TAURUS
Mythology of Taurus
In the zodiac Taurus refers to the symbol of fertility represented by this animal (the bull), it is often used in mythology to evoke the power of nature, its generosity, its prodigality, its creative and bewitching force.
Aphrodite is attached to it and represents the power of sexuality, the attractive power of beauty, the magnetism that arouses covetousness, envy, which are at the root of the love’s forces engendering the perpetuation of the species…
Here’s an artistic vision of the Taurus constellation.
Period from April 21 to May 20
- 1st decan :
From April 21 to April 31, Ruled by Venus and Mercury - 2nd decan :
From April 30 to May 10, Ruled by Venus and Moon - 3rd decan :
From May 11 to May 20, Ruled by Venus and Saturn
Traits & Characteristics:
- Ruler planet : Venus
- Detriment planet : Mars / Pluto
- Fall planet : Uranus / Black moon
- Exaltation planet : Moon
- Attached to the 2nd House, symbol of possessions “I have”
- Element : Earth (with Virgo and Capricorn)
- Alchemy : Coagulatio process
- Season : Spring
- Mode : Fixed
- Polarity : Feminine, Yin, Negative (-)
- Temperament Type : Melancholic
- Opposite sign : Scorpio (Water)
- Square signs: Leo (Fire), Aquarius (Air)
- Next sign : Gemini (Air)
- Previous sign, shadow area : Aries (Fire)
- Compatible friend signs : Virgo – Capricorn – Cancer – Pisces – Libra
- Planets to study for the native typology : Jupiter – Saturn
- Houses to study for the native typology :
10th House – 7th House – 5th House – 11th House - Symbolizing aspect : Sextile
- Mirror Anima : Moon in Taurus
- Typical jobs : Cook, banker, farmer, artist, craftsman, carpenter, real estate agent
- Metal : Bronze, brass, copper
- Precious gemstones : coral, alabaster, sapphire, emerald, agate, aventurine, rose quartz
- Colors : green, brown
- Body part : neck, throat
- Taurus countries : Italy, Poland, Russia, Ireland
- Angels of the Kabbalah assigned : Achaiah, Cahetel, Aladiah
Taurus Psychology in everyday life and at work
Taurus symbolizes the blossoming of the spring : As the strength of the Day-Force increases, nature erupts into being, and the forces of life begin to take the upper hand.
Hard-working, driven by an energy of stability and by their strong attachments that can lead to conservatism, they are the agents of stability of the zodiac cycle.
To anyone who wants to change a Taurus mind, I wish you good luck ! Taurus is without a doubt the most stubborn sign of the zodiac (and the Fixed signs alone are already known for their stubbornness). They nevertheless demonstrate impressive serenity, at least in outward appearances, though their anger can be formidable !
With perseverance that sometimes leads to obstinacy, they are real workers with good organizational skills, their methodical and practical analysis allowing them to easily complete difficult tasks, the arduous aspects not scaring them off. They are excellent managers.
Their slowness, however, is not exactly legendary ! They advance towards their goals, slowly but surely; being first is not the most important thing in their eyes, for them what matters is “truly” getting there.
Their slow speed is a central element of their personality. They take a long time, they need time, but this allows they to “do high-quality work” that will last a long time, so that their actions have lasting effects.
Their capacity for adaptation to novelty is fairly slow, like their memorization skills, but in this realm too, once they have learned and memorized what they need to, they become methodical and conscientious models, capable of ingenuity and of achieving great things. Their goal as untiring workers is to concretely translate their successes into cold, hard cash.
For their family, a Taurus can show themselves to be a real rock, a level-headed safety guarantee (incidentally, physically Taurus are often stocky, imposing, and strong, but nevertheless very well-dressed and even elegant).
They like to “insure” and be reassured, and to this end Taurus “hoard”, they save, and they like to have material and financial comfort. They are for that matter often homebodies and like their daily routine, good food, and all small pleasures in life: for them, these epicurean practices are calming.
Taurus in love : are you compatible ?
Taurus are sensual and sexual (their ruler planet is Venus), their vitality, their good-heartedness, and their warm, “bon vivant”, and sometimes shy side easily charm others.
Fairly reserved about expressing their feelings, they are nevertheless full of tender passion and know how to be affectionate and gentle towards the one whom they love ! They also love hugs and other demonstrations of physical affection, but only in private.
They seek out stability and emotional security, having a home, the traditional couple and family life in their own little home. This is their final goal, which they believe will ensure their respectability.
On the other hand, once their sister soul has been caught in their net they ask for exclusivity, possibly leading to possessiveness and jealousy. Since they are themselves offering faithfulness and extreme devotion, they ask for precisely the same thing in return.
How to seduce Taurus : by the belly ! Good food, good wine, good restaurants, sharpen all their pleasures with all their senses.
What repels Taurus : everything that is too austere, incomprehensible, personalities too complex, elusive.
Read :
- Taurus Qualities: calm, patient, faithful, persistent, conscientious, determined, responsable, loyal, hardy, economical, generous with close friends and family, etc.
- Taurus Defects: lack of adaptability, stubborn, resentful, their calmness can turn into passivity or even do-nothingness, possessive, possibly tight-fisted, etc.
- Famous Taurus : George Clooney, Al Pacino, Che Guevara, Sigmund Freud, Salvador Dalí, Mark Zuckerberg, Jean Paul II, Saddam Hussein, Karl Marx…
See the Astrological Signs page.
For further :
Follow the Taurus horoscope through the lunar periods.
Wikipedia page astrological Taurus sign.