Vrishabha Lagna

VRISHABHA LAGNA Sanskrit Name English Name Principle Limb Of Kalapurush Ruling Planet Gender Quality Element Locomotion Dosha 2 Vrishabha Taurus Creativity Face/Neck Shukra(Venus) Female Fixed Earth Quadruped Vata Name Guna (S=Satva, R=Rajas, T=Tamas) Maha Bhuta Dosha (V=Vata, P=Pitta, K=Kapha) Movable Fixed Dual Male Female Body Physiology/Disease Vrshabha 2 Taurus R Prithvi (Earth) V F F Face, neck all organs of face and neck reproductive vigour, production of semen, female barrenness, disease of bronchial tube NO NAME ELEMENT MOBILITY GUNA RULER SEX BODY PART DIRECTION CASTE STRONG RISING SIGN LORD 2 TAURUS EARTH FIXED T R VENUS F FACE,NECK S VAISHYA NIGHT BACK HEAD Rashi Benefic Malefic Neutral Yogkarka Maraka Badhak Taurus Sun, Merc, Sat Jup, Moon Ven, Mars Sat Mars, Jup 9th lord 2 Practical, stable, of fixed views, determined, persistent, steady going but Sign Element Modality Polarity Guna Feet Appearance Lord Taurus Earth Fixed Female Rajas Quadruped Long Venus VRISHABHA TAURUS somewhat stubborn, strong-willed, patient, enduring, faithful, reliable, reserved, secretive, conservative, ambitious for power yet social and loving, hard working, ever smiling but very diplomatic, fond of domestic comforts and possessions, businessman, fond of enjoyment, love, art and beauty. Hora in Taurus The first Hora in Taurus is a woman who carries a pitcher of cow’s milk and clarified butter. She is pre-eminent, rising up with an axe in her hand. Her face is like that of a hone. She plays and swings gracefully, wearing bright-coloured robes, and her feet tinkle with anklets. She is four-footed. Girdle-strings surround her body. She is filled with thirst, and has developed a desire for food. She is beautiful with her heavy breasts, has handsome hips, and wears a bright, pendant girdle. A man born in the first Hora of Taurus is black and has wide eyes, forehead, and chest and a body of stout bones; he is a bold and handsome lover who is subject to sexual intercourse and drinking and who speaks little. If the first Hora of Taurus ascends at birth, the native will be dark in complexion, will have broad eyes, fore face and chest, be eminent, disposed to carnal pleasures and will have strong bones and strong physique. The second Hora in Taurus is a youthful woman who is a delight to the eyes. She is intelligent, and pale with the beauty of campaka-flowers. She knows the rules of sciences, pharmacology, and the arts. She is adorned with garments of silk, this blazing one. She appears in an assembly of farmer, sacrificing her body to Brahma (?) like a woman in childbirth. She has garlands, perfumes, and cosmetic powders. Intoxicated from drinking liquors, she speaks in a lovely voice. They say one born under the influence of the second Hora in Taurus has broad and extensive prosperity, wealth, wives, and fame; his body is erect, wide, and of medium height, and he has beautiful hair, hips set wide apart, and eyes like a bull’s If the second Hora of Taurus ascends at birth, he will have broad, long and round (i.e. muscular) limbs, be liberal, will have attractive hair, thin waist and eyes, akin to that of an ox. Drekkana in Taurus The first Decanate in Taurus is a black woman, winning (all) hearts by a profusion of sidelong glances. Round her neck she wears a garland full of kadamba-flowers. She shines forth holding an axe in her hand. Her body is bowed down to by cow-herds. One born in the first Drekkana of Taurus is fond of drink and food, and likes singing; acting according to the nature of a woman, he is intent on clothes and ornamentation; separated from his wife, he is afflicted with miseries. If the birth be in the first drekkana of Taurus, one will be fond of food and drinks, be tormented due to separation of his wife, endowed with robes and ornaments and will act according to the desires of his wife. If the first drekkan is rising, the sixth and the tenth houses will be to the fore. He will be very extravagant, will suffer losses due to litigation and may end up in heavy debt. The 31st, 42nd and 51st years of life will be important. The first decanate of Taurus ruled by Venus The first decanate of Taurus represents a woman with torn ringlets, pot bellied, with fiery clothes, hungry & thirsty, with a penchant for gold and food. This is a female decanate and fiery. As the first decanate of Taurus is rising they have heavy expenditure commensurate with income. They spend all that they have as they believe that money is for comforts. They have to take care not to get into debts. They should also control their anger. Their dependents hardly get anything. The most important years in their life are 21, 23, 31,42, 51, 65 & 68. When the 1st drekkana of Taurus is rising it suggests a diplomatic, secretive, obstinate and self- willed disposition. The native is practical, dogmatic, determined, resentful, persistent and stolid. He will evince strong likes and dislikes, take sudden prejudices and demonstrate considerable reserve and diffidence. We must consider the position and aspects of Venus, since it is the planetary ruler of Taurus. First Drekkana (1°-10°).