April 20 - May 20
It’s time to highlight Taurus. These are traits that may come forward during Taurus season even if you’re not a Taurus! We all have Taurus somewhere in our birth chart, so we can look at the house that Taurus resides in to find the specific area of our life we approach in a determined, steadfast way or where we need to call the calm and patient energy for mastery.
Reliable • Patient • Practical • Stubborn • Responsible • Stable • Opinionated • Strong • Stubborn • Dependable • Thoughtful • Grounded
Symbol: The Bull
Mantra: I Have.
Element: Earth
Ruling Planet: Venus
Modality: Fixed House: Second House
Crystals: Emerald
Anatomy: Throat
Flower: Rose
Tarot Card: The Hierophant
Famous Taurus Suns:
Adele, Lizzo, Joe Keery, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Robert Pattinson, Megan Fox, Joe Keery, Salvador Dalí, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jack Nicholson, Gigi Hadid, Tina Fey, Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Cosgrove, Sam Smith, Idina Menzal, Audrey Hepburn, William Shakespeare, James McAvoy, Malcolm X, John Cena, Jessica Alba, Channing Tatum
Where did we get the term Taurus? What does it mean?
Taurus is the anchor of the zodiac. Taurus’ archetypal qualities are derived from its receptive, feminine or yang qualities. This sign is oriented toward contemplation and inner awareness. Those with Taurus in their Sun, Moon, or Rising Sign have a steady, patient, and generous core to their personality, as the bounty of Spring is alive in their souls. ‘I Have’ is the mantra of Taurus. It’s all about conservation, preservation, and stabilization. Their sense of purpose is about materializing, offering structure and dependability to their relationships and community.
Symbology, History and Mythology of Taurus
With their planetary ruler being Venus, Taurus enjoy all of life’s beautiful pleasures. This is the planet of love, attraction, beauty, satisfaction, creativity and gratitude. Taurus is the sign that harvests the fruits of labor. They are hard working, but they enjoy themselves. Venus is responsible for Taurus’ tender, regal, graceful qualities. These natives faithfully serve, producing and facilitating material abundance and all that is beautiful, nourishing or pleasurable in life.
Taurus is the first of the four fixed signs in the zodiac. Each fixed sign holds an energy of stability and endurance in the center phast of the four seasons. Taurus begins in the middle of the Spring, when the season is most fixed, making this sign grounded, immovable, and rooted. As a fixed sign, those with the sign of the Bull prominent in their charts tend to be great at dedicating themselves. Taurus’ earth element is the heaviest and most solid. Earth is built with and upon. Taurus has the ability to see things from a grounded, practical and realistic perspective. Taurus’ affinity for being methodical, patient, and dependable correspond with the solid, heavy earth element. Earth also makes their world views based on how much they love money and wealth, sometimes making them overprotective, conservative, or materialistic.
Taurus is symbolized by The Bull. Taurus mean ‘The Bull’ in Latin. The human connection to Taurus’ Bull constellation dates back to the early Bronze Age. The sign of the Bull’s position in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere has been used by many ancient cultures for timekeeping to signal the Spring Equinox. Taurus has been associated with blessing agriculture and marked the time to plant vital crops for Sumeria, Babylon, Greece, and Rome. The Zuni of New Mexico used the constellation as an agricultural calendar too. When this constellation disappeared in the western dusk in springtime, they knew the danger of frost had passed.
In the Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia the constellation was associated with the Bull of Heaven, the mythical beast sent by the goddess Ishtar to kill Gilgamesh. The constellation represents the beautiful mythological White Bull that Zeus changed into to seduce the Phoenician princess Europa. The White Bull carried the princess across the Mediterranean Sea to the island of Crete. He revealed his true nature and they conceived a son, ‘the good king’ Minos, who ruled over Crete for many generations and appeared in many legendary stories. Zeus commemorated The Bull by placing him in the sky.
The Bull represents slow and steady perseverance. Bulls are strong and proud, working humbly along with people. The Bull is quite peaceful until provoked. This is also where the term ‘bull-headed’ comes into play, because Taurus can be quite stubborn too.
In classical astrology, the zodiac was mapped out on the human body and Taurus ruled the lower jaw, neck and throat. It’s said that because Taurus rules this area, they are big communicators, singers and general noise makers. Taurus are prone to throat infection and thyroid gland imbalances. These natives need to keep their bodies warm to promote lymphatic movement. Taurus may have great upper body strength.
The Tarot card that correlates to Taurus is the number 5: The Hierophant. This card depicts a holy figure of authority, ‘The Pope’ in older versions of the Tarot. His crown communicates that he holds a position of authority. The stone columns in The Hierophant card symbolize the stability of his presence and message. This echoes the dependable, but stubborn nature of Taurus. The Hierophant represents spirituality, conformity and tradition. It symbolizes our earthly rituals and expressions of spirituality and holds knowledge and tradition that connects us to the divine. Like Taurus, he is reliable and a trusted source of information. They are the most reliable sign in the zodiac. His spiritual message brings people together and lifts them up with the truth.
About Taurus
The comfortable, cozy, satisfaction of getting into your warm bed adorned in silky, fresh-smelling sheets soaked in sun; that’s Taurus.
Patient, determined and grounded, Taurus are willing to take their time to thoroughly think things through or to complete a project. Reliable Taurus honor their commitments and finish what they start. Unlike Aries loving the act of the game, Taurus loves to revel in the rewards - think physical pleasures and material goods. They take great pleasure in their success.
