was born January 15th so he's a Capricorn.

Ralph is very friendly to nearly everyone. He has a reputation for finding a way to annoy nearly every boyfriend I've had with the exception of the last one. He's also very attached to me but still in a cat way. He's all right with me being away, so long as I come back. He's also prone to indigestion.

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From Wikipedia:
Capricorn (cardinal, earth, universal): prudently, cautiously, suspiciously.

Ridley is very attached to me, such that we call him "Oedi-puss". He's also very hyper and excitable. He seems to be a very clever cat, but takes a little bit to learn. He's extremely curious and friendly and doesn't like it when I pet Saul. He's a very good and capable hunter.

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Aries (cardinal, fire, personal): assertively, impulsively, head down.

Saul is very shy and doesn't like other people or being outside of the apartment. This may have something to do with him falling out of the window. He's still a little skittish around me, but if I manage to sneak up on him, he immediately purrs once I start petting him. He likes to roll around a lot as if he's practicing his cuteness. Lately he's become more active and sometimes puts his brother to shame in the "Look what I just wrecked" department.

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Aries (cardinal, fire, personal): assertively, impulsively, head down.

I... don't think this quite works.

El_Spectre · 20th June 2005, 03:22 PM

The other day I saw a psychic cat (it had a glittery sign that said so). I considered kicking it and then asking "why didn't it move?" But my friends dissuaded me

Sanamas · 20th June 2005, 09:48 PM

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BTW, my cats were born under the signs of Aquarius, Pisces and Capricorn. The one born under the sign of Pisces loves tuna. Hmm...

Well, I guess you should be glad it wasn't born under Virgo....

Although I do think that anyone who keeps track of their pets' birthdays is a bit off. I've had quite a few pets over the years, and I can't remember when a single one of them was born.

Rolfe · 21st June 2005, 02:46 AM

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Originally posted by Sanamas
Although I do think that anyone who keeps track of their pets' birthdays is a bit off. I've had quite a few pets over the years, and I can't remember when a single one of them was born.

Useful to know if you take them to the vet. If you can enter the date of birth, the system will always know what age the cat is whenever it is presented in the future. You've no idea how frustrating it is trying to figure out what's wrong with a cat when you've no more than the haziest idea how old it is. Certain diseases become a lot more (or less) likely with age, so it's good to know. I always advise people to take their best shot at guessing a newly-acquired cat's date of birth (if they don't know it), then stick with that unless further information is discovered. That way, ten years later, you're not left struggling about whether he's 5 or 15.

When I first looked at this remarkably twee publication I thought it was just another in the long line of remarkably twee, tongue in cheek, cat books produced for remarkably twee cat people. But it looks as if the bloody woman is really serious!

Rolfe.

Lisa Simpson · 21st June 2005, 06:19 AM

The only reason I know the range of two of my cats birthdays is we got Bogart on April Fool's Day and Buster on Mother's Day. Then it's pretty easy to subtract 8 weeks from that. The other cat is pedigreed so of course I know his birthday.

The author of the book is Joyce Jillson (she died last year); she was the astrologer to President Reagan, I believe.

LostAngeles · 21st June 2005, 11:56 AM

I know Ralph's because I was thirteen when we adopted him and his birthday information was on the little slip they had up about him. I know Ridley's and Saul's because we went to see Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban the next night and it was opening night. So that, minus 8 weeks.

Sanamas · 23rd June 2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by Rolfe
Useful to know if you take them to the vet. If you can enter the date of birth, the system will always know what age the cat is whenever it is presented in the future. You've no idea how frustrating it is trying to figure out what's wrong with a cat when you've no more than the haziest idea how old it is. Certain diseases become a lot more (or less) likely with age, so it's good to know. I always advise people to take their best shot at guessing a newly-acquired cat's date of birth (if they don't know it), then stick with that unless further information is discovered. That way, ten years later, you're not left struggling about whether he's 5 or 15.

