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Taurus: The Bull ♉ personality traits

Taurus, the bull, is the great stabilizer of the zodiac. This sign receives a double dose of stability from his fixed triplicity and his home in the earth element. Steadfast and pragmatic, the typical Taurean's roots run so deep that he can also be painfully intransigent. However, a better and more loyal friend will be hard to find. Born between April 20th and May 20th, Taureans can be very stubborn in their perspective about life. This sign is physically strong and mentally quick. He's a perfectionist when it comes to the finer things in life. He has superb taste in clothes and almost everything else. He also has the money to afford them. He's very impatient and will snort and stamp if kept waiting. Taurus will let you know in no uncertain terms just how he feels about something, whether you are wrong or you don't have all of the facts. His disapproval also comes with a kick. Once he's finished chewing you up, he'll spit you out with little regard for the pain he's inflicted.

positive traits Generous, Dependable, Down to earth, Patient, Independent, Persistent.

negative traits StubbornSelf-indulgent, Lazy, Materialistic, Possessive, Frugal.

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Taurus, the Bull, is the first sign of the Earth triplicity and the second sign of the tropical zodiac. Taurus represents the sign of purposeful determination and power. It is the celestial rhythm of Taureans to conserve physical resources and own physical, reflecting the nature of the Earth element. The key phrase of Taurus is "I have". They have a strong desire for personal security. Their quest for spiritual truths comes by material efforts. The astrological symbol for Taurus is the bull, which reveals the stubborn nature of the Taurean personality. Because these individuals are unable to rely on others, they are usually very dependable themselves. A good Taurean will have a strong sense of loyalty. The hub of their universe is security, both physical and emotional. If the Sun is fully expressed in the chart, Taureans are physically strong and solidly built with a heavy chest and torso. Even those who are not fat may appear physically dense and characteristically stout, even barrel-chested, with thick legs.

the taurus male

Understanding Taurus men characteristics is easier when you evaluate their sign through the lens of stage development. Astrologers often compare the signs with stages in human development (much like the way that the Mayan calendar is based on human gestation). In this way, Aries is the baby, Gemini is the toddler, and so forth. As the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus stabilizes and maintains what Aries (as a baby) as learned thus far in life. This helps explain why Taurus men love structure and routine; it helps them feel safe and loved.

The term bull-headed is often used to describe someone stubborn who refuses to be forced to act against his will. Taurus has this trait in abundance, although an evolved Taurus knows how to curb this natural tendency and use it to his advantage. In fact, his refusal to submit, but instead dig in, makes many Taurean men highly successful in business. Some of the tactics used in business are similar to the ones a bull uses when protecting his herd. There can be a lot of posturing made in business to present the impression of strength and power; this is something the bull does best. Being stubborn and believing in the value of his ideas makes a Taurus businessman formidable.

In keeping with the bull persona, many Taurean men understand that it's better to show your success than talk about it. Action really does speak louder than words, and Taurus know how to show his successes. This sign has a strong need to be successful and show others that he's on this Earth and is a powerful being. This includes all of the trappings you'd expect such as a luxury home, an expensive car or two, a getaway vacation villa and expensive clothes. Taurus is well-traveled and has a worldly air about him. This sign is quite comfortable rubbing elbows with the rich and famous and, if not careful, he can become star-struck by those who have made their own way in the world. The ability to carve out his own niche in the world, and become rich and famous in doing so, is the ultimate success status symbol for Taurus.

Taurus men love very deeply and, often, completely. This is a truly beautiful quality, but Taurus can go overboard at times. It's not uncommon for Taurus to shower you with gifts, leave a rose on your pillow every night and spoil you with expensive dinners out. Unfortunately, Taurus men may still have quite a problem letting go if the relationship turns sour. In fact, it can even take them years to get over a particularly poignant breakup.

Another characteristic of Taurus men, and one they typically prefer to keep hidden, is their highly sensuous nature. To really get a handle on why this is so, it helps to understand that not only is Taurus associated with fertility and farming, but is also associated with the myth of the Minotaur and the labyrinth. The Minotaur is a hedonistic animal trapped in an elaborate labyrinth, and it is within this labyrinth that the Minotaur awaits his victims. Most Taurean men are not this extreme, but they can go overboard in terms of sensual pleasure, only to feel completely alone in the "labyrinth" they've created. The Taurus man is usually bewildered when he is left alone, but he does feel his pain acutely.

Additionally, no profile of the second sign of the zodiac is complete without a discussion of beauty as it pertains to this earth sign. Characteristics of Taurus men also involve a deep appreciation of beauty in all its forms. Indeed, Taurus men love physical beauty, but they also love art, music and beautiful objects in general. Venus, this sign's ruler, sees to it that the Taurus man decorates his home with beautiful pieces of art, sumptuous foods and even the occasional sounds of Chopin. Venus also gives Taurus charm in spades, and love usually comes to them without them having to chase it when these men are able to rein in the more dogmatic side of their personalities. Learning the Venus lesson that it sometimes pays to be more receptive than aggressive can be quite helpful to Taurus when it comes to love.