—The native earns a lot of money, but it does not stay in his hands. Unless he takes precautions in his earlier years of life, the advanced period will be anxious. He is never frugal in financial matters. He will hardly leave anything for his children and dependants. He will get into debt and his properties will be encumbered. He is likely to lose by legal affairs and strifes. The important years will be 21st, 23rd, 31st, 42nd, 51st, 65th and 68th. The second Dean in Taurus is a red-faced woman whose arms and lower lip are also red. She is preeminent as she stands on one foot holding a jar. She is always intent on eating and drinking, and delights in gardens and woods. One born in the second Drekkana is a handsome man with an auspicious body; a consumer who has great wealth and desires sexual intercourse, baths, and ornaments; a strong, intelligent person of a firm nature; a greedy man who is lucky with women in sexual intercourse. If the birth be in the second drekkana of Taurus, one will be beautiful, liked by women, will have large lips, be endowed with beauty and wealth, firmly wealthy, intelligent and attached to mean women. When the second drekkan is rising, Mercury will merge its influence with that of Venus. It will give the native more intuition and will also make him more practical in business and day to day life. He will be interested in matters pertaining to disease and nursing, hygiene and physical body. The sixth house will be to the fore. He may also be more critical of others, self centred and possessive. He will have the ability to appreciate art and will have musical talent. The tendency to spend heavily will not be visible and the native will be able to accumulate wealth. The 17th, 21st, 24th, 33rd and 50th years of life will be important. The second decanate of Taurus ruled by Mercury The second Drekkana of Taurus represents a man possessing a discriminative intellect, with good knowledge of lands, grains, houses, cows, arts, ploughing and carts, hungry, sheep faced, dirty clothes and shoulders like the hump of an ox. This is a human decanate . Also an agriculturist's. Since the second decanate of Taurus is rising they are likely to practice thrift and be careful with their money. They follow the principle " Economy is Prudence " . The world may condemn them as misers. They miss good opportunities as they are meticulous in investing money. The important years in their life are 17, 21, 24, 33, 50 & 55. When the 2nd Drekkana of Taurus is rising it awakens the internal nature of the sign, providing the native more natural intuition, discrimination and practical business ability. There is also a tendency to become more critical as well as intuitive and although he is clever the native will have many strong temptations to become selfish and over inquisitive. Second Drekkana (11°-20°).—The subject will be frugal and detest getting into debts. Sometimes this frugality may extend to miserliness. On account of his overcautious nature, he may miss many sound opportunities for money-making. He will steadily strengthen his financial position. He will become wealthy, provided there are no other adverse yogas. The important years will be 17th, 21st, 24th, 33rd, 50th and 55th. The last Decanate in Taurus is a woman with a tender body. She has a bull’s hump, and wears a garland bright with campaka-flowers. Her eyebrows are fair, and her girdle hangs over the circle of her buttocks. A man born in the third Drekkana is unsteady and firm, stern and fearful, a. clever person with few possessions and dirty; he takes riches and afterwards destroys them, and he is tormented by his misfortunes. If the birth be in the third drekkana of Taurus, one will be skilful, be not very fortunate, be various, dirty and will repent after spending money. The third drekkan, when rising will make Saturn another factor to influence the native along with Venus. It makes him very cautious, industrious and conventional. The native will have more of intellect and reason and less of intuition. A powerful Saturn will raise the native to a high position. He will hold responsible positions and will attain to fame and recognition. The tenth house will be to the fore. He will be a poor manager of his wealth. He will either lose it or waste it. The native may, at the close of his life, be in penury. The 42nd, 51st and 57th years of life will be important. The third decanate of Taurus ruled by Saturn The 3rd Drekkana of Taurus represents by an elephant bodied man, with expertise in capturing deer & sheep, yellow compexioned, with mental tension supreme, white teeth, with speedy legs like that of Sarabha. This is a human decanate. Since the third decanate of Taurus is rising they may not gain happiness from wealth. They may experience difficulties as age advances and the need for money becomes more. They are advised to practice thrift and be cautious as they have a tendency to give away money. The important years in their life are 18, 22, 26, 31, 35, 42, 51 & 57. The 3rd Drekkana of Taurus rising denotes more ambition, but it also indicates that the native is often over laborious and cautious. It strengthens the Taurean nature, strengthening the intellectual qualities and stimulating reason. The influence of Capricorn tends to lessen the intuitive nature of Taurus. Chastity is one of the chief benefits provided by Capricorn. Third Drekkana (21°-30°).