Taurus
From Astrology In Depth
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Taurus |
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| Element |
| Earth, earthiness |
| Quality |
| Fixed, unyielding |
| Rulers |
| Venus, on its earthy side |
| Natural houses |
| The second house |
| Alternative names |
| The bull |
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 Taurus is the most practical, utilitarian and sensual sign in the zodiac. The ruler of this sign is Venus, on her earthy side. Its natural house is the 2nd house. Taurus is based on the earth element. |
> edit this In the personality
Taurus persons tend to be strongly hedonistic, cool customers. They live primarily through the pleasures of their senses. This is the more solid and pragmatic sign in the zodiac. It brings a lot of practicality and earthly sensibility. It is very utilitarian and seeks real, useful results for its efforts. This sign may be seen as lazy by some, but that is because it is strongly motivated by reward, and lack of such prize for its efforts tends to drain it of energies. A chart energized by strong 
Aries influences can alleviate this.
This sign is not psychologically equipped to deal with conflict and suffering, which reveal its more neurotic, sometimes brutal side. It does not take well to threats, to disrespect or to rigid or overly burdensome demands, and can be quite resentful in the face of these. This is much more a sign of love and pleasure, where he usually much prefers to dwell, but badly afflicted charts can reveal that more problematic side.
Taureans have a great longing to something special, exciting. This is the grounds for the great possessiveness within this sign, as anything that's considered special to them is held dearly, fiercely protected. On this basis, this sign also tends to be faithful, and it is usually rather respectful as well. It is usually a strongly loyal sign, but only until it starts feeling disrespected or encroached upon, then the rebellious side can undermine this.
They really hate discomfort, and can become quite preoccupied with avoiding it. These natives tend to dislike hard work, and often seek a way to delegate it. They are more inclined to seek occupation in fields they like, so that it does not become too much of a pain. Strong Saturn
influences may aleviate these tendencies to some degree. Taurus is usually a subscriber to "slowly but surely". It usually prefers to hold back than to risk himself.
There is some reserve in the Taurus personality, which is in effect a preservative and protective disposition. There is a strong dislike of unapproved external encroachment upon their personal space, which is very important in this sign. Taurus can be pretty good at keeping secrets.
Most Taureans have a good, earthy sense of humor. Earthy humor is one that is keen and more sophisticated than just excessive silliness or lighthearted joking.
As of the neurotic structure of this sign, these natives may be emotionally susceptible to superstition.
Taurus tends to love animals a lot.
> edit this Rebelliousness
Little acknowledged trait of Taurus is its rebellious nature, which often manifests as stubbornness. This rebelliousness is especially pronounced when Taurus feels it is not appreciated, not taken into consideration, belittled or otherwise disrespected, then it becomes extremely wilful and difficult, sometimes even contrarian. Forcefulness also brings this about in him. This rebelliousness rises from certain frustrations that make up this personality type, but this kind of behavior is actually in contrast to the fundamental, reasonable and rational earthy nature of this sign. It may be used as a kind of power-play, as Taurus tends more toward passive-aggressiveness than to outright aggression - perhaps because this method offers less of a risk. Then other times what has been said just does not make any earthy sense.
It should be noted that calling Taurus people "stubborn" does not incur any favors either. Sometimes it just makes the problem worse, rather than addressing any issue that may have caused such attitude.
Taurus' rebelliousness may find other, more refined expressions in Taurus' life.
> edit this Sensuality
In keeping with its association with Venus, Taurus has greatly heightened senses, and has a tendency to deal with sensual things more often than other signs. Taurus can be strongly moved by physical beauty. In fact, some Taurus people, especially Taurus ladies often find themselves delving in fields of esthetics or cosmetics. These natives crave closeness and touch, but do not let just anyone get so close. They need to trust. This sign usually enjoys music very much. Sexuality also tends to be strong in Taurus.
Strong Pluto
influences can cause debauchery in Taurus unless Saturn is also strong.
> edit this Security
Taurus is the sign of security, and as such the need to feel secure is an important facet of this sign. Accordingly, it is somewhat less likely to take risks than other signs, certainly uncalculated ones. It often takes extra measures to ensure its security, though in this light it may sometimes be considered controlling by some. Taurus can even be brutal when robbed of its sense of security.
There is usually a conservative attitude to money, but on the other hand these natives may have a difficult time resisting their desires. In a difficult chart emotional wellbeing can be closely associated with the monetary status and the ability to expend as a compensation for bad feelings.
