*Taurus*
Personal
Taurus is the
direct opposite of
the Aries character. Taureans tend to be slow, methodical,
practical and reserved. They are also stolid,
tenacious and determined. Possessing tremendous willpower and
self-discipline, they are inclined to stick to tried and traditional
methods. Their greatest satisfaction derives from results produced
directly by their own personal efforts rather than by others.
Roots are very important to the
Taurean. A sense of permanence, a feeling of security is essential.
Generally an easygoing person, slow to anger, but once roused is known
for a ferocious temper. Very difficult to deal with when angry. Usually
set off by jealousy due to a possessive nature. Loyalty is important to
a Taurus, and a true friend of a Taurean will speak well of their great
generosity.
Honesty, integrity and dependability
are notable Taurean characteristics. The calm, pleasant, and well
intentioned Taurus exterior belies the volcanic temper that can erupt
when sufficiently aroused. The bright side of the stubborn bull's
nature is, they are incredibly and uncompromisingly loyal to their
friends. Established slowly, a Taurus friendship can, and often lasts a
lifetime
Positive
Taureans are warm, loving, gentle and charming most of the time.
Motivated by self preservation, the Taurean is not a risk taker and
weighs every decision carefully, in a slow and methodical manner. To
more impulsive people, the Taurean is a bore. Opinionated and stubborn,
once a Taurean makes a decision, it is written in stone. nobody can
alter it.Basically physical people, they prefer the known to the
unknown and the tried to the new. They love the earth, possessions, and
generally treat those they love as sacred possessions. Main positive traits: Stable,
dependable, practical, conventional,determined and patient.
Negative
Taureans
can be very caring and warmhearted but there is a tendency to be
extremely jealous, possessive and very stubborn. Taurus must strive to
keep an open mind because his strong personal convictions can blind him
to the ideas of others. Risks are taken only if it is absolutely
necessary and only after much consideration. This is a sign that's slow
to change and would prefer a steady routine in life.me
Main
negative traits: Possessive, stubborn, materialistic, lazy.
Profession
Prosperous
at developing and maintaining wealth, Taureans do well
in banking and finance. In business, they shine in fields
concerned with the earth and money. Architect, builder, gardener or
accountant, financier, banker, auctioneer, real estate broker,
are all professions which attract a Taurus. They may even possess a
good singing voice as music may be said to be a Taurean art. Many
Taureans have a find real pleasure in gardening. Gifted with a natural
artistic nature, they also may excel as crafts workers.
Persistence,
thoroughness and single-mindedness that can take on dogmatic
qualities are the hallmarks of the Taurean personality. No detail will
ever be overlooked by the eyes of a Taurean. Motivated by a desire to
obtain and accumulate physical possessions, they can be compulsive in
their intensity to secure an ample supply of everything they consider
important.
Advise for Taureans
Taureans must strive to keep an open mind
because their strong personal convictions can blind them to the ideas
of others.
Origins in
Mythology
Taurus is one of the elder signs in the
zodiac.
In earlier ages
the vernal equinox was located within the realm of the bull, roughly
during 4,000-1,700 B.C. In ancient cultures, the
year began with Taurus.
To the
Greeks, Taurus is associated with Zeus and his transformation into a
snowy white Bull. This he did as a means to abduct Europa, whom he
lusted for. Thus, the Minotaur of Crete, result of this union of God
and mortal, is also recognized as being associated with the second sign
of the zodiac.
In the
Mediterranean region,
the Sun's entry into
Taurus was celebrated as the Feast of Maya. The Sun was often
represented by a white bull with a golden disc between his horns. This
image was followed by a procession of virgins, exemplifying the
fecundity of nature. This association of Taurus with the beginning of
Spring, can be traced as far back as ancient Babylon.
Famous Taureans
Dante Alighieri
(May
21,
1265)
Italian Philosopher-Poet
William Shakespeare
(April
23,
1564)
English Bard, Playwright
William Lilly (April 30, 1602)
Famed English Astrologer
David Hume (April
26, 1711)
Scottish Historian, Philosopher
John James Audubon (May
5, 1780)
French-American Artist, Naturalist
Robert Browning (May 7, 1812)
English Poet
Sören Kierkegaard
(May
5,
1813)
Danish Philosopher
Anthony Trollope (April 24, 1815)
English Novelist
Charlotte Bronte
(April 21, 1816)
English Novelist
Karl Marx (May 5, 1818)
German Philosopher, Economist,
Sigmund Freud
(May
6,
1856)
Austrian Founder of Psychoanalysis
William Randolph
Hearst (April 29, 1863)
American Newspaper Publisher
Harry Truman (May
8, 1884)
American President
Irving Berlin (May
11, 1888)
Russian-American Composer
Martha Graham (May
11, 1894)
American Dancer
Rudolph Valentino
(May
6,
1895)
Italian-American Actor
Bing Crosby
(May
2,
1904)
American Singer, Comedian
John Wayne (April
26, 1907)
American Actor
Evita Perone (May
7, 1908)
Argentine First Lady
Joe Lewis (May
13, 1914)
American Boxing Champion
Satyajit Ray (May 2, 1921)
Indian Film Director
Barbara Streisand
(April
24, 1942)
American Singer, Actress, Director
Hosni Mubarak (May 4, 1928)
Egyptian President
Madeleine Albright (May 15, 1937)
American Secretary of State
Elizabeth II (April
21, 1926)
Queen of England
Tony Blair (May
6, 1953)
British Prime Minister
Andre Agassi (April
29, 1970)
Tennis player
David Becham (May
2, 1975)
Famed Football Player
Pierce Brosnan(May
16, 1952)
James Bond Fame
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