—The subject will be unhappy so far as money is concerned. As age advances, he will become comparatively poor. He may give his money away to others or waste it in meaningless schemes. He should deal with money very carefully. Speculation is not advisable. Important years will be 18th, 22nd, 26th, 31st, 35th, 42nd, 51st and 57th years. In the first saptamsa of Taurus is born a dark-skinned man with agitated eyes, plump cheeks, a large forehead, fine, thick-growing hair, and heavy shoulders, arms, thighs, and chest; one who is clever in sexual intercourse. In the second (saptamsa) in Taurus is born a man with bright, oily skin whose eyes are wide and whose body is full-grown and beautiful in its development; a Sweet lover who knows the laws relating to the sacred traditions (sruti), the sciences, and the fine arts. In the third saptamsa is born a fair-skinned man with stout body, with eyes black like a deer’s, and with soft, fine hair; he is gentle, sweet, and generous; a wise and eloquent man who is fond of sexual intercourse and lucky with women. In the fourth (saptamsa) in Taurus is born a hero whose cheeks and mouth are raised and the middle of whose nose is elevated; one who has red nails and open eyes, whose ears and the ends of whose eyelids are wide, whose chest is handsome, and whose hair is loosened; one who speaks roughly. One born in the fifth (saptamsa) in Taurus ha the body ofa handsome youth; he gleams like copper and has reddish and yellow eyes; he is a bearer of corpses who speaks sharply, desires the possessions of others, and is afflicted by diseases. In the sixth (saptamsa) in Taurus is born a proud man with black eyes and an elevated nose whose ears are wide and whose body is thick and broad and is injured by many misfortunes, wanderings, and woes; one who is clever in business. A man born in the seventh saptamsa in Taurus has a dark complexion and rough, weak, broad limbs; the corners of his eyes are white and his face rolls about; he is a greedy, irate, and fickle rogue, an orator of little courage who is addicted to wandering. Effects of Navamsas A native’s complexion, disposition and appearance can be deduced based on the rising Navamsa at birth. The effects being stated will depend on the stronger of the two, viz. the Moons Navamsa dispositor and the Navamsa Lagna Lord. Effects of Navamsas in Taurus Following are the effects due to births in the Navamsas belonging to Taurus Ascendant: Effects of Taurus Ascendant, First Navamsa: The native will have an even and dark coloured physique, be hard-hearted, will perform obsequies in the beginning and ending parts of his life, be base, will indulge in unnatural acts and will have crooked sight. Effects of Taurus Ascendant, Second Navamsa: The native will be endowed with majestic looks, be indolent, will have a bent body, be not very intelligent, will indulge in hostile acts and be a great liar. Effects of Taurus Ascendant, Third Navamsa: The native will be erratic in sight, be fierce, will have a short nose, be wandering natured, will have coarse legs and hair will have soft limbs, be beautiful, will have broad eyes and big limbs, be interested, in Sacrifices etc. and will have stiff legs and hands. Effects of Taurus Ascendant, Fourth Navamsa: The native will be vicious, will have a well-elevated nose, will appear, like a giant ox, will have crooked hair, be sportive, will have large shoulders and hips. Effects of Taurus Ascendant, Sixth Navamsa: The native will have beautiful eyes and hair, be firm, be endowed with a fair complexioned physique, will speak sweetly, be pre-eminent, be fond of amusements, be emaciated and skilful. Effects of Taurus Ascendant, Seventh Navamsa: The native will be interested in females, who lost their sons, will have somewhat elevated nose and prominent eyes, will possess a strong physique, will hate his own men and will have stout feet and exquisite hair. Effects of Taurus Ascendant, Eighth Navamsa: The native will have eyes, akin to that of a tiger and charming teeth, be unconquerable, will possess a full blown nose, will work sparingly, will have curly and bluish hair and sharp nails and be garrulous. Effects of Taurus Ascendant, Ninth Navamsa: The native will be honourable will not be very strong, be timid, given to anger, will possess an even and charming body, be a rogue (or cheat), will gather money, be famous, will have a thin lower body and will prattle. Moon Navamsas: In the first navamsa of Taurus is born a man whose body is symmetrical and black and the upper half of whose face is wide; he is a hostile and excessively greedy person who looks harshly and whose nature is to be independent of his friends; his deeds are base and vile. One born in the second navamsa in Taurus has broad ears, shoulders, and face and inscrutable eyes; he is a lazy man of little intelligence who talks much and foolishly and acts adversely; his wife is hostile to him. In the third navamsa is born a handsome man whose nostrils and eyes are open wide, whose shoulder is large, and whose feet and heels are very firm he has the honesty of an elder, acts openly, and delights in sacrifices and in fire-building. One born in the fourth navamsa is a red-skinned man with long arms, great strength, a loud voice, eyes like a goat’s, and a very haughty nose; he is a courageous person, sharp and restless, who carries off the wealth of others. In the fifth navamsa is born a graceful man with a face like that of a large bull, whose arms, shoulders, and hips are big, whose chest is beautiful, and the tip of whose nose is long and hangs down; he is a spotless person with a thick mass of hair on his head. One born in the sixth navamsa has beautiful eyes, a firm, oily body, and