Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Ruling planet :: Venus
Gemstone :: Emerald
Color :: Pink, pale blue, and green
Element :: Earth
Metal :: Copper
Symbolism :: The bull

Origin:
Egypt's Horus was the Bull of the Heavens. In Babylon, a white bull was sacrificed at the New Year to pacify Ragman, god of lightning and thunder. Taurus represents both Horus and Ragman.

Taureans are generally considered to be patient, persistent, loving and security loving individuals. Like Librans, they can also be insanely jealous, possessive and greedy. Taureans main attributes, and perhaps their greatest flaws, are their possessive and stubborn natures. Usually a Taurus will be stubborn because they believe that what they're saying is the only truth, but occasionally they are obstinate simply to annoy others. Taureans work very methodically and carefully, being very decisive and very wary when going about their business. Taureans are considered to be naturally charming people; willing to listen, encourage, advise and support their friends when needed. Taureans also need a peaceful and loving environment to be fully happy. Taureans are extremely focused on money, spending a lot of their time trying to earn it for whatever they need. Making sure that they are financially secure is a main goal. Taureans are most likely the most patient of the signs, willing to wait for what they think is worthwhile, no matter how long it takes. Taureans go for quality, no matter what the cost. They'd rather pay top dollar for something than buy a cheapy imitation. They only thing a Taurean requires from life is material success, a secure home and fulfilling job, a solid relationship, and good food. Taureans are well adapted to living in the world, and they derive long lasting satisfaction from the simple things in life.

Taureans like to work in careers that offer slow and steady advancement. Once a Taurean has found something fulfilling, they commit themselves and work diligently. Their dedication and perseverance makes them stand out among their peers as well. Because Taureans are so in tune with the earth, they are skilled at working with animals and the land. They make natural gardeners and florists and are capable builders as well. Their money sense makes them good at banking, finance and real estate as well. Taureans have an artistic streak as well, and will often develop talent in art or music or both, creating other successful options for themselves. Taureans get along best with other Taureans, Cancers, Virgoans, Scorpios, Capricorns and Pisceans. They have trouble working with Ariens, Geminians, Leos, Sagittarians and Aquarians. Taureans simply can't work with Librans because they find themselves slacking off and relaxing instead.

Taureans are cautious when it comes to making friends, taking their time to get acquainted slowly. However, once a Taurean does create a friendship, they'll try to keep that friendship intact for eternity. Taureans like stability and like having friends how feel secure. They don't like taking risks and have trouble dealing with people with radically different personalities. They don't like trying too many new things, and are content with what they're comfortable with. They make extremely loyal friends, and demand loyalty in return. In times of crisis, Taureans are great to turn to. Being gentle and trustworthy, they can make the most horrible situation sound like a picnic. Although Taureans are most comfortable with other water and earth signs, they get along with Leos and Librans; Leos for their adventurousness and Librans for their ability to relax and simply enjoy being lazy.

The body area associated with Taurus consists of the throat, neck and thyroid gland. Taurean foods are grapes, wheat, pears, apples, beans, artichokes, asparagus and most spices. Plants associated with Taurus are rose, poppy, daisy, violet, ash, cypress, vine and pear. Animals associated with Taurus are cattle.

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