~ “If you really want something you can figure out how to make it happen” ~
— Cher
Taurus
April 21 – May 21
A sharp contrast from Aries, those born under the sign of Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac, are steadfast, stable, and conventional in outlook. One of the most reliable and charming signs of the zodiac, they possess an ability to inspire confidence in others, and impress everyone with their genuine sincerity. Although they rarely lose their tempers, once roused, their rage knows no bounds. This can cause them to hold on to a lot of resentment, which can be overcome by learning to be a little more magnanimous (accepting) in life. Lovers of luxury and the ‘good life,’ they are blessed with natural good tastes, preferring classical conventional styles to funky new fads that are ever changing. Although known to be stubborn and lazy, Taurus needs to keep a healthy balance between working hard to afford the lifestyle he desires and pursuing indulgent hobbies of leisure.
BASICS
Taurus - The Bull
- Motto: I have
- Element: Earth
- Modality: Fixed (Organizers)
- Gender: Feminine/Yin
- Polarity: Negative
- Duality: Night
- Soul: Toddler
- Ages: 7 – 14
- Nature: Bestial
- Season: Spring
- Direction: South by East
- Color: Green, Pale Blue, and Pink
- Metal: Copper
- Stone: Emerald
- Trees: Almond, Apple, Ash, Cyprus, Fig, Pear, Vine
- Herbs: Alder, Artichoke, Brambles, Cloves, Columbine, Daisy, Elder, Foxglove, Marshmallow, Mint, Poppy, Primula, Rose, Sorrel, Violet
- Foods: Cereals (particularly wheat), Apples, Berries, Grapes, Pears, Spices
- Countries: Capri, Cyprus, Egypt, Greek Islands, Iran, Ireland, Switzerland
- Cities: Bologna, Dublin, Eastbourne, Hastings, Leipzig, Lucerne, Mantua, Palermo, St. Louis
- Affirmation: I can create the life of my dreams. I give thanks for everything I have achieved.
PLANETARY INFLUENCE
Planet Venus
- Planetary Dignity:-
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- Ruling: Venus
- Exalted: Moon
- Detriment: Mars (classical)/Pluto (Modern)
- Fall: Part of Fortune
- Esoteric Ruler: Vulcan
- Classical Decans:–
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- First Decan: Mercury
- Second Decan: Moon
- Third Decan: Saturn
- Modern Decans:–
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- First Decan: Venus
- Second Decan: Mercury
- Third Decan: Saturn
- House: Second
TAROT & QABALAH
The Hierophant - Aleister Crowley Thoth Tarot
- Tarot Correspondence:–
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- Major Arcana: The Hierophant
- Minor Arcana: 5 of Pentacles, 6 of Pentacles, 7 of Pentacles
- Court Card: King of Pentacles; Knight of Swords
- Qabalah:
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- Hebrew Letter: Vau (Nail)
- Path: 16 – (Triumphal or Eternal One)
- Sephiras: Chokmah (Wisdom) – Chesed (Mercy)
- Qliphotic Name: Admiron (The Bloody Ones)
- Calendar: Sivah
- Magical Power: The Secret of Physical Strength
- Magical Weapon: The Labour of Preparation [The Throne and Altar]
- Hierarchy: Teraphim
- Order of the Blessed Spirits: Cherubim
- 12 Degrees of Damned: Lying Spirits
BODY, MIND, and SOUL
- Anatomy:–
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- External: Neck and Throat
- Internal: Gullet, Larynx, Cerebellum
- Structural: Bones of the Neck
- Notable Features: Strong Neck and Shoulders (often a stoop). Pensive Brows. Full Lips and Nostrils. Curling or Wavy Hair. Full Forehead. Heavy Jaws.
- Mind:-
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- Positive Traits: Purposeful. Patient. Steadfastness. Conviction.
- Negative Traits: Obstinacy. Prejudice, Unreasonableness. Possessiveness.
- Soul:-
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- Karmic Lessons: To let go gracefully.
- Karmic Strengths: Strong ethics, with the ability to endure and see things through.
- Karmic Goal: A slow and steady evolution and development of inner security, and a sense of being unshakably rooted in a piece of eternity within one’s Self.
DIVINITY
The Three Charities - Thalia (Abundance), Euphrosyne (Joy), and Aglaia (Glory)
- Biblical Reference: The Judge (John 5:22)
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- Apostle: Simon
- Prophet: Haggai
- Archangel: Asmodeus
- Angel: Araziel
- Evangelist: Luke
- Tribe of Israel: Ephraim
- Deities:-
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- African and Haitian: Yemaya Ataramagwa Sarabbi Olokun; Babalu-Aye
- Celtic/Welsh: Ceridwen; Cernunnos
- China: Kuan-Yin; Lu Hsing
- Egypt: Heqit, Hapi
- Greece: The Three Charities – Thalia, Euphrosyne, Aglaia; Boreas
- India: Gauri; Kuvera
- Japan: Benzaiten; Bishamon
- Native and Latin America: Chantico; Pachacamac
- Nordic/Germanic: Nehallennia; Freyr
- Oceania: Humea; Tane
- Roman: Ops; Bonus
CELEBRITIES
Henry Cavill
- Men: Al Pacino, Andre Agassi, Bono, Channing Tatum, Cory Monteith, Daniel Day-Lewis, David Beckham, David Boreanaz, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Enrique Iglesias, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, George Clooney, Gabriel Byrne, Harvey Keitel, Henry Cavill, Henry Fonda, Jack Nicholson, Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Liberace, Niccolo Machiavelli, Piotr Tchaikovsky, Pierce Brosnan, Robert Pattinson, Salvador Dali, Sigmund Freud, Stephen Colbert, Stevie Wonder, Tom Welling
Cher
- Women: Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Bea Arthur, Candice Bergen, Carol Burnett, Carolyn Jones, Cate Blanchett, Cher, Cloris Leachman, Enya, Eva Peron, Florence Nightingale, Janet Jackson, Jessica Lange, Joanna Lumley, Julie Benz, Katherine Hepburn, Laetitia Casta, Megan Fox, Michelle Pfeiffer, Natasha Richardson, Nora Ephron, Patti LuPone, Penelope Cruz, Queen Elizabeth II, Rene Zellweger, Shirley MacLaine, Shirley Temple, Tina Fey, Uma Thurman
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