There is no simple way to overcome a challenge, but there is a very simple way to deal with it—to recognize that, instead of fighting it, you can seek a new approach. When you spot it, you make it possible to exchange the concept of goals and challenges for a creative way of leading life itself.
Love can be shown with affection or gifts, yet it can be felt from far away
For you as a May 9th Taurus, one particularly big question comes to mind again and again. It is actually the core of being ruled by the planet Venus. On the one hand, Venus, the goddess of love, has to do with exactly that—loving those around you, family, offspring, and even loving friends—and sometimes it is about loving what you do. Yet, equally, being a Taurus and therefore conscious of every element of your well-being, living well but wisely is important, too.
One of the questions that often arises is whether this stability is more important, or those loving bonds with others. Which should come first? The fact is, neither. It is about finding yourself, and the center of your being within. This, then, enables you to love life, whatever you’re doing. While life has its ups and downs—and even the most careful, thorough, and calculating Taurus will experience ups and downs of nature—learning how to enjoy who you are and, equally, to enjoy those around you is a vital skill.
Ironically, that isn’t about passionate love as much as it is about the sheer joy of life itself, and being able to take pleasure in that is one of life’s greatest gifts. The skill is learning to enjoy it, whatever the setting and whoever you’re with. The more you develop this skill, the happier life will be.
Often our standards vary. We tolerate one thing from family or close friends, another from neighbors or colleagues, and yet another from strangers. But being ruled by Venus, which accents what you both value and love, the trick is to view these individuals all as fellow human beings. It may seem strange, but it is easier and will make you happier.
For you, health is one thing, but enjoying life is quite another. That means being so “together” that you don’t allow even unsettling events to upset you. That may sound idealistic, because all sorts of things happen. But part of your journey is learning to recognize them as passing, which they will.
There is no simple way to overcome a challenge, but there is a very simple way to deal with it—to recognize that, instead of fighting it, you can seek a new approach. When you spot it, you make it possible to exchange the concept of goals and challenges for a creative way of leading life itself.
Having dealt with a series of unsettling situations, the last thing you want is more unexpected developments. However disruptive as those coming your way may be, you will soon realize how much you’ll benefit from them, and exchange irritation for enthusiasm about changes you dreaded recently.
Taurus: APRIL 19 – MAY 19
Ruler: Venus
Symbol: The Bull
Element: Earth
Flower: Orchid
Sensuality and practicality are fundamental to you as a Taurus, the first of the earth signs. While its ruling planet, Venus, accents life’s pleasures, it’s also about assets, which means you are a gracious individual who lives both well and wisely. That’s reflected in your flower, the orchid, and your aromatic spices—cloves and sorrel. Your tree is crab apple, while your stones reflect Venus’s pastel shades in both jade and emerald.
