Taurus
From New Age Village
Taurus (The Bull) - March 21 through April 20
- The sign of the Builder or Producer
- A fixed earthy sign; Stubborn, steadfast, systematic, persevering, kind-hearted, often musical.
- Ruler: Venus
- Gems: moss-agate, emerald
- Colors: blue and pink
- Metal: copper
- Harmonious signs for business, marriage, or companionship: Capricorn, Virgo, Cancer
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The Taurean Type
THIS sign Is the first of the earthy triplicity and the first of the fixed signs, and in this sign is concealed will and desire, both of which express themselves in the character of the Taureans more or less. This being the sign of solidity, it makes those born in it exceedingly solid, practical, and substantial. They are exactly the reverse of all that has been said of the foregoing sign, Aries being all that is idealistic, while Taurus is all that is practical.
The Taureans are slow, plodding, patient, enduring, persistent, executive and matter-of-fact persons. They are remarkable for their conservatism, and they never seem to waste their forces like the Aries types, who scatter them broadcast. Persons of the strongest wills are born in this sign, and when living exclusively for themselves, they become exceedingly obstinate. They can be very determined, persistent and dogmatic ; they usually speak with a quiet, firm and authoritative tone. Possessing a great amount of physical vitality, the Taureans become very furious and violent when severely angered, though as they are usually slow and cautious it takes a very great deal to rouse them; when very excited, however, they are beside themselves with rage. They can do a great amount of good by their steady, building capacity, and are thoroughly capable of carrying out all plans entrusted to them.
They have much perseverance, are steady, patient and enduring. Secretive and very reserved, they yet make faithful friends. They are excellent companions to those possessing ideas, and as co-workers they are reliable, sincere and trustworthy. They seem to possess a great amount of pent-up energy, which makes them very tenacious, holding on till something comes to liberate their stored-up forces. As masseurs and Leaiers they are unequalled. They always benefit persons deficient in vitality, having the power to magnetically heal and soothe those who are nervous and irritable.
The mental and physical vitality of the Taureans is tremendous, and persons born under this sign usually possess a splendid physique. They are fearless and generous, and when fully individualised they set no store on wealth except to do good with it.
When they concentrate their thoughts they have immense power, and WILL then has the ascendancy over desire; but when the latter is most in evidence they become very worldly and incline to take pleasure in the good things of this life, being fond of feasting and comfort. The Taureans make the best psychic mediums, and they may be contrasted with the Aries types by the fact that they are more inclined to live in their feelings than in their minds. The true Taurean may be said to be one great feeling ; but, as this sign belongs to the earthy triplicity, it is more often physical and objective than subjective feeling. Taurus governs the neck, and just as this is so constituted as to serve the head which turns upon it, it may be said that Taureans make better servants than masters. Being trustworthy, they make excellent public servants and officials, and they are often chosen by the public as their representatives.
Taurus governs the throat also, hence this may be said to be the most sensitive part of the organism, while as this sign is the first of the fixed group of signs, one of which (SI) governs the heart, the latter is often affected by sympathy; belonging to the earthy triplicity, moreover, dropsical and tumorous afflictions are indicated.
The throat, however, should always have the first attention, exhaustion through speech or singing being avoided. Taureans are more inclined to suffer from too much physical strength than too little, and when giving way to what is often their greatest fault, laziness, they nurse many disorders that produce rapid, fatal results. When the Venus side of the nature is in excess, they are liable to apoplexy and sudden death. It would seem as though they were benefited most by those things that also assist the Aries types, and it would be better for them to exchange magnetism with others and so obtain a more equal distribution of the life forces. They often pass out of their bodies earlier than might be expected through a kind of magnetic stagnation ; so that if they were to energise their minds a little more, and live less in the feelings, they would be greatly benefited in health. All morbid tendencies should be strenuously resisted, as if indulged in they tend to ' grow upon' the Taurean.
