Moon in Taurus

MOON

Where the face of the Earth is turned away from the light of the Sun, there the Moon shines, reminding us of solar purpose by brilliantly reflecting the Sun's light. The Moon moves about 12 or 13 times faster than the Sun; it travels through the zodiac once every 27 and 1/3 days. The Moon is thus the trigger mechanism of the solar system. It conjoins the Sun once each month in the Sun's zodiacal sign.

In their subsequent cycle together the Moon waxes and wanes. As it waxes, it symbolically carries out the unifying purpose of the Sun and conveys it to all the other planets, including the earth. As the Moon wanes, it symbolically gathers in the harvest of experience and stores it as memory, precedence, and tradition. As the Moon waxes and wanes it also regulates the tides on Earth, and as feelings are symbolized by water the Moon's motion represents the rhythmic ebb and flow of public moods.

The motions of the Moon around the Earth also carry it alternately inside the Earth's orbit toward the orbit of Venus, then outside the Earth's orbit toward the orbit of Mars. This is a symbol of regular flux between introversion and extroversion, between objective activity and subjective reflection.

Thus the Moon represents our capacity to respond to life in a rhythmic way, to our day-to-day and hour-to-hour capacity to flow with, indeed to dance with, what life brings.

Leyla Rael

MOON IN TAURUS

Keynote: An abundance of materials suggests constructive activities.

Symbol: A host surveying food-laden shelves plans a party.

Moon sign Taureans need a secure background to life, both materially and emotionally, and those with this placing will respond very quickly and defensively when their background is threatened.

Even if they are not particularly concerned with building up a good bank balance, or rely too heavily on their partner for support, the instinct will be to spring into action when in difficulties, and to do everything in their power to ensure that their world is kept intact.

The conservatism and conventionality of Taurus may well clash with other areas of the chart. Self-absorption will definitely be seen, and an independent, freedom-loving person can suddenly make a complete about-face.

The emergence of possessiveness, the worst Taurean fault, may need countering, but can be hard to do. Practicality will be considerable, and a common sense approach to life will be a great asset, especially if a certain adventurousness is indicated by other planetary positions.

The stubbornness common to this sign will be present, but again this may only be an immediate reaction, with flexibility present on other levels. If there is a preponderance of fixed signs, bloody-mindedness and getting in a rut can become on-going problems.

A person with the Moon in Taurus generally has a faculty for being both resourceful and well equipped. This is a fortunate position since the Moon, which rules the realm of responses, can make use of the substance supplied by this sign of material plenitude.

Just as the power of the Sun is reinforced by the outgoing energy of Mars, the absorbing capacity of the Moon is supplemented by the ingathering magnetism of Venus. Consequently, the Sun is exalted in Mars-ruled Aries, and the Moon is exalted in Venus-ruled Taurus.

The initial stages of the growth of a plant are marked out by both an outward thrust and an upward drive. First, the seed sends out a shoot which thrusts upward toward the light. Second it’s roots sink down into the damp soil in order to draw in and assimilate the necessary nutritive elements. These complimentary functions can be listed as follows:

                                  ARIES                             TAURUS

                             Mars                                Venus

                             Sun                                  Moon

                             Positive                           Negative

                             Outgoing                         Ingathering

                             Action                              Reaction

                             Expression                      Impression

                             Spirit                                Matter

                             Male                                 Female

In Taurus, the inconstancy of the ever-changing Moon is made reliable. The emotional sensitivity of the lunar temperament is steadied by the earthly sensibility of this pragmatic sign.

The female of the species is reputed to be capricious, yet women everywhere are unwavering in their desire for domestic tranquility. In general, the negative or feminine signs serve as conserving forces in the economy of the zodiac.

The restraint that the slow rhythm of Taurus imposes upon the Moon’s fluctuations can be a steadying influence, just as a certain degree of reticence is becoming to a woman.

Lunar Taureans tend to be attached to their families and are often preoccupied with their ancestral homes and traditions. They have an instinct for business that enables them to amass money and to invest it sensibly. Even when not personally wealthy, they are often assisted by well to do supporters.

Funds are plowed into worthy enterprises that grow, bear fruit, and propagate. These individuals can sense what the public wants and is willing to purchase. They prosper in work connected to food, such as restaurants, grocery stores, and farming. They also take an interest in real estate and like to deal with tangible assets such as land and houses.

People with the Moon in Taurus are often attracted to occupations involving the use of the voice, such as singing, public speaking and broadcasting. A pleasing appearance and an agreeable manner contribute to their success. Their memories are retentive and once something impresses them it is seldom forgotten.

A need to surround the self with beautiful, comfortable objects may be apparent. Wherever Taurus dominates the scene however, difficulties can arise because of an undue fondness for the good things in life. Overindulgence in food and drink may lead to a weight problem.

Since the Moon is related to the health, it is necessary to realize that - especially when under stress – one is likely to indulge in chocolate bars and other comfort food. The throat, too, is rather vulnerable and may easily react to stress or general infection.

Lunar Taureans sometimes hesitate to launch new ventures. The Moon needs to be stimulated by outside forces since it has no initiating power of its own. The prudent Taurean seldom welcomes new ideas, although they enjoy the old ones dressed up and presented as the latest thing. Often they will persist in a course of action merely to avoid upsetting the status quo.

Taurus is one of the four zodiacal ‘power signs’, but much of its potency depends on sheer physical bulk. The charging bull once roused to action is not easily swerved from its course. Similarly, Taurus makes up in momentum what it lacks in maneuverability.

The prototype of the undeveloped lunar Taurean is the stolid peasant who cannot see why it should not be possible for them to have more of the things they want without the mental discomfort of having to make radical changes in their ingrained habits.

The Moon represents the pull of the past, which in Taurus can harden into stubborn prejudice. However, the higher types of Taureans are deeply sympathetic and are ready to give practical help to all who are in need. They do not offer lip service to their ideals but faithfully nourish, sustain, and maintain the verities they hold dear.

Astrology, the Divine Science

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