Your rising Sign Shows Your Ideal Pet
Do you know your astrological rising sign? Here’s the pet for you.

Aries rising
You need a Virgo type of pet. Choose a modest, quiet, tidy and super-smart pet.

Taurus rising
You need a Libra type of pet. Choose a graceful pet that gets along with all kinds of animals. Taurus rising folks often have pets that think they are the spouse and get quite offended when you introduce a partner into your home.
Gemini rising
I’m thinking an owl … are you? Not sure that’s a legal pet, but it would be great for you. Or a snake. Probably not both though. Or a bat. Something Wednesday Addams would want.

Cancer rising
You need a Sagittarian type of pet, which means big with a big personality. A pony or horse is always good. However, Cancer rising folks can really surprise you when it comes to pets. Many have big cats that have been rescued – or even elephants.

Leo rising
The best pet for you is dignified with a lot of social status. Certainly a show dog would fit. Your pets tend to live long lives, so you could also go the route of a tortoise or a parrot.

Virgo rising
You need a pet with a slightly rebellious personality. A unique pet. Definitely adopted, but very unusual. Maybe a rescued bird, or depending on where you live, a bear.

Libra rising
A Piscean sort of pet would be perfect, i.e., serene, sleepy, psychic, water-loving, sympathetic or musical. If your pet doesn’t like a friend or family member, that’s probably a sign to not hang out with that person.

Scorpio rising
You need an Aries type of pet. Choose a pet who is fairly independent. Red is good, such as reddish fur or feathers or scales. Be careful though as Scorpio rising folks often end up with pets that are more aggressive than they bargained for. These pets need a job to do. Keep ’em busy so they make good use of all that energy. This kind of pet tends to place first in pet shows.
Sagittarius rising
A beautiful pet with a gourmet appetite. Choose a pet that you can spoil and indulge. This pet usually comes with a big price tag – literally.
Capricorn rising
You’ll be happiest with a pet that is expressive or communicative … one that loves to learn new tricks or commands. Lots of Capricorn rising folks have pets that go with them in the car, such as a dog or a bird that sits on their shoulder.
Aquarius rising
You need a Cancerian type of pet. One that is intuitive and naturally nurturing of your family. Folks with Aquarius rising tend to attract very sensitive animals, so choose according to the amount of time you can easily commit to hanging out with your new companion.
Pisces rising
Your pet should be your child. Maybe golden in color with a big, fun-loving personality. Choose an animal that is great with kids.
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