Taurean men choose careers that will challenge them and give them the high status they deem as the epitome of success. Their competitive nature, also finds the sign involved in sports. Another competitive career that's often profitable is sales and marketing. Taurus enjoys the interaction and competition found in sales teams and also with other companies that are his competitors. Taurus is often the recipient of industry awards, and he takes great pride in these career milestones and achievements. Competing with the elements and fate is another challenge for this sun sign. This can propel Taurus into a career where he must battle nature. He may choose the search and rescue field or a medical career where the risks are the highest, such as becoming a surgeon or research scientist seeking a cure for deadly diseases. The military is another arena some Taurus men find challenging, while others are attracted to calculated risk careers often found in international banking and the stock market. Taurus men are also quite artistic; many enjoy careers as musicians or singers. If your Taurus isn't a singer, chances are he writes music or at the very least has a deep appreciation for music. Taurus constantly listens to music and can usually be found humming or singing in the shower.

Adjectives like dependable, loyal and steadfast are often associated with Taurus men, and that's true; they do embody these traits. However, there are other dimensions and facets to the Taurus personality, including the fact that this man loves the finer things in life. He may often act a bit like the proverbial bull in the china shop and occasionally snort and scowl over things he doesn't understand, but underneath it all; he truly appreciates beauty and the finer things in life.

entj • the executive

As an ENTJ, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you deal with things rationally and logically. Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in primarily via your intuition. ENTJs are natural born leaders. They live in a world of possibilities where they see all sorts challenges to be surmounted, and they want to be the ones responsible for surmounting them. They have a drive for leadership, which is well-served by their quickness to grasp complexities, their ability to absorb a large amount of impersonal information, and their quick and decisive judgments. They are "take charge" people.

ENTJs are very career-focused, and fit into the corporate world quite naturally. They are constantly scanning their environment for potential problems which they can turn into solutions. They generally see things from a long-range perspective, and are usually successful at identifying plans to turn problems around - especially problems of a corporate nature. ENTJs are usually successful in the business world, because they are so driven to leadership. They're tireless in their efforts on the job, and driven to visualize where an organization is headed. For these reasons, they are natural corporate leaders. There is not much room for error in the world of the ENTJ. They dislike to see mistakes repeated, and have no patience with inefficiency. They may become quite harsh when their patience is tried in these respects, because they are not naturally tuned in to people's feelings, and more than likely don't believe that they should tailor their judgments in consideration for people's feelings. ENTJs, like many types, have difficulty seeing things from outside their own perspective. Unlike other types, ENTJs naturally have little patience with people who do not see things the same way as the ENTJ. The ENTJ needs to consciously work on recognizing the value of other people's opinions, as well as the value of being sensitive towards people's feelings. In the absence of this awareness, the ENTJ will be a forceful, intimidating and overbearing individual. This may be a real problem for the ENTJ, who may be deprived of important information and collaboration from others. In their personal world, it can make some ENTJs overbearing as spouses or parents.

The ENTJ has a tremendous amount of personal power and presence which will work for them as a force towards achieving their goals. However, this personal power is also an agent of alienation and self-aggrandizement, which the ENTJ would do well to avoid. ENTJs are very forceful, decisive individuals. They make decisions quickly, and are quick to verbalize their opinions and decisions to the rest of the world. The ENTJ who has not developed their Intuition will make decisions too hastily, without understanding all of the issues and possible solutions. On the other hand, an ENTJ who has not developed their Thinking side will have difficulty applying logic to their insights, and will often make poor decisions. In that case, they may have brilliant ideas and insight into situations, but they may have little skill at determining how to act upon their understanding, or their actions may be inconsistent. An ENTJ who has developed in a generally less than ideal way may become dictatorial and abrasive - intrusively giving orders and direction without a sound reason for doing so, and without consideration for the people involved.

Although ENTJs are not naturally tuned into other people's feelings, these individuals frequently have very strong sentimental streaks. Often these sentiments are very powerful to the ENTJ, although they will likely hide it from general knowledge, believing the feelings to be a weakness. Because the world of feelings and values is not where the ENTJ naturally functions, they may sometimes make value judgments and hold onto submerged emotions which are ill-founded and inappropriate, and will cause them problems - sometimes rather serious problems. ENTJs love to interact with people. As Extroverts, they're energized and stimulated primarily externally. There's nothing more enjoyable and satisfying to the ENTJ than having a lively, challenging conversation. They especially respect people who are able to stand up to the ENTJ, and argue persuasively for their point of view. There aren't too many people who will do so, however, because the ENTJ is a very forceful and dynamic presence who has a tremendous amount of self-confidence and excellent verbal communication skills. Even the most confident individuals may experience moments of self-doubt when debating a point with an ENTJ.

ENTJs want their home to be beautiful, well-furnished, and efficiently run. They're likely to place much emphasis on their children being well-educated and structured, to desire a congenial and devoted relationship with their spouse. At home, the ENTJ needs to be in charge as much as he or she does in their career. The ENTJ is likely best paired with someone who has a strong self-image, who is also a Thinking type. Because the ENTJ is primarily focused on their careers, some ENTJs have a problem with being constantly absent from home, physically or mentally. The ENTJ has many gifts which make it possible for them to have a great deal of personal power, if they don't forget to remain balanced in their lives. They are assertive, innovative, long-range thinkers with an excellent ability to translate theories and possibilities into solid plans of action. They are usually tremendously forceful personalities, and have the tools to accomplish whatever goals they set out for.