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Taurus (astrology)
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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: | Two, Four |
| Day: | Thursday |
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 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.[4] The scientific community generally considers astrology as a pseudoscience or superstition.[5][6] ; yet despite this, belief in astrology remains widespread.[7][8][9][10]
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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 goddeses 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.
Astrologers are in broad agreement that the following are the characteristics of Taurus: [11] The Taurus person is resourceful, thorough, dependable, responsible, loyal, patient, placid, stable, sensual, affectionate, solid, earthy, strong, sexual, money-oriented, home-body, practical, productive, cautious, musical, artistic, and likes to scrunch covers. They can also sometimes be stubborn, indulgent, insecure, acquisitive, stodgy, lazy, possessive, materialistic, self-indulging, jealous, resentful, inflexible, greedy, self-righteous, unoriginal, rigid, ultraconservative, argumentative, dull, and can be stuck in a self-centered rut and have a general tendency to be slow.
| 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, being indoors |
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. Generally, there is something distinctly sensual about the appearance. They are thought to usually be of or above average height.
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]
- Best Relationships: Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Cancer and Capricorn
- Possible Relationships: Libra, Taurus, Scorpio, Gemini and Leo
- Bad Relationships: Sagittarius, Aquarius and Aries
The following list is of some famous people whose sun sign is Taurus. The list is indicative only and makes no claim to be a representative sample of all Taureans:
- Pete Townshend, Fred Astaire, David Beckham, Irving Berlin, Johannes Brahms, Cher, Gary Cooper, Bing Crosby, Salvador Dali, Queen Elizabeth II, Ella Fitzgerald, Sigmund Freud, John Rhys-Davies, Audrey Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn, Jack Nicholson, Adolf Hitler, Bertrand Russell,William Shakespeare, Barbra Streisand, Harry Truman, Orson Welles, John Paul II, Bono, Uma Thurman, Lionel Barrymore, Socrates, Karl Marx, Andre Agassi, Sachin Tendulkar, Jessica Alba, Stevie Wonder, Balzac, Oliver Cromwell, Carmen Electra,Lee Hyori,Tom Welling Renee Zellweger, Dave Gahan, Iggy Pop, James Brown, Patrick Troughton , Richard E. Grant
- ^ Lyle, Felix; Asplan, Bryan (1998). The Instant Astrologer. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-19427-7.
- ^ Lyle, Felix; Asplan, Bryan (1998). The Instant Astrologer. Houston, TX: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-19427-7.
- ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38 - 41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
- ^ Jeff Mayo, Ibid, p 35, 1979
- ^ WordNet 2.1. Princeton. Retrieved on 2006-07-05.
- ^ Activities With Astrology. Astronomical society of the Pacific.
- ^ Objections to Astrology: A Statement by 186 Leading Scientists. The Humanist, September/October 1975.
- ^ Humphrey Taylor. The Religious and Other Beliefs of Americans 2003. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
- ^ Science and Technology: Public Attitudes and Understanding. National Science Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
- ^ "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.”
- ^ Robert Pelletier & Leonard Cataldo Be Your Own Astrologer pp 24 - 33, Pan Books Ltd, London 1984; Maritha Pottenger, Astro Essentials, pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991 ; Jeff Mayo, Ibid, pp 41-55, 1979
- ^ Derek and Julia Parker, The New Compleat Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
- ^ Constellation Chamber
- ^ Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005
Siouxsie siouxe, Robert Smith, Kim Gordon, Iggy Pop, and James Brown.