handsome hair; he is a bold man full of sweetness and laughter, a well dressed lover who knows about sexual intercourse, is skilful in the fine arts, and speaks clearly. In the seventh navamsa is born a black-eyed man the tip of whose nose hangs down slightly; the ends of his hair are fine, his hands and feet are heavy, and his body is firm; he is obstructed by his own people, and his first wife has died. In the eighth navamsa in Taurus is born one whose nostrils are trembling and open, who has the eyes and feet of a tiger and eats flesh, whose voice is broken, and whose hair and nails are rough; his deeds are slight, but his character haughty. In the ninth navamsa of Taurus is born a proud and very irascible man of little strength, a timid person; one whose body is symmetrical and oily, and who is thin in the lower parts; he is a well known person, a liar who has accumulated a lot of money. Taurus (Female Venus - Face/Neck - Fixed Earth) Key: Transform the desire and attachment to comfort and pleasure into a desire for higher wisdom and devotion. The sign Vrisha resembles a bull. Cowhouses and farmlands are its place of residence. Vrishabha: is symbolized by the bull. It indicates plateaus, plains, farms, cowshed, forests and such other Placed inhabited by quadrupeds. It is ruled by Shukra. Taurus (वषृा): It resembles Bull. represents Face and is a Fixed sign. It is strong during Night and rises by the Hind side (Prishtodaya). It is a Female sign and its direction is South. Its inherent nature is Earthy. Caste is Vaishya. Lord of Taurus is Venus. Taurus: Meadows Wetlands Quadruped Pristodaya Fixed Even Bahya Rasi, Vegetable, Soft, Female South White Face Night Bullock Vaisya, Prithvi - Tatwa, Dairy - farming, Ireland Persia, Poland, Cypress Asia - Minor, White - Russia. Vrishabh described. Vrishabh’s complexion is white and it is lorded by Śukr. It is long and is a quadruped Rāśi. It has strength in night and resides in the South. It represents villages and businessmen. An earthy Rāśi, Vrishabh rises with its back. Taurus: The forest or field, land where cattle or agriculturist reside, it travels during day time in fields and night time in villages field with water where paddy is grown. Colour -white, Lunar sign, benefic, broad thighs, big face, forgiving, hardship, prominent eyes, behave like a bull , practical ability, bad temper when provoked, villages, businessmen, Prishtodaya, strong at night. Taurus: Taurus is determined, efficient, stubborn, cautious, placid, persistent, enduring, introverted, conservative, conventional, materialistic, security conscious, stable, industrious, dependable, and one generally having significant financial ability. Taurus: a bull, neck, forests, mountains, cultivated fields, cattle shed Taurus: The second is said to have the shape of a bull; it is the mouth and throat of the Creator. Its places are those of forests, mountains, ridges, elephants, herds of cows, and farmers. Taurus (Vrishabha): Fixed ... Earth ... Ruled by Venus,Strength, sensitive, harmonious, very possessive, stubborn, sensual, enjoys the comforts in life, love of beauty and the arts, materialistic, stable, enduring, sentimental, attached to the earth-Fixed Stars: The Pleiades, "the weeping sisters" Alceyone the brightest star of the Pleiades is the star of sorrow, but is also the star of success, and prominence. Algol means "demon" and is the most violent and evil of the stars. It is said to deal with loosing the head both figuratively and literally as in decapitation. Aldebaren is associated with honor, intelligence, extraordinary energy and enthusiasm, but there is a threat of danger from enemies. Taurus: Middle stature; plump body; broad forehead; thick neck;' bright eyes; dark hair; good complexion; well built, big shoulders, well-developed muscles. Taurus is the next sign and is ruled by Venus. Taurus is the earth, feelings, stability, conservation, relationships and partnerships. Taurus is a quadruped sign and is white in complexion. It has a long body and has strength in the night. This sign represents villages and businessmen. Taurus or Vrishabha, the Bull; also known as vrsa the male of any animal, virile; justice or virtue personified as a bull; the chief of a class or the best in anything; also gau the cow. Vrishabha rises tail first. It is prithivi tattva, that of earth, material. It is owned by Venus, or Shukra. Taurus is considered rago-guna or action/energy oriented. Vrishaba: Slow in movement, inclined to ease and luxury, faithful & obedient Taurus, the Bull conservative, concrete Taurus: Short, Well-Set, Stumpy body, Full face, small eyes, short thick neck, wide nostrils and mouth, large shoulders, short and thick hands Taurus (Vrishabh) : A bull, farmlands, cow sheds, forests but in the present contexr also the towns, cities, beautiful places and locations where business is transacted. Vrishaba: Jewellery business, cattle shed, money lending, commission agent, financial institutions, handicrafts, fancy articles, scented materials, five star hotels, flower merchants, fruit juice shop, drama, cinema, music, poet, story writer, singer, treasury. Taurus Ascendant (Rising Sign) description according to Phala Deepika: The person born with Taurus as the Ascendant, will have plumply thighs and a big face. He will be engaged in agricultural ventures. He will be happy in the middle and last portions of his life. He will be fond of