posted October 26, 2004 12:27 AM              

Aqua Kitty is the Alpha Cat. She's the boss, and rather bitchy and stubborn in a "I know what's what" Aqua way. She's aloof and detached, but has to keep an eye on everything. She's also very loyal to me, her human servant, and is deeply affectionate in her our offbeat way, yet only to me and not to anyone else. She stays with me by her choice, which she has made clear to me on a daily basis for the last 11 years.

Gemini Kitty is sweet, playful and very good with her paws, which are also sensitive. She's a good little hunter, and has many toys. She particularly likes bright and shiny things. She seems like an eternal kitten, although she's now 3 years old. She's very reliant on more dominant figures around her, particularly Aqua Kitty and me, whom she thinks is her mommy cat. While she strangely cannot meow, she does purr loudly and lot.

So I'm thinking I can deduce what my third cat is. He showed up at my aprtment complex one day 3 years ago, already grown. So I haven't a clue when his b-day might have been. however, I can't decide which sign he's like the most. I'm thinking it's either Libra or Sag. Here's the evidence:

Why I think he's a Sag:

- He loves food. He is little on the hefty side and works hard and diligently at keeping it that way. He's not picky about his food either. He even eats tomatoes and watermelon.
- He likes to wander around the neighborhood, even though I discourage this. he likes visiting with the neighbors.
- He can be a bit daring and oblivious to risk, which worries me a lot. He isn't intimidated by aggressive cats, usually just ignoring them, and he likes to climb up onto high places like trees and the roof.
- He's a superb mouse hunter. He's pretty much taken care of the mouse problem we had around here.

Here's why I think he's a Libra:

- He's a charmer. Everyone, even people who don't like cats, think he's adorable.
- He likes soft, cushy things to sleep on. Granted, most cats do, but this guy as a certain affinty for soft furniture that is a bit above the norm.
- He took to me immediately, which is often the case with Librans I meet. We have a transspecies rapport that is quite harmonious and laid back. He even sleeps right next to me every night on his own special pillow next to mine (which Aqua Kitty disapproves of thoroughly)
- He doesn't fight with other cats at all. Aqua Kitty is always hissing and spatting at him in jealousy and he just evades her. In corner he'll hiss back, but it's half-hearted at best.

Other things to consider:

- While he's a charmer and friendly, he doesn't like being petted much and doesn't seek out attention as much as other cats. He really doesn't like being held either.
- He's easily wounded, both his body and his feelings. He's been injured more than most cats I've owned. And he gets upset easily by little things, like moving his pillow, and doesn't take to be being consoled, preferring to go pout alone somewhere.
- He prefers women to men.
- While other things upset him, he doesn't play attention to being reprimanded. You can be quite firm with him, yet it doesn't phase him.
- He sleeps like a rock.

posted October 26, 2004 01:44 AM              

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posted October 26, 2004 10:51 AM              

My mom has a Cancer cat, and he's exactly like my Cancer cat was.

And I don't think with a Virgo (seeing I'm a Gemini) I'd get along so well. I'd also think he'd be more picky about his food and not be so indifferent to my reprimands.

I'm leaning toward Libra, mostly because he seems more like Libra cats I've known. I had one Sag kitty, shortly, before he got fatally ill, and he was excessively playful and was instant best buddies with my Gemini Kitty, which this guy isn't. He'll play a little with her or sleep next to her, but she has to initiate it.

At my alma mater, there's a trio of Libra litter mates that live there (actually, I helped birth these kittens, as their mommy was a feral a friend had taken in), and they're two years old now, and very much like my guy: charming, laid back, social but not excessively/desperately affectionate, loves food and are well rounded bodywise, like to wander around and visit with people and are universally adored.

