CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 23)

SYMBOL: The Crab

Crab creatures, like Gemini pets, learn how to fine-tune and master the art of genuine communication and relationships. While Gemini is a bit fickle and heady, Cancer can be shy and emotional. But this year you'll be in a situation where family and neighbors reach out and you don't flee.

SEASONS AND YOUR SUN SIGN

Winter: Kodak moments are in the stars for Cancer pets. That means a relationship with a fellow pet roomie or human is going to be put to the test and you'll pass with flying colors.

Spring: While winter provided close contact with you know who, this season is going to allow for you to broaden your horizons and branch out to make more friends-all sizes and shapes. This isn't the time to hide in your shell-open up and you'll be glad you did.

Summer: During all of this human and pet interaction you'll see that sometimes power struggles come into play. Sit back, observe, and choose your true blue friends. Then, keep your distance from those who wreak havoc on your well-being.

Fall: This end part of the year will be a memorable one for you. By now, you know who matters in your day to day life and that is what keeps you going. The strong relationship ties that you have earned will only get better and you can celebrate this feat throughout the holidays.

ANIMAL RULED BY CANCER-CRUSTACEANS:

The crab has a shell that acts like a barrier for self-protection. If animals with shell covers sense danger it will retreat into its own world of woes like a snail or turtle hiding itself from the big cruel world. When everything is calm and a safe the crab will open up and act less protective yet use its sensitivity for self-preservation.

PET-LOVING CELEBRITY:

Cancer Tom Cruise-born on July 3, 1962, is a talented actor viewed in films such as Jerry Maguire to Mission Impossible. Off camera the baby boomer enjoys the company of two dogs Basil and Murray, and one cat named Harvey. Other Celeb Pet Lovers: Ernest Hemingway, Jessica Simpson


About the Author

Kerouac is a wise and witty eight-year-old black cat. The Two Brittanys, Simon, four, and Seth, one, are part of the praised "seismically sensitive" pet team who live with author-earthquake sensitive Cal Orey. Orey is an internationally known author and journalist. She has written several books including The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, The Healing Powers of Vinegar, Revised and Updated (both purchased by One Spirit Book Club), The Man Who Predicts Earthquakes, and The Sky is Falling! A Global Warming Survival Guide (co-written from two intelligent whales perspective). Orey and her creative pet trio reside in Northern California. Check out Orey's nature-oriented website at www.calorey.com and www.earthquakeepi-center.com .