Taurus (astrology)
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Taurus (♉︎) (
fixed modality, quality, or quadruplicity. It is a Venus-ruled sign, the Moon is in its exaltation here at exactly 3°. The Sun transits this sign from approximately April 20 until May 20 in western astrology.[2] Taurus is one of the three earth signs, alongside Capricorn and Virgo. Taurus's opposite sign is Scorpio
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History
The
bull worship from several ancient cultures. It was the first sign of the zodiac established among the Mesopotamians, who called it "The Great Bull of Heaven," as it was the constellation through which the Sun rose on the vernal equinox at that time,[3]
that is the Early Bronze Age, from about 4000 BC to 1700 BC.
Astrological associations
Earth is the element associated with Taurus, and alongside Virgo and Capricorn, it forms the Earth Triplicity.
See also
- Astronomical symbols
- Chinese zodiac
- Circle of stars
- Cusp (astrology)
- Elements of the zodiac
Notes
Works cited
- Astronomical Applications Department (2011). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2.2. Washington DC: US Naval Observatory. Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find the time of crossing 0°, 30°...
- "Taurus". Dictionary.com. 2022.
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