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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
The sign of Taurus is associated with several myths and bull worship from several ancient cultures. It was the first sign of the zodiac established among the Mesopotamians, who called it "The Great Bull of Heaven," as it was the constellation through which the Sun rose on the vernal equinox at that time, that is the Early Bronze Age, from about 4000 BC to 1700 BC. | The sign of Taurus is associated with several myths and bull worship from several ancient cultures. It was the first sign of the zodiac established among the Mesopotamians, who called it "The Great Bull of [[Heaven]]," as it was the constellation through which the [[Sun]] rose on the vernal equinox at that time, that is the Early Bronze Age, from about 4000 BC to 1700 BC. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
People born under the sign of Taurus have a reputation for being very stubborn and uncompromising. They are also reliable and practical. Taurans can tend to be materialistic, loving physical pleasures and beautiful things. | People born under the sign of Taurus have a reputation for being very stubborn and uncompromising. They are also reliable and practical. Taurans can tend to be materialistic, loving physical pleasures and beautiful things. | ||
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The ruling [[Archangels of the Zodiac|Archangel of the Zodiac]] over Taurus is [[Asmodel]]. | The ruling [[Archangels of the Zodiac|Archangel of the Zodiac]] over Taurus is [[Asmodel]]. | ||
The geomantic spirit of Taurus is [[Kedemel]]. | The geomantic spirit of Taurus is [[Kedemel]]. | ||
The [[Archdemons of the Zodiac|Archdemon of the Zodiac]] ruling over Taurus is [[Araziel]]. | |||
Taurus corresponds to [[The Hierophant]] [[tarot]] card. | |||
==Famous Tropical Zodiac Taurans== | ==Famous Tropical Zodiac Taurans== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:51, 30 November 2024
Taurus (♉︎) (Latin for bull, derived from the Greek word Ταῦρος), is the second astrological sign in the modern zodiac. It spans from 30° to 60° of the zodiac.
This sign belongs to the earth element or triplicity, and has a feminine or negative polarity, as well as a fixed modality, quality, or quadruplicity. It is a Venus-ruled sign along with Libra. The Moon is in its exaltation here at exactly 3°.
The primary color of this sign is green.
Dates
The Sun transits this sign from approximately April 21 until May 20 in western astrology. The dates for Taurus in sidereal astrology are May 15 – June 14.
Name
The sign of Taurus is associated with several myths and bull worship from several ancient cultures. It was the first sign of the zodiac established among the Mesopotamians, who called it "The Great Bull of Heaven," as it was the constellation through which the Sun rose on the vernal equinox at that time, that is the Early Bronze Age, from about 4000 BC to 1700 BC.
Characteristics
People born under the sign of Taurus have a reputation for being very stubborn and uncompromising. They are also reliable and practical. Taurans can tend to be materialistic, loving physical pleasures and beautiful things.
Occult correspondences
The ruling Archangel of the Zodiac over Taurus is Asmodel.
The geomantic spirit of Taurus is Kedemel.
The Archdemon of the Zodiac ruling over Taurus is Araziel.
Taurus corresponds to The Hierophant tarot card.
Famous Tropical Zodiac Taurans
- Eva Perón - Argentine first lady and folk saint.
- Nicholas II - The last Russian Tsar.
- Athanasius Kircher - German scholar and author.
- William Shakespeare - English playwright.
- Adolf Hitler - Leader of Nazi Germany.
- Sid Vicious - Bassist of the Sex Pistols.
- Cher - American singer.
| Signs of the Tropical Zodiac | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20 |
Taurus Apr 21 - May 21 |
Gemini May 22 - Jun 23 |
Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 23 |
| Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23 |
Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22 |
Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 |
Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22 |
| Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21 |
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
Pisces Feb 18 - Mar 20 |