Taurus Personality Overview (April 21 - May 21)

Taurus is the Second House (sign) of the Zodiac. The Second House is that of material possessions. The Second House symbolizes things that are of value to us which includes possessions, as is our money. Anything having personal value is associated with the Second House. It also represents those things we value that are not objects or things. Your own values are what is most important to you. When you are thinking of those values you are indeed thinking about your Second House.

• Ruling Planet: Venus
• Symbol: The Bull
• Element: Earth
• Age: Youth (14 -21 years)
• Cross: Fixed
• Pole: Negative
• Third: Primordial
• Half: Subjective
• Aspect: Yin - Feminine
• Birthstones: Sapphire
  Sapphire, Amber
  Amber, Coral
  Coral, Emerald
  Emerald, Rose Quartz
  Rose Quartz, Turquoise
  Turquoise
• Planetary Stone: Aventurine
  Aventurine, Emerald
  Emerald
• Talismanic Stone: Garnet
  Garnet
• Flowers and Herbs: Violet, Wild and Red Garden Rose
• Tree: Almond, Ash, Cherry, Myrtle
• Color: Blue, Green, Turquoise, Red, Yellow
• Metal: Copper
• Bird: Magpie, Robin
• Lucky Day: Saturday
• Lucky Numbers: 3, 8
• Tarot Card: The Hierophant
• Keywords: acquisition, methodical, careful, down-to-earth, dependable, pragmatic, stubborn, and persistent

Taurus are not fond of change. When change is imminent, they get very nervous and worried. They do not like anything new because anything new is an unknown and Taurus fears the unknown. Taurus needs order in their lives and when they do not have order, they get very anxious. Taurus will cut themselves off from the unfamiliar in order to avoid the feelings of insecurity that arise when new experiences and situations are present. Taurus do not express their feelings openly and their inner self is contained and secretive. Many people do not know how sensitive Taurus really is, they hide it well. As a result, they are often emotionally hurt when the wrong things are said, they take things too personally sometimes. Taurus avoids talking about their emotions and many people never really know how they feel.

Taurus is the one who has immense perseverance, even when others have given up, the Taurus rages on. Solid and persistent, just like the bull, which is Taurus' well suited symbol. Taurus's have a well known reputation for being stubborn, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The stubborn streak can cause Taurus to butt heads and conflict with other strong character types. Taurus are not fond of change. They like the familiar and routine comfort of life. Taurus is easy going and not one to pick a fight but should some poor souls attempt to provoke Taurus, the wrath will be known, for they have a temper underneath the calm surface. Taurus are very responsive to their surroundings. They like decorations, color, anything that appeals to all the senses. Taurus like possessions and the Taurus home is nicely decorated with lots of things. Taurus are down to earth, they do not like gaudy, flashy or over the top things. They prefer comfortable and creative settings and objects. Taurus likes security, in every aspect of their lives from home, to love, to career. Taurus can be secretive, opinionated and stingy. Taurus tend to be self-indulgent and lazy, Taurus are master procrastinators of the astrology zodiac! They do however have a strong, persistent drive that comes to life when they chose, and no one would ever know that they are lazy. The secret to this is that their laziness is pushed aside when it comes to themselves.