Aries (March 21 - April 19) Your owner dreams of having lots and lots of possessions. Things may be going more slowly than she'd like, but first things first. Help her learn the pleasure of taking one step at a time, by walking with you.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You're feeling good. Even one pat on the back or a simple 'Good Dog' can leave you with intense energy. Don't spoil the mood by using that energy in the wrong arena. Bolt for the dog run at the first opportunity.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Your owner thinks he's going to buckle under all the criticism. Family, neighbors, even friends are piling it on. He has hidden strengths, though, and he can hold his head high no matter what others may think or say.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Why are you relegated to the laundry room for every dinner party? You can socialize as well as the next dog. Or human, for that matter. Try breaking free, but do it during lunch. That would be the right time for a trial run.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Some dogs show off their power, but not you. You don't need fans or groupies to know you're a celebrity amongst dogs. Just feeling the loyalty of your pack mates is enough for you, and you'll get plenty of that today.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You'll finally find your travel buddy. The two of you are definitely compatible and up for long trips, but make sure one of you remembers to leave out some bread crumbs. The pound is no fun, even with a friend.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Your owner should be cautious when canine emotions reach the boiling point. There's no room in the middle of a dog fight to step in. The time for human arbitration is before or after, not during.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) You could win a dogfight with your pack's alpha. It's a rare occurrence, but if you handle yourself right, you'll be top dog for the day. Just be prepared to resume your normal status when the dust settles.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) All those small details that your owner fusses over may drive you up the wall, but they're more than mundane responsibilities to her. Keeping your tags up to date and your leash on is part of her job description.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Being fed, walking on the leash -- those are just the basics. You need a good romp through the woods every once in a while to remind you why you were born a dog. Today is as good a day as any.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Your owner's old relatives bored you into submission with stories of pets past. But now that they're on to greener dog parks, it's strange how much you miss them.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) You're interested in what's beneath the surface. The cat may have lovely, soft fur, but you know she'd make a good dinner. Alas, no love letters or poetry could lure her into your trap.
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