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Mention Taurus, and some people think of Zeus the thunder god, who turned himself into a bull and carried off the beautiful Europa. Others picture a great bull in a field, walking steadily as the plow's blade cuts through the earth. He doesn't hurry, but shows no sign of tiring, either: there's a whole field to plow. Both pictures fit. Taurus' motto is "Love and hard work!"
Taurus is an earth sign with a deep feel for nature. In that, they resemble the celebrated composer Vivaldi, whose Four Seasons likewise portrayed winter as nature's torment. Spring is another matter! A blizzard may howl outside or rain patter against the windows, but green meadows must always flourish in Taurus' heart. Only then can they feel cheerful and at peace, ready for any task.
Taurus' principal talisman stones and faithful helpers are emerald, peridot, malachite, agate, turquoise, rose quartz, aventurine, onyx, sapphire, topaz, tiger's eye, jade, and coral.
Emerald
Taurus is ruled by beautiful Venus, the planet of love. Emerald is Venus' stone, helping its owner find and keep a soulmate. The great alchemists of antiquity are said to have inscribed the essence of their teaching on an emerald tablet. Taurus' own emerald tablet would read "Loyalty, determination, stubbornness." With emerald as a talisman, Taurus will work tirelessly and persistently to win someone's love. Once paired, their fidelity could rival a swan's.
The Egyptians also believed emerald enjoyed the special favor of Isis, goddess of wisdom, as a stone that strengthens intuition. Don't be surprised if a Taurus wearing an emerald ring can interpret your dream.
Peridot
Among the treasures crusaders brought home was the "evening emerald," another name for peridot. Its main calling is to help men in love. Surely the legendary lovers Don Juan and Casanova must have worn it! Peridot promises Taurus tireless ardor and the goodwill of others.
Taurus often serves as an arbiter in difficult matters, too. With help from peridot, which protects against evil spirits, even their most tangled problems can be resolved.
Malachite
Malachite promises Taurus wealth earned through hard work. This talisman supplies the strength to work tirelessly and achieve brilliant results. It also gives self-confidence. Taurus may look unruffled, yet doubts can torment them beneath that calm surface. Malachite settles those doubts, while its magical patterns protect against the evil eye by drawing an enemy's attention away from the wearer.
Agate
Agate protects its owner from evil, grants health and longevity, and calms anger. An enraged Taurus is a fearsome sight. Any feeling—including a negative one—can burn fiercely and for a long time in this sign's heart. Agate helps Taurus resist anger and stay in control.
Its protection against evil and slander is equally useful. There is a reason seals were once carved from agate: people hoped to safeguard their affairs by stamping them with this stone.
Turquoise
Turquoise brings Taurus happiness through victory! That can mean defeating an opponent, winning a sporting contest, outdoing a competitor, or getting ahead at work. Turquoise also helps its owner acquire wealth and make it grow. Rest assured: a Taurus who chooses this talisman won't miss an opportunity or suffer a loss.
Rose Quartz
You've probably seen a heart-shaped pendant carved from a soft pink stone. That's rose quartz. If the Zodiac were a country, it ought to pass a law: "Every Taurus must wear this stone!" When we look up into a dark night sky, the distant Milky Way seems to mirror the road of life. That road holds plenty of difficulties, and we need hope and joy to overcome them. Rose quartz fills Taurus' heart with confidence in themselves and the victories ahead. With this talisman's help, Taurus knows a well-earned reward is waiting somewhere around the bend. And they will reach it!
Aventurine
Aventurine favors people willing to take a chance. In pursuit of success, Taurus sometimes takes risks and even bends the rules. They won't stand watching the lights of a departing train; they'll race doggedly down the platform. At that moment, luck is needed more than ever to catch the last car. Aventurine gives Taurus those few extra seconds to leap aboard—and distracts life's referee from a small infraction. Or at least persuades the referee to look the other way.
Onyx
Onyx brings a special kind of good fortune, helping Taurus escape a tight spot. Its influence is barely noticeable in everyday life. With this talisman's protection, however, Taurus may miraculously avoid disaster: stepping away from a wall an instant before an icicle falls from the roof, for example. The luck onyx brings is protection against accidents.
Sapphire
Sapphire embodies the clear vault of heaven. Taurus, though, rarely dreams of the unattainable. Their thoughts stay grounded in things with weight and color, things they can touch. Family is their heaven, and they are willing to work and sacrifice a great deal for it. Practical Taurus usually avoids lofty questions: there's no time, and work needs doing. A sapphire talisman helps restore the balance.
This magical stone also keeps Taurus from rash actions and frees them from secret fears. Both are relevant to this sign: Taurus only looks fearless. In reality, they may bury their fears and hold them down until the effort wears them out. Sapphire releases those fears and doubts, encouraging Taurus to move forward.
Topaz
Taurus loves beauty and wants to make the world around them beautiful, too. Applied arts tend to appeal most—anything they can get their hands on. Taurus may sew, sculpt, or paint, but needs ideas of their own to avoid simply copying someone else. Topaz gives generously to the imagination. Under its influence, Taurus becomes as playful as a child, and creative potential soars. Befriend topaz, and Taurus may be amazed at their newfound flair for sewing, cutting fabric, inventing styles, and combining colors!
