Sun Sign Secrets (5 page)

Taurus in Love

In love, Taurus has a slow, patient approach. It is important to Taurus that anyone he loves shares his personal tastes and desires. Taureans delight in deluxe comfort. So, for instance, although they love nature, they do not like to camp out. If a partner doesn't possess a similar love of comfort, there will eventually be a parting of the ways. When in love, Taureans are kind and gentle. They are natural and earthy in bed, and have a healthy self-image when it comes to their own body.

Undying Love

A Taurus can feel hurt and let down when she realizes that her partner is a human being with many faults. But a Taurus can also feel that she has to give the appearance of being blindly devoted to her partner, or to maintain some other kind of false personality, if the relationship is not going well. What Taurus really needs is a situation where each person loves the other for his or her true self; Taureans don't do well in relationships where each individual is trying to change the other. Taurus needs to seek a relationship that is a union of two independent people who are secure in as many ways as possible. Being with someone not because of who they are but because of what that person can offer will not lead to happiness.

Expectations in Love

Taureans believe in setting high standards, especially at the beginning of a relationship. Their fundamental concern is that their love be grounded in reality, and that they not become involved in some sort of superficial infatuation that won't last. Because they have generally realistic expectations about romance, Taureans are seldom disappointed in love. They are not likely to be drawn into a relationship that is based solely on lust and good times, nor do they expect any love affair that begins on that note to grow into something deeper and more significant.

For Taurus, loyalty is paramount in a relationship. They expect their ideas, desires, and dreams to be applauded and supported. They also like to receive sincere compliments on their appearance and accomplishments.

What Taurus Looks For

Taureans require harmony with a partner. While they don't expect to be agreed with at every turn, they want the sort of relationship where any sort of dispute is handled with respect and good humor. Taureans can have their head turned by good looks, but only if the person they are attracted to has an equally beautiful spirit. They appreciate intelligence but are not likely to be attracted to someone who shows off their knowledge.

If Taurus Only Knew...

If Taureans only knew that their homespun wisdom was held in such high esteem by the individuals who deal with them, they would stop secretly wondering if others find them interesting. While Taureans are comfortable with their communication skills, they may not feel that they are as witty and wise as other people. They need to realize that it is the strength and sincerity of their speech that makes the emotions they convey so believable and endearing.

Marriage

Taureans are stable, commonsense people who value home and family. While they make devoted partners, they can also be deeply possessive. Taureans like to be appreciated, and they believe in expensive gifts. No partner can force a Taurus into making a decision without allowing time for thought and consideration. That said, Taureans are highly capable and have an instinctive understanding of what to do in important situations. Partial to creature comforts, they like their home to be elegant and beautiful. Not surprisingly, Bulls are often bullheaded about their opinions, which can sometimes lead to incidences of emotional bullying, although these are rare. Sexually, they are intense, yet gentle.

Taurus' Opposite Sign

Scorpio is the opposite sign of Taurus. Because both signs are stubborn, relations between the two can be difficult. However, Scorpio can show a Taurus how to gain insight into the needs and motives of other people, and ultimately into the Taurus' own life. While Scorpio's intensity and drive mirror Taurus' determination, the Bull can learn a great deal about the spiritual terrain of love and commitment from Scorpio. Like Taurus, Scorpio is slow to forgive.

Pairing Up

In general, if people display the characteristics typical of their sign, intimate relationships between a Taurus and another individual can be described as follows:

If Things Don't Work Out

When Taureans are comfortable in a romantic relationship, it can be difficult for them to deal with the idea of changing the status quo, even when the relationship is not working. As a result, they tend to keep their unhappiness and disappointment bottled up inside, hoping that things will get better. However, once they come to understand that the only way to reclaim their own power is by leaving the relationship gone bad, they will do so without wringing their hands over the consequences.

Taurus at Work

Never flashy or dramatic, Taureans believe in getting the job accomplished through hard work and dedicated persistence. It is not necessary or even important for them to receive accolades for their performance in the workplace. Just knowing that they are doing a good job and earning their paycheck is enough for them.

The congenial personality that Taureans tend to possess is a big plus in the workplace. Reliable, unflappable, and graced with a professional attitude, they make excellent personal assistants. No matter how many tasks they are expected to finish in a given day, they never appear to be overwhelmed. Because of their discretion, they can be counted on to keep the confidences entrusted to them by an employer. They are not likely to gossip or get involved in cliques.

Even though they are independent minded and set in their ways, Taureans make excellent team players because they never put anything above getting the job done. While it can be hard at first to convince them to handle a task in a way that is foreign to them, they will gladly fall into line once they have been made to understand that this method will improve chances for accomplishing a goal in a way that benefits everyone concerned.

