Taurus
Tauros
“You can lead a bull to water, but you can’t force it to drink.”
April 21st - May 21st
The “I Have” energy of the zodiac, Taurus is the first earth sign of the zodiac and it is fixed, making it the slowest mover. Taurus is completely immersed in the 3D, the physical realm, and its presence allows it to access its heart on a deep level. Seen as “the freshly plowed earth of springtime, ready for the seed”, Taurus is the first to grasp passion and turn it into a manifestation right before its eyes.
Element:
Symbol: X
The Bull
Planetary Ruler:
House Rulership:
Deities:
Aphrodite, Venus
Modality:
Fixed Sign
Polarity:
Energy:
Parts of the Body:
Neck & Throat
Tarot Card:
Chakra:
Crystals:
Rose Quartz, Moss Agate, Green Aventurine, Jade, Tiger’s Eye, Hemitite, Black Tourmaline, Obsidian
Herbs:
Sage, Rose, Thyme, Catnip, Dandelion, Rosemary, Mugwort, Plaintain
Affirmation:
“I HAVE”
Sister Sign:
Natural Qualities:
Steady, stable, sensual, patient, determined, strong work ethic, problem solver, practical, resourceful, persistent, loyal, devoted, committed, strategic
Qualities to Learn & Develop:
Detachment, the art of letting go, gratitude for what one already has, flexability, going with the flow, emotional control
Universal Standpoint
Taurus is the immersion of Spirit into the physical realm, so wherever it is in your chart (the house it rules) will indicate your values.
Perhaps weary from the constant “go” energy of Aries, Taurus moves slowly and deliberately through the world. Taurus rules the throat in the physical body and is deeply connected to the sexual center (Sacral Chakra), ruled by Scorpio, Taurus’s sister sign. Due to this connection, the power to create on a higher level operates through the use of speech. The manifestations we create with our speech are potent, but we may not recognize them as our creations when they return to us.
Taurus Retrogrades Survival Cheat Sheet
☿ Mercury
Theme:
Slow, grounded thinking
Do:
Double-check plans, revisit old ideas
Don’t:
Rush decisions, overspend
Survival Tip:
Keep a notebook to park ideas until direct
Mercury Retrograde Through Taurus
♀ Venus
Theme:
Self-worth & values review
Do:
Reassess love, beauty, purchases
Don’t:
Make drastic changes, rush into love
Survival Tip:
Seek beauty in nature, not shopping
Venus Retrograde Through Taurus
♂ Mars
Theme:
Strategic energy use
Do:
Pace yourself, focus on steady effort
Don’t:
Burn out, fight over security
Survival Tip:
“Energy budget” your day like money
Mars Retrograde Through Taurus
♃ Jupiter
Theme:
Gratitude & sustainable growth
Do:
Review goals, consolidate resources
Don’t:
Overcommit, overexpand
Survival Tip:
Keep a daily gratitude list
Jupiter Retrograde Through Taurus
♄ Saturn
Theme:
Strengthening foundations
Do:
Review commitments, reinforce stability
Don’t:
Cut corners, add new burdens
Survival Tip:
Ask: “Will this still matter in 5 years?”
Saturn Retrograde Through Taurus
♅ Uranus
Theme:
Integrating change
Do:
Reflect on past disruptions, innovate slowly
Don’t:
Resist all change, make rash moves
Survival Tip:
Keep one “wild card” habit for freshness
Uranus Retrograde Through Taurus
♆ Neptune
Theme:
Clearing illusions
Do:
Ground dreams in reality
Don’t:
Ignore facts, over-idealize
Survival Tip:
Pair each dream with a concrete action
Neptune Retrograde Through Taurus
♇ Pluto
Theme:
Deep root transformation
Do:
Face fears, simplify, release control
Don’t:
Cling to what’s crumbling
Survival Tip:
Release to renew: make space for better
Pluto Retrograde Through Taurus
⚷ Chiron
Theme:
Healing worth & safety
Do:
Practice body-based healing, inner work
Don’t:
Compare to others, rush healing
Survival Tip:
Treat comfort as a healing tool
Chiron Retrograde Through Taurus
Dignities:
Domicile:
This is a comfortable, familiar transit. Venus rules over the zodiac of Taurus, so when these two are paired up they’re able to use their energies effectively, like its second nature. This transit will amplify the effects of both energies.
Venus Placed in the Taurus Zodiac
Exaltation:
When the Moon is placed in Taurus, these two energies are able to express themselves with great power and vibrance. Both energies have a tender, nurturing side and can often agree on values.
The Moon Placed in the Taurus Zodiac
Detriment:
This is an uncomfortable placement for Taurus because it’s ruler Venus is Mars’s opposite. Taurus is a tender, slow and steady energy, but Mars is fast and fiery, and can be prone to hot headedness. These two energies are likely to agitate each other.
Mars Placed in the Taurus Zodiac
Fall:
When a planet is in Fall placement it is considered to be its weakest expression. In this case, this is due not only to the differences of these energies, but also due to the fact that they exist in different realms of consciousness. Taurus is a grounded energy, the physical dimension in its fullest expression, but Uranus exists in the higher realms of consciousness, and it’s values hardly relate to the physical realm.
Myths of the Taurus Constellation
The constellation of Taurus is linked to Zeus transforming himself into a bull. He did this, of course, for the same reason Zeus did most things: to capture a maiden’s attention.
It is said that Zeus was captivated by the beauty of Europa, a Phoenician princess. In order to avoid the wrath of his, rightfully, jealous wife Hera and charm the princess, Zeus transformed himself into a glorious white bull. He approached Europa while she was by the sea, and she was instantly entranced by his beautiful and gentle appearance. Eventually, she climbed onto the bull’s back before allowing it to carry her away. Zeus took her to Crete and revealed his true form, eventually fathering her children and starting a new dynasty on the island one of their sons would come to rule.
Europa and the Bull, 1923–1924. Bronze, Brooklyn Museum, Lydia Richardson Babbott Fund, 33.288. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Section References
Mythology Reference:
Google AI and a lot of questions.
A lot of the information in this section comes from my own personal experience and higher channelings, but I used one main source to fact check myself and fill in any gaps in my knowledge. I have been working with this book for years and I’ve found it to be one of the most concise and straightforward works on Astrology to date. This section wouldn’t have been entirely possible to create without the accompanying works of Isabel M Hickey and her book Astrology: A Cosmic Science.
-Wicked
Source Citation:
Hickey, Isabel M. (1992). Astrology, A Cosmic Science. CRCS Publications