Taurus - Patience and Beauty
The second sign of the zodiac is Taurus (Vrishabha). Its lord is Venus (Shukra). It is an Earth element and a Fixed sign. This sign represents the "Face" and "Throat" of the Kalapurusha. Taurus natives are generally peaceful, art-loving, and possess a practical outlook.
1. Basic Details
| Lord | Venus (Shukra) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Bull |
| Element | Earth |
| Nature | Fixed (Sthira), Gentle (Saumya), Even/Female |
| Nakshatras | Krittika (2, 3, 4 padas), Rohini (4 padas), Mrigashira (1, 2 padas) |
| Direction | South |
2. Taurus Significations
Taurus primarily signifies family, wealth, speech, and stability. Let's look at its classifications:
| Section | Characteristics and Significations |
|---|---|
| Personality | Patience, stability, practical approach, love for family, artistic appreciation, stubbornness, love for food, hardworking nature, and the habit of saving money. |
| Physique & Health |
Body Parts: Face, throat, neck, mouth, teeth. Appearance: Strong physique, broad forehead, beautiful eyes, and attractive appearance. Health: Throat infections, tonsils, thyroid issues, and toothaches. |
| Places | Agricultural lands, gardens, banks, treasuries, cowsheds, dairy farms, flower gardens, and bedrooms. |
| Professions | Banking, finance, agriculture, singing, acting, fashion designing, jewelry business, perfumes, and the hotel industry. |
3. Special Features
- Exalted Planet: The Moon (Chandra) attains peak exaltation at 3 degrees in Taurus. (This is why Taurus natives possess high mental strength).
- Debilitated Planet: Ketu (according to some methods). No planet is fully debilitated in Taurus in most systems.
- Moolatrikona: For the Moon, this is the Moolatrikona sign (3-30 degrees).
- Rahu Exaltation: According to many astrologers, Rahu is exalted in Taurus (provides material pleasures).
Analysis Tip
In a horoscope, if Taurus is strong, the individual will have a powerful "Mine" feeling. They lead in accumulating assets, protecting the family, and seeking stability in life. They do not accept changes very easily.