Monday, July 21, 2008

Taurus - Apr 20 to May 20



Taurus is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Taurus. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Taurus is considered a "feminine", negative sign. It is also considered an earth sign and is one of four fixed signs.Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus (which also rules Libra). Being the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus has been associated with the astrological second house. The glyph is also the alchemical symbol for rocksalt.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Taurus individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Taurus from April 20 to May 20. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from May 15 to June 15. An astrological chart must be plotted to ascertain the exact position of the Sun around these juncture dates.
Zodiac Symbol : Bull
Birth Dates : (Tropical) April 20 - May 20
Birth Dates : (Sidereal) May 15 - June 16
Constellation : Taurus
Zodiac Element : Earth
Zodiac Quality : Fixed
Domicile : Venus
Detriment : Mars(ancient) / Pluto(modern)
Exaltation : Moon
Fall : Uranus

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