The Sun in Taurus...
The Sun in astrology symbolizes the core essence of who you are -- your individuality and sense of self. It describes what is likely to motivate you, and why. The Sun Sign describes the prime focal point within the personality structure, and is of major importance. Understanding and developing these aspects of the self will help you to develop and expand your sense of being the authentic self you truly wish to be. Understanding the house in which your Sun is found will give even greater detail.
If you do not feel much like your Sun Sign, then consider if you are giving yourself permission to be who you truly need to be?
Taurus: Fixed Earth
Ruler: Venus
Keywords: Stability * Structure * Security * Reliability * Sensuality
Positive: Steadfast, loyal, composed, calm, affectionate, generous, practical, productive, fertile, graceful, warm
Negative: Stubborn, unreasonable, grasping, tight, aloof, overindulgent, stingy, rigid, inability to change, dull, thick, materialistic.
When the Sun is found in the sign of Taurus, material security often becomes an important motivation. This is not to say that Taurus is materialistic. It would be more correct to say that there is a strong emotional connection between material objects and a solid sense of self-worth for those born here. Taurus is the sign of the physical, the sensual and the real. Taureans are strongly responsive to what they can see, hear, smell, taste and touch. That which is tangible, and apparently ‘real’, generates a feeling of material security and self-worth for Taurus that is hard to ignore.
This is an Earth sign, which lends stability, practicality and solidity to the personality structure. Taurus is a sign known for dependability, loyalty and a realistic approach to life. In friendship, Taureans display grace, charm and good humour. This sign characterized by warmth, kindness and generosity. In love, they are reliable, constant and loyal. They can also be especially stubborn and resistant to the new. Taureans are generally peace-loving individuals who would much rather graze in halcyon fields of lush, ever-green meadows than face the uncertainty of struggle or too much change. For these reasons, some Taureans will prefer to dwell amongst the things of the earth, and will concern themselves with what is tangible over what is esoteric at almost every turn. This in itself is not problematic, unless the concern for what is in front of one’s nose turns into the famed Taurean stubbornness to admit any other reality than one’s own. For other Taureans, life is a mystery to be explored at a profound level. The first point of entry is usually through the body and the sensual realms.
As individuals, Taureans are often primarily concerned with the things of this world, and experiencing them to their fullest. This is not to say that the typical Taurus is materialistic (though they may well be). But the material domain is nonetheless often a primary concern. Beneath this connection to the tangible which often characterizes this sign is a deep alignment to issues around self-worth. Taureans will often experience a strong affinity between what is in front of them, and how they feel about themselves. Accordingly, this may manifest as a deep concern for money and possessions, and Taureans of this type can be all about fixed-term accounts, home deposits and available resources. Money and ownership are key motivational factors, rather than the outward glamour or prestige that possessions can bring. Taureans of this type do not flourish with next to nothing in the bank, and it is important to make sure that security needs are met in order to feel stable and secure. Once this has been established, then learning to let go of one’s possessions and share with others keeps the flow of abundance open, and allows Taurus to benefit emotionally from what they own.
Alternately, this may manifest more rarely as the type of Taurus who appears to eschew the material in favour of other, more refined pursuits. This is most common when Scorpio or other transpersonal influences are also strong in the chart. The things of the body and senses appeal more strongly than an attachment to outer forms. This type of Taurean is usually more concerned with the aesthetic, rather than material, dimension of experience. Yet finding selfhood through the material will nonetheless occur. The apparent rejection of the purely monetary can be another way of defining one’s sense of self-worth based upon an emotional response to what is owned. This brings in another dimension of the Taurean experience, which is to learn when to let go of the purely material and experience the essence of the sensual world at a more natural and sense-responsive level. Yet still care must be taken not to let stubborn or fixed material values create a rut. Learning to let go of one’s resources is a valuable lesson, yet the achieving this ideal means doing so without denying the benefits that possessions will bring. Rare indeed is it to find a Taurus who is not profoundly enmeshed in ‘the material’ and all of its implications. The Buddha was born under this sign, and we get a sense of this conundrum through His teaching of non-attachment. Ultimately, it may only be at such an elevated level of existence that Taurus gets to transcend the material world..
This sign is considered Fixed in quality, meaning that the tendency to resist change is often pronounced. Taurus represents the principle of continuity, solidity and form. It will endure in what is comfortable and familiar for as long as possible. Accordingly, some Taureans can feel deeply unsettled by change. They will choose comfort and security over the new and unknown time and again, which can become a distinct disadvantage. Taurus will have their heads down, happily grazing in the same patch of grass, ignorant of the fact that the opportunity for change has come and moved on. When the rest of the herd has up and decided it is time to move on, the fixed Taurean can be found stubbornly clinging to the routine and familiar. In this case, other people tend to become the catalysts that Taurus needs, and bring change in the form of sudden shocks to force the Taurean to incorporate change. Partners are often required to who can provide the impetus needed to keep Taurus moving. Stubbornness, and a certain rigidity around considering other points of view, needs to be examined. Such responses are often rooted in a deep seated fear about what allowing change might mean. Taurus can become inwardly very distressed when they sense that the time to move is near.
As mentioned, this is also a sign of great sensuality, and Taureans will often have a healthy interest in good food, good wine and good sheets. The physical appetites are usually strongly pronounced, so that there is a deep awareness of the body and its’ senses, Taurus easily delights in the pleasures of this Earth. Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus, who was once considered the Goddess of Love. Accordingly, the gifts of Venus are often pronounced in this sign. Many Taureans have profound sensual and sexual requirements that should ideally be matched. Taking care of one’s sensual requirements is an important dimension of self-worth and the need for physical comfort and contact should not be underestimated or denied. Yet with everything, moderation is required, and Taurus can easily slide into gluttony, excess and ill-health if grazing at one’s chosen trough is not balanced by hard work, temperance and some form of regular physical exercise.
Another important dimension of this sign is its affinity with creativity, beauty and form. Those born under this sign will often have a pronounced sense of the aesthetic and will like nothing better than using their practical know-how to bring something beautiful into form. For this reason, many Taureans display strong creative skills, and enjoy working at a leisurely pace to make something from the resources at hand. As a fixed Earth sign, this may easily translate into garden, woodwork, floristry or working with stone. Anything tactile, natural and beautiful is a natural Taurean tool. They may excel in embodying the beautiful and finding practical ways to embellish form. The need to generate material security can just as easily be expressed by pursuing that which brings joy and comfort through demonstrating the bounty of this world.
If you were born with the Sun in Taurus then you are likely to be gifted with a grounded practicality and ability to face life realistically that is both an asset and a source of comfort. In many ways, Taureans exemplify Children of the Earth, those who pay homage to their natural birth right by honouring the bounty and gifts that Mother Nature brings. Perseverance, constancy and an appreciation of the beauty in life are the benefits that you bestow. By allowing yourself the pleasure and comfort of experiencing your senses to their fullest, you can then share your sense of wonder and delight with all who come your way. Your challenge is to give yourself permission to be stable and sensual, at the same time as open to life-renewing change.
