Taurus
Astrological sign of Taurus
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of
birthstones in addition to the twelve months according
to the Gregorian calendar.
Dates:
April 20 - May 20
First Sign of the
Zodiac: The sign of the Bull
Birthstone of Taurus:
Emerald
Alternate Birthstones
of Taurus: Sapphire, Garnet Agate, and
Diamond
Ruling Planet of
Taurus: Venus
Ruling Element of
Taurus:
Earth
Birthstone and Zodiac
Signs
The signs of the Zodiac, including Taurus, are
used to cast horoscopes from astrological calculations
which are used as a guide to personality, relationships
and business affairs. The Zodiac sign of Taurus
represents the placement in the sky where the sun was
during the time of birth and, in the case of Taurus,
influences people who were born between the dates of
April 20 - May 20. The Zodiac sign of Taurus is ruled by
Venus, one of the planets in the Solar system. The
planet Venus rules over the gemstone, or birthstone
Emerald. The Emerald has its own unique properties
relating to color, crystalline structure, character and
abilities. The Emerald gemstone, or birthstone assigned
to Taurus is believed to influence both positive and
negative personality traits and characteristics of those
born under the astrological sign of Taurus.
Taurus Characteristics
& Personality
Taurus (the sign of the Bull) is the
second sign of the Zodiac, influencing people born
between April 20 - May 20. The Earth signs of Taurus,
Virgo and Capricorn are associated with sensation,
stability and practicality. Combined with other
elements, earth feels that air will dry it, fire will
parch it, but water will refresh and nourish it. Those
born under the sign of Taurus possess positive
characteristics and personality traits and are often
described as:
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Affectionate
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Reliable
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Ambitious
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Practical
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Patient
Negative traits - apt
in some circumstances to be:
Jealous
Inflexible
Stubborn
Lazy
Will not be hurried
The
Taurus Birthstone
- the Emerald
The birthstone for Taurus is the Emerald. The
Zodiac sign of Taurus also responds to Sapphire, Garnet
Agate, and Diamond. The tradition of giving gifts of
jewelry containing these stones dates back thousands of
years. The gemstone, or birthstone Emerald is believed
to conduct the energies of the planet Venus with which
it is sympathetic and that wearing jewelry containing
the gemstone will focus the energies of the planet and
sign through the gem.
Properties of the
Emerald -
the Taurus Birthstone
The properties with which the
Emerald, the birthstone of the Zodiac sign of Taurus, is
associated are as follows:
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Loyalty,
faithfulness and friendship
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Memory,
clairvoyance and faith
Healing Properties of
the Diamond
The healing properties of the Taurus
birthstone are reputed to be effective for health
problems relating to:
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Eyes,
fertility, the spine and headaches
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To enhance
mental capabilities
Gemstone
Emerald
Myths & Legends about
Emerald
May Birthstone:
Emerald
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