> edit this Fixations
There are usually some fixations in the Taurus personality, which may perplex other signs. They tend to stick with patterns and experiences they know, as this makes up their sense of being, and makes them feel secure and comfortable. In a more difficult chart this can transform to a full fledged obsessive-compulsive disorder. Tauruses often fixate on unshakeable, practical convictions. To some extent, a Gemini Mercury can alleviate some of the issues with this by reflecting a mind that is more on the dynamic side.
> edit this Good and bad
Although these are aware of some wickedness inherent within their natural melancholy, basic constructive drives within this sign usually make them go with the greater good. Even in the case a Taurus person does go down a wrong path, it will be more systematically conductive than just spite, and should be rewarding aplenty. That said, naturally they are actually more inclined to fall into depression than act in a full-fledged negative fashion, unless the chart is energized and focussed.
In most cases it wants to do what is proper and fair. It can also have a soft spot for really nice people, even if they are a bit silly.
> edit this Social justice
Normally, justice is more important here, especially social justice, and these individuals will seek to operate within their intellectual idea of what justice is. Usually that idea will be rather close to an objective notion of justice, unless there are problematic imbalances in the chart then there may be an overly critical and even brutal notion of justice. In any case these people are more willing to fight for their idea of justice and balance. They will have a hard time standing by when that idea of justice/balance in being violated, even if it involves complete strangers. Of course dealing with justice can become complicated as justice can sometimes be a subjective and even ambivalent thing. Forcing a definition may sometimes be more inappropriate than letting things be.
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> edit this Zodiacal comparison
> edit this with Scorpio
There's a natural, dissociative 180 degree angle between these signs.
Unlike Scorpio, Taurus has very clearly defined red lines, and Scorpio's emotional messiness is not compatible with Taurus' orderly and constructive fashion. Scorpio's tendency to throw everything in the air on an emotional whim, is also incompatible with Taurus' calmer, preservative nature. Although these signs often attract, in more intimate associations Taurus has a tendency to feel unrespected by Scorpio, as Scorpio fails to consider Taurus' more refined nature. Even though there are common grounds there, Taurus has difficulty understanding Scorpio in many circumstances. The Scorpian ways can also be somewhat offensive to Taurus' more refined senses. The result can potentially be an explosion between these signs. Taurus may much despise being undermined by Scorpio. Scorpio is perhaps the sign most equipped to unleash the emotional side of Taurus, which is highly neurotic and probably darker than the Scorpio's (although strongly repressed).
On a more romantic level, Taurus males can sometimes get strongly ensnared by Scorpio women's sexual attire, however lacks in respectful attitudes between them can make it quite a battlefield. This may actually be dangerous if the Taurus person is unbalanced.
- Famous relationships - Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles [1]
> edit this with Leo
There is a natural, frictional 90 degree angle between these signs.
Leo's easy, lightheaded approach can clash with Taurus' conservative, mindful nature. Although Leo's exciting ways can be quite attractive to Taurus, its tendency for "grand living" can be somewhat disconcerting to Taurus' pocketbook. It might dislike Leo's boisterous and boastful mannerism, which it often considers crass. Nevertheless, they can share great passions together.
In romance, Leo's more social nature may clash with Taurus' possessive nature, bringing about much strain unto the relationship. Physical attraction tends to dictate the strength of this romantic relationship.
- Famous relationship - Sigmund Freud with Carl Jung
> edit this with Aquarius
There is a natural, frictional 90 degree angle between these signs.
It is Aquarius which is the more sentimental in this relationship. Aquarius does not like to feel belittled in any way, which Taurus may well cause him to feel as Taurus lacks appreciation for anything that is not well grounded in earthly thinking. That considered, Taurus may find some exhilaration in this relationship as Aquarius brings something fresh and exciting to Taurus' usually more bland, somewhat dreary life. Some problems may arise with Aquarius' less refined nature, and it may become too destabilizing for Taurus' basic conservative nature. Aquarius itself may rebel against Taurus possessiveness and become wilful and remote.
- Famous relationship - Sonny & Cher
> edit this with Aries
These signs are adjacent to each other.
Although subtler Aries individuals can energize Taurus, most of them tend to clash with Taurus on numerous issues. Both are very opinionated and tend to disagree. Taurus is colder and more calculated than Aries, which can antagonize the usually more conscientious Aries, in close relationship perhaps even infuriating it. Aries may request sacrifices that Taurus does not comprehend and is unwilling to make. On the other hand Tauruses often find Aries bossy and commanding and may rebel strongly. Aries individuals can become more stressed out by issues and time constraints (which it tends to mishandle), and just at the worst time antagonizes Taurus, which becomes unmovable or highly resentful. Aries is usually less organized than Taurus, and tends to take upon himself too much.
