Taurus - The Bull (April 19 - May 20)

Your Aries pets, one of the more energetic and active signs, will be energized to the max and throwing themselves into pleasurable activities for the sheer joy of the moment.  On the verge of an important shift in the planets your pets are feeling most dynamic, playing games and insisting on having their own way.  Full of positive energy they will be more intuitive than usual, drawing good things to them. Allow yourself to be caught up in their energy and ride the crest of their wave.  It’s a great releaser of stress.  Your pets will be running like crazy well into the middle of the month at which time you’ll need to rein them in as Venus will be tempting them with visions of delights just too inviting to resist.  The concept of moderation is “just crazy talk” to your pets.  So much so that your pets exuberance may turn to stubbornness.  Gentle persuasion may be the best method for calming your furry frenzied beasts.  Health concerns are an issue this month and attention should be given to the lungs and the purity of air.  An outing in the country would provide plenty of fresh air and be a good thing for everyone involved.   Favorite tree:  Hawthorne

This month finds your comfort-loving Taureans totally in to the domestic scene, concerning self with family harmony and intuitively very connected with you.  This is also an interestingmonth for your pets intellectually, so if you’ve been considering introducing a new routine, the timing is good.  The planets are definitely on your side for curbing any annoying behaviors that may be entrenched in these naturally persistent and stubborn pets.  Just remember to give plenty of strokes and praise during the process, as stability and security are paramount to your Taureans.  Towards the end of the month you may find your pets some times more independent and then other times more dependent on you.  This is due to the shifting of the planetary power and your pets are in a period of transition.  By next month this transit will be complete and your pets will be on a more even keel.  But over all, there’ll be abundant opportunities for fun activities with the family and there’s nothing these wonderful pets love more than being by your side regardless of what you’re doing.  Health-wise, keep an eye on your pets’ diet – too much of a good thing is not always a good thing.  Character flaw:  Doing the very thing humans say not to do – repeatedly

What an incredible month is in place for your Geminis!  The Gemini birthday sun will have your pets flying high and literally soaring above mere earthly mortals.  Communication is even more vital to your pets this month than usual and they’ll have plenty on their minds, so be prepared for lots of yapping.  Your pets are wound up and ready to go and they’re well in their comfort zone doing so.  Your pets are more in to feeling good than being good and they may not always want to cooperate.  But your Geminis are so darned charming that you won’t mind letting them have their way – it is their birthday after all.  In their zest to pursue life, you’ll find your pets wandering more frequently, taking many short trips in search of whatever they can find – anything new and interesting. The 1st, 8th, 9th and 10th are days to avoid risky behaviors for your pets.  Keep an eye on them, as being as over-stimulated as they are right now, they’re likely to be more accident-prone.   Fantasizes about:  Moving at the speed of light

Your pets seem to be going through an emotional purging this month and you’ll find June begins with your typically moody Cancerian pets in to taking care of number one. You may find your pets more possessive than usual and looking to be pampered.  Take the time to give them the strokes they need, as the payoff is well worth the time and effort on your part, particularly in light of additional challenges with which your pets may be confronted mid-month. In addition, human companions may be rather demanding this month but their demands come with plenty of loving support.  Around the 18th, watch for signs that the stress may be taking a toll on your pets’ physically.  After the 21st, the pace picks up, low energy disappears and your Cancerians are forging ahead once again. The end result for your pets will be high spirits and enjoyment for all, particularly where children are involved.  While health is basically good this month, watch diet as Cancerians are prone to stomach and digestive problems during periods of stress.  Symbol – Crab, symbolizes hard shell but tender parts inside

Leos are on a quest this month for fulfillment and personal bliss.  Energized by Mars moving into Leo’s sign on the 3rd, your pets will give new meaning to the expression “steamroller”.  They’ll be forging through obstacles and any other hindrance which might threaten to impede their flow and not necessarily diplomatically.  Not to say you, their owners, are not important, it’s just that right now your Leos feel that they know what’s right for them better than anyone.  By nature Leos want everything in their environment perfect, as all royalty are entitled to have, and they’ll be looking to see where things can be improved.  You’ll have your hands full with excitable and impulsive, delightful pets that are sure to keep you smiling.  There will be no shortage of socialization going on and family and friends are sure to be enchanted by the antics of these creative bundles of love and joy.  Secret dream: Is to belong to the Queen

Normally so in to detail and striving for perfect order in their world, this solar month finds your Virgos exhibiting more independence.  Look for them to not be in a mood to put up with much and they’ll be pretty good at manipulation to get their way. There will also be plenty of playmates around encouraging exploration in pursuit of new possibilities.  The middle of the month may find your pets in a real “snit” but this mood passes quickly.  This trying period once behind your Virgos, you’ll find your order and routine loving pets returning.  Human companions will need a lot of patience this month but that’s okay because your Virgo pets often feel they put up with a lot of foolishness from humans as well.  The month will end with good times all around for pets and owners.  The truth be known, your Virgos need very little other than a predictable schedule, and a pristine habitat to feel loved and cherished.  Key personality trait:  Needs routine, and if you stick with the familiar, they will be content