When I first looked at this remarkably twee publication I thought it was just another in the long line of remarkably twee, tongue in cheek, cat books produced for remarkably twee cat people. But it looks as if the bloody woman is really serious!

Rolfe.

Ok, that makes sense. But I draw the line at tuna flavored birthday cakes.

Jas · 24th June 2005, 10:08 AM

All my animals are from the shelter, so it's pretty much a guess.

Mr. Darcy & Dora (aka curlycat and handicat) will be 2 years in September.

Bernard (aka annoyingpurrycat) will be one year in September.

As far as my dog Penelope, I know she was 7 when I got her, but wasn't given a birthday, so I share mine with her in March.

Byt he way, how accurate is judging their age by their teeth? Does it make a difference if their teeth have been taken care of properly?

Sandy M · 24th June 2005, 10:58 AM

ROFLOL. With a rare few exceptions, most horses are born between Jan. and early May, so they should ALL be grouped under those few astrological signs and behave accordingly. Strangely, this does not happen.

The five horses I have owned were born on Feb. 18, March 1, March 10, April 1 and May 5. (In order, a Thoroughbred, a Quarter Horse, and 3 Appaloosas.) The March 1 horse was big, grounchy, very tough and opinionated, aggressive, but gentle to ride. The March 10 horse (same sign, right?) is a lightweight, extremely gentle, passive, and extremely friendly. Iam SURE there must be some astrological explanation for this difference? SOme planet or the other rising or descending, perhaps?

