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Taurus:
20
April to 20 May
Element:
First Earth sign- first Decan (10 degrees) of the Earth Triplicity.
Quality:
Fixed (Stubborn, Persistent, Practical)
Polarity:
Feminine/negative/yin (i.e. non initiating, passive, receptive).
Symbology:
The symbol for Taurus is the White Bull, traditionally the symbol of
fertility. The Sun's entry into Taurus in ancient times was
celebrated at the feast of Maya, the equivalent of today's Mayday. A
white bull traditionally led the procession and was later sacrificed
to ensure fertility for the coming year. Even today in India the cow
is a sacred animal and large numbers of white bulls roam the street
freely. The bull can be harnessed to work, or may be pushed to the
point where he is a dangerous and deadly animal. He represents
the positive and negative power of nature.
Taurus
is the symbol of growth and richness. Seasonally (Northern
Hemisphere), it is the time when spring is at its fullest - flowers
are blooming, the newly born young of the animals are flourishing,
and everything is becoming fertile and rich. Taurus has taken the
potential life force of Aries and given it form in the physical
manifestations of nature. Taurus represents the need to provide the
means of survival. The function of Taurus in the chart, is to build
and work to ensure security, to gather resources and to create beauty.
Mythology:
According to Greek myth, the Taurus Bull was Jupiter in one of his
disguises. Captivated by the lovely Europa, a mortal woman who had
rebuffed him in his human form many times Jupiter changed himself
into a pure white bull Europa, charmed by the bull's lameness,
climbed trustingly on his back. Jupiter then ran off with her to
Crete, turned back into his human form and Europa remained one of his
mistresses for the rest of her life. The Cretan Bull or Bull of Mynos
is also part of this myth as is the Minotaur.
Glyph:
The glyph for Taurus represents the head and horns of a bull.
Symbolically, the empty circle represents unlimited potential and the
crescent represents receptivity and the importance of instinct. The
house where Taurus is situated in your chart shows where you build
for material and financial security, where you make use of your
resources, and where you are the most practical, hardworking and
reliable. It shows where you need to establish and develop
something of value and where you need to be determined. Taurus has an
affinity with the 2nd house as both are concerned with needs and
values, and the practicalities of life. Taurus has a
relationship with the semi-sextile aspect.
Ruling
planet: Venus. Colour: Green.
Gemstone: Emerald.
Body
Rulership:Taurus rules the neck, throat, vocal cords, lower jaw.
Keyword:
Practicality Key Phrase: "I Have"
Some
other words to describe Taurus: Positive: Persistent,
practical, romantic, loyal, affectionate, pleasant, patient,
artistic, musical, placid, sensual, feeling (not emotional - feels
deeply but may not show it). Negative: Lazy, possessive (not
jealous-you belong to them), greedy, stubborn, selfish, extravagant,
resistant, slow, materialistic, scared of pain, self indulgent, obstinate.
Taurus
never believes in rushing things and is slow to form opinions. She
doesn't like to be hurried and will rebel with great intensity
against any prodding which conflicts with her will. (If you want a
Taurus to do what you want, use persuasion not force, and always give
them plenty of time to adjust.) She is very protective and possessive
of both things and people and finds it very hard to let go. She is
loyal and devoted and believe in the vow "to have and to
hold." Taurus is extremely sensual and enjoy all the bodily
pleasures of life - food, sex, perfumes, touch etc. She may suffer
from insecurity and need constant demonstrations of love and
affection from her partner. She has a tendency to be very
materialistic and earthbound and may have difficulty in knowing the
difference between need and greed.
Taureans
fall into two types - the earthy type and the Venusian type. The
earthy type is usually big with an impression of heaviness or
stockiness. Her neck is usually thick, the mouth is sensual, the eyes
are large, dark and liquid (cow eyes) and may have a rather vacant
expression. She tends to walk with head and shoulders forward - the
men are into body building, the women tend to plumpness. The Venusian
type is usually very graceful, with a rounded body (not plump), can
be very magnetic and sensual, often very beautiful and gentle. Both
types are prone to sore throats and may have beautiful speaking or
singing voices.
Allegory:
"To you Taurus, I give the power to build the seed into
substance. Your job is a great one, requiring patience, for you must
finish all that has been started or the seeds will be wasted to the
wind. You are not to question nor change your mind in the middle nor
depend on others for what I ask you to do. For this I give you the
gift of Strength. Use it wisely." And Taurus stepped back into place.
(c)
Cecily Bazak
References:
The above information was adapted and compiled from teacher’s
class notes, some of which comes from “The Only Way to Learn
Astrology Series”, (March and McEvers. Much of the information
on Mythology is from the Encyclopedia of Astrology (James Lewis),
Mythic Astrology (Guttman and Johnson) and Encyclopedia of Mythology
(Arthur Cotterell). |