Your Librans are looking to influence those around them and hopefully inspire humans to live together more harmoniously.  Governed by a restless Gemini sun, the Libran civilizing instinct will be hypersensitive to any negative vibes around them and you’ll find your pets extending themselves beyond the comfort of their secure environment to touch the soul of any being in discomfort.  Bringing peace and harmony is the pure essence of the Libran heart and mind at work, the reason for their existence.  Their circle of playmates, both animal and human, form the lifeline of Libran pets and harmony is more important this month than usual.  Be aware of particularly stressful situations in your pet’s environment mid-month and be ready to step in with reassuring support for these wonderful animals that give their very best to those they love.  After the 24th, planetary influences shift and become kinder to the tender Libran soul and their gentle, playful selves return.  Lovers of travel, this would be an excellent time to take a little trip and help your pets unwind after this stressful month. Ruling planet:  Venus, the planet of pleasure and beauty

The most willful sign in the Zodiac, Scorpios will be exhibiting the best traits of their strong personalities this month.  Loyal and true companions, they’ll be deeply interested in any project in which you may be involved and want to know everything you’re doing, while continuing to keep their secret lives secret.  Actually, they’re always up to something but they’re so good at concealment you never really have a clue as to the fullness of the lives they lead.  A month when your Scorpios will be feeling their most competitive and social.  With Pluto still retrograde, they’ll be putting needs of humans before their own and it’s their understanding of our human frailties that instantly propels them into their powerful warrior mode, ready to protect and defend, particularly where children or elderly are concerned. Scorpios will find fulfillment this month being involved with both little ones and the older generation.  They will be experiencing an overall interest in the joy of life and the need to explore just being happy.  Your pets will be feeling extremely creative in their day-to-day routine so be prepared for anything.  It should also be noted that the well-known Scorpio libido is in high gear during this period – again! Favorite activity with owner:  Playing hide and seek

Early June will find your Saggitarians in high spirits spurred on by Mars moving into the picture – so what’s new?  Motivated not by self-centered considerations but by the light and grace of a Higher Power, Saggies’ positive energy will see them through upheavals occurring in their environment during the first few days of June.  A planetary power shift will stimulate your pets’ energy and enthusiasm so be forewarned.  True to the Saggitarian spirit, your pets will be expressing their outer urges, focusing on others and so taken with the simple pleasures of living, and giving, and sharing, that it’s a joy to be around them.  Life with a Sag will be a jubilee this month.  You might as well let them have their heads; sit back and wallow in the warmth these extraordinary souls bring to your world.  Children and travel are prominent in your pets’ lives this month.  Both bring the potential for plenty of exercise, which your pets need to burn off the bold energy they’re experiencing this month.  However, your pets should avoid unnecessary journeys from the 14th to the 16th and on the 30th, if possible.  Otherwise, health is good.   Worst feature:  Getting into trouble for the sake of sheer curiosity

This is a highly social month for your Capricorns and your pets will be unbelievably popular with other animals and humans alike.  Bolstered by their innate ambitious nature, working animals will excel this month and realize genuine achievement.  Working animals will need to pay attention to health and fitness regimes to maintain the necessary vitality, as they have a tendency to over exert in their zeal to accomplish.  Rest and relaxation will help your pets stay focused.  Generally self-reliant, stable animals, your pets will be looking to you for reassurance mid-month due to the proximity of Mars to Saturn.  This would be an excellent time for the grooming and brushing of which your Cappies are so fond.  After the 21st, their confidence returns to normal and they are once again prepared for most any situation – in their customary serene state of mind.  Teeth may need tending to this month but overall health is good.   Element: Earth

Indulgence seems to be the keyword for your usually eccentric Aquarians right now.  Fun and games fill the agenda and they’ll be surrounded by enough like-minded playmates to make for plenty of party time.  Establishment and traditional authority – out the window – forget about it!  This bizarre behavior is due in part to Mars urging your Aquarians to abandon caution, to partake in a little risk-taking. Mid-month may present a cloud or two but these individualistic, free-thinking creatures find their way out from under and may just learn a lessor on two in the process.  Quite rebellious in nature, you may find your pets strutting their stuff.  In any case, June will be anything but boring.  Harmony with human companion plays an important role in your pets’ health this month, in addition to diet and physical exercise.  Don’t miss the opportunity to head out with your pets for a much-needed romp or to teach a new trick, as intellectually, you’ll find your pets receptive to any thing.  Favorite thing about owner:  You invite them to socialize with visitors

Home is definitely where your Pisceans want to be the beginning of the new month, well ensconced within secure, familiar surroundings. While not necessarily wanting to be tied down or “possessed” by human companions, they will be feeling needy and a little on the restless side.  However, this insecure phase passes quickly and your Pisceans are once again on track to emotional harmony.  A streak of independence is likely to surface and you may notice your pets feeling spunky and flaunting their good looks.  This is due to the North Node of the Moon moving into the 1st House of Body, Image and Appearance.  Health is good and the influence of Mars will have your normally laid-back Pisceans being a bit more in the mood for vigorous physical exercise.  However, caution is advised around the 18th, as your pets may tend to push themselves and become accident prone in the process.  After the 21st is a good space for your Pisceans and their mood will be happy and carefree.  They’ll be upbeat and social and ready to share an outing or two with their favorite human. Lucky Day: Thursday