- Famous relationship - David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
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> edit this with Gemini
These signs are adjacent to each other.
Although there are many Tauruses with planets in Gemini, a strong Taurean personality may well clash with a strong Gemini personality on the basis of very different mentalities between them. Gemini has more of a childish and less reliable demeanor, while Taurus is more grounded in the realities of life. Taurus may well find amusement in Gemini's ways, however it may lack some respect for Gemini on the basis of its ungrounded nature. Gemini may be considered silly by Taurus, and both may find this dynamic to be annoying sometimes. Nevertheless, the fact that Taurus usually does not feel threatened by Gemini makes it for a workable mix. Gemini extends well on the latent abilities of Taurus, and Taurus brings a more productive touch of reality to the more flighty Gemini.
Taurus is generally more attentive to things and has a stronger focal memory in the things that it finds most important, while Gemini is much more gifted with languages and abstract thought and has a potent peripheral memory. Gemini is colder, more self-interested and calculated than Taurus. Taurus takes more things into consideration, but may suffer from laziness. Gemini deals better with frustration and other problems, where Taurus becomes neurotic and sometimes unapologetically brutal.
> edit this with Virgo
Taurus shares similar qualities with Virgo, which eases them working together. Taurus appreciates Virgo's stable and rather predictable ways, and they often associate under common goals.
Taurus can sometimes feel a bit intellectually inferior to Virgo's more dazzling abilities. Granted, Taurus does not really like to complicate himself with intellectual processes that do not lead to good, perceivable, real-world implications. This may sometimes mark him as "slow" by some, although Mercury's situation should be judged as well. Taurus' mentality tends to simplify things, really "bring them down to earth" (and to the commoners), and so sometimes eases things and makes them much more workable.
Taurus tends to be somewhat more self-interested than Virgo, and can become quite lazy if there isn't any incentive offered. Nevertheless, the Virgo relationship can help instigate and motivate Taurus into profitable earthly activity.
- Famous relationship - Janet Jackson with Michael Jackson
> edit this with Capricorn
These signs share the same basic element and so are more or less able to relate. Nevertheless, there are often communicational issues here as both signs tend to be reserved. These signs can efficiently come together in specific goals, but the natural remoteness and chilliness of both can cause difficulty on the personal level. Taurus needs something special and exciting to get over its natural melancholic facet, but minimalistic and business-minded Capricorn usually does not fulfill this need. In addition, tastes tend to be quite different between these signs. The association of these signs can cause depressive issues in Tauruses with weak moons.
In romantic contexts, these signs share a physical affinity, but the relationship may be a bit bland.
> edit this Occupations
- Economics - especially with 2nd house influences
- Money management and investments
- Sales, especially in stores
- Computers, as they have a knack for the logics of this field
- Crafts and design, music, art - especially with Venus
influences
- Esthetics and cosmetics - especially with the ladies of this sign
- Agriculture, gardening and horticulture - there's usually a love of nature in this sign
> edit this Taurus personalities
Taurus people with a Taurus Mercury as well: (double Tauruses)
- Sigmund Freud :: ::
TaurusSun
with Uranus
:: :: TaurusMercury
with Uranus :: :: all in the interpersonal 7th.
- Salvador Dali :: Sun in the status 10th (on the edge of the 11th) with Mercury + Mars in the 11th house.
- Timothy McVeigh :: TaurusSun with TaurusMercury in the adventurous 11th /
trine 
(note afflictions on Moon etc)
- Jack Nicholson :: SunUranus +
Venus :: Mercury trine Jupiter and Neptune.
Different Mercury sign people:
- State of Israel :: :: TaurusSun in the 7th house /
90° 
and 
:: :: 
GeminiMercury in the 8th house.
- Queen Elizabeth II :: :: TaurusSun in the homely 4th :: :: AriesMercury with Uranus in the 3rd house.
- Tony Blair :: :: TaurusSun in the fantastic 12th / 90° and
:: :: AriesMercury in the 11th house.
- Jerry Seinfeld :: :: TaurusSun
opposite :: :: AriesMercury
> edit this Planets in the sign
 crystallized and hedonistic |  doldrums |
 cold, practical thinking |  steady in one's hobbies |
 material love |  resentment |
 to make wads of money |  hard, hard work |
 a useful neurosis |  debauchery |
 sensual arts |
