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Taurus Planet: ♀ Venus.
Taurus, the Latin name for the constellation, means the Bull. In Greek legend, Zeus, ruler of the Olympian gods, transformed himself into a white bull to carry off Europa, daughter of a Phoenician king.
Taurus contains two open star clusters: the Hyades and the Pleiades. The Pleiades are also known as the Seven Sisters. More than five hundred stars make up this cluster, beautifully wrapped in a veil of nebulous haze. Seven are visible from Earth to the naked eye, forming the shape of a tiny dipper.
The constellation's brightest star, Alpha Tauri, is the orange giant Aldebaran. Its Arabic name means “the Follower.” It is the fourteenth-brightest star in our night sky.
Taurus' most famous deep-sky object, however, is the stunning Crab Nebula, formed by a supernova explosion.
Taurus Astrology: Dates, Element, and Ruling Planet
Taurus Months: April and May
Taurus is the second zodiac sign. Depending on the year, the Sun enters Taurus on April 20 or 21 and leaves on May 20 or 21.
Taurus Season: Spring
Taurus is spring's second sign. The earth warms, the first shoots appear, and the ground prepares to bear fruit. It's a season of reproduction. That gives Taurus natural desires and feelings, a closeness to nature, fertility, and robust health.
Taurus' Element: Earth
In astrology, Earth embodies substance, stability, and reliability. It encourages endurance, practicality, determination, diligence, and a sense of duty. Three signs live under this generous element's protection: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
As an earth sign, Taurus has organizational ability and is exceptionally responsible and rational. Stability and confidence in tomorrow feel as necessary as solid ground beneath their feet and a blue sky overhead.
Taurus' Ruling Planet: Venus
Venus' motto is “I love!” Known since antiquity as the planet of love and beauty, it has a much wider influence in astrology. Venus rules the full, colorful range of human feelings and motivations: sensuality, sensitivity, beauty, charm, grace, peace of mind, and, of course, love. Love for yourself, for other people, and for the world.
One of its strongest influences on Taurus is the desire for beauty, good things, and comfort. Venus gives money an important place in Taurus' life, but as a way of making life comfortable rather than an end in itself. That comfort extends beyond the body to every sense. Taurus appreciates a fine meal and fine art alike. Most important, though, is emotional contentment, which comes from spending time with the people they love.
Taurus color: Pastel green, like fresh grass and young leaves.
Taurus metal: Copper.
Taurus talisman stones: Emerald and coral.
Taurus' opposite and complementary sign: Scorpio.
Places Associated with Taurus
Countries and cities with a similar energy, where Taurus feels especially comfortable and at home:
Countries: Greece, Cyprus, Ireland, Persia, the countries of the Caucasus, and Russia.
Cities: Dublin, Leipzig, Mantua, Nantes, Palermo, and Parma.
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