These persons possess the ability to get money for others, and Taurus being the second sign of the zodiac, governing finance, they are best suited for all callings in which the handling of money is concerned. They therefore make good bankers, stockbrokers, treasurers, cashiers and speculators. When living more in the pe. -onal nature they are best adapted for mechanical and laborious pursuits, where they are required to work slowly and patiently. They are good at all executive work, and are, as a rule, excellent singers and sometimes capable actors. They also succeed as magnetic healers, doctors, and nurses; and in agricultural pursuits as farmers, fruit-growers, or gardeners, also as builders, etc.; they are found amongst bill-discounters, financial agents, book-binders, manufacturing chemists, compositors, dressmakers, florists, French-polishers, house painters and decorators, japanners, collectors, insurance agents, taxidermists, etc.
It would be well for these persons to marry those born in one of the other earthy or in one of the watery signs, to ensure mental and physical sympathy.
Finally, we may say of the Taureans that they possess more vitality than any other of the twelve types, in fact, they appear to suffer from an over-abundance of life rather than a deficit of it. The words " to him that hath shall be given " seem to be applicable to these persons, as their leading characteristic is acquisitiveness, and it is quite natural for them to be conservative, reserved, and secretive. It would be difficult without a knowledge of the planetary configurations at the time of birth to say whether they would be actuated chiefly by Will or Desire. Either one or the other would tend to predominate, but in all cases they would lean more to the objective and concrete than the subjective and ideal; owing to this they often pass through a period of extreme materialistic thought which leaves a strong impress on their future actions. They appear to be born to realise the practical demonstration of the law, for the inner quality or destiny of this sign is OBEDIENCE. Evolved Type: The chief characteristic of the highly developed Taurean is his stability of character and of purpose. His is the steadfast mind, unshaken in adversity, and his the power of quiet persistence in the face of difficulties. He has found his true position in the center. Identified with the very heart of things, he refuses to be hustled or frightened or pushed into any false position, and generally excels in work requiring a sense of true proportion and a just appreciation of relative values. He understands the importance of system, method, and order, enjoys routine and regularity, and often shows constructive ability, especially in matters concerning the foundations of beginnings of enterprise.
He works best when spurred by necessity or when inspired by the love of others, especially of his wife and family. In hard circumstances his patience and perseverance are marvelous. He generally has a horror of debt, and shows care and prudence in the administration of affairs. Acting as mainstay or prop in material ways is peculiarly congenial to him, and consequently the type makes ideal trustees and guardians - people who will make large sacrifices of time and energy, rather than fail those who have confided in them.
Their commercial integrity also fits them for many kinds of public office. People of this type suit subordinate positions, junior partnerships, and so forth, generally preferring to have boundaries and limits set by someone in supreme authority. Obedience comes easy to them, but if nagged they make a stand, and their occasional outbursts of wrath are sufficiently vehement to cause considerable consternation to those who have aroused them. Besides excelling in the building up of commercial or other undertakings, Taureans are very successful in agricultural pursuits.
The quick recognition of relative and essential values which shows in people of this sign gives them almost invariably the delightful gift of humor. Their feet never lose touch with the solid ground, and they generally know not only where they stand themselves, but where other people stand also, so that the claims of the charlatan and exaggerations of more excitable individuals merely amuse them. Their laughter has, however, no touch of malice, and the true Taurean enjoys a joke against himself as wholeheartedly as any. It is consequently difficult to ruffle him, and his kindly tolerance and warmth of heart are calculated to make him a favorite among friends, many of whom find his leisurely ways and tranquil presence very soothing.
