TAURUS

Winter's over and Warmth on its way.
With work and tenacity,
The seeds of abundance
In the ground we do lay.

This is the season of the bull.  April 20 to May 20 marks the second sign of the Greek zodiac.  This is the season in most of the northern hemisphere when new growth and fertility is in full muscular vibrance.  It is no longer tender and fleeting, but there for everyone to see and enjoy, from the new plants to the young birds and mammals.  Taurus, or The Bull, is the perfect reflection of this persistent and stubborn return of life.  This earthy sign signifies the love for sensual and material pleasures and rewards.  The Bull symbolizes the masculine strength, persistence, and hard work.  Raw power, ambition, and fertility are the tendencies of The Bull.

Taurus can symbolize purpose or self indulgence, tenacity or stubbornness, security or aggression.  I choose to take Taurus at his best.  We can draw from him strength, ambition, and hard work.  We can learn his loyalty, leadership, and perseverance.  We can be inspired by his strength of purpose, knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment.

We also need to be wary of the flip side of a bull.  If we temper the indulgence, aggression, and tendency for unattainable standards, the sign of The Bull can become our ally and friend in achieving our highest goals and solid prosperous communities.