The New Moon in Taurus 2018 -- Part 2
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Taurus is Fixed Earth energy. Fixed ... as in "set in its ways." Earth ... as in "able to dig in its heels and ground itself like the roots of a mighty oak." Its reputation for needing to do what it does, what it wants, in its own way is legendary.
You might think twice (or three or four or five times) before deliberately running afoul of its formidable brand of determination. I can pretty much guarantee more stalwart souls than you have failed to budge this notorious character quality. Just a word to the wise.
The love of achieving efficient, sensible progress through sound planning and a willing pair of hands that comes to its forte in the work ethic of Virgo and the need for lasting legacies in the material world that mark the ambitions of Capricorn begin here in the nurturing care, financial savvy, visionary schemes, deliberateness, and concern for establishing the next generation that is the heartfelt center of the Taurus soul.
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Taurus ambitions revolve around ownership and possession. The basic statement of this energy is, "I have." (And nobody better try to take "it" from him!!) What it lacks in the flash and drama of the Fire signs, Taurus more than makes up for through persistent effort, doggedness, and sheer staying power. What it builds is built to last.
On its softer side, however, is this intention: What it builds, it also means to enjoy. Thus the connection not only to physical creation but to physical sensation is another hallmark of Taurus energy. If it plants the rosebush, waters the ground, fertilizes and aerates, prunes the canes, sprays for aphids, and watches the buds form and swell ... then, by Heaven, it's also going smell those roses when they bloom -- as much and as long as it wants.
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For Taurus, physical life and the physical world are things to savor, from fine food to beautiful art to wonderful sex to the more opulent trappings of a truly luxurious lifestyle. Living the good life is what life itself means to Taurus. Period.
Since this kind of indulgence usually takes money ... Taurus is intent on making money. Since this kind of aesthetic sensitivity requires raw materials, artistic talent, and creative effort ... Taurus will support that, too, with everything from offering its own designs, ideas, and efforts to generously patronizing the work of others. (The original art hanging on the walls doesn't always have to bear the signature of the Taurus owner. Van Gogh's autograph will do just fine.)
If a tree falls in the forest with no ear around to hear the crash ... ok, it may not make a sound. (Taurus is not one bit interested in such abstract, hypothetical notions!!) But if beauty exists with no one to behold it ... it may be a total waste. And if there is one thing Taurus cannot abide, it's waste. So whenever possible, it takes no chances. It tastes. It admires. It sniffs and samples. It listens. It touches. It savors ... and it feels.
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If you want to label it self-indulgent and hedonistic, well ... go right ahead. "Sticks and stones" and all that!! Besides it will take more than sticks and stones to faze a Taurus. He or she will more than likely fashion the pieces into an interesting collage, slap a frame around the edges, and call it a masterpiece. Or take those missiles flung its direction in derision and add them to the rock garden in the backyard.
That saying about making lemonade when life gives you lemons ... probably came from a Taurus with a sweet tooth and a yen to go sit in the shade for a while. (Another favorite Taurus occupation.)
Taurus energy mellows out the fuss and ferocity of its Fire sign predecessor ... and works to make the world a nice place, at least in the corner it has to occupy. (The only possible time Taurus might have an interest in warfare is in defense of its possessions ... or if somehow there is a profit to be made from the fracas.
Way back behind the lines, however, where there's no dust and things are relatively safe. Otherwise it is emphatically a lover, not a fighter. And it takes considerable prodding to rouse it to belligerent response.)
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and how to hold on to what he's got.
Its interest is in production, consolidation, fortification, and permanence. Conflict, especially for the sake of conquest, or worse, for the howling excitement of strife ... is a colossal waste of time and effort where Taurus is concerned. And I already mentioned how it feels about waste ... of anything.
Taurus plants, tends, invests, encourages, builds, arranges, assembles, plans, finances, supports ... steps back from time to time to appreciate and relish its own work. And then it holds on to what it has, be it money, property, possessions, or people.
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It's also well-known for being territorial and overbearing in its relationships -- extending its sense of ownership to include the important people in its life, whether that sets well with the other person or not. Along with being stubborn, Taurus is known for jealousy. Both qualities are among those on the darker side of this otherwise placid, kind, and sociable spirit.
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The scenes depict landscapes and natural features, buildings and wildlife. They were chosen because they show something lovely or interesting ... or simply because the photo appealed to me.
Our spectacular and remarkable planet is changing at astonishing speed. Rarely are these changes for the better. Few people seem to know ... or care ... or have the will and power to do anything about this. It may not be long before the world humans have known and lived in for centuries is forever lost. We certainly won't be able to make repairs as fast as we destroyed it.
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