Taurus
Taurus is ruled by Venus. Common associations are pastel colours, and the number 6. It rules the neck and throat in the physical body; its zodiac symbol is the bull. The sign is connected to comfort, art, and values. Its keywords are I have.
The image of the bull represents the typical Taurean temper which is fairly hard to provoke but lethal if they decide to charge at you. Sensuality and touch are vitally important to this sign; touch itself is a good indicator of how they feel towards you. Taurus is a growing sign both metaphorically and physically, and many Taureans make excellent gardeners and builders thanks to their patience and desire to create things of beauty. Weight gain can be a problem for some due to the love of food which is primarily seen as a source of comfort, but obviously, other chart factors can modify this. The physical body is usually strong, and the endurance of this sign is impressive, to say the least. If they have an important project, they rarely give up before collapsing in a heap. The phrase sitting bull always comes to mind; as children, you'll see them fold their arms across the chest and they'll visibly lower themselves to the ground. The Taureans may modify their physical actions as they age, but their stubbornness and refusal to budge will increase over the years.
Taurus is naturally placed in the second house, representing self-worth and personal values. This association gives Taurus the connection to greed and materialism, although the meaning goes much deeper than mere possessions. Taurus is here to learn about what he treasures the most and establish a solid set of personal values. Objects of beauty and anything promoting stability will always appeal, but he only holds onto things so tightly because he fears barrenness and loss of comfort. It’s not really about greed, more about being able to relax in pleasant surroundings, and it is Taurus (more so than Capricorn) who keeps a secret stash of money, just in case. Their comfort zone with finances has to allow for rainy days, or they can get insecure and tetchy.
When in love, a Taurus woman will be loyal and stand by her man til death. If any sign stays in a marriage past its sell-by date, it’s this one. The men can be equally reluctant to let go of a stable relationship even if it doesn’t fit too well emotionally. This is not a sign that likes change, and if they are forced to move around or be rootless for any reason, it will disorientate them severely.
Mars in Taurus will increase endurance levels dramatically. The Moon here needs a stable home life to feel emotionally secure, and wherever Taurus is in the chart, it will give additional clues to what the soul values in this lifetime.
