Taurus (astrology)
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[[Image:Taurus2.jpg|thumb|right|Taurus the bull]]
{{ZodiacSign|
name= Taurus|
image= Taurus.svg|
Symbol= Bull|
Tropical Start Date= [[April 20]]|
Tropical Finish Date= [[May 20]]|
Sidereal Start Date= [[May 15]]|
Sidereal Finish Date= [[June 16]]|
Solar Start Date= [[May 14]]|
Solar Finish Date= [[June 19]]|
House Astrolgy Start Date= [[July 23]]|
House Astrology Finish Date= [[August 7]]|
Constellation= [[Taurus (constellation)|Taurus]]|
Element= [[Earth sign|Earth]]|
Quality= [[Fixed sign|Fixed]]|
Fall= [[Uranus (planet)|Uranus]]|
Exaltation= [[Moon]]<ref name="lyle1">{{cite book
| last =Lyle
| first =Felix
| authorlink =
| coauthors =Asplan, Bryan
| title =The Instant Astrologer
| publisher =St. Martin's Press
| date =1998
| location =[[New York, NY]]
| pages =
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = 0-312-19427-7}}</ref>|
Domicile= [[Venus (planet)|Venus]]|
Detriment= [[Mars (planet)|Mars]](ancient)/<br>[[Pluto (planet)|Pluto]](modern)<ref name="lyle1" />|
Numbers= Four|
Day = Tuesday}}
{{Astrology}}
'''Taurus''' is the second [[astrological sign]] in the [[Zodiac]], originating from the [[Taurus (constellation)|constellation of Taurus]]. In [[western astrology]], this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the [[Precession (astronomy)|precession of the equinoxes]]. In [[astrology]], Taurus is considered a "feminine", [[negative sign]]. It is also considered an [[earth sign]] and is one of four [[fixed sign]]s.<ref> Jeff Mayo, ''Teach Yourself Astrology'', pp 38 - 41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979 </ref> Taurus is [[Domicile (astrology)|ruled]] by the planet [[Planets in astrology#Venus|Venus]] (which also rules [[Libra (astrology)|Libra]]). Being the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus has been associated with the astrological second [[House (astrology)|house]]. The glyph is also the alchemical symbol for [[rocksalt]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Alchemical symbols |url=http://www.iridius.info/current/info/r.html }}</ref>
Individuals born when the [[Sun (astrology)|Sun]] was in this sign are considered Taurus individuals. Under the [[tropical zodiac]], the Sun is in Taurus from [[April 20]] to [[May 20]].<ref name="Astrology.com">{{cite web |title=Astrology.com|url=http://horoscopes.astrology.com/dailytaurus.html}}</ref> Under the [[sidereal zodiac]], it is currently there roughly from [[May 15]] to [[June 15]].<ref>[http://www.ltastrology.com/articles/September_Stars.pdf Report Period: Aug 1 2007 to Aug 30 20071<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> An [[astrological chart]] must be plotted to ascertain the exact position of the Sun around these juncture dates.
==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 (mythology)|Pan]], [[Dionysus]]/Bacchus, [[Xolotl]], and [[Quetzalcoatl]].{{Fact|date=July 2008}} The [[astrological symbol]] for Taurus represents the head and horns of the bull.
==Associated traits==
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Astrologers assign personality traits to the signs. The following are traits more widely associated with Taurus. Note that no scientific research thusfar has been able to prove such correlation. Many astrologers consider [[astrological aspect|planetary aspect]]s to hold a key influence<ref name="Astrology.com aspects">[http://www.astrology.com/aboutastrology/interpreting/aspectsandorbs/ Astrology.com]</ref> which may override sign location and thus conceding many exceptions.
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* disciplined / methodical <ref name="elore.com"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* [[Wiktionary:conservative|conservative]] <ref name=oken/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* traditional <ref name="elore.com"/>
* hard-working
* good sense of [[humor]]
* great [[Wiktionary:work ethic|work ethic]]
* artistic / creative <ref name=oken/>
* musical
* loving / affectionate <ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* [[Romance (love)|romantic]] <ref name=oken/>
* [[sensual]] <ref name=oken>Alan Oken. ''Alan Oken's Complete Astrology'' Revised Edition, 1988. ISBN 0-553-34537-0, pg. 65-73</ref><ref name="elore.com"/>
* [[sexual]]
* [[strong]]
* steadfast <ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* stubborn / opinionated <ref name=oken/><ref name="elore.com"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* controlling
* slow to [[anger]], but can become furiously mad <ref name="elore.com"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name="Liz Greene">according to [[Liz Greene]], [http://www.astro.com/cgi/h.cgi?f=kid&h=kid2 Astro.com]</ref>
* getting stuck in [[rut]]s
* resentful <ref name="astrologyonline"/>
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* prudent / cautious / careful <ref name=oken/>
* reliable / dependable / trustworthy <ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name="Liz Greene"/>
* [[calm]]
* [[tenacious]] <ref name="elore.com"/>
* stable / [[Wiktionary:steady|steady]]
* [[patient]] <ref name="Liz Greene"/>
* loyal / faithful <ref name=oken/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name="elore.com"/>
* [[resource]]ful
* [[Wiktionary:easygoing|easygoing]]
* honest
* determined <ref name=oken/><ref name="elore.com"/>
* practical <ref name=oken/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name="elore.com"/>
* possessive
* [[Wiktionary:overindulgent|overindulgent]] <ref name=oken/>
* jealous <ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* [[self-conscious]]
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! Attributes !!