Typical Occupations

Taureans do well in banking and finance, transportation, construction, conservation, landscaping, farming, engineering, and mathematics. The sign is also associated with floristry, food, general medical practice, executive secretarial positions, stable occupations in established institutions, and any type of job that involves land, investments, minerals, or other hard goods. They have a natural affinity for working with their hands. Careers that help to make someone's environment more beautiful and harmonious are particularly relevant to them.

Thoroughness and single-mindedness that can become dogmatic are well-known traits of the persistent Taurus personality. No detail will ever be overlooked. Interior design, architecture, and the fine arts—especially sculpture, fashion, music, and singing—are also good fields for Bulls. Often graced with pleasant speaking voices, they do well in sales or any work that requires a lot of oratory.

Behavior and Abilities at Work

In the workplace, a typical Taurus:

• values tradition
  
• hates to be interrupted
  
• demonstrates a steady and reliable work ethic
  
• requires a routine and a plan
  
• stays on schedule
  
• does not give up
  
• needs clear goals
  

Taurus As Employer

A typical Taurus boss:

• is a good judge of character
  
• works to increase income for the company
  
• looks for loyalty and honesty
  
• does not make hasty decisions
  
• expects to be respected
  
• won't budge if pushed
  
• cannot be manipulated
  

Taurus As Employee

A typical Taurus employee:

• doesn't like freelance jobs
  
• behaves honestly
  
• deals with matters in a down-to-earth and sensible way
  
• demonstrates punctuality
  
• will rarely be pushed to anger
  
• excels when it comes to dealing with numbers
  

Taurus As Coworker

Taureans believe in compartmentalizing their lives, so they are just as unlikely to bring work problems home as they are to discuss personal matters at work. Although friendly and pleasant, they seldom develop deep friendships with coworkers.

Details, Details

Taureans can appreciate the saying “God is in the details” more than those born under almost any other sign. While they can appear to work in a slow, even plodding way, Taureans believe that it is better to take a little longer to accomplish a chore than to speed through a task and make mistakes.

Some signs may find details boring, but Taurus never does. In fact, it is in details that he is able to see the overall significance of a project. Taurus possesses a natural ability to work with figures. The Bull is much better at acting as a facilitator of someone else's ideas than at being the “idea person” behind a project. They will not feel insulted or demoted in any way if they are assigned work that is largely detail oriented, rather than creative in nature.

Taureans will seldom miss a day of work. This is a result of not only loyalty and good habits, but also the understanding that the best work is accomplished over the long haul. Taurus' self-esteem improves when he feels good about the job he does.

Money

Extremely risk averse, Taurus is not the type for gambling of any sort. Yet, motivated by a desire to obtain and accumulate material possessions, Taureans can be compulsive in their intensity to secure an ample supply of the things they consider important to their comfort and happiness. Worrying about money can be highly stressful for them, so they should not attempt to stretch their resources to the limit. Taureans should put money in safe and secure investments such as a savings account or IRA, rather than attempt to be a financial wizard. Existing financial resources should be properly allocated, used, and developed. Some Taureans will envy the resources of their richer friends or family members, but most appreciate the wisdom of being satisfied with the good things they already possess.

At Home

For Taureans, home is a place to feel absolutely secure. Beauty is an important component of their surroundings, but comfort is an even more valuable asset. Cooking, cleaning, and working in the garden are more appealing to most Taureans than engaging in social activities.

Behavior and Abilities at Home

Taurus typically:

• enjoys do-it-yourself repairs
  
• is adept at planning nutritious menus
  
• runs a well-organized home
  
• likes to be in charge of decorating projects
  
• believes that harmony is expressed through color
  

Leisure Interests

Beautifying the home, office, and backyard, or going to a concert, play, art exhibit, or any other cultural event are activities that Taureans are likely to enjoy, as long as they are able to relax, take their time, and savor the beauty and creativity of the experience. At home, Bulls like to settle back on a nice cozy couch, listening to their favorite music or watching a romantic DVD.

The typical Taurus enjoys the following pastimes:

• expanding a music collection
  
• craft and art projects
  
• home improvement projects
  
• working with plants and flowers
  
• counting money
  
• taking naps
  

Taurean Likes

• jewelry
  
• sculpture
  
• gardens
  
• sensual colors and shapes
  
• a regular routine
  
• a wonderful meal
  
• attractive surroundings
  
• expensive birthday presents
  
• vacations
  
• chocolate
  

The Secret Side of Taurus

Taureans love the best things in life, and long to be rich, retired, and surrounded by beauty. But they secretly fear that they won't have enough material resources to make their dreams come true. Those born under this sign like to appear cool, calm, and collected. But when they do eventually express anger, it can be devastating to those around them and so disturbing to themselves that it takes a while for them to recover both their composure and their self-esteem.