Primitive Type
The primitive Taurean naturally prefers to keep his good things to himself, and often by seeking to save his life loses it; for excess of vitality stored up, instead of overflowing for the benefit of others, is a danger to him. He is self-centered and quite incapable of seeing anyone's point of view but his own. His steadfast nature and splendid persistence show as a mulish obstinacy and a pig-headed determination to hold his own. Tranquility and restfulness are represented by laziness and sloth, and the inherent loyalty characteristic of the evolved type, as well as its strength and solidity of character, are recognizable only in foolish dislike of change, and a dogged disinclination to strenuous exertion of any kind. The primitive Taurean is absurdly over-cautious and exasperatingly deliberate. His filial devotion to his Mother Earth and gratitude for her gifts are often perverted to a gross materialism accompanied by much self-indulgence. He is never aggressive in battle, and avoids it if possible, but when pushed to the wall, or persistently goaded, will sometimes astonish his opponent by an outburst of fury, quickly succeeded by a resumption of stolidity. The sense of humor is conspicuous, and although his joke may take some time in the making, it is usually a genuine achievement, even if it is distinguished rather for its breadth than for its depth.
Love and Friendship
The Taurean shows himself exceptionally capable of faithful and enduring friendship and affection. His loyalty lives on in spite of neglect or rebuff. In both sexes there is a tendency to fall in love early and keep it up late, and the devotion of people of this type is almost invariably offered to living realities, not to ideal or abstract heroes and heroines. At the primitive stage the nature is somewhat over-amorous and sensual, and even when well developed there is enough of the earthy or physical element about the affection to make the Taurean friend or lover crave strongly for the physical presence of the beloved. Any pretext that will give an opportunity for communication is seized and held onto with dogged persistence. Trouble and inconvenience and even absurdity are of no account, if a chance arises to deliver a note or gift. The onlooker may deride, the adored one may grow restive and even cross, but the steady pursuit goes on till it ends either in victory or defeat. If a rival triumphs, a certain amount of philosophy comes to the rescue, and the very lovable humility of the type asserts itself. The disappointment is accepted without bitterness or resentment, for Taureans are rarely handicapped by pride and self-conceit though frequently by shyness and self-consciousness. If the pursuit is successful, the marriage goes forward, and the union is generally satisfactory; for a sense of proportion prevents a Taurean husband or wife from exacting too much.
Marriage with a primitive Taurean is, however, somewhat of a trial, and trouble may arise on account of his or her laziness and self-indulgence. The women make splendid mothers and welcome their offspring with great delight, never wearing them out by fussy attentions, constant supervision, and correction. In the primitive type physical well-being and comfort are apt to be given a very high place, and when a life of comparative idleness and luxury is possible, conditions are not too closely scanned. A mercenary marriage sometimes suggests itself to the type as a comfortable solution to many difficulties.
Religion
The religious tendency of the Taurean is occasionally conspicuous by its absence; but even in the most materialistic of the sign, there is always an inclination to hold settled convictions, one way or another, rather than to be harassed by difficulties and doubts. He generally knows what he believes, and disbelieves, and has no objection to stating it. The Taurean inclines to accept the teachings of his early youth; he is averse to change, though tolerant of development.
Literary Style
The Taurean habit of mind is contemplative. He is apt to take his time about telling a story, and to dwell at considerable length on points which interest him or strike him as important, especially if they have anything to do with the foundations of the plot or the essential qualities of the characters. His sense of proportion, however, keeps this ruminating tendency in check; and when critically examined these meditative passages are generally found to be integral parts of the whole. His attention to solidity of structure makes for permanence and durability, and Taurean literary work stands the wear and tear of time better than most, because it gets down to bedrock, and is very little affected by passing fashions.
He has the builder's instinct for what is essential, and never troubles about decoration till he has his proportions fixed and his walls fair and square before him. Consequently the ornament introduced is well chosen, emphasizing all that is good and permanent in the structure, and thereby adding greatly to the effect of the whole. If there is any carelessness it is in the matter of finish, but even his roughness and lack of polish are due rather to the material handled than to want of judgment in the builder.
