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Taurus

April 21
Through
May 21

Ruling Planet
The Planet Venus
Venus


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     Taurus GlyphThe second sign of the zodiac, Taurus is ruled by Venus. The glyph represents the Bull, Taurus's symbol. The sign is concerned with the manifestation of the self, with basic needs being foremost. Ruled by Venus, Taurus personalities tend to be driven by their affections.

     Taurus is the direct opposite of the Aries character. Taurean people tend to be slow, methodical, practical and reserved. They are also stolid, tenacious and determined. Possessing tremendous willpower and self-discipline, they are inclined to stick to tried and traditional methods. Their greatest satisfaction derives from results produced directly by their personal efforts.

Earthlore Explorations Lore of Astrology: Cretan Bull Mural
A palace wall mural at Knosos in Crete.
Bulls were revered as masculine counterparts
to goddesses in the ancient Mediterranean.

Where is the Planet Mercury in Your Birth Horoscope?

     Of all the planets within our solar system, Mercury is nearest to the Sun. There is a direct correspondence to this fact in the mapping of an individual's birth chart. With the exception of the Moon, Mercury revolves through the zodiac faster than any other planet; yet its proximity to the Sun insures that its placement will always be near to or on par with the subject's Solar sign.

      It is likely that you will be able to determine where Mercury was at the time of your birth without consulting an astrologer. By reading the three potential profiles, it is often uncanny how clearly one of them will fit to us. I thought you would enjoy trying this out. Links to the three positions are provided at the right.

     I am always interested to know what you think and discover. Feel welcome to write!  Material is currently being developed on the other planets. If you are interested, we would be pleased to keep you updated on their progress. Just send me a brief request!

TaurusTaurus Queries

The Planet Mercury




Mercury in
Aries


Mercury in
Taurus


Mercury in
Gemini



Taurus
Associations


Nature:
Negative

Quality:
Fixed

 Element:
Taurus Element: Earth
Earth

Symbol:
The Bull

Glyph:

Taurus

Colors:
Light Blue,
Pink, Lemon		        Roots are important to the Taurean. A sense of permanence, a feeling of security is essential. Generally an easygoing person, slow to anger, but once roused is known for a ferocious temper. Very difficult to deal with when angry. Usually set off by jealousy due to a possessive nature. Loyalty is important to a Taurus, and a true friend of a Taurean will speak well of their great generosity.

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     Taureans are warm, loving, gentle and charming most of the time. Motivated by self preservation, the Taurean is not a risk taker and weighs every decision carefully, in a slow and methodical manner. To more impulsive people, Taurus is a bore. Opinionated, stubborn, once a Taurean makes a decision, it is written in stone. Don't expect original thinking and new ideas here. Basically physical people, they prefer the known to the unknown, the tried to the new. They love the earth, possessions, and generally treat those they love as possessions.
Earthlore Explorations Lore of Astrology: Venus Allegorical Manuscript
Allegorical rendering of the planet Venus.
Taurus is symbolized within the chariot wheel.
Engraving by Hans S. Beham from the 1530s.
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Metal:
Copper

Gem:
Emerald

Earthlore Astrology - Taurus Zodiac: Rose
Rose

Flowers:
Rose, Poppy, Violet

Animal:
Cattle

Herbs:
Sorrel, Spearmint
Countries:
Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia

Earthlore Astrology - City: Dublin
Dublin, Ireland

Cities:
Dublin, Lucerne, Leipzig, St. Louis

Body Area:
Throat

Principle:
Reaction

Keyword:
Possessive

 Notable Taurus
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    Sir Andrew:
    Shall we set about some revels?

    Sir Toby:
    What shall we do else? were we not born under Taurus?