enjoying young women. He will be of sacrificing and forgiving nature, will be capable of endowing hardships and will possess cattle. He will have marks or moles on the back, face and sides. Bhargavi Samhita: The one who took birth in Taurus lagna would be - courageous, valorus, one with good qualities, famous and respectful towards his own guru. Taurus is lord of games, parks, garlands, children, women, market-streets, woods, gardens, meeting-houses, and wells; of ghee (sarpis), sour milk (dadhi), milk (kshirasa), grass, flowers, citysquares, oxen, ploughs, and ploughmen; of teams of oxen, yoke-pins, carts, axles, wheels, perfumes, bulls, shining buffaloes, and bulls; of works of beauty and pleasing ornaments; and of things belonging in treasure-houses. Taurus/Vrishabh described. Vrishabh’s complexion is white and it is lorded by Venus/Śukr. It is long and is a quadruped Rāśi. It has strength in night and resides in the South. It represents villages and businessmen. An earthy Rāśi, Vrishabh rises with its back. Taurus: Beautiful, face, stable, sluggish, loyal, meadows, plains, luxury halls, dining halls, eating places, fine teeth, large eyes, luxurious, faithful, thick hair, stout. Rishaba: Practical, calcultive, stubborn, dependable, pleasure loving, unbending etc. Taurus Vrishabha: Agreeable appearance; broad face and thighs. There is some mark on the back or sides; walks sportingly; good digestive powers; many have luck in agricultural work, and may possess cows and cattle; lucky and prosperous; fond of women. The native has a spirit of sacrifice and puts up with hard labour; has more daughters than sons. He is left alone by his previous relations; his sons may forsake him, but the native has permanent friends. The middle and the last one-third parts of life are generally more comfortable. Taurus (Wurshabha): Taurus is the negative sign of Venus, fixed earth, the face and neck of the Cosmic Man, a bull. As sign no. 2, it gives a strong sense of relationship, partnership and communication of feeling. Taurus types seek balance and harmony in individual relationships and in their organization of their immediate environment. Taurus people are very stable, enduring and fixed in their ways. They have a strong sense of form and beauty and may become artists and poets. They are often attractive, particularly when young, and like to adorn themselves. They can be very possessive and may become businessmen, bankers or accumulate property. They are apt to be materialistic and sensual and like comfort, beauty, luxury or adornment around them. Yet they easily develop taste, refinement and grace. They communicate with others well and associate readily with foreigners. They tend to become obstinate and do not like to more from a position once they have accepted it as their own. They are slow to anger but also slow to forgive and can even be cruel or insensitive to those outside of their circle of association. They possess good memories but may become sentimental or cling to the past. They like to live in their body and senses. Taureans usually value stable and happy home and married lives. They can be very romantic and devotional and are often votaries of the idea that all is love. They are attached to the earth, often work with their hands and leave their mark of form on their practical environment. Their mode is to acquire, preserve and refine. Spiritually they are also more devotional and like tradition and ritual. TAURUS: "I seek pleasure, wealth, luxury and the finer things in life. I have sensuous tastes in life and work hard to create beauty. I am slow in temper and stubborn as an ox. I am stable and possessive of things I value. I like to overindulge. I love money. I am lighthearted about family values. I am emotional in speaking. I find it hard to settle down. I am a perfectionist in love, and engage in secret, exciting, sexual relationships that transform me in radical ways. I seek a spiritual partner to achieve mystical union with another. I am a gift giver and also like to receive. My philosophy is success. I hold a unique status in the world. I am lucky in my career and ever generous with my friends and acquaintances." Vrishabha Rashi /Taurus: The second sign is Vrishabha /Taurus. It's complexion is white, and is lorded by Venus. It is long and is a quadruped sign. It has strength at night and resides in the South. It represents villages and businessmen. It is an earthy sign and rises with it's back. Vrishabha is ruled by Venus, the Graha for comfort and enjoyments. Vrishabha is a fixed, earthy and female sign. Altogether it represents a very steady and grounded quality, attracted to material values and comforts. It combines very sturdy qualities with harmonious relations. The symbol of Vrishabh is a bull, and is descriptive of it's qualities. Cows are peaceful and do not move around a lot. They have prominent necks and prefer the comfort of the meadow above rocky or uneven terrains. They stick together in a herd. Taurus is Fixed Earth. Since the preternatural state of Earth is Fixed, this is the most stubborn sign in the Zodiac. The opinions and values of this sign are very difficult to change, they are rooted in the subtle element of Earth. Please note I said “opinions and values” because Taureans can be receptive to the outer world, it is that which comes from within them that is resolute. A person with Taurus highly emphasized in the