Taurus or Vrishabh is the second sign of the Zodiac. It is indicated by a bull. The symbol of Taurus is indicated by a Bull’s head and horns. The Sun stays in Taurus from 15 May to 14 June as per sidereal zodiac which is followed by Vedic Astrologers. The entry and exit dates of the Sun for any particular zodiac sign dose vary by one day during some years.
Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus, it is fixed, earthly, feminine sign, governs throat, and the second house of the horoscope. Its characteristics are endurance, sense for values and material, stability, tradition and sensuality. It symbolizes will for goal achievement, practical ambition, fertility, basis of self-consciousness and ability to materialize.
The placement of some good positive planets like the Moon and Venus in Taurus in a horoscope can bless the native with easy gains and materialistic pleasures and comforts depending upon the other important aspects of his horoscope. Such native are also likely to be gentle, caring and soft in their approach towards many spheres of life as well as towards most of the people depending upon the other aspects of their horoscopes. These qualities are also seen when Taurus becomes the rising sign or Ascendant in a horoscope. On the other hand the placement of some strong negative planets or the afflictions from some strong negative planets to Taurus in a horoscope can make the native suffer from lack of materialistic pleasures, comforts and luxuries and he may not see any easy gains or pleasures throughout his life depending upon the other important aspects of his horoscope. Such natives are also likely to suffer from physical problems in the face and throat region which can go to very serious limits if both Taurus and Venus are seriously afflicted by negative planets in a horoscope.
Taurus like all other zodiac signs contains three Nakshatra or lunar mansion, which are three forth of the Krittika Nakshatra, entire Rohini Nakshatra and half of the Mrigashira Nakshatra.
Taurus Facts
Duality: Feminine
Element: Earth
Quality: Fixed or static
Ruling Planet: Venus (goddess of love)
Symbol: The bull
Part of the Body: The neck
Exaltation sign of: Moon
Debilitation Sign of: None
Determent Sign of: None
Positive traits of Taurus: Endurance, patient, thoroughness, harmony. reliable, persistent, warm-hearted, & determined.
Negative traits of Taurus: Placid, stubborn, possessive, resentful, obstinacy, greedy, inflexible & self-indulgent.
Things Governed by Taurus
Flowers: Violet, roses, poppies, daisies & columbines
Trees: Ash, cypress fig, apple & pear
Herbs & Spices: Cloves, sorrel & spearmint
Bird: Parrot & macaw
Animals: Bull, cows & elephants
Taurus Health
Taurus rules the adenoids, tonsils and larynx. There can be sluggishness of all functions and depressed muscular activity. Constipation also tends to be a problem. Afflicted planets in Taurus may produce eye problems, sore throats, nasal mucus, polyps in the throat region or on the vocal cords and diphtheria.
Taurus Career & Profession
All occupations related to Venus and second house and thus having to do with money, as cashiers, bank tellers, capitalists, money lenders; also throat specialists. One can be excellent as treasurer of a business or other organization. Farmers, gardeners, florists, musicians, singers, cosmeticians, beauty parlor operators, interior decorators, perfume manufacturers, photographers, tailors and hotel keepers and workers.
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