    —William Shakespeare,
    Twelfth Night



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    Study Elements

    ARIES
    First sign
    March 21 - April 20
    Symbol: Ram

    GEMINI
    Third sign
    May 22 - June 21
    Symbol: Twins

    CANCER
    Fourth sign
    June 22 - July 22
    Symbol: Crab

    LEO
    Fifth sign
    July 23 - Aug 22
    Symbol: Lion

    VIRGO
    Sixth sign
    Aug 23 - Sept 22
    Symbol: Maiden

    LIBRA
    Seventh sign
    Sept 23 - Oct 23
    Symbol: Scales

    SCORPIO
    Eighth sign
    Oct 24 - Nov 22
    Symbol: Scorpion

    SAGITTARIUS
    Ninth sign
    Nov 23 - Dec 21
    Symbol: Archer

    CAPRICORN
    Tenth sign
    Dec 22 - Jan 20
    Symbol: Sea goat

    AQUARIUS
    Eleventh sign
    Jan 21 - Feb 19
    Symbol:
    Water bearer

    PISCES
    Twelfth sign
    Feb 20 - March 20
    Symbol: Fish pair
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         Prosperous at developing and maintaining wealth, Taureans do well in banking and finance. In business, they shine in fields concerned with the earth and money. Architect, builder, gardener or accountant, financier, banker, auctioneer, real estate broker, are all professions which attract a Taurus. They may possess a good singing voice as music may be said to be a Taurean art. Many well known performers are born under Taurus, such as Barbara Streisand and Bing Crosby. Many Taureans have a 'green thumb' and find real pleasure in gardening. Gifted with a natural artistic nature, they also may excel as crafts workers.

         Persistence, thoroughness and single-mindedness that can take on dogmatic qualities are the hallmarks of the Taurean personality. No detail will ever be overlooked by the eyes of a Taurus. Motivated by a desire to obtain and accumulate physical possessions, they can be compulsive in their intensity to secure an ample supply of everything they consider important.

    Earthlore Explorations Lore of Astrology - Zodiac: Taurus Constellation with Orion
    Taurus and Orion of the Night Skies.
    European Constellation Chart.

         Honesty, integrity and dependability are notable Taurean characteristics. The calm, pleasant, and well intentioned Taurus exterior belies the volcanic temper that can erupt when sufficiently aroused. The bright side of the stubborn bull's nature is, they are incredibly and uncompromisingly loyal to their friends. Established slowly, a Taurus friendship can, and often does last a lifetime.


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    Sun Sign Taurus Aries - Taurus - Gemini - Cancer - Leo
    Virgo - Libra - Scorpio - Sagittarius
    Capricorn - Aquarius - Pisces


    Origins     in Mythology

       Ere the heels of flying Capricorn
    Have touched the western mountain's darkening rim,
    I mark, stern Taurus, through the twilight gray,
       The glinting of thy horn,
    And sullen front, uprising large and dim,
    Bent to the starry Hunter's sword at bay.

    —Bayard Taylor, Hymn to Taurus

         Taurus is one of the elder signs in the zodiac. In earlier ages the vernal equinox was located within the realm of the bull, roughly during 4,000-1,700 BCE, whereas today it is to found within Aries. As the commencement of harvest was integral to ancient cultures, the year began with Taurus. The widely asked question about why Astrology begins with Aries, and not with the first month of the year finds its answer in this tradition.

         To the Greeks, Taurus is associated with Zeus and his transformation into a snowy white Bull. This he did as a means to abduct Europa, whom he lusted for. Thus, the Minotaur of Crete, result of this union of God and mortal, is also recognized as being associated with the second sign of the zodiac. Through many cultures across the world the constellation of Taurus is perceived as a bull or similar animal. The Egyptians gave great significance to the sky cluster in both religion and astrology; the great starry bull of the Nile. Halfway around the globe, small tribes living along the Amazon river in South America, called this section of the night sky: Tapüra Rayoaba, the Jaw of the Ox. It is certainly a hard constellation to miss! As one of the densest groupings, there are, by varying accounts, between 120 and 190 stars within it, visible to the naked eye.

    Earthlore Explorations Lore of Astrology: Egyptian Goddess Hathor
    The Goddess Hathor of Egypt
    was often associated with Taurus.
         In the Mediterranean region, the Sun's entry into Taurus was celebrated as the Feast of Maya. We know it as May Day, the first of the month. The Sun was often represented by a white bull with a golden disc between his horns. This image was followed by a procession of virgins, exemplifying the fecundity of nature. This association of Taurus with the beginning of Spring, can be traced as far back as ancient Babylon. In Egypt, Taurus held an even greater importance, as it was believed that humanity was created while the sun was passing through its borders.
    Traditional Cultural Translations
    Arabic: Al Thaur  Taurus  French: Taureau  Taurus German: Stier
    Hebrew: Shõr  Taurus   Italian: Toro  Taurus   Portuguese: Touro 
    Spanish: Tauro  Taurus   Syrian: Taurã  Taurus  Turkish: Ughuz


