by Robert Ayres |
The Sun enters Taurus on April 19. This is the second sign that the Sun passes through in the spring season. It is a fixed earth sign that expresses as love of earth. The Bull rules the physical senses that connect us with our outer environment. We are attracted and intrigued by nature and the world. This results in the desire/love nature stimulating us to experience this fascinating realm. The fundamental keyword for Taurus is I Want. This is the desire to possess the world in order to experience it.
The Bull is one of the more creative, fertile signs of the zodiac. During the Sun’s journey through Taurus, nature bursts forth in new life. Humanity also feels a new sense of vitality and creativity. The world manifests the feminine principles of love and beauty. Venus, the planetary ruler of Taurus, is the goddess of these virtues. Life has the potential to be more enjoyable and fulfilling now.
From the physiological perspective, Taurus rules the neck. The neck contains the throat chakra and the larynx. These centers hold the mysteries of The Word. This creative ability to manifest through speech and sound is a power that will unfold more in the future. It can provoke a sore throat at this time. Venus also has dominion over the kidneys. These organs are responsible for keeping the fluids of our bodies in balance. The kidneys can be more stimulated that usual now. Slippery elm and fenugreek tea can be helpful with these potential ailments.
One of the most important qualities of Taurus is its rulership of money. As spiritual beings we are learning how to create wealth and abundance in our lives. The nature of life is abundance, but we each have our own issues with achieving this particular level of well being. Why is it that so many can barely survive and so few have so much more than they need?
Our current economic crisis is bringing into question some of the underlying assumptions that form the basis of our monetary system. The overall distribution of wealth in the world is out of balance. Venus is also the planet of balance. It tells us that the ancient maxim, “moderation in all things,” is an important key to understanding our current situation. There needs to be balance between the spiritual and material, the inner and the outer, for true harmony to be achieved.
Money is the medium of exchange that is the foundation of wealth and abundance in our economic system. It is under the rulership of Taurus and Venus. It is the vehicle for the desire of nature to express itself in the acquisition of goods. As spiritual beings, we must learn to master the physical dimension. Mastership of money and how to correctly create wealth and abundance is very important. It is based in creatively working with the world and the principle of right exchange. What you give is what you should receive and vice-versa. This applies to our exchange with people and with the Earth.
Opportunities present themselves for addressing our financial issues during Taurus. The system is in a state of dysfunction. This opens the door for us to try innovative approaches to healing some of the problems. The old patterns are not working. Now is a great time to get your personal financial house in order. Overall, it should be a good month.
THE ABOVE IS NOT MEANT TO BE TAKEN AS MEDICAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.
2010 All Rights Reserved, Robert Ayres
Robert Ayres is an internationally known astrologer with over 40 years of experience. He is a member of the American Federation of Astrologers and can be reached for personal consultations at (530) 550-1118 or online at astrologicalalchemy.com.
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