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
Reliable • Patient • Practical • Stubborn • Responsible • Stable
Famous Taurus Suns:
Lizzo, Adele, Joe Keery, Cher, Sam Smith, Barbra Streisand, Robert Pattinson, Megan Fox, Salvador Dalí, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Tina Fey, Kelly Clarkson, Idina Menzal, Audrey Hepburn, William Shakespeare, James McAvoy, Malcolm X, John Cena, Jessica Alba
About Taurus
Taurus is the anchor of the zodiac. This sign is oriented toward contemplation and inner awareness. Taurus has a steady, patient and generous core. Taurus is a fixed sign, holding the energy of stability and endurance. Taurus Season begins in the middle of Spring, when things are grounded and rooted. Taurus’ Earth element is heavy and solid, representing the ability to see things from a grounded perspective.
Taurus is symbolized by The Bull, representing slow and steady perseverance. Bulls are strong, proud and quite peaceful until provoked. Taurus has been associated with blessing agriculture and marked the time to plant crops for ancient cultures. In the Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia the constellation was associated with the Bull of Heaven, sent by the goddess Ishtar to kill Gilgamesh. The constellation also represents the White Bull that Greek God Zeus changed into to seduce the princess Europa and they conceive a son, ‘the good king’ Minos (well, that’s putting the story nicely). Zeus commemorated The Bull by placing him in the sky.
The Tarot card that correlates to Taurus is The Hierophant. This card depicts a holy figure of authority, ‘The Pope’ in older versions of the Tarot. His crown symbolizes that he holds a position of authority, and the stone columns symbolize the stability of his presence and message. This echoes the dependable, but sometimes 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. His spiritual message brings people together and lifts them up with the truth.
With the planetary ruler being Venus, Taurus enjoy all of life’s beautiful pleasures. Venus 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 Taurus loves to revel in the rewards. They take great pleasure in their success. Venus is responsible for Taurus’ tender, regal and graceful qualities. These natives faithfully serve, producing and facilitating material abundance and all that is beautiful, nourishing or pleasurable in life.
The ‘I Have’ mantra of Taurus is all about conservation, preservation, and stabilization. Their sense of purpose is about materializing, offering structure and dependability to their relationships and community. They have a deep loyalty and commitment. Patient, determined and grounded, Taurus are willing to take their time to thoroughly think things through or to complete a project. No matter what they have thrown their way, they are prepared and overcome!
Taurus are so driven by what their internal compass says that they don’t like being told what to do. Sticking to their beliefs is important, but sometimes they can become stubborn and stuck in their ways. They are willing to listen to others’ thoughts and opinions, but they won’t flip flop theirs just to make someone else happy. They take their time to really absorb new knowledge and only if they truly have a change of heart will they shift their thinking. They are vulnerable to getting stuck in a rut and feeling unmotivated. They like things to be predictable. 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.
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.
Taurus is the comfortable, cozy, satisfaction of getting into your warm bed adorned in silky, fresh-smelling sheets. They have great taste, but have a more earthy aesthetic. They like being comfortable and surrounded by pleasing, soothing things. They enjoy collecting and sharing beautiful and well-made treasures. The sweet and sentimental Taurus likes to shower their friends with beautiful gifts too.
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How Can Taurus Season Affect You?
Taurus Seasons offers us the chance to get comfortable, stabilize and come back down to Earth. This steady solid energy is like what is happening around us in the Northern Hemisphere. We’re entering springtime’s core, when seeds germinate and sprout, trees begin to bud, and it seems like winter is really over.
This energy can be practical. It is getting us ready for what needs to be done, even if it isn’t flashy or thrilling. It’s time to be grounded in the real world without getting carried away by impulses or thrills. Take steady, sustained action and resist the pressure to be swayed from your own dreams and plans! Taurus season gives you plenty of patience. It’s a great time to maintain ongoing work and projects and stay committed to your goals.
Noone else gets to tell you what to do or who you are! Good luck to anyone who tries to boss you around during Taurus season. You have the power to resist what you know is wrong for you and defend what you know to be right.
Luckily, all this hard work doesn’t come at the expense of hanging a good time. Taurus is ruled by Venus, which is a planet of pleasure! Taurus season isn’t just about the work the body can do, it’s also about the good things it can feel. This can mean sex, but also the physical sensations we experience in our daily lives. The satisfaction of a fresh haircut, the sun on our skin, or the deliciousness of a rosé wine. It can broaden our idea of what luxury means. It’s not about wealth or status, but more of the small pleasures in life like a sweet afternoon nap in clean sheets or a long hot bath with a new bath bomb.
Taurus season can remind you to check in with your body. Taurus can bring you back to the world that exists in front of you. You can work hard and stay true to yourself. You’re alive on this planet that is full of color and feeling! You get to enjoy yourself. Take this time as an invitation to stop and smell the roses.
Taurus Season Journal Prompts:
What is a sight or sound in nature that you love?
What is something that you want others to know about you that you have a hard time expressing?
Where do you find peace?
Nothing will get between me and:
Recently, I feel like coming home to:
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