21st April to 21st May

Symbol: The Bull
Ruling Planet: Venus
Quality: Fixed
Element: Earth
Basic Trait: I Have
Closest Metal: Copper
Lucky Day: Friday
Lucky Colors: Pastel Shades
Lucky Gems: Lapis Lazuli and Sapphires
Lucky Flowers: Daffodils and Daisies
Strengths                 Weaknesses
Compassionate          Stubborn
Dependable               Sensitive
Loyal and reliable       Aggressive
Strong - physically as well as emotionally

Taurus zodiac sign is represented by the symbol of ‘The Bull’ and just like a bull, a Taurus person is strong and silent. In the first instance a Taurean comes across as extremely quiet and reserved person. Only after you get close to him/her will you have a proper conversation, rather than simple monologues. He/she moves deliberately and is as steady as the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’. Once a Taurus has made up his mind, it is impossible to move them. If you leave them alone, a Taurean will come across as a very easy going person.

A Taurus person is hardly impulsive and never gets angry without a reason. Infact, he has the perfect control over his emotions. However, when a Taurus does get angry, it is better not to get in the way or you are bound to get trampled. The anger also takes time to come down.

One of the typical personality traits of a Taurus is passivity. You can count on him to be there when you need him, but he will never be the one to call on you. At the same time, he will know ‘what to do’ and ‘how to do it’. Worrying, fretting or getting nervous is definitely not one of Taurus characteristics. It is in his nature to be stable and stoic. He takes his decisions slowly, after careful considerations. Taurus people love their home and negative change upsets them.

Taureans have this amazing quality of bearing emotional and physical pain, even for years, without grieving or complaining. The more the troubles come pouring in, the stronger he will come out to be. A Taurus is nothing if not loyal and dedicated to his family and friends. He has a good appetite and loves food and drinks. He has a funny bone too; it’s just that he prefers broad comedy to subtle humor. Taureans are hardly cruel. At the same time, they are seldom broke. Sooner or later, the money will come to them.

A Taurus is not stingy and his pockets, along with his heart, are always open to friends and family. He loves grandeur and he is deeply interested in the various forms of art. Music usually has a very special place in his life. The ideas of a Taurus are always sensible as well as practical. He is not the one to build castles out of air. Synonymous with lasting love, Taurus people are not prone to wandering. They love luxury, but detest waste and extravagance. Last but not the least, they are dependable, strong, patient and trustworthy.
Taureen women

When you come across a Taurus female, the first thing you will notice about her is her undefeatable emotional strength. She is capable of handling the severest of problems, without shedding even a single tear. She has the infamous Taurus temper, but it is seldom displayed. At least not until the provocation is too much to digest.

 She is as feminine as any other female, without the unnecessary tantrums.

A Taurus woman has no desire of dominating her husband. She will let him handle the reins, infact this is what she secretly desires.

A Taurus woman wants a real man, who can make her proud of himself as much as she is proud of herself. However, if he fails in his role, she will take the control in her own hands. Neither will she act like a mewing kitten, nor like a roaring lioness. She is independent and has a mind of her own, but she does not want to dominate in the relationship.

Taurean women do not see social status while making their friends. They want to be friends with people who do not hide their true nature and come across as they really are.

Their friends may be a little weird, but they will not be phonies or hypocrites. A Taurus girl doesn’t fight with people she dislikes, she simply ignores them and becomes indifferent to their presence.

However, she will be loyal to her true friends and they will remain with her throughout her life. In return, she will expect them to stand by her when she needs them. 

 It’s better not to provoke her anger or you will be very sorry.

She is brainy, but not too much interested in intellectual subjects. She is practical in her thinking and does not feel the need to indulge in mental gymnastics. She is balanced in her approach and you will hardly see her in a restless disposition. A Taurean girl hates anything artificial, be the flowers in her vase or the friends in her life. She has to feel the fragrance of real roses and the presence of real people. The beauty of Mother Nature especially pleases her.

Ugliness of any kind makes her miserable and repulsive. She loves to be amidst colorful surroundings, like gardens blooming with flowers. A Taurean female has a good taste, so please be very careful before taking her out. She is a very good cook herself and you will always be treated to excellent homemade food. She is also very much interested in the art forms, like painting and music. She is a tomboy at heart and will enjoy many guy-things like horse riding, going on a roller coaster ride, painting, etc.

All this makes her feel close to nature. She dresses simply, yet elegantly and her fabrics are always feather-soft and good quality. Taurus female is very strong and above the usual female insecurities. However, she demands loyalty and will never compromise in this area. She is beyond hypocrisy and has an undemanding and easy-going manner. She wants her man to take her side, especially in public. If he contradicts her in front of other people, expect the temperature to reach beyond the boiling point.

When pushed too far, she loses her cool demeanor quickly. Taurus women make excellent mothers, except for the fact that they cannot tolerate disobedience or defiance in kids. Laziness and carelessness also makes them angry. Otherwise, they will be more of a friend to their children than the typical mommies. A Taurus woman will also teach the kids how to be strong and will protect them from the big bad outside world. She never shirks from or whines about her responsibilities. Her man will be expected to do the same.

She can also bear endless pain and stress, without complaining for a single minute. She is good with finances and knows how to maintain quality in a reasonable budget. She is a very good host and will be there to help her man in any and every way she can. A Taurean woman will care for you when you are ill, will back you in your new business venture and let you take over the control of the home. And, you will always be treated to a warm, cozy home and smile when you come home.

Forecast for Taurus in 2008 - 2009

General
For Taureans, the planet Jupiter will remain in the eight house throughout the year. This will lead to problems in the area of health. You may get some bad news and there may be problems in the other aspects of life also. Saturn and Ketu are likely to remain in the fourth house for the whole year. Surya (Sun), Mercury and Jupiter, on the other hand, will be in the eighth house.

Wealth, Career and Business
As far as the matters of business are concerned, this year will be extremely lucky for you from the point of view of success - especially the months of January to May. This is because of Rahu planet of the Taurus zodiac will be in the tenth house. This time will also be favorable in some other matters. You may experience an increase in your wealth and prosperity in business. You will be getting much more than what you had anticipated. Job and career will become a reason for your happiness.

There may be increase in your sources of income also. The year 2008 is very lucky for those who are involved in the Film or Net Industry. There may be some unfavorable effects too, like obstacles in some important work. However, the favorable position of Ketu planet will ensure that there is no adverse result on your respect and standing in the society. Your hard work will get rewarded and economic condition will remain more than satisfactory.

Health
In case of health matters, this year will be fairly good. Your physical as well as mental health will not experience any major problems, though you need to be extra cautious in the months of June and September. You may become prone to tiredness, which is needed to be kept under control. Your parents’ health may become a reason for worry and there may be heavy expenses on this account with a loss.

Love Matters
This year is not very good for you in the matters related to heart. Some harshness and bitterness may enter your love relationships. This year may being some misunderstanding in your relationships, leading to some serious problems. You need to tread with caution and be extremely carefully in each and every step you take and the decisions you make. You may meet some very dear old friend and this may lead to excessive expenditure.

Travel
There are chances of your undergoing a journey in 2008. Along with that, you may buy a new car this year.

Domestic Life
Because of the unfavorable position of the Jupiter planet, you may experience some problems in the domestic front, especially in the first half of the year. This may lead to your being excessive moody and irritable. Some unexpected expenditures may crop up and put pressure on the financial front. Females need to be extra careful in their domestic life this year. After August, conditions will improve and you will experience more happiness on this front. There may be some gain at the hands of your friend. The relations between husband and wife will be mostly good.