The Principle of Self-Worth

Element-Earth Quality-Fixed
Symbol-The Bull
Sun Sign Dates-April 21 to May 21
Planetary Ruler-Venus
Natural Zodiac Affinity-Second House

Taurus is most readily known for it's appreciation of the simple pleasures of life. They are attracted to natural beauty and they may also have a desire to express this through artistic means. They don't necessarily go for the brightest and shiniest object. They want quality and lasting value. Taurus is highly sensual. If it feels good-touch it. If it tastes good-eat it. If it smells good-wallow in it. If it looks good-buy it. Self denial is not their cup of tea.

Taurus often defines it's self-worth by what it has attained in the material sense. Taurus then can be described as materialistic. They like their stuff and can be quite possessive if they think they're going to lose any of it. This sign needs security and change is not found on the menu. Change is scary and too unpredictable for the nature of Taurus. If it's working-don't try to fix it. They have point. The problem is that Taurus finds it all to easy to become overly attached to the familiar and they can become victims of habit-bound behaviors even after those approaches have become worn out. Don't try to change a Taurus unless you're up for a challenge. They can be stubborn as all get out. Taurus is capable of displaying unswerving devotion to that which is deemed worthy; whether it is or isn't in reality is not the point. Some call this fanatical or dogmatic. Taurus gets what it desires by steady application. No rush. Those who are into now, can be driven bats by the Taurus laid back approach to getting things accomplished. They like things done right. Hire a Taurus if you need a thorough job done. They appreciate anything which can be categorized as having lasting value. They are persistent and reliable.

Tip: Try not to, take advantage of the Taurus laid back approach. When they finally get mad-they can stay mad for a long time.
Taurus teaches us to appreciate the good things in life. Smell the roses. Take a deep cleansing breath and calm down. It's going to be okay.

Pure Taurus energy is...
* great resistance to change
* sensual delights of all kinds
* a deep appreciation for material goodies
* attracted to simple beauty
* usually slow to anger but, slow to get over it
* getting what they want by steady application and a practical approach
* displays unswerving devotion to that which is deemed worthy
* a follower
* lasting value

The House with Taurus on the cusp is what you place a high value on or have high standards.