To the true-born Taurean nothing is common or unclean. Anything that concerns the ordinary daily life of working, suffering, slowly evolving humanity seems to him legitimate and suitable as a subject for literary treatment. The physical plane is his chosen field of operations, and he takes it as he finds it. Even when dealing with the loftiest topics he prefers to show the higher qualities dramatically, as they work visibly in human experience. Consequently the parable or allegory at its best and pithiest may be looked for from writers with a strong Taurean strain in them. One of the finest examples in this line is the short meditation in which Shakespeare's melancholy Jaques tells the forest exiles in As You Like It:
- "All the world's a stage,
- And all the men and women merely players."
Shakespeare's actual birthday is unknown, but we do know that the Sun was in Taurus when he was born, and can see for ourselves how strongly he answered to this influence.
In Real Life and in Fiction: In fiction, lovable examples of the Taurean abound. Kent in King Lear is one of them; and among Shakespeare's women there is Helena, the amorous heroine of All's Well That Ends Well, who along with many attractive qualities shows some of that deliberate disregard of convention which makes one of the dangers of this sign wherever the passions are concerned.
The burlesque Taurean is fat, thick-necked, gross, and overfed-looking, and often has a great love of low comedy, heartily relishing a joke of considerable breadth, and delighting the easily tickled by his grotesque clowning and facial play. Surely Falstaff had some flavor of the same influence about him, although no one sign could possibly for all of him!
Physical Characteristics and Health
The Taurean is said to be well proportioned, usually on a generous scale. The voice is musical. Dangers to his health are ignorance, inertia, and self-indulgence, to which may be added, in the case of primitive Taureans, sensuality, gluttony, and drunkenness. The natural vitality, always abundant, should be given out freely and generously for the pleasure or benefit of others; otherwise it consumes itself, and morbid conditions rapidly develop. Death in these circumstances is usually sudden. Of games in early years the favorite will probably be football, and the finest and most congenial exercise singing.
SUN IN TAURUS
The Sun in Taurus makes the individual character behind each lunar expression more firm, plodding, enduring, and determined; but there will be a tendency to move more slowly and act more cautiously, quietly, and practically than when the Sun is in Aries.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Aries
This combination gives a strong personality with a tendency to be impulsive, headstrong, and dogmatic. There are considerable amounts of persistence and exactitude. When those born under this combination make up their minds to carry out any purpose in life, they nearly always succeed; but they expect others to conform to their requirements. They are enterprising, independent, and fitted for positions of responsibility. Success in life comes through their energy, the desire to excel, and their ability to organize.
Sun and Moon in Taurus
This combination is the most solid and practical of influences. Those born with it are determined and not easily thwarted. At the same time, they are friendly, companionable, cheerful and may be musical or artistic; they possess a great amount of self-control, but are sometimes too self-contained, reserved, and often secretive. They are nevertheless remarkably strong characters, fearless, persistent, hopeful, and can easily attain success in the financial world.
