Taurus
You are EARTH incarnate. Taurus is the second sign in the zodiac. This is the first sign that belongs to the element of earth and involves a distinct oneness with nature. Taurus natives love the outdoors and feel at peace when they are surrounded by their element in forests and gardens. Like the sign before them,Taurus natives are also easy to spot thanks to their youthful zest for life. However, Taurus rules the ages 7-14, so the way they experience living is vastly different from the fire sign that comes beforehand.
Unlike like their celestial neighbors Aries, Taurus natives understand that life is an organized system that requires order and control. In fact, without order and logic, those born under Taurus can become rather anxious and stressed out! Despite a need for order, Taurus is demonstrative of the 7-14 age group in terms of having a short attention span. Pondering questions so deeply within their subjective frame of mind, Taurus is a sign that often becomes lost in thought. Many Taurus individuals share the experience of getting caught in this state of deep thinking. They look up and realize that it is evident they were not paying attention to whomever was talking to them. While this is never intentional, it is a hallmark trait of Taurus.
The youthful qualities of Taurus also express in other ways that can occasionally be problematic. For example, Taurus is notorious for needing improvement in their management of time. Members of Taurus are forever being told they are slow; however, they are not sluggish people. They are just careful. They despise being rushed since they need ample time to deliberate over a multitude of decisions, weighing all the possibilities before making a final choice. Therefore it isn’t hard to believe that they simply lose track of time on occasion. If we all spent that much time making decisions, we would too!
Taurus can often be found fussing over the tiniest of details. This is another one of the common reasons your Taurus friend has accidentally arrived late. A curious small bug, a door that won’t slide smoothly, a dying vine discovered in the garden, or an unlabeled jar of some kind of spice in the cabinet are all little things that can quickly and easily derail headstrong Taurus from their desired track! It may sound awful, but it is true: Taurus is a sign that could do with a set of blinders whenever a serious deadline is on hand.
Like growing children adjusting to the unpredictable nature of adolescence, Taurus natives somewhat passively allow the path of life to unwind itself before them, like a ball of twine. Taurus can be seen nonchalantly following this earthly thread, skipping along pleasantly without urgent need to see what lies ahead. Taurus is not concerned with what they can find at the end of life’s mysterious journey. Individuals with this Sun sign choose to live in the present. Many Taureans are unsure about what they want out of life early into adulthood. So the bull spends his or her time watching and waiting until an inspiring career is finally found. As soon Taurus realizes what they were put here to do, the bull goes charging ahead, dead set on persevering until their goal is within reach.
Steady as a rock, earthly Taurus aims to create a life that is stable and financially sound. Once financial security is established, the focus can shift to what Taurus really loves: pleasure! While we all enjoy things that bring us pleasure, Taurus (and fellow Venus-ruled Libra) cherish luxury, comfort and beauty more than any other signs. Taurus, as the first feminine sign featured in the Zodiac, epitomizes the raw energy of the feminine principle. Feminine energy is associated with beauty, receptivity and sensuality. Keen on all things appealing to the senses, Taurus is a sign that can be trusted to handle matters pertaining to beauty and aesthetics. Color and decor are very important to Taurus, who will most likely embrace a somewhat conservative yet elegant personal style.
Taurus women take the love of beauty to another level entirely. They adore jewelry and prefer to dress in soft draping fabrics of high quality, which only reinforces the goddess-like charm that is palpable in members of this sign. Taurus men are known to dress equally well once they are old enough to realize the importance of appearance. Clean-cut, practical and comfortable is a perfect description of male Taurus’ style. He is not edgy in his dress but will purchase pieces that are timeless and well made. The sensory experience of touch is very important to a Taurus. Skip the rayon and polyester if purchasing garments as a gift for this sensual sign. Softer, more natural-feeling fabric is the only kind of fabric that this earth sign wants in their closet.
The planet Venus rules the natives of tenacious Taurus. Named after the Roman goddess of love, Venus rules both Libra and Taurus. These two signs notoriously love being in love. To catch a mate, playful Taurus will usually employ humor in order to create a relaxed mood and easy rapport. They are indeed some of the funniest members of the Zodiac! It may take the bull a while to find the right person, since they never rush into decisions. However, once a mate is found, Taurus will cherish and spoil their lover unconditionally. These diehard romantics are, for the most part, happiest when they have found a perfect partner who inspires them to build a successful future.
