Taurus (astrology)

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Taurus the bull
Taurus
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Zodiac Symbol: Bull
Birth Dates (Tropical): April 20 - May 20
Birth Dates (Sidereal): May 15 - June 16
Birth Dates (Solar): May 14 - June 19
Constellation: Taurus
Zodiac Element: Earth
Zodiac Quality: Fixed
Domicile: Venus
Detriment: Mars(ancient)/
Pluto(modern)[2]
Exaltation: Moon[1]
Fall: Uranus
Numbers: Four
Day: Tuesday
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Taurus is an astrological sign which originated from the constellation Taurus, and is the second sign of the zodiac. Taurus is classed as a Negative or feminine, introverted, sign; its Element is Earth and its Quality is Fixed.[3]Traditionally in astrology Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus. The opposite sign to Taurus is Scorpio. Under the tropical zodiac, Taurus is occupied by the Sun from April 20 to May 20. In House (astrology) the 2nd House is the house the Taurean rules, in the 2nd House dates are occupied on July 23 to August 7. The glyph is the alchemical symbol for rocksalt.[4]

In astrology the astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the zodiac. According to astrological beliefs, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of "as above, so below", so that the twelve signs at the same time are held to represent twelve basic personality types or characteristic modes of expression.[5] The scientific community generally considers astrology as a pseudoscience or superstition.[6][7] ; yet despite this, belief in astrology remains widespread.[8][9][10][11]

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[edit] Mythology

In mythology Taurus is often associated with the Greek myth of the bull-form taken by Zeus in order to win Europa. Taurus is also associated with the Greco-Roman goddess Aphrodite/Venus and sometimes also the goddesses Hera/Juno, Ishtar, Isis, Freyja, and Frigg and the gods Pan, Dionysus/Bacchus, Xolotl, and Quetzalcoatl. The astrological symbol for Taurus represents the head and horns of the bull.

[edit] Explaning House Astrology

In House (astrology) House 2 is what the Taurean rule. House 2 represents everything about the Taurus like personality traits, birthstones, numbers, etc. House 2 represents Money and Possessions, values and priorities. Profit and loss. Growth of anything. Charlie Hoover is a Taurus.

[edit] Traits of Taurus people

[edit] Characteristics considered positive

Positive traits of Taurus people are:

[edit] Characteristics considered negative

Negative traits are:

Attributes
Ideal Careers Banking, architecture, building, almost any form of bureaucracy, auctioneering, farming, medicine, vetinary, chemistry, managers, singers, chef and acting.
Likes Stability, being attracted, things natural, time to ponder, comfort, humor, honesty, and pleasure.
Dislikes Disruption, being jealous, being pushed too hard, synthetic, being rushed

[edit] Physical traits

Astrologers believe that each of the zodiac signs has identifiable physical traits. Physically, individuals born under the sign of Taurus tend to have a full and square face, small ears, a rounded and dimpled chin, generally large foreheads, a short and turned-up nose, large and expressive eyes, glowing and opaque skin, full and well-shaped lips, small and even teeth, and thick, often curly hair. They are thought to usually be above average height.

[edit] Miscellaneous

The following items are traditionally associated with Taurus:[12]

Associations
Birthstones Diamond,Emerald
Colours Mauve, Pale Blue
Gemstones Emerald
Metal Copper

In terms of mundane or political astrology Taurus is linked with the countries Switzerland, Germany, Cyprus, Ireland, and Greece. Taurus is also linked with the cities of Dublin, Lucerne, Leipzig and St. Louis.[13]

The Indian equivalent of Taurus is Vrishabha; the Chinese equivalent is thought to be the wise, purposeful Snake, whose lunar month is 5 May - 5 June. [14]

[edit] Some Taureans and their birthdates

The following are some notable people whose sun sign is Taurus. The list is indicative only and makes no claim to be a representative sample of all Taureans:

[edit] See also

v • d • e
Western Zodiac
ElementsFire · Earth · Air · Water
QualitiesCardinal · Fixed · Mutable
SignsAries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lyle, Felix; Asplan, Bryan (1998). The Instant Astrologer. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-19427-7. 
  2. ^ Lyle, Felix; Asplan, Bryan (1998). The Instant Astrologer. Houston, TX: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-19427-7. 
  3. ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38 - 41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
  4. ^ Alchemical symbols
  5. ^ Jeff Mayo, Ibid, p 35, 1979
  6. ^ WordNet 2.1. Princeton. Retrieved on 2006-07-05.
  7. ^ Activities With Astrology. Astronomical society of the Pacific.
  8. ^ Objections to Astrology: A Statement by 186 Leading Scientists. The Humanist, September/October 1975.
  9. ^ Humphrey Taylor. The Religious and Other Beliefs of Americans 2003. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  10. ^ Science and Technology: Public Attitudes and Understanding. National Science Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  11. ^ "Astrology". Encarta. (2008). Microsoft. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. “Scientists have long rejected the principles of astrology, but millions of people continue to believe in or practice it.” 
  12. ^ Derek and Julia Parker, The New Compleat Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
  13. ^ Constellation Chamber
  14. ^ Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005

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