Thank goodness someone thought to publish an online list of all the astrological signs represented as cat breeds. In case you’re curious: Geminis are most like ragdolls, Libras may feel an affinity with the American shorthair and Scorpios are likely to identify with the brawny Maine coon. For many people under 40, these comparisons will need little explanation. Like with so many age-old cultural phenomena, the internet has given new form to the venerable practice of astrology, a system that claims human events and personal characteristics can be explained and predicted by observing the movements of celestial bodies. A historic feature of practically every culture from China to Latin America, it had an almost scholarly status in the ancient world and continues to be referenced as This story is from Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Four Buy Now Related Stories Arts & Culture Issue 43 One and a Million Why we all fall for personalized prophecies. Arts & Culture Issue 44 Hannah Traore The art world's next big thing is a gallerist. Arts & Culture Issue 44 The False Mirror Compositions inspired by the iconic clouds—and surrealist sensibilities—of René Magritte. Arts & Culture Issue 44 Boaz Nechemia Meet Jerusalem’s favorite weatherman. Arts & Culture Issue 44 Fredi Otto One scientist's mission to prove the link between extreme weather and climate change. Arts & Culture Issue 44 Ghostlore Four questions about supernatural studies.
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