Taurus Astrology

Personal traits

Taurus is the direct opposite of the Aries character.Taureans 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 own personal efforts rather than by others.

Roots are very 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.

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 lasts a lifetime.

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Positive Traits

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, the Taurean is a bore. Opinionated and stubborn, once a Taurean makes a decision, it is written in stone. nobody can alter it.Basically physical people, they prefer the known to the unknown and the tried to the new. They love the earth, possessions, and generally treat those they love as sacred possessions.

Main positive traits: Stable, dependable, practical, conventional,determined and patient.

Negative Traits

Taureans can be very caring and warmhearted but there is a tendency to be extremely jealous, possessive and very stubborn. Taurus must strive to keep an open mind because his strong personal convictions can blind him to the ideas of others. Risks are taken only if it is absolutely necessary and only after much consideration. This is a sign that's slow to change and would prefer a steady routine in life.

Main negative traits :Possessive, stubborn, materialistic, lazy.

Profession

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 even possess a good singing voice as music may be said to be a Taurean art. Many Taureans have a 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 Taurean. 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.

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Lucky stone

Emerald

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Advice for Taureans

Taureans must strive to keep an open mind because their strong personal convictions can blind them to the ideas of others.

Origins in Mythology

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 B.C. In ancient cultures, the year began with Taurus.

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.

In the Mediterranean region, the Sun's entry into Taurus was celebrated as the Feast of Maya. 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.

Cultural Translations of Taurus

. Arabic: Al Thaur	. French: Taureau
. German: Stier	. Hebrew: Shor
. Italian: Toro	. Portugual: Touro
. Spanish: Tauro	. Syrian: Taura
. Turkish: Ughuz

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Famous Taureans

Dante Alighieri(May 21, 1265)

Italian Philosopher-Poet

William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564)

English Bard, Playwright

William Lilly (April 30, 1602)

Famed English Astrologer

David Hume (April 26, 1711)

Scottish Historian, Philosopher

John James Audubon (May 5, 1780)

French-American Artist, Naturalist

Robert Browning (May 7, 1812)

English Poet

Soren Kierkegaard (May 5, 1813)

Danish Philosopher

Anthony Trollope (April 24, 1815)

English Novelist

Charlotte Bronte (April 21, 1816)

English Novelist

Karl Marx (May 5, 1818)

German Philosopher, Economist,

Katherine Hepburn (May 12, 1907)

American Actress

Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856)

Austrian Founder of Psychoanalysis

William Randolph Hearst (April 29, 1863)

American Newspaper Publisher

Harry Truman (May 8, 1884)

American President

Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888)

Russian-American Composer

Martha Graham (May 11, 1894)

American Dancer

Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895)

Italian-American Actor

Bing Crosby (May 2, 1904)

American Singer, Comedian

John Wayne (April 26, 1907)

American Actor

Evita Perone (May 7, 1908)

Argentine First Lady

Joe Lewis (May 13, 1914)

American Boxing Champion

Satyajit Ray (May 2, 1921)

Indian Film Director

Barbara Streisand (April 24, 1942)

American Singer, Actress, Director

Hosni Mubarak (May 4, 1928)

Egyptian President

Madeleine Albright (May 15, 1937)

American Secretary of State

Elizabeth II (April 21, 1926)

Queen of England

Tony Blair (May 6, 1953)

British Prime Minister

Andre Agassi (April 29, 1970)

Tennis player

David Becham (May 2, 1975)

Famed Football Player

Pierce Brosnan (May 16, 1952)

James Bond Fame

Related Links

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• Taurus Numeroscopes

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