birthchart has a very tenacious aura and an immense capacity for perserverance. The energetic manifestation is centripetal, moving toward a concentrated center, via the Earth element, hence Taureans compulsion to “control” tangible things, like their immediate physical environments, their appetites, their wardrobes. The sign of Taurus corresponds to the 2nd House of the Zodiac, which, amoung other things, is the House of Earnings. Whether a Taurus earns a little or a lot, their means of income had better be rock solid, or else they rapidly lose their sense of security and groundedness, which is akin to death in their minds. TAURUS: Venus, the Lord for materialistic pursuits, art, juice, wine, fame and comforts, rules this sign. This gives a healthy constitution and rules neck, throat, gullet, and bones of the neck of the person. Whenever Venus is strong, the native born under this sign enjoys good health and lot of fame from electronic, chemical or glamour industry. If it is adverse then the native suffers from diseases mainly arising out of the weak venous system. It is mild, negative, earthly, semi-fruitful and has precise and of a sickly nature. When this sign rises in the Ascendant, the body description resembles Venus depending upon its strength and gets modified due to other influences on the Ascendant or Ascendant lord. Venus's location in the fifth house gives poor digestion and domestic disturbance and location in the 8th & the 12th houses give sickly constitution along with less intellect. Diamond is known good for health for this sign and blue sapphire is for luck. TAURUS: It is an earthy sign ruled by Venus, the significator for materialistic pursuits and comforts. The Moon, the significator for caring, tenderness and affluence, is exalted in this sign. Ketu, the significator of spiritual pursuits, is debilitated in this sign. These factors render the Taureans materialistic, motherly and sensual, enjoying comfort, beauty and luxury around them, being convinced that in all circumstances they are correct. If Taurus rises as the ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would be Lord Vishnu. This sign rules face and its organs (nose, throat, mouth, teeth and eyes), neck, cervical region and bones, cerebellum and facial bones. If Venus, as lord of the sixth house, is strong the Taureans enjoy good health. Otherwise, they have a sickly constitution, suffer from poor digestion, disorders of the throat, eyes, teeth, etc., and diseases mainly arising out of a weak venous system. Over-indulgence can be a cause for ill health. Taurus is a fixed, negative, rajasic, vata, female, mild, semi-fruitful and quadruped sign and has a precise and temperate nature. Depending on the influences on the ascendant, the sign Taurus usually renders their natives cautious, prudent stable, enduring, fixed in their ways, adaptable and gentle, becoming good planners, good communicators, analytical, straightforward, persevering, refined, attractive, patient, romantic, kind, sentimental, devotional and charming or forceful, possessive, jealous, stubborn, obstinate, resentful, passionate, lethargic and pleasure seekers. Depending upon the strength of Saturn being prime determinant for profession, the Sun ruling education and being general significator for success in profession and the Moon ruling entrepreneurial nature, Taureans become businessmen, designers, engineers, technocrats, administrators, industrialists, house keeping, etc. The influence of other planets on the tenth, first or second houses changes the professional pursuits. Taurus (Vrishabha): The stature of the persons born in Taurus or Vrishabha will be medium or short and often inclined towards corpulence, lips thick, complexion swarthy, square face, well-shaped lips and dark hair are prominent features. Women in Taurus are generally handsome. They generally resemble the bull in their behavior toward new people if they are not listened to properly. They have their own principles and ways. Often they have a piercing intellect. They shine well as authors, book dealers and journalists. They are not bound by sentimentality but appreciate truth. They are remarkable for their ability to commit to memory. Physical and mental endurance of Taurus are note-worthy. They have much business knack and good intuition. They often think they are born to exercise authority over others and in a sense they are right. They are sensitive to physical influences. They are often liable to extremes, zealous and easily accessible to adulteration. They are sensitive to suffer from nervous complaints after their fiftieth year but their memory and powers of imagination will never deceive them. They are slow to anger, but when provoked, furious like the bull. Taurus are passionate and may become preys to sexual diseases in their old age unless they moderate their pleasures and learn to exercise self-control. Taurus is ruled by Venus. Moon is exalted in this sign. Person born in this sign are of robust and healthy appearance, normally of medium height or somewhat below average. The bodily structure is typically thick, stocky and squarish. In a physical sense, they tend to very much resemble their zodiac mascot, the Bull. Taurus natives have a natural ability to develop and maintain wealth. These are reliable and loyal souls who are easy to get along with and make good team players. Those born under the sign are