You have a natural ability to network and make important contacts. Others will be affected by what you do or say, so it's important that you leave them with the right impression. Be aware of your reactions with other people. Be sensitive to your inner voice and let the world know how you feel. Give yourself the chance to take in and be sure about what you really need and whether you are comfortable with moving ahead.
Each time you try to move forward, you keep getting pushed back. You may find yourself struggling against the inertia and making little progress. Still, each setback provides you with one more piece of insight which can help you to engage more effectively and establish yourself in a meaningful way. You’re developing an appreciation of what plays well and what does not. By becoming aware of the real issues that you’re railing against, you gain insight about what people are want and how you can provide it.
You bring with you a new perspective. That's why it will take some time before you see tangible results. A new vision needs time to grow and you will grow along with it. You are very sensitive to how people regard you. Self-esteem and confidence is at the center of your world. You often test yourself, looking at how well you're done in a particular endeavor or person, strengthening your grasp on what you were trying to accomplish, polishing your technique on how you went about it. You cache all those experiences away and call on them with each new attempt, pushing your envelop, widening your net each time you revisit.
It's all about honoring yourself and taking the opportunity to get involved and contribute. By developing a healthy respect for those push-backs and refusals, as well as the your successes, you deepen your appreciation what you and your audience wants. Without acknowledging those reactions, your efforts will almost always be either over the top or off track. When you choose to become involved in a vital way, you affirm your own self worth as well as the lives of those you wish to touch.
Taurus 7 thru 12 - Libra Sub-phase
| Taurus 7 | Outspoken. Unpredictable. Independent. |
| Taurus 8 | Practical outlook. Sensual. Artistic. Organized. Hard-working. |
| Taurus 9 | Wit. Creative intellect. Important connections with other people. |
| Taurus 10 | Emotional struggles. Challenge to find personal authenticity. |
| Taurus 11 | Social activism. Love of children. Artistic. |
| Taurus 12 | Inquiring mind. Seeks to raise awareness by raising difficult questions. |
- Diplomatic, refined and gracious
- Meaningful relationship with the environment
- Venturing forth into unfamiliar territory. Interacting within a larger context
- Recognizing self-worth and demonstrating it back to the world
- External circumstance causes a reassessment of potential
- Handling basic needs for safety and security
- Assessing the opportunities you have to assert yourself; Voicing of personal opinions
- Giving voice to the way you feel about the physical world
- Recognizing opportunities ; Settling differences
You are fundamentally sociable and willing to see the other person's point of view, although once you have made up your mind, you may see no point in wasting time to reconsider. You can be very down-to-earth and direct, which makes you popular with many people. But rejections can be traumatic, especially if they happen early in life, hurting you deeply. Once you get over the initial reaction and put some healthy perspective on your expectations, handing disappointments can become just another aspect of what you do. Even so, you tend to avoid unproductive involvements and emotional roller-coaster rides, if possible. You're very attracted to the opposite sex and value steady bonds and genuine companionship. Be careful not to abuse your sex appeal and leave a trail of broken hearts behind. This could come back to remand repayment in some way.
Physically, you are likely to be attractive, statuesque and have quite a presence. Your communication skills are solid and it's not unusual for you to have a good singing, speaking or acting voice. An interest in the arts and all things beautiful would not be surprising. Dealing with people's reactions and being particularly adept at knowing how to win their support is also one of your best assets.
Any business where engaging with people and winning them over to your way of thinking would be perfect for you. Being organized and prepared will pay off, so make your plans well in advance to insure that you come across as poised, qualified and able to offer something of value. You have all the makings of a good manager, but may be too inflexible with subordinates, especially if they do not back your way of thinking. Build a network carefully, stakeholder by stakeholder. This will help you accomplish your goals. People appreciate your strength and persistence and recognize that you as a solid player they can depend on. Be careful not to allow your good will to be taken for granted. Some people may try to play you for a fool, but will quickly find out you are quite focused on the bottom line. Regardless of how promising a deal may look, make sure that commitments are explicit and clearly defined before you consider it done and start to move ahead.
Home and material comforts loom large in your world. Conspicuous displays of wealth can appeal to you and validate your sense of worth. Just realize, there's no substitute for knowing that the work you has value and that value is something you believe in. That's why gaining influence through schemes you don't really buy into will never really satisfy you. Being authentic will often involve choosing between the doing right thing to do or playing to the crowd, but putting little stock in what you are doing with them. This is where your negotation skills really come into play. By convincing people to try things your way and believing in what you're doing, you are likely to find the fulfillment you seek. All the weath and accolades mean nothing if you know in your heart you were not honest with yourself or with the people who depended on you.
