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beliefnet astrology matthew currie t-squareBC writes:

I am a Taurus with Moon in Aries. I’m generally pretty outgoing and affectionate, but in the last 24 hours or so I have experienced a major trauma. My favorite toy is named Squeaky Bird. He’s always been there for me through thick and thin. There is another cat here, but I’ve always felt like Squeaky Bird was mine, somehow. His delightful chirping would always cheer me up as I chased him around the house. At any time of day or night (but usually between 4 and 6 AM), he was always there for me.

But now, Squeaky Bird is silent. Last night he squeaked his last.

I attempted to inform my roommates about this situation (in case they could help), but no one awoke… no matter how much I meowed or dug under their closed doors. I felt abandoned and alone, and am still processing the trauma. I have been quiet and withdrawn all day today.

My question is this: I know that of late there has been a T-Square in effect… specifically, Jupiter in Libra opposite Uranus retrograde in Aries, and both squared by Pluto in Capricorn. I realize that this has been happening for at least a week or so now, and I know it has another week or so (at least) to go. But, as a student of astrology, I have to ask: all of these transits have been challenging of late, but is it possible that last night’s Moon in Cancer joining that T-square to form a Grand Cross was, so to speak, the straw that broke the camel’s back?

Dear BC:

Yes, that’s how it works. Now don’t worry little buddy… I’ll get you a new toy soon.

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