Zoso - I had a Leo kitty once too, long haired, very dignified looking and beautiful. A true Leo - she'd sit up in the window like she was expecting a crowd to gather outside and adore her. If you walked in the room and didn't pay attention to her first, she'd make editorial comments. I thought she was a fabulous cat in her own Leoesque way. The downside was she fought with Aqua Kitty all the time because she thought she was the Alpha Cat.

posted October 26, 2004 02:30 PM              

Ok back to topic, funny, when I re-read your description of your kitty, I could identify. Course' that was after a bottle of wine LOL. I thought "hey..kinda sounds like me". I want people, places, experiences on my terms!

But one thing you haven't mentioned are his physical attributes. Long hair, short hair? Green eyes Gold, etc.? Hair color, markings, is he verbal, etc. Does he eat the mice or play with them?

Anyway, your kitty seems to have a real survivor mentality. Was he weak when he came to you?

*laffs @ self*

posted October 26, 2004 05:04 PM              

Also, my Virgo ASC squared my Sun/Mercury leads to many misunderstandings with people, but especially with Virgos. It's not that I dislike Virgos for their Virgoness - I actually like their more mercurial traits and theit knack for being analytical, even though the touchy earthy side is difficult to handle sometimes. I seem to do better with Virgos who are on the Leo or Libra cusp or have a lot of either sign in their chart.

Anyhow, back to my cat:

OK, he's a big boy, about 13-14 pds, short hair, regular ol' brown tabby with tuxedo white markings (his chest, tummy and paws are white). He looks like he could be very aggressive, even though he isnt at all. His face is very tiger-like (broad, strong, intelligent-looking), he has sturdy, strong legs and broad paws (his front legs are kind of bowed so he walks a little like a bulldog), and he has very expressive yellow-green eyes. He's of thorougly mixed bloodlines - sort of an "alley cat" type like Morris of 9 Lives fame. While he's well filled-out and plump, he's not excessively fatty and actually packs a lot of muscle under his chub. Here's a pic of him: http://home.earthlink.net/~mbois1/atree.jpg

He chats with me regularly and expresses himself verbally readily, but not loudly or harshly (like my Aqua Kitty, bless her demonic part-Siamese soul). He often makes soft cooing sounds or "chirps" (sort like half-grunt, half purr) to get people's attention. If he's looking for me and can't find me, he'll yowl pretty loudly, which is the only time he's loud.

He doesn't eat the mice he catches, but rather brings them home like trophies to impress me and get a treat in exchange.

posted October 27, 2004 12:50 AM              

Yes, my Aqua Kitty's very smart - too smart for her own good. But she's not very graceful (Aqua's are said to be more mental than physical, so they often are a little on the clumsy side) and she's not a good fighter, even though she has had an attitude since the day I found her. She doesn't have weird food preferences, but she's completely obsessed with those crunchy tartar-control treats, like Pounce or Whicker Lickin', and demands them all day. I have to hide the bag carefully, because if she sees where I put the bag, she'll go back when I'm out of the room and attempt to get it (and often she does).

posted October 27, 2004 01:09 AM              

ok i just opened his picture. his posture is regal and aristocratic..his nose is rather large like a horse. im thinking he seems like a capricorn..yes. i'm seeing a capricat now.

posted October 27, 2004 11:49 AM              

hmmmmm........still trying to decide.

posted October 27, 2004 04:23 PM              

VTT, yep, I look out my window and can see Equinox Mountain. We're neighbors!!! I moved to VT about six months ago from NH. It's really beautiful around here right now, with all the leaves changing colors. I'm going to post some more pics later.

posted October 27, 2004 04:26 PM              

I think I'm going to go with Cancer for your cat. (at least, strong Cancerian influences) These two really did it for me:

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He's easily wounded, both his body and his feelings. He's been injured more than most cats I've owned. And he gets upset easily by little things, like moving his pillow, and doesn't take to be being consoled, preferring to go pout alone somewhere.
- He prefers women to men.

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posted October 27, 2004 06:49 PM              

Shes a tortie (tabby/calico). Shes very vocal when she wants something. Most of the time its to throw her ball, she loves to play fetch with me. Shes very affectionate with me (no one else really) Since day one, shes always cuddled in my hair and slept on it. She gets worked up easy.