Taurean’s strongest desire is for personal
security. Broken promises or the betrayal of others
are threats to this security. Their reaction to
such personal affronts is likely to be bitter,
and those who inflict such abuses will not be
given another chance. Disappointed Taureans can
behave in a manner totally against their own best
interests. They may completely retreat from the
world, or, go in the opposite direction and become
promiscuous. Whatever direction is taken, they
may end up sacrificing the meaningful, continuing
relationships they really need to feel emotionally
secure.
Taureans are stubborn and solid to changes not
of their own making. However, they are able to
accomplish things in life because of their tenacity
in sticking to projects in which others may have
long since lost patience or stamina. The astrological
symbol for Taurus is the Bull and indeed, the
stubborn bullheaded nature of the Taurean personality
can be extremely formidable to those who have
the unfortunate experience of coming up against
it.
On the positive side, their quiet strength and
determination inspires others to trust them. Because
they dislike being unable to rely on others, they
are usually very dependable themselves. Taureans
are loving and patient when trying to accomplish
what they think is worthwhile and when dealing
with people they care about. As a rule, they do
not enjoy surprises or spontaneous changes. They
are far more comfortable when given sufficient
time to prepare for things and allowed to follow
their planned agenda.
Taureans react to what they experience by assessing
its possible worth. That is, before they take
physical action, before they sort out their emotional
involvement, and before they reason it out intellectually,
they ascertain what tangible advantages are to
be gained from the experience. What appears too
abstract or vague fails to attract more than their
passing interest. They need a definite purpose
in what they do and in relationships they form.
Because they don't want to be unnecessarily burdened,
they willingly rid themselves of worn out items,
but only if they cannot find any other way to
make use of them
Venus, planet of beauty and pleasure, rules Taurus,
which means that by nature, people born with Sun
in Taurus are tactile and sensuous, seekers of personal
comfort and physical pleasure. By design however,
they are pragmatic with an appreciative eye for
both monetary value as well as aesthetic beauty.
They are lovers of nature and natural things. Their
harmony in life is tied to reality and the material
world, but sometimes they get carried away with
personal acquisitions. When they go too far a field
they tend to either accumulate wealth and never
use it, or recklessly squander it without improving
the quality or enjoyment of their lives. As a result
of their addiction to personal pleasure and comfort,
Taureans can be very lazy as well as very weak to
the unpleasant consequences that invariably result
from overindulging in rich food and other physical
pleasures. Their natural cautiousness saves them
from making mistakes, but it can also prevent them
from taking advantage of valuable opportunities.
As a rule, Taureans are physically
strong and solidly built. They love music and
art and may have considerable talent in these
areas. They often have a pleasant speaking or
singing voice. Though Taureans tend to be rather
subdued, they have a lively sense of humor, and
enjoy socializing.
Taurus colors are brown, russet,
and turquoise. Vulnerable parts of the body are
the neck, throat, shoulders, and upper torso.
Stiff necks, sore throats, and earaches are common
Taurean complaints. The emerald, a variety of
the mineral beryl and as costly as a diamond,
is the Taurus birthstone. The emerald's rich green
color is suitably Taurean since it is the color
of money, green pastures, and serenity. The emerald
has a six-sided geometric form. Six is the number
assigned to Venus which in turn, is the planetary
ruler of Taurus. Flowers for Taurus are the rose
(red), daisy, lily, and daffodil.
They often become leaders, and readily adapt
themselves to the time and the society, which
calls them into action. They can memorize with
the greatest ease. When friendly, they are very
loyal, and remain so as long as they are permitted
to rule and have their own way.
When they become enemies they are the most bitter
and relentless of the whole twelve signs. Almost
all persons born under Taurus possess some kind
of physical medium-ship, and are quite apt to
be found among Spiritualists who deal in phenomena.
They feel the minds of other people and know their
thoughts.
Taurus rules the neck, and that part of the
brain that governs the sex principles. Those born
under this sign have usually full faces, wide
noses and mouths, shining flesh inclined to reddishness,
large shoulders, and are generally of powerful
build.
They will find their best friends
and companionships among those born under Capricorn
and Libra.
It takes but little to rouse Taurus people to
anger, and once excited they are utterly unmanageable.
They are not comfortable people to live with when
unawakened and undeveloped. They roar and kick
under the slightest provocation, and at such times
have no regard for feelings or furniture. When
so excited they would like to kill.
They can never be touched by mental argument or
moral suasion when in a passion. Words infuriate
them, and the best assistance that can be rendered
them is to leave them entirely alone till their
wrath has abated, but not in a spirit of resentment.
Taurus people are exacting, domineering, and very
selfish in their physical demands and expectations.
The wives of undeveloped Taurus men are usually
very unhappy creatures. These people are sometimes
capricious as well as passionate, and the pleasure
of to-day is the bane of to-morrow.
Taurus men are hard to cook for, and Taurus women
are hypercritical in all domestic matters, as
they consider that their way is the best way and
the only way. Those born under this sign would
like to dominate the world, but their interference
in other people's affairs often causes them to
be much disliked.
The diseases to which these people are subject
are morbid mental conditions, heart troubles,
dropsy, and tumors; when sensuality rules, apoplexy
and brain disorders result.