Taurus are one of the hardest-working signs and deserve their rewards. Grounded Taurus are the embodiment of stability. They have a deep loyalty and commitment. These placements sustain and preserve what they find value in. They are ready to stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction. No matter what they have thrown their way, they are prepared and overcome!
They are so driven by what their internal compass says that they don’t like being told what to do. They sometimes have trouble respecting authority, especially if they’re asked to do something they think is pointless or should have been done differently. Sticking to their beliefs is important, but sometimes they can become stubborn and stuck in their ways.
However stubborn they might be, they are willing to listen to others’ thoughts and opinions, but they won’t flip flop theirs just to make someone else happy. They will take their time to really absorb new knowledge. Only if they truly have a change of heart will they shift their thinking.
This sign is an enigma, because they are hardworking, but also lazy. This placement can become complacent in their patient peace. They are vulnerable to getting stuck in a rut and feeling unmotivated. They’ll eat the same meal over and over, wear the same outfits for a week. They like things to be predictable. The influence of fixed Earth is strong, which can make change challenging for them. To them, change threatens their sense of stability.
Their routines can help them be productive and organized, but if a habit has outlived its usefulness, they might stick to it longer than needed. That could be problematic if they stick to a habit for a sense of security, or if the habit has become unhealthy. They might overindulge on vices because they don’t know moderation. Though not particularly vengeful, Taurus’ long memory means they don’t forget a slight or mistake, and it might take a long time for offenders to win back the Taurus’ trust or change their mind.
They have a need to be comfortable and surrounded by pleasing, soothing things. They like a good meal and fine wine. They enjoy collecting and sharing beautiful and well-made treasures. The sweet and sentimental Taurus likes to shower their friends with beautiful gifts too. They have great taste, but have a more earthy aesthetic.
Taurus are naturally connected to the beauty of the Earth. The love to enjoy and preserve nature. When they spend some time outdoors, they feel recharged and rebalanced. They are oriented around the physical world. Naturally attuned to their own bodies, they are passionate and all about sensuality. They are always seeking pleasure. Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses.
Sometimes Taurus may find pleasures in the small things, but their love of fine objects can lead to pickiness and materialism, making them overly focused on what they have, rather than their natural love values. They can become overly worried about reaching material success or they can be greedy. They don’t respond to criticism, not even negatively reacting to it. Feedback just bounces off of them.
Taurus must travel the world to change their perspective or make a shift in their values. They need to experience things for themselves so they can make great decisions based on their deeply thoughtful way of considering things. They have determination and powers of concentration that make them remember lessons learned. This can be a strength when it comes to setting boundaries, but it can become a stumbling block if they are simply being too stubborn or controlling. Learning to be flexible and go with the flow can be an advantage to Taurus in many different situations.
Friendships, Relationships, Love & Sex
If you’re looking for a friend who is always game to go out to eat, check out an art exhibit, or spend money shopping, you’ll find that in a Taurus. They love luxury and sharing it with their closest friends. Though sometimes, if you ask them to get together and they’re feeling like a homebody, don’t take it personally. They will be there when it matters most. They make steadfast and loyal friends that you can trust. Their stable, grounding nature can be warm and inviting when you most need it. While becoming friends with a Taurus can be tough since they’re so particular about who they want in their social circle, once you get in, you’re in for life. They always see the best in their loved ones and are there to support and protect them!
Taurus are trustworthy, patient and tender when in love. They are in search of returned emotion. They might be slow on realizing they are being flirted with! They may need a very obvious hint that it’s happening. A first date could resemble a job interview for them. They just want a partnership that is truly satisfying and makes a great fit. They are all about honesty! They need time to build trust. They may be quiet, and seem impenetrable. They prefer a cozy setting for a date and a good meal.
They are extremely sensual. They need to feel safe with their sexual encounters. When they create enough intimacy, they may become needy and have to keep their emotions in check to hold on to their practical reasoning. In bed, Taurus is a giving lover, as long as their partner also gives. They demand the best and expect people to deliver. Sex is something that comes when the time is right. They won’t put pressure on their partner! They don’t mind taking things slow.
In long-term relationships, they might choose people from the same social environment that can meet their intellectual needs, but also keep up with the expectations of their family and close friends. They hold onto traditions, so they will choose someone who matches the expectations of their upbringing. They like to show and receive attention through gifts and material things.
Career & Money
Their patient and reflective nature make them uniquely suited for professions where they are able to methodically focus on building and completing a project. When they are focused on a project they will firmly stick to it no matter what happens. Their careers need to have some regularity and consistency to help them feel focused. Their emotional balance, physical strength, and determination will likely be a strong suit. Jobs where they cannot be hands on are a waste of potential. They are organized with their finances and their bills are paid on time. They take responsibility and save. They can make due with a small or big salary.
They are reliable, patient, hardworking and thorough as an employee or someone in the position of power. They love money and will work hard to earn it. They search for material pleasures and rewards and need to build their own sense of value. Their job is used as a means to make this possible.
Caregiving and service roles may be fulfilling, as they can use their calm and dependable nature to ground others that need support. Their best roles will be found in jobs where there is concrete gratification, which shows material affirmation of their progress. They will also feel connected to their purpose if they can create beauty for others in many nourishing and inspiring forms.
Working alongside a Taurus can be inspiring because they get the job done with integrity, strength and consistency. Whatever they set their mind to, they will get it done! Just don’t rush them.
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