Moon in Taurus

FIND YOUR MOON SIGN

Taurus makes a happy residence for the Moon and is considered 'exalted', or the best sign for the
Moon, in both Western and Eastern astrology. Taurus Moons are big-hearted, pleasure-seeking and full of life. The combination of the Moon (emotions, mother, well-being, safety) and Taurus (felicity, nurturing, expansion, progress) hint at the fortune, goal and ambition of those whose Moon is in Taurus. As the first zodiac Earth sign, Taurus is sensual and sensory.

It is tactile and physical and, like the other Earth signs, Virgo and Capricorn, down-to-earth, practical and concerned with the tangible empirical world. Taurus is associated with finance, banking, farming, fruit, sweets and gemstones, all of which have connotations of prosperity and well-being. The Taurus Moon, therefore, tends to be fun-loving, spirited and socially active and enjoys life's myriad of pleasures.


In the cosmic zodiac court, the Taurus Moon is the chancellor of the exchequer - the minister in charge of ensuring the well­ being of the court through prudent planning, fiscal discernment and well-guarded assets. The Taurus Moon chancellor provides the luxuries of the court and the good fortune of the citizens, and sets aside ample reserves against the event of calamity.

The Big- Hearted Pleasure-Seeker

A Taurus Moon epitomizes 'being well' and the striving for a prosperity that satisfies all aspects of material and spiritual being. In other words, if they can, these people will have it all - and why not? Quite often they do. As mentioned earlier, an astrological chart has thousands of factors and some of these may modify the Moon's expression, but in essence a Taurus Moon is considered an auspicious placement that strengthens and supports the char­acter and life experience. Even where other factors in the chart lessen the strength of this symbolism, the individual will, in relative terms, be successful in fulfilling their cherished desires.

Taurus is ruled by Venus, which lends a sensual, artistic nature to the Taurus Moon, giving them an appreciation for the best they can afford. They take pride in their 'good taste' and aspire to the good life, whether in material possessions, friendships or love.

Among other things, the Moon represents the hearth and home, and it is quite normal to find Taurus Moons making their castles as cosy as they can. They enjoy quality decoration and often collect fine objects. They feel at home in fine surroundings and like a bit of plush. To make them happy, simply sit them down in a lush setting and offer them warm hospitality. They ore attracted to art, music, good food and sweets, and may develop a measure of expertise in one or more of these areas if the rest of their chart supports it. Material assets comfort them and give them a feeling of security and well-being. While not necessarily only interested in material things, this is an intrinsic part of their nature and contributes a good deal to their values, attitudes and outlook.

A Taurus Moon strives for well-being, not necessarily in the healthy new-age sense (especially as they con indulge in rich diets and drink}, but as an overall measure of material and emotional success. In fact, they are connected for Taurus Moon; material or financial challenges can be experienced by them as particularly difficult. If it were possible to soy what all Taurus Moons would like, it would be a happy, well off, sensual life with just the right amount of spiritual spark. They aspire to do good, and if life gives them the means, they can be kind and generous and may be involved in charitable, social or community work.

Tourus Moons ore happy-go-lucky in a sober kind of way and tend to be quite charming and likeable. It con be difficult to call them shy, but they do hove a reserved side to their character and can be quite content to sit at the sidelines, watching rather than participating. There is a measure of self-contentment about them. Nevertheless, they also have a natural, .easy-going warmth that puts others quickly at ease. Their friendly nature attracts others to them and they usually enjoy a busy social circle. This suits them well because a Taurus Moon does need others to feel truly complete. They can be true and lasting friends, and tend to be thoughtful in their dealings with others, making people feel welcome, cared for and the centre of attention.

Their keen social skills can, however, create problems for them now and then. They are so good at making you feel special that you can easily feel lost or abandoned when their affections are given to others. Remember, they are popular for being interesting, stimulating and able to make others feel the center of attention. They put people at ease and whether at home, the office or at a party, a Taurus Moon will bring a gentle touch to the surround­ings, especially if they make the effort to show you special favor.

The Stubborn Seeker

Taurus Moons are generally tolerant and accepting, but don't be surprised if they are not easily swayed to your way of thinking. Taureans like to build a sense of personal security through a well-developed set of principles that are not easily changed - or questioned. They can seem stubborn, and in fact are genuinely stubborn when they feel it's called for. Depending on other factors in their chart, this tendency can be reduced or magnified. In some cases, the strong will of a Taurus Moon can be expressed as dog­matic and overbearing, especially if they have expectations that are not being met. Don't be surprised by a slight tendency to use 'facts' to support their preconceptions.

Their strong will can surface especially in business and finan­cial matters, which is why Taurean Moons can make good bankers, accountants and financial managers, with John Maynard Keynes the best example. They notice all the little details and can make 'practical' decisions if the facts don't add up, however disappointing it may be to others.

They tend to be ambitious people, at least within the circum­ference of their natural abilities, which often have an artistic or creative flair about them, and strive for a stable life. Their material side can make them feel inadequate or incomplete in spiritual or esoteric matters, however. They will try to fill this void with friends who offer them the chance to discuss existential and philosophi­cal subjects. In fact, just having the friends will give them a sense of deeper well-being, a connection with something fulfilling and important beyond the mundane limits of tactile reality.

Another channel for their inner development comes from com­muning with nature. This will bring out the artistic inclinations of a Taurus Moon, but more importantly put them in touch with their emotional and intuitive side.

The most compelling side to their yearning for a spiritual com­pleteness is their search for meaning in relationships. Even more than in friendships, they feel that a romantic partner should some­ how be a companion in the journey to a deeper meaning of life, even if that journey is, in the end, limited to understanding the nature of their specific relationship. The best travel companion, one that will toke a Taurus Moon well beyond their known limits is the quintessential, archetypal Taurus partner, the Scorpio Moon - deep, mysterious, inexplicable, seductive and transcendental. The Scorpio Moon con supply in full the magic the Taurus Moon needs to be whole.

Herein lies the chief paradox of a Taurus Moon - practical, sensible and focused on general well-being, yet attracted (some­ times secretly) to something that defies the logic that guides and stabilizes the rest of their life. Whether a Taurean is lucky enough to find the right Scorpio Moon partner, or another Moon sign such as Pisces or Aquarius, who brings this out in them, whether they dive deeply into mysteries or remain yearning for them, they know that their emotional maturity requires the addition of something divine. This hos a mesmerizing hold on them, and affects them throughout their life, if only perhaps from the periphery of their day-to-day being.

At the end of their journey they should come to realize that the material is but one port of the spiritual and that in a higher sense, the two are not incompatible. One does.not invalidate the other, except when conspicuously absent from life. Finding a healthy balance between spiritual interests and material needs is on achievement that brings out the best of the Taurus Moon's talents.

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