Who smiles through life –
except when crossed?
Who knows, or thinks he knows the most?
Who loves good things: baked,
boiled or roast?
Oh, Taurus.
Taurus
April 21
Through
May 21
Ruling Planet
Venus
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 French: Taureau German: Stier
Hebrew: Shõr Italian: Toro Portuguese: Touro
Spanish: Tauro Syrian: Taurã Turkish: Ughuz
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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
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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
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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
Taurus
Associations
Nature:
Negative
Quality:
Fixed
Element:
Earth
Symbol:
The Bull
Glyph:
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.
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.
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
Rose
Flowers:
Rose, Poppy, Violet
Animal:
Cattle
Herbs:
Sorrel, Spearmint
Countries:
Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia
Dublin, Ireland
Cities:
Dublin, Lucerne, Leipzig, St. Louis
Body Area:
Throat
Principle:
Reaction
Keyword:
Possessive
Notable Taurus
Orson Welles
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