Sun in Taurus and Moon and Gemini
The restlessness of Gemini is considerably steadied here by the Taurus quality. There is less diffusion, and more initiative force. Those under this combination are inclined to be somewhat selfish and assertive, but the intellectual tendencies of the Moon in Gemini give them a command of language and ability to write. While somewhat unenterprising, the native has a love of the beautiful in nature and art and good intellectual abilities.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Cancer
The sensitiveness of Cancer is somewhat accentuated, so that the emotions are easily upset. This combination increases timidity and reserve; it also produces economy. Imagination is keen; there is some tendency to go to extremes, especially when influenced by others, and the desire for sensation is increased. On the whole it is a fortunate combination, offering rewards through property and inheritance.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Leo
The emotional and sensational nature is much increased with this combination. There is a tendency to exaggerate, to go to extremes, also to be easily influenced in matters connected with speculation and sensational pleasures. Affections may be easily drawn into unfortunate channels, and the native often expresses keen likes and dislikes. He has a good constitution, sound health, is self-confident and fond of show; may be popular or cut something of a figure socially. Care will be necessary to avoid over-indulgence. The nature is ardent, at times passionate; there is some poetic ability, the imagination being vivid.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Virgo
Critical faculties are accentuated by the practical Taurean nature behind the personality. In all business pursuits people with this combination are precise, persistent, and pronounced in their judgments. They have abilities in several different directions, can manage more than one type of business, and are eminently adaptable. While sometimes lacking in enterprise, they can quickly apply and develop the suggestions of others. Virgo being the ruler of the business world, the personality here has the best facilities for expression. The moral nature is firm. Behind much apparent pliability there is a fixed determination which brings success.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Libra
This combination usually causes the personality to arrive at faulty decisions, often the result of another's influence. It produces a certain amount of determination, usually of a stubborn nature. Those born under this influence are apt to be guided by feelings rather than reason. They have ability in music or art. Outwardly they seem to be observant and intellectual, but at heart are emotional and sensuous. The personality is generally affable, refined, and polished, but there is likely to be some jealousy and vindictiveness toward opponents.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio
This position gives a certain amount of vanity and self-esteem. Feelings are strong, yet there is reserve, a good deal of secretiveness, and a tendency to be conservative, except when opposed or angered. Jealousy, pride, and appetites need curbing. Success in life comes through determination and self-reliance.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Sagittarius
The determination behind the Sagittarius personality will incline those born under this influence to go to extremes in all things. It gives a tendency to impulsive action and hasty speech. There is, however, an interest in science, and a tendency toward philosophy and religion. The native is generous, charitable, and sympathetic, but his aspirations are usually higher than his inherent abilities, so that promises usually outrun performance. He is hopeful, optimistic, and of great vitality, but he wastes energy in fits of overwork, undertaking more than he can accomplish.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Capricorn
This is a very practical combination characterized by economy and caution, with an aptitude for making carefully thought-out plans and schemes, which are generally carried to a successful issue. The whole character is independent and determined. Ambitions are high, but chiefly concerned with conventional ideals. Those born under this influence are well able to build up a fortune; they are especially adapted for a public life and have great ability to organize and carry out ambitious plans.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Aquarius
This too is a practical combination. Thoroughness and prudence are combined with honesty of purpose, sincerity, and refinement. Those born under this combination are well able to concentrate their thoughts, and are industrious, persevering, and successful, yet tend to be reserved and somewhat self-centered. It is suitable for holding public offices or appointments, for working through companies, associations, factories, or large bodies of people, and tolerably good for acquiring money and possessions.
Sun in Taurus and Moon in Pisces
Those born under this combination are hospitable, receptive to the wants and requirements of others, kind, and pliable, and have plenty of friends and acquaintances. They are fortunate socially, but rather less so in business or public life. The disposition inclines toward good living, peace, and harmony. Prosperity increases later in life.
FAMOUS PEOPLE BORN WITH THE SUN IN TAURUS:
- Niccolņ Machiavelli: May 3, 1469
- Oliver Cromwell: April 25, 1599
- Catherine the Great: May 2, 1729
- Honoré Balzac: May 20, 1799
- Ulysses S. Grant: April 27, 1822
- Johannes Brahms: May 7, 1833
- Sigmund Freud: May 6, 1856
- Bertrand Russell: May 18, 1872
- Harry Truman: May 8, 1884
- Vladimir Nabokov: April 23, 1899
- Fred Astaire: May 10, 1899
- Bing Crosby: May 2, 1904
- Salvador Dali: May 11, 1904
- Daphne du Maurier: May 13. 1907
- Yehudi Menuhin: April 22, 1916
- Ella Fitzgerald: April 25, 1918
- Margot Fonteyn: May 18, 1919
- Sugar Ray Robinson: May 3, 1921
- Queen Elizabeth II: April 21, 1926
- Audrey Hepburn: May 4, 1929
- Willie Mays: May 6, 1931
- Albert Finney: May 9, 1936
- Barbra Streisand: April 24, 1942
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