Sign of the Month: Taurus, the Bull

With sensual Taurus, the Bull, as your star sign, the Sun shone through an earth sign on your birthday. The Sun in astrology stands for your inner nature, the stamp of your true character. The second sign of the Zodiac, Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and desire. A fixed (strong and solid) sign, Taurus governs practicality and security. It is a very magnetic sign.

Practical, reliable Taureans are great lovers of sensual pleasures, although you do tend to be rather stubborn, possessive and conservative. Firmly anchored in the material world, you have a fine grasp of what is needed in order to lead the good life. Of course, you are capable in emergencies, where you have an instinctive understanding of what to do, but under normal circumstances, no-one can force you into anything without due time for thought and consideration.

Tactile and Sensuous
Tactile and sensuous, you have a nose for personal comfort and physical pleasure. You are nevertheless quite pragmatic, with a good appreciation for the financial values as well as any aesthetic qualities. Taurus loves nature and natural things, but due to a fondness for comfort and ease, the Bull can be quite lazy. To preserve your health, you need to take some regular exercise and control that tendency to overindulge in rich foods and the other pleasures in life.

Taureans are very strong-willed and often quite creative. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, giving success with matters to do with the public and, combined with the influence of Venus, a passionate nature endowed with a strong sense of loyalty and fidelity. You are kind and generous with friends, with whom you develop an unspoken rapport.

Love of Music
Taurus rules the throat, giving a powerful, often beautiful voice. The influence of Venus opens up a world of musical talent and appreciation, so Taureans are good singers and musicians, or at least, love music and can be a force on the business side of music.

You also like to potter around the garden, and delight in other outdoor activities: picnics, hikes, trips to botanical gardens or the zoo. You tend to be rather subdued, but you have a fine sense of humour, and enjoy your social life.

Strong and Solid
Hunky Taurus is physically strong and solidly built. Many of you favour weight lifting or other body-building routines to keep in shape and you enjoy sports requiring strength and endurance. Health issues are often focused on problems to do with the throat and neck, or by polarity with the reproductive organs, the kidneys and so on. Taurus is naturally lazy and tends to overindulge, so a good approach to health and wellbeing would include a well-planned regime of disciplined exercise and diet.

Taurus colours are brown, russet, and turquoise. The beautiful emerald, a rare variety of the mineral beryl and as costly as a diamond, is your birthstone. The emerald's rich green colour is quite appropriate too, since it is the colour of money, lush countryside and relaxation. Geometrically, the emerald takes the shape of a six-sided crystal and six is the number of love. Flowers for Taurus are the red rose, daisy, lily, and daffodil.

Taurus in Relationships
Taurus is attractive and magnetic. Taureans have personal magnetism and are able to draw others into their circle, rather than actively seeking them out. In other words, while they are very fond of members of the opposite sex, they prefer to be courted. Taurus is straight-forward and down-to-earth in sexual matters. A no-nonsense approach is favoured and too much verbalising, or complex fantasising is not really Taurus's thing. Music or other forms of sensual, non-verbal expression will strike a chord in the Taurean nature.

Faithful friends (and dedicated enemies), Taureans prefer long-lasting relationships and seek to build strong alliances, although they can be misled by their sensual natures, especially when young. Taurus however will grow more stable and discriminating as time goes on, for the Taurean character is naturally inclined to permanence and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Like the Bull, Taurus is slow to anger, then briefly furious before returning to a state of preferred placidity. A lot happens below the surface with Taurus. Friends can be quite surprised by sudden changes of heart which have actually been bubbling down there for longer than anyone could have suspected!

2009 Taurus Astrology Reading

Taurus in 2009

General overview for the year 2009
This is a year when your focus is more likely to be on career improvement. You will be inspired to try out the untested avenues in life and be more adventurous than usual. Your social and romantic stars are exciting between August and October, and you will leave a trail of goodwill and charm wherever you go during this period. Problems at home – including misunderstanding with parents or hard feelings due to property issues will be easier to resolve this year – especially towards the end of the year. There could be change of job or residence for many of you, which might open new vistas in your life. On the whole, this is likely to be a productive year when good effects are experienced in all sectors of your life.

Financial prospects in 2009
Domestic obligations and the needs of children might require more money. You may find it irksome to maintain a balance between your income and expenditure. You should loosen your purse strings and be more willing to spend on worthy issues as that is the best way to enjoy your life to the full during this year. There could be a bonus or arrears pay-out or some sort of increased financial boost during July and August. This is also the best period for making long-term investments if you have the resources left for such a venture. End of the year – especially the month of December, is ideal for paying back debts and also for donating to charitable causes, as you are likely to be in a more generous frame of mind during that period.

Career prospects in 2009
Things will move in the career front in such a way that you will be able to experience intrinsic satisfaction along with materialistic progression in the form of increment in salary or status. However, increased work-load that makes it difficult to balance career and domestic commitments may leave some of you worried. Success comes to you only after hard efforts during this year – but that should be no reason to sulk for the hard-working Taureans, as hard work comes to you naturally! Businessmen may have to face stiff competition from others in the field especially towards the year-end. Speculative gains will be moderate. Those in creative careers will shine better than others.

Romantic possibilities, social relationships, etc in 2009
Familial bonds will grow stronger this year much to your merriment. There will be many joyous and memorable moments shared in the company of your loved ones. You will be less inhibited than usual in social settings and hence may have an enjoyable social life this year. You will charm your way through social gatherings - especially in the period between August and October. New persons will be added to your circle of friends during this period.

Health in 2009
Giddiness due to irregular meals, headache, and complaints arising from indigestion, common cold, and fever are the most likely irritants to your health. Those suffering from chronic ailments need more care. Eating at proper meal-times and mild exercise on a regular basis will help you to maintain good health.

Important periods in the year 2009

Best periods for travel in 2009: February, March, May, August, September, October.
Best periods for Romance, family matters in 2009: January, June, August, September, October.
Best periods for new ventures: August, September, October.