So you learn to qualify your expectations and keep your agenda on track, build what you want to build, and hope to survive and prosper in the process. You're still going to need plenty of affection and support. Giving and receiving in a healthy relationship will help you to balance your life. With the right partners, you can operate on a larger scale, which will require the right type of leadership and commitment, exactly what you are capable of. You can be quite level-headed at times, even conservative and reserved, but are realistic to know that unless you risks, you prospects are limited.
You want all the world has to offer, whether it be romance and passion, the comforts of a beautiful home and stable family life, or the recognition of people you do business with. And yet to keep your life vibrant, you'll need to constantly be open to what people are saying, listening to what they want. It's up to you to devise ways to satisfy them based upon the beliefs and values which you have committed to.
Taurus 13 thru 18 - Scorpio Sub-phase
| Taurus 13 | Seeks opinions. Controversial. Investigative mind. Artistic. Intense. |
| Taurus 14 | Magnetic and influencial. Intense undertakings. |
| Taurus 15 | Grandiose aspirations. Broad perspective. Rigerous thought. |
| Taurus 16 | Ambitious. Able to introduce a change in the status quo. |
| Taurus 17 | Controversial figure. Humanitarian or scientific leanings. |
| Taurus 18 |
- Determined, powerful and penetrating character
- To reevaluate strengths and weaknesses
- Development of skills requiring concentration and self acceptance
- Deep inner grasp of of potential ; Resistance to the pull from the past
- Severing of unnecessary attachments to increase interaction and openness to change
- Celebration of fertility and purification
You often find yourself in the midst of crisis, standing up for some principle or cause defines you and drives you to make a stand regardless of the consequences. Power and intrigue attract you and you're able to see that fundamental weaknesses in the way people interact that needs to change. Its your deliberate approach that enables you to create powerful alternatives and innovative ways of tackling problems, bringing organization and consistency to chaos. You command respect, and are sensitive to disloyalty and resistance. Your penetrating intellect detects weakness in any argument or explanation and you demand honesty, but soon learn you'll have to fight for that. You can be totally realistic, and your conclusions are often hard to accept because you refuse to water them down for consumption. That's what makes you real, and gives you a real edge. At the same time, it can also distance you from people afraid to face the problems you struggle with, the ones that could really use your insight. This can really get to you, although you may prefer to keep your reactions to yourself, at least until circumstances compel you to do so. Growing up will happen quickly, as you hold on to few illusions. The insights you gain from those early years often surface in the form of the very shrewd and calculated approach you take with most things. All this is good as long as you learn to balance truth with compassion and directness with patience, something that may be hard for you to do.
You can be painfully logical, and yet a deeply emotional side lives just below the surface, taking it all in, accessing each angle and advantage. Only those very close to you know this side of your nature. You sometimes call on it to dramatize your position or drive a point home. This use of personal power often is the very secret to your success. You see change as inevitable, and introducing that fundamental change to the world often requires you to carefully manage your excessive shows of emotion. When the situation calls for it, you can be the catalysis by projecting your ideas powerfully and with a conviction that leaves little doubt in the minds of your audience. Perfecting this approach will take plenty of sweat and soul searching. It will come at a price, and is likely to be something that develops over a lifetime.
When backed in a corner, you can become hardheaded and stubborn. Given the proper show of respect, you have no trouble responding to reasonable requests and are usually willing to cooperate if the terms are equitable. Knowing when to fight and when to retreat comes naturally to you. However, your struggle to find something valuable in life often persists for decades and builds upon itself, adding more dimension and scope as you go. The understanding you arrive at is the result of the knowledge and insight into human nature you acquire from direct experience and deep reflection on its meaning. Authorities will throw you off balance in youth, in your later years, you are likely to appreciate their power and place in the world, often using it to your advantage.
In running your affairs, you could be a force to be reckoned with. You expect results and enjoy success in all its forms of money, family life and success. Home and family play a big part in your world, although learning to forgive and forget requires you to let go. This pulls at your natural drive to control and influence. And yet, allowing the people you love to be independent is a lesson that you need to learn. Letting people do what they will, for you, is the ultimate risk, but frees you to explore the options that result. In this regard, practicing what you preach brings profound effects.
You have grand aspirations and goals which drive your enormous energy and ambitions. Avoid the overly conventional approach, even though doing so involves risk, which you would rather avoid. Being authentic is more important than playing it safe. As for your pride and dignity, even though you expect to be taken seriously, you still need to be able to go with the flow when being the brunt of a joke or prank. Your hard edge has it place and time, but should not be the only response you are capable of.
In love and relationships you are passionate and loyal but are capable of being petty, jealous and even vindictive. Family life is important, and could be highly harmonious if you allow it to take its course. Learning to let go and tolerate individuality in other people holds a deep lesson of love for you.
