Taurus

Taurus, April 21-May 21, is the second sign of the zodiac, originating
from the constellation of Taurus, and the Egyptian Horus, the Bull of
Heaven. It's symbol, the bull, is known for it's strength and reliability.
Taurus is an earth sign, which means Taurans are practical and have
an earthy sensibility. They also are not afraid to get their hands dirty
and work in the soil, often having a "green thumb".

People with this sign have their feet planted firmly on the ground.
They do not like to be hurried and may be thought of as obstinate.
Taurans are slow workers, who enjoy the process as much as the
finished product. Most have a strong appreciation for beauty and
enjoy collecting beautiful objects. Material security is very important
and they feel most secure when surrounded by their possessions.
There are usually some fixations in the Taurus personality, which
may perplex other signs. They tend to stick with patterns and
experiences they know, which make them feel secure and
comfortable.

The body part associated with Taurus is the throat and neck. They
often have lovely speaking and singing voices. Their color is pink.
The gemstone is emerald and the mineral copper. The flowers are
rose, poppy, foxglove, daisy, violet and columbine. Countries
associated with this sign are Ireland, Switzerland, Iran, Cyprus, the
Greek Islands, Parma, and Capri.

Happy Birthday to all my lovely Taurus bloggy friends!

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artwork: Taurus, ceramic by Picasso