20th June 2005, 01:54 PM	#1
Lisa Simpson THE Lisa Simpson Administrator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 123 Fake Street Posts: 20,045	Astrology for Cats I saw this advertised (and listed in the book section) in my latest copy of Cat Fancy Magazine. I've met some strange people on the cat forums I read, but I cannot imagine anyone taking pet astrology seriously. Maybe II'll post a poll to see how many believe. BTW, my cats were born under the signs of Aquarius, Pisces and Capricorn. The one born under the sign of Pisces loves tuna. Hmm...
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20th June 2005, 02:46 PM	#2
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,159	Well, let me see... We got Saul and Ridley on June 3rd and they were about 8 weeks at the time. We generally consider them to have the same birthday as my boyfriend so they're around the 7th of April. They're Aries. Ralph was born January 15th so he's a Capricorn. Ralph is very friendly to nearly everyone. He has a reputation for finding a way to annoy nearly every boyfriend I've had with the exception of the last one. He's also very attached to me but still in a cat way. He's all right with me being away, so long as I come back. He's also prone to indigestion. Quote: From Wikipedia: Capricorn (cardinal, earth, universal): prudently, cautiously, suspiciously. Ridley is very attached to me, such that we call him "Oedi-puss". He's also very hyper and excitable. He seems to be a very clever cat, but takes a little bit to learn. He's extremely curious and friendly and doesn't like it when I pet Saul. He's a very good and capable hunter. Quote: Aries (cardinal, fire, personal): assertively, impulsively, head down. Saul is very shy and doesn't like other people or being outside of the apartment. This may have something to do with him falling out of the window. He's still a little skittish around me, but if I manage to sneak up on him, he immediately purrs once I start petting him. He likes to roll around a lot as if he's practicing his cuteness. Lately he's become more active and sometimes puts his brother to shame in the "Look what I just wrecked" department. Quote: Aries (cardinal, fire, personal): assertively, impulsively, head down. I... don't think this quite works.
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20th June 2005, 03:22 PM	#3
El_Spectre Lizard Scum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Bay Posts: 1,206	The other day I saw a psychic cat (it had a glittery sign that said so). I considered kicking it and then asking "why didn't it move?" But my friends dissuaded me
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20th June 2005, 09:48 PM	#4
Sanamas Thinker Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 173	Quote: BTW, my cats were born under the signs of Aquarius, Pisces and Capricorn. The one born under the sign of Pisces loves tuna. Hmm... Well, I guess you should be glad it wasn't born under Virgo.... Although I do think that anyone who keeps track of their pets' birthdays is a bit off. I've had quite a few pets over the years, and I can't remember when a single one of them was born.
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21st June 2005, 02:46 AM	#5
Rolfe Anti-homeopathy illuminati member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 34,312	Quote: Originally posted by Sanamas Although I do think that anyone who keeps track of their pets' birthdays is a bit off. I've had quite a few pets over the years, and I can't remember when a single one of them was born. Useful to know if you take them to the vet. If you can enter the date of birth, the system will always know what age the cat is whenever it is presented in the future. You've no idea how frustrating it is trying to figure out what's wrong with a cat when you've no more than the haziest idea how old it is. Certain diseases become a lot more (or less) likely with age, so it's good to know. I always advise people to take their best shot at guessing a newly-acquired cat's date of birth (if they don't know it), then stick with that unless further information is discovered. That way, ten years later, you're not left struggling about whether he's 5 or 15. When I first looked at this remarkably twee publication I thought it was just another in the long line of remarkably twee, tongue in cheek, cat books produced for remarkably twee cat people. But it looks as if the bloody woman is really serious! Rolfe.
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21st June 2005, 06:19 AM	#6
Lisa Simpson THE Lisa Simpson Administrator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 123 Fake Street Posts: 20,045	The only reason I know the range of two of my cats birthdays is we got Bogart on April Fool's Day and Buster on Mother's Day. Then it's pretty easy to subtract 8 weeks from that. The other cat is pedigreed so of course I know his birthday. The author of the book is Joyce Jillson (she died last year); she was the astrologer to President Reagan, I believe.
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21st June 2005, 11:56 AM	#7
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,159	I know Ralph's because I was thirteen when we adopted him and his birthday information was on the little slip they had up about him. I know Ridley's and Saul's because we went to see Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban the next night and it was opening night. So that, minus 8 weeks.
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23rd June 2005, 04:35 PM	#8
Sanamas Thinker Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 173	Quote: Originally posted by Rolfe Useful to know if you take them to the vet. If you can enter the date of birth, the system will always know what age the cat is whenever it is presented in the future. You've no idea how frustrating it is trying to figure out what's wrong with a cat when you've no more than the haziest idea how old it is. Certain diseases become a lot more (or less) likely with age, so it's good to know. I always advise people to take their best shot at guessing a newly-acquired cat's date of birth (if they don't know it), then stick with that unless further information is discovered. That way, ten years later, you're not left struggling about whether he's 5 or 15. When I first looked at this remarkably twee publication I thought it was just another in the long line of remarkably twee, tongue in cheek, cat books produced for remarkably twee cat people. But it looks as if the bloody woman is really serious! Rolfe. Ok, that makes sense. But I draw the line at tuna flavored birthday cakes.
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24th June 2005, 10:08 AM	#9
Jas Queen Skankarella of Ho Nation Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,845	All my animals are from the shelter, so it's pretty much a guess. Mr. Darcy & Dora (aka curlycat and handicat) will be 2 years in September. Bernard (aka annoyingpurrycat) will be one year in September. As far as my dog Penelope, I know she was 7 when I got her, but wasn't given a birthday, so I share mine with her in March. Byt he way, how accurate is judging their age by their teeth? Does it make a difference if their teeth have been taken care of properly?
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24th June 2005, 10:58 AM	#10
Sandy M Thinker Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 183	ROFLOL. With a rare few exceptions, most horses are born between Jan. and early May, so they should ALL be grouped under those few astrological signs and behave accordingly. Strangely, this does not happen. The five horses I have owned were born on Feb. 18, March 1, March 10, April 1 and May 5. (In order, a Thoroughbred, a Quarter Horse, and 3 Appaloosas.) The March 1 horse was big, grounchy, very tough and opinionated, aggressive, but gentle to ride. The March 10 horse (same sign, right?) is a lightweight, extremely gentle, passive, and extremely friendly. Iam SURE there must be some astrological explanation for this difference? SOme planet or the other rising or descending, perhaps?