fearless, kind and very magnanimous when not irritated. They are generous, and opt to load themselves with the burden and sorrows of others. Profession connected with independent business textile, vehicles, plastic paints, sale of fancy goods, production of ladies dress materials, jewelry shops and hotel. VRISHABA - Taurus - is the second sign of the Zodiac. It has as its symbol the Bull. The bull is often a quite animal but sometimes when provoked it can become one of the dangerous animals. Your Lagna is an earthy, fixed, feminine, wet, semi-fruitful, and a bestial sign. It is symbolized by a bull. The bull appears with unusual horns both on head and toes. It also appears with a decisive and determined look to go ahead and rush forward with great energy, showing its stubborn and tenacious nature. It is ruled by Sukra. It is the first of the three earth signs and the first of the fixed signs. Being earthy by nature you put up with a lot of provocation. You will be very patient and you will work steadily and wait for the results. You will never waste your energy. All these are indicated because you are both earthy and fixed in nature as per your Lagna. Being a earthy sign it shows solidity and stability and indicates material welfare and you will surely be bent on making wealth and seeking power and position. It will also give good health. You will be careful and cautions, premeditative, prudent and practical, secretive and suspicious, stubborn and self-protective, slow & steady reserved and restrained, methodical and economical, plodding and persevering. You have a practical objective, scientific, methodical and materialistic mind. Being a fixed sign, you love nature, giving stamina and persistence in action. You will be very strong with a determined will. You will make up your mind to do anything and you will keep on working with remarkable patience and persistence until success comes your way. You are very practical in your approach. Anything done is deliberate and well-thought-out beforehand. You will bide your time till you feel that it is advantageous and wise to act. You will have a sharp eye on your money and you have immense power and will. You are fond of ease, comfort and feast. You will help yourselves to maintain good health. You will be straight forward and natural. You formulate your own opinions. Generally you do not go wrong. You will prove to be very stubborn and steadfast. You will argue and convince others. You are the best long term planner. In spite of any opposition or criticism from others, you will carry out your original plan, fight it out and emerge victorious, triumphant and successful. TAURUS People with Taurus rising tend to be strong, persistent, slow to change, determined, stable, quiet (until pushed too far - then there will be trouble), practical, stubborn, non-aggressive, patient, affectionate, loyal, hard-working, passive and unassuming in general, and fixed in their convictions with a general slow pace of mind. Taureans can be led or coaxed, but never pushed or driven. Resources and possessions, whether people or finances are very important to you. You want to build and make things grow, but you can't be hurried. You want to get your hands on things and see the practical results of your own hard work. You are good at taking what others have started then carrying on. Success comes to you by sheer persistence and will. Your love of sweet or rich food can incline you to put on weight. Try to be less rigid in all you do. Tame any jealousy and instinct to possessiveness. You hate and fear sickness and pain. Spiritual lesson to learn: Detachment. Venus rules Taurus so Venus will be important in your chart. Taurus: The native can have mental illness. He will keep changing friends. He will be prone to injuries by weapons or fire, spend on account of these injuries and will face losses in life. Venus is the owner of the first and sixth houses. The native will therefore be liable to get involved in accidents. If the owner of the eleventh house-Jupiter, and Mars-the karaka for accidents, also influence Venus the possibility of having a number of accidents involving vehicles in life will considerably be strengthened. He will have relations with foreigners and outsiders to his faith and culture. A weak Venus will cause the native to suffer at the hands of female enemies. If Venus influences the first house and is afflicted, the native will suffer from illnesses during its major or sub-periods. He will also have diseases indicated by Libra in the sixth house. Details can be seen in paragraph (vii) under the relevant sign in the Chapter on Signs. His family will be separated from him often. He will be ill- tempered, angry, conceited, and lover of his own comforts. He will make a bad husband. The native will have a big face and moles there. The forehead and the neck will be thick, the eyes bright, hair dark and sometimes curly, and the complexion will be clear. The female under this sign will be comely. The native will have a well developed muscular system, heavy shoulders and will be stockily built. The stature will be middle. He will be happy in the latter part of his life and earn his livelihood from agriculture. He will have a weakness for women and will be of forgiving nature. The native will indulge in excesses-like overindulgence in eating, drinking and spending-and be the worse off for it. The native will be a