Taurus the Steadfast… 24” x 36” oil, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas

Taurus meaning Bull in Latin, is named after the constellation that is shaped similar to the forequarters of a bull. April 20-May 20th, this is an earth sign and is fixed in its nature.
Ruled by the planet Venus, this sign is deeply aligned with all things aesthetically beautiful. Innately sensual and incredibly physical, Taureans are ruled very much by their sense of touch , where their tactile sense can spark their profoundly sensual nature which is infused with an earthy grounded-ness.

Taureans are deeply rooted in the earth element, practical, reliable, stable and consistently patient. These qualities make them loyal lovers, friends and colleagues, and their earthiness enables them to be consistent, enduring and responsible in all their tasks and relationships.

These qualities make for a hardworking, dedicated and resourceful character that attracts money through their focused concentration and diligence, and yet at the same time, these earth signs love and adore the luxuries of life and the material world, food, cooking, the beauty of nature and the aesthetics of art, design.

As with all good things, too much can become excess and Taureans can be so fixed and rooted they get stuck in their own stubbornness and often are made unproductive because of their inflexibility. Their love for all things nice can sometimes fall into hedonism and laziness, indulging in the finer pleasures of life, which can if left unchecked, keep them from moving forward.

Sometimes these earth-bound loyal folk, find it hard to let go of things or people and can hold a grudge for many a year. Great procrastinators due to their fixed perfectionism in their creativity and focus, they can often get stuck on one task and leave others to fall by the wayside.

Taureans don’t like change, they prefer consistency and reliability. They delight in peaceful and harmonious environments and their passion for aesthetics make them wonderful artists, designers and creators. Generous in their gifts to others and tender in their loving, they are also reflective of their time of birth where the earth springs forth a bounty of blooming flowers and flora, making Taureans an embodiment of the earth’s beautiful abundance and steadfast stability. ….© Jo Jayson 2020