Taurus always knows what needs doing. If doubts trouble you, look up at the Milky Way on a dark night. Along that road of stars walks steadfast Taurus, never tiring. They achieve success and inspire others along the way.
Tiger's Eye
Tiger's eye could have been made especially for Taurus! This stone favors capable, practical people who earn everything through their own efforts. Why wouldn't it help someone like that? With tiger's eye, Taurus' chests, pantry, and wallet fill more quickly. The mineral also restores its charge's strength. Taurus is powerful, but even they need rest. After all, the talisman and its owner have so much left to do!
Jade
Li-Shin Go wrote of jade: "A stone like any other, yet its power is beyond understanding." The ancient Chinese poet was right: we don't know where jade's magical energy comes from, but we know much about its remarkable properties. Jade seeks harmony. It fills the gap, giving Taurus precisely what is missing. A jade fish helps Taurus attain wealth. Good luck arrives on the wings of a jade bat. And with a jade mandarin duck, true love swims into Taurus' life.
Coral
The Greeks say red coral grew from the blood of the beheaded Gorgon Medusa. Taurus rarely complains about their health. To keep it that way, they can acquire coral: this talisman protects against many illnesses. Taurus is always busy, steadily plowing their own field, so to speak. Coral improves memory, helping them remember the small tasks amid the great undertakings. Pink coral is especially well suited to Taurus.
Taurus Stones at a Glance
- Emerald strengthens intuition and helps Taurus find love that is returned.
- Peridot wins others' goodwill, gives tireless passion, and makes Taurus more charming to the opposite sex.
- Malachite supports success, protects against the evil eye, and builds self-confidence.
- Agate guards against evil and the evil eye, calms anger, and brings health and longevity.
- Turquoise supports achievement and competition, promising victory and success.
- Rose quartz encourages optimism, self-belief, and faith in a happy future.
- Aventurine improves Taurus' luck in risky ventures.
- Onyx strengthens intuition and protects against accidents.
- Sapphire frees Taurus from fears and doubts and prevents rash actions.
- Topaz strengthens imagination, creativity, and artistic talent.
- Tiger's eye helps Taurus prosper.
- Jade fulfills Taurus' cherished wishes.
- Coral protects against illness and sharpens memory.
The Best Stone Colors for Taurus
Shades of Green and Blue
The white planet, the eternally youthful goddess Venus crowned with greenery, graciously chooses green and blue stones for Taurus.
- Jade brings Taurus luck in any worthy undertaking.
- Lapis lazuli helps a Taurus in medicine become an excellent diagnostician.
- Amazonite fills everyday life with vivid feelings.
- Aquamarine makes other people's thoughts transparent to Taurus, helping them sense others' intentions.
Stones Taurus Should Avoid
All-or-nothing Taurus doesn't know when to stop! Once in motion, this sign has tremendous momentum. Just as they work without limits, they can keep going in celebration—or irritation. Taurus can become seriously angry when something blocks their plans and criticize people who don't help, dismissing them as useless. They simply don't understand that not everyone is as strong and tireless as they are. Some stones do nothing for Taurus' better qualities but can magnify the less appealing ones. Approach ruby, amber, and amethyst with care.
- Ruby can increase irritability, impatience, and dissatisfaction with others.
- Amber can make Taurus overbearing in their care for loved ones.
- Amethyst can cause unpredictable reactions and a distorted assessment of a situation.
Ruby
Blood-red ruby is known to give its owner strength, but Taurus is already strong enough for any task. With ruby adding more power, Taurus may simply become irritated, convinced that everyone else is too slow or inept. Ruby feeds Taurus' anger and other negative feelings.
Amber
Close your hand around amber, and it can feel as though you're holding a little sun. But Taurus is energetic enough already! With extra strength from amber, they can all but exhaust loved ones with overprotective care. Under this sun stone's influence, Taurus may also meddle in other people's affairs and try to solve problems for near-strangers—even when no one has asked.
Amethyst
Amethyst counters intoxication in every form, from alcohol to the head-spinning effects of defeat or victory. For Taurus, however, this talisman reverses its action. It can make them even more drunk on success, or so relaxed that they let everything slide.
Silver and Gold in Taurus Jewelry
Silver
According to legend, when the supreme god Zeus became a bull, a silver patch on his forehead resembled a third eye. Silver jewelry gives Taurus foresight and strengthens intuition.
Gold
Two sculptures stand outside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: a bull and a bear. The powerful bull, capable of tossing things upward on its horns, symbolizes a rising market. Taurus has good reason to be considered the Zodiac's most money-minded, "golden" sign: gold jewelry means power and strength. Remember that, in the ancient Greek legend, Zeus the bull had horns of pure gold.
Gold jewelry gives Taurus persistence and strength in pursuing goals, while promising wealth and prosperity. Sometimes circumstances press in from every side. Another sign would have given up. Taurus' legs are trembling, and a collapse seems imminent. Yet against all odds, the great neck slowly straightens. Sunlight plays across those golden horns.
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