GEMINI (MAY 22 – JUNE 21)

SYMBOL: The Twins

It's the year when you are pampered at home. Perhaps in the past you were on your own or on the go. In 2008, you may find yourself among your caretakers and neighborhood pets-a gift for communicative Gemini animals, big and small. Because socialization with pets and people will be part of your year, you'll also take time out to commune with nature throughout each season. Both you and your guardians will be more balanced, more centered, happier.

SEASONS AND YOUR SUN SIGN

Winter: Uh-oh. New anti-animal neighbors are in your face. Take it s-l-o-w. All good things take time to develop and you, too, will get it and learn how vocalizing cool and calm can work wonders if you allow it time.

Spring: This season you'll learn which friends, human or animal, are the ones that make you content or frazzled. Once you determine your favorite connections the hard part will be done. Let go of the toxic people and pets and nuzzle up to the dear ones.

Summer: In the heat of the summer you'll discover that even the best of friends have their differences. No matter. Take it nice and easy and go with the flow. You can agree to disagree like humans do. In result, animal companionship can work out despite pesky squabbles.

Fall: During this season and on into the hectic holidays you'll discover more about relationships and adapt rather than flee. But caution, some ties will be broken and others will be sealed forever.

ANIMAL RULED BY GEMINI-BUTTERFLIES:

Butterflies are carefree and beautiful creatures that flitter here and there wherever they choose. Independent and indifferent, like Gemini, butterflies prefer no strings attached. Explorers by nature, butterflies can be bold and fly high and low seeking a wide, wide world.

PET-LOVING CELEBRITY:

Gemini Angeline Jolie-an exotic and versatile actor, born on June 4, 1975, allegedly is known to favor reptiles that crawl and slither like snakes and lizards. Shiloh Jolie Pitts allegedly expressed happiness when seeing plush puppies (stuffed animal dogs). Other Celeb Pet Lovers: George Bush, Joyce Carol Oates

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 .