Carol Starr, Astrologist ABOUT… Dogs and the zodiac

By Penny Lex

Starr has been an astrologer for more than 30 years and has completed over 10,000 astrology readings.

THE WAG magazine: Do the same characteristics of astrological signs that apply to humans also apply to pets? For example, do dogs born under the Leo sign tend to be regal and uber passionate or…?

Carol Starr: Yes and no. While they do pick up similar traits, one is a dog and one is a human so the traits will vary accordingly. Traits in animals are not as distinct as in humans. A Leo dog, however, will tend to want their way, demand attention, but is also loving and caring.

Have you ever found an animal that has few or none of the characteristics of the sign they were born under but maybe an abundance of those from another sign? Oh yes. But you must realize that a dog’s owner will bring out and even alter the animal’s traits. Rescues, for example. A dog may have been born under the Aries sign but abuse or neglect totally changed his demeanor to behave in a much different way. Then, finding a forever home, he may pick up the characteristics of his person. A dog’s personality changes a great deal based on his owner.

Do the same compatibility or noncompatibility of signs exist between dogs and humans as with humans and humans? Yes. For example, if you are a well-organized Scorpio with a Gemini pet that tends to be curious and erratic, one of you is going to have to adjust.

So, when bringing in a second or additional pet into the pack, one should consider the compatibility of signs between the animals? I would. Although I don’t know that many people actually do. For example, you’d rather not have a Gemini with a Pisces or a Libra with a Cancer.

Are there dogs born under certain signs that you think would make better therapy dogs than others? I would say Capricorn and Pisces. Capricorns are easily taught to be organized and follow orders well. Pisces because they feel the emotions of others. Taurus would be good too because they are steadfast and also Virgos because they are task oriented.

A full moon. Does it impact a dog’s behavior? They may bay as everyone knows. The reality is that a full moon tends to stir everyone up a bit. Cancer is

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