|-
| Ideal Careers
| Banking, modeling, music, almost any form of bureaucracy, engineering, auctioneering, artist, managers, singers, chef and acting.
|-
| Likes
| Stability <ref name="astrologyonline">[http://www.astrology-online.com/taurus.htm Astrology-online.com]</ref> • being attracted <ref name="astrologyonline"/> • natural things <ref name="astrologyonline"/> • time to ponder <ref name="astrologyonline"/> • comfort and pleasure <ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name="Liz Greene"/>
|-
| Dislikes
| Disruption <ref name="astrologyonline"/> • being pushed too hard <ref name="astrologyonline"/> • synthetic things <ref name="astrologyonline"/> • being rushed <ref name="astrologyonline"/> • manipulative people • change
|}
===Physical traits===
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Many astrologers believe that each of the zodiac signs has identifiable physical traits. Individuals born under the sign of Taurus will tend to have a full, square or long face, small ears, a fairly large, dimpled chin, sometimes prominent foreheads, a short or pointy and turned-up nose, large and expressive eyes, opaque, light skin, an often pale complexion, full and well-shaped lips, small and even teeth, and thick, often curly hair. Many astrologers believe Taurus to be very good looking individuals.<ref name="encyzodiac159">The Diagram Group, ''The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac'', pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997</ref> They are thought by some to usually be above average height and the women often possess a voluptuous figure,<ref name="Talila Stan"/> a swan neck<ref name="oken"/> and [[Grecian nose]].<ref name="Talila Stan">Talila Stan. ''Cast Your Own Horoscope'', 1986. ISBN 978-0491039239</ref>
==Compatibilities==
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Although many mainstream astrology books do not bother with superficial [[sun sign astrology|sun-sign]] compatibilities, Taurus is widely thought to be compatible with the [[earth sign|earthy signs]],
[[Capricorn (astrology)|Capricorn]] <ref name=encyzodiac> The Diagram Group, ''The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac'', p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 </ref><ref name="Astrology-online Quick">[http://www.astrology-online.com/quick.htm Astrology-online.com Quick Compatibility Guide]</ref> and
[[Virgo (astrology)|Virgo]].<ref name=encyzodiac/><ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/>
Taurus is also considered to be good with
[[Cancer (astrology)|Cancer]]<ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/><ref>according to Astrology.com's[http://love.astrology.com/features/astrology/lovematch/tauruscancer.html Taurus-Cancer love compatibility]</ref>,
[[Pisces (astrology)|Pisces]].<ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/><ref>according to Astrology.com's [http://love.astrology.com/features/astrology/lovematch/tauruspisces.html Taurus-Pisces love compatibility]</ref> and Taurus itself.<ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/><ref>according to Astrology.com's[http://love.astrology.com/features/astrology/lovematch/taurustaurus.html Taurus-Taurus love compatibility]</ref>
There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Taurus do not reflect an ''individual profile'' or ''individual reading'' as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as ''Qualities'' and ''Elements'' within the [[Zodiac]].<ref name=encyzodiac/> Professional astrologers rarely boil compatibility down to just the sun-sign. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called [[Synastry]].<ref>[http://www.cafeastrology.com/articles/synastry.html Cafeastrology.com on Synastry]</ref>
==Correspondences==
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The following items are traditionally associated with Taurus: <ref name="parker1"> Derek and Julia Parker, ''The New Compleat Astrologer'', pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990 </ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Associations !!
|-
| [[Birthstones]]
| [[Sapphire]]<ref name="Timewell">Timewell Corp. Website.[http://www.timewellcorp.com/birthstones.htm Birthstones and Gemstones Color]</ref> ; [[Emerald]] (May)<ref name="Timewell"/> ; [[Diamond]] (April)<ref name="Timewell"/>
|-
| Colours
| [[Mauve]] • [[Blue|Pale Blue]] • [[Green]]<ref name="crystal-cure">[http://www.crystal-cure.com/taurus.html Crystal-cure.com]</ref> • [[Pink]] <ref name="elore.com"/>
|-
| Gemstones
| [[Emerald]] <ref name="elore.com">according to [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/taurus.htm elore.com]</ref><ref name="crystal-cure"/>
|-
| Flowers
| [[Rose]] <ref name="elore.com"/> • [[Viola (plant)|Violet]] <ref name="elore.com"/>
|-
| Metal
| [[Copper]] <ref name="elore.com"/><ref name="crystal-cure"/>
|-
| Countries
| [[Central Europe]]: [[Switzerland]],<ref name="elore.com"/> [[Germany]], [[France]]
|-
| Cities
| [[Lucerne]]<ref name="elore.com"/> • [[Leipzig]]<ref name="elore.com"/> • [[St. Louis]] <ref>[http://novareinna.com/constellation/taurus.html Constellation Chamber]</ref><ref name="elore.com"/>
|-
|}
* The [[Jyotisha|Indian]] equivalent of Taurus is '''Vrishabha'''
* The [[Chinese astrology|Chinese]] equivalent is thought to be the wise, purposeful [[Snake (zodiac)|Snake]], whose lunar month is 5 May - 5 June. <ref> Theodora Lau, ''The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes'', pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005 </ref>
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.astrology-online.com/taurus.htm Astrology-online.com on Taurus]
* [http://www.astrologyindepth.com/Taurus Taurus In-Depth]
* [http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/taurus.html Novareinna.com on Taurus]
* [http://www.tomorrowsedge.net/taurus-child.html The Taurus Child]
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