Taurus’ Dionysian desire for love is only rivaled by their dedicated devotion to food. Taurus natives, more often than not, relish cooking! (Pun intended.) Even without any real training, these folks often possess a natural understanding of all things grown and or raised on this earth. They know what food items complement others, and they have the patience needed to cook a meal to perfection. They can be found watching the Food Network for hours on end or testing new recipes before a dinner party they are hosting. Even if the bull in your life does not love to cook, they sure will enjoy eating! Most Taurus natives are considered flavor junkies by those who know them! They often want as many condiments as possible. Spices? You cannot add enough different flavors and textures to truly please this epicurean. Taurus men and women love to share a good meal with the people they love. This is the true definition of home to these natives. While Taureans are known to indulge in food often, they also recognize that we are what we eat. Most people born under Taurus know to treasure rather than trash their body: moderation is the key!
Pictorially, Taurus is represented as a bull. This headstrong creature is rather timid unless provoked. Yet the nuanced archetype behind this bovine is perfectly captured in the children’s story, “Ferdinand the Bull.” Taurus natives are best described as sweet and sensitive souls who, like Ferdinand, want to sit and smell the flowers instead of battling glory-hungry matadors. Taureans typically prefer to entertain themselves by quietly enjoying earth’s delights, rather than showing off center-stage in some kind of boisterous display. This preference for calm contentment over risky chaos can occasionally manifest as laziness or vanity. Taurus knows better than to fall prey to either of these vices, but when out of balance this is something to be conscious of with the pleasure-seeking bull.
Fun-loving Taurus knows how to enjoy the simple luxuries of life. They are well aware of their expensive taste and therefore know better than to be careless spenders. In fact, Taurus has an uncanny ability to find bargains. As this habit would suggest, Taureans are usually great with money. Financial responsibility is a trait common to earth signs, which, in the case of the bull, can manifest as hoarding money away for later. This need to save money is a blessing that may be misperceived as penny pinching. However, when faced with sudden expenses, Taurus has no reason for concern! At an early age, Taurus natives long to own a home (complete with garden!). This goal is to ensure that Taurus will have a place to share with the spouse of their dreams once their lover comes along. Obtaining a house, garden, and family will provide Taurus with the kind of “happily ever after” fairytale ending that this youthful sign always hoped for.
Taurus falls during the time of year when the onset of spring has filled the barren earth with life again! Aries, which falls before Taurus, begins spring and is therefore full of starting energy. In contrast to this, Taurus occurs in the heart of spring and has solid and stable finishing energy! These natives may not be great at generating ideas, or “hype” per se., but Taurus knows how to set their mind toward an accomplishment. Along with the other three signs that fall in the middle of a season, Taurus is categorized as a fixed sign. This is where Taurean’s get their reputation for being obstinate!
To be fixed is to be determined and persevering. On the flip side, fixed signs like Taurus are also quite stubborn! They hold tenaciously to what they believe, and anything short of hard evidence is not worth using to get them to change their mind. In fact, change in general is something that Taurus will struggle with. Changing tasks, changing careers, changing attitudes… all are major threats to the stability that the fixed signs require to feel in control. Be patient with your bull in situations where she or he may be forced to adjust. In time Taurus will adjust to the new, since above all Venusians strive to be comfortable in every possible way. If this requires them to change, then change they will though the process is slow.
Like other feminine signs, Taurus can be guilty of being a bit judgmental. It is important for this sign to be mindful of this tendency because when judgmental opinions are communicated too vehemently, others are likely to get offended. Taurus doesn’t aim to cause trouble, but their strong opinions can rock the proverbial boat. Thankfully, a Taurus who has had time to mature learns when to keep their opinions to themselves and when it is appropriate to discuss them. On a bad day, Taurus is immature, materialistic, selfish, needy, argumentative, inflexible, distractible, and lazy.
On a good day, Taurus is a very loyal comrade. Individuals born under Taurus are caring, compassionate and kindhearted people who are tons of fun! As lovers they are thoughtful and affectionate, always doting on their sweetie! As hosts, they delight the senses of their guests with delectable nourishment, tasteful and timeless décor, and great company.
Cheers to the tenderhearted Taurus!
