Taurus Rising

Those with Taurus rising approach life with caution, realism and patience. This person is usually peaceable and slow to anger and hates to be hurried by others. Taurus rising is motivated by material concerns and are fond of luxury, nice clothes and physical pleasures. These people like tactile affection and are highly attuned on a sensual level.

Taurus is the first of the earth signs and the first of the fixed signs. The orientation is towards bringing sustained results and cultivating an artistic appreciation of life. Those born with the bull rising take their time and stays calm, energy is used resourcefully. Taurus has a taste for things that last and can be traditional in love, seeking a sense of substance. The person can be grounded and practical and even a bit of a naturalist. There is also a liking for the simple life and they hate when things get over-complicated. Those with Taurus rising may even have a touch of stubbornness in the way they move forward and won’t be pushed into anything. However, they are very dependable types and earth signs are always reliable to have around.

The environment is perceived as a place of beauty and pleasure, provided the outer world is secure and stable. The unconscious side of the personality houses a more deeper and complex nature and there is a longing to immerse themselves into unknown watery depths. However, this experience usually comes from others. Relationships may be overly-possessive, but deeply committed partnerships are what they value. Permanence is important and Taurus favours pleasure and peace over conflict.

The ruling planet is VENUS and the sign and house position of this planet will further reveal how they express their artistic, sensual and practical nature.