    AstrologyRenowned Taureans: Sigmund Freud and Barbara Streisand
      Dante Alighieri (May 21, 1265)
      Italian Philosopher-Poet: The Divine Comedy
      Niccolò Machiavelli (May 11, 1469)
      Italian Political Strategist, Author: The Prince
      William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564)
      Famed English Bard, Playwright
      William Lilly (April 30, 1602)
      Famed English Astrologer
      David Hume       (April 26, 1711)
      Scottish Historian, Philosopher: Political Discourses
       John James Audubon (May 5, 1780)
      French-American Artist, Naturalist
      Eugène Delacroix       (April 26, 1798)
      French Romantic Painter
      Honoré de Balzac       (May 20, 1799)
      French Innovative Novelist: The Human Comedy
      Robert Browning       (May 7, 1812)
      English Poet: The Ring and the Book
      Sören Kierkegaard       (May 5, 1813)
      Danish Philosopher, Forerunner of Existentialism
      Anthony Trollope       (April 24, 1815)
      English Novelist: Phineas Finn
      Charlotte Bronte       (April 21, 1816)
      English Novelist: Jane Eyre
      Karl Marx (May 5, 1818)
      German Philosopher, Economist,
      Author of The Communist Manifesto
      Dante G. Rossetti (May 12, 1828)
      English Painter, Member of the Pre-Raphaelites
      Johannes Brahms (May 7, 1833)
      German Composer
      Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856)
      Austrian Founder of Psychoanalysis
      L. Frank Baum (May 15, 1856)
      American Novelist: The Wizard of Oz
      William Randolph Hearst (April 29, 1863)
      American Newspaper Publisher
      Harry Truman (May 8, 1884)
      U. S. American President
      Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888)
      Russian-American Composer: God Bless America
      Martha Graham (May 11, 1894)
      American Dancer
      Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895)
      Italian-American Actor
      Vladimir Nabokov (April 23, 1899)
      Russian Poet, Novelist: Lolita
      Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901)
      American Actor: High Noon
      Bing Crosby (May 2, 1904)
      American Singer, Comedian
      Salvador Dali (May 11, 1904)
      Spanish Surrealist Painter
      John Wayne (April 26, 1907)
      American Actor: True Grit
      Evita Perone (May 7, 1908)
      Argentine First Lady
      Joe Lewis (May 13, 1914)
      American Boxing Champion
      Orson Welles (May 6, 1915)
      American Actor, Film Director: Citizen Kane
      Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917)
      Legendary American Jazz Singer
      Satyajit Ray       (May 2, 1921)
      Indian Film Director
      Elizabeth II (April 21, 1926)
      Queen of England
      Hosni Mubarak (May 4, 1928)
      Egyptian President
      Ernesto 'Che' Guevara (May 14, 1928)
      Argentine Revolutionary
      Audry Hepburn (May 4, 1929)
      American Actress: My Fair Lady
      Willie Mays (May 6, 1931)
      American Baseball Legend
      James Brown (May 3, 1933)
      American Rhythm & Blues Singer
      Madeleine Albright (May 15, 1937)
      American Secretary of State,
      First Woman to Hold the Office
      Al Pacino (April 25, 1940)
      American Actor: The Godfather, Scent of a Woman
      Barbara Streisand (April 24, 1942)
      American Singer, Actress, Director
      Kolo Omotoso (April 21, 1943)
      Nigerian Novelist: Just Before Dawn
      George Lucas (May 14, 1944)
      American Film Director; Star Wars; Indiana Jones
      Cher (May 20, 1946)
      American Singer, Actress
      Stevie Wonder (May 13, 1950)
      American Musician, Singer, Songwriter
      Tony Blair (May 6, 1953)
      British Prime Minister
      Randy Travis (May 4, 1959)
      American Country & Western Singer, Actor
      Bono (May 10, 1960)
      Lead Singer of the Irish Rock band U2
      George Clooney (May 6, 1961)
      American Actor
      Janet Jackson (May 16, 1966)
      American Singer, Actress


      "No, no, I am but a shadow of myself:
      you are deceiv'd, my substance is not here;
      for what you see is but the smallest part,
      and . . . were the whole frame here,
      it is of such a spacious lofty pitch,
      your roof were not sufficient to contain it."

      Lord Talbot in Henry VI,
      —William Shakespeare
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