Taurus

April 21-May 22
“I Have”
Yin Energies: Fixed, Sensitivity, Stubborness

Energetic polarities with the Sun in Taurus:
Detached vs Possessive
Generous vs Acquisitive
Willing vs Stubborn
Refined vs. Ostentatious
Vitality vs. Inertia
Abstract vs Indifferent
Senual vs Overindulgent
Spiritual vs Material
Sensitive vs Sentimental
Original vs Vascillating

Taurus Overview

by Samantha on August 12, 2010

Venus rules Taurus territory, whose symbolic animal is the bull.  Astronomically, Venus is earth’s closest neighbor, and is called ‘earth’s sister’ for in physical aspects they are similar, despite temperatures and timing differences. In the zodiac, Venus rules both Taurus (feminine) and Libra (male).  In Taurus, she comes as Aphrodite, giver of life’s pleasures, and [...]

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Vernal Equinox/Spring Quadrant

by Samantha on August 12, 2010

Spring or Vernal Equinox March 21 Spring quadrant includes energies of Aires, Taurus & Gemini Astrologically, the seed force bursts the year open on the Vernal or Spring Equinox, between March 19 and 21 when the sun arrives at zero Aires. ‘Equinox’ literally means ‘equal night,’ when day and night both hold twelve hours. It [...]

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Venus Rules

by Samantha on August 10, 2010

Venus rules Taurus territory, whose symbolic animal is the bull. Astronomically, Venus is earth’s closest neighbor, and is called ‘earth’s sister’ for in physical aspects they are similar, despite temperatures and timing differences. In the zodiac, Venus rules both Taurus (feminine) and Libra (male). In Taurus, she comes as Aphrodite, giver of life’s pleasures, and [...]

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Earthy Taureans

by Samantha on August 3, 2010

Venus ruled Taurus is very connected to nature, to making Gaia more productive and beautiful. She is fully a ‘spring-child,’ getting her hands earth-dirty, exploring methods to be resourceful and bountiful. It is no accident that Earth Day falls in Taurus territory. Like Gaia, Taurus wants to be of use, to compost, and make all [...]

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A Savage Venus

by Samantha on May 1, 2010

With Venus as ruler, Taurus energy tends to be a calm, peaceful flow. But do not let that lull you into thinking they do not have capacity for savage danger. Like a mother protecting her young, when driven into a corner, the Bull will always win, despite a placid, graceful demeanor. Since Taurus is extremely [...]

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Persuading The Bull

by Samantha on April 30, 2010

There are many Poses suiting the Taurus constitution, but one of the best is Ardha Chandrasana, the combination of physical exertion and beauty inherent in Half Moon Pose are a perfect repository of Venus energy. Taurus likes knowing its roots are firmly embedded before opening out. This balancing between stillness, read inertia, and movement, is [...]

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Think Taurus/Think Picasso

by Samantha on January 12, 2010

Taurus is a steadfast energy, despite its sensuality and sensitivity, Usually conservative, careful, and extremely practical, it is not often given to imploding, but when it does shatter, it takes a long time to reclaim its peaceful pieces. Sometimes its stubbornness stands in the way of being able to change and re-glue. Despite innate caution, [...]

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Taurus-Strong Like Bull

by Samantha on May 15, 2009

Taurus, represented by the bull, has the power and will to create a strong root system. The difficulty often lies in not being flexible once she’s set course. The bull has the tenacity to learn difficult poses, especially if she finds them beautiful, and useful. In moving through a pose like Scorpion, she grows more [...]

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