plodder. He will be a tenacious and patient worker. He is capable of working very hard. He will talk little but will be a family man. He will be possessive and jealous. The temper will be placid till aroused when it will be like that of an angry bull. He will be firm in his views. Such a man also lives away from water but there will be shop of a goldsmith, an aviary or the residence of a widow near his house. Taurus: The house with the sign Taurus on the cusp shows the place in your life where you are most attached to physical things and pleasure as well as where you tend to never give in. It can also show where you are rigid or blocked. Taurus people have sacrificing and forgiving nature. Female native are beautiful and attractive. These native are versatile scholars and proficient in different branches of knowledge. They are business minded. They are lovers of truth and never bound by sentiments. They are versatile scholar, proficiency in different branches of knowledge, mathematician, metaphysician, philosopher, logician, doctor and talented poet. They are successful in agricultural ventures. They shine well as authors, publishers and journalists. they need to moderate their passionate nature and pleasure and learn to exercise self control and avoid excessive indulgence. The Moon gets exalted in this sign and Venus has the lordship of this sign. The native born in this sign will be highly patient, conservative and has concentration. But on the other side he may lack the ability of good decision-making. Physical characteristics- They have middle stature( plump body), broad and strong forehead, nose, cheeks and lips. They have thick and stout lips, dark hair and swarthy complexion. Their memory and power of imagination will never deceive them. Vrishabh(Taurus): Vrishabh means Ox. There is a portion in night sky which makes outline of an ox. this portion is called Vrashabh or Taurus zodiac. Lord of this zodiac sign is venus. It represents face. Its gender is female. It is a stationary nature sign. Its element is earth. The native sticks to his principles and decisions. Native does not depends on others for any work. He always faces difficulties with patience and will power. They always have strong likes and dislikes. they are marvelous hosts. They know how to treat the guests. They have very good tendency to keep every thing in its place and to maintain every thing properly. Taurus The Ascendant rising in Taurus produces a personality which is stable, graceful and harmonious. The nature of Taurus is affectionate, steadfast and very loyal. You are an individual with very basic needs like good food, good sex, and a suitably luxurious place to live. This personality is passive and easygoing until pushed or encountered in a stressful mood. When finally provoked, Taurus is stubborn and rigid, and can display an uncontrollable bull-like temper. A Taurus is like a bull in a china-shop. With Taurus on the rise, the majority of the time, your manner is slow and reserved. You are never one to take big chances. All reactions to proposed changes are carefully considered, and there is often resistance. You are very possessive and fixed in your convictions. Your steady and dependable methods insure that whatever project you undertake will be completed. You do any work of yours at your regulated pace without heeding to others interests and ideas. You have a strong appreciation for the good things in life, and you never hesitate to indulge your desires. The planet Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is associated with love, beauty, ease of living, graciousness, and charm. Venus brings a high degree of diplomacy, tact, and sociability. From a more negative perspective, it can show laziness and self-indulgence. The sensual nature is hyperactive. Frequently, there is talent or at least a strong interest in singing or speaking. Physically, there is a tendency toward being heavy and very strong. With this strength and body design comes endurance that is rarely surpassed. The stability and steadfastness of Taurus are characteristics of the earth element. You are apt to display a very practical and pleasure-seeking approach to life. Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus. The influence of Venus bestows grace and charm, a love of pleasure and art, and social awareness. Overindulges in pleasures (sex, food, etc,), conceit, and superficiality are indicated by Venus here as well. Vrishabha Lagna - Broad face, strong body, fond of comforts, forgiving nature, attractive eyes, bold and courageious. Firm determined, independent, music loving. Taurus : A person born with Taurus as the ascendant is, usually, a short, thick-set person. He is essentially a lover of ease and comforts. He has a medium face, broad forehead, and strong body. He is liberal and passionate, and possesses a cooperative nature. He will have few children. The Taurus-born is intelligent, learned, and has good handwriting. His wife will, probably, be good looking and a pious one. Vrishabha Lagna: The natives of this lagna will have medium stature and plumpy body. The forehead will be broad, neck thick and stout, eyes bright, hair dark, complexion clear. They will be solidly built with big shoulders and muscles well developed. The natives of this lagna have great endurance and patience but when provoked they become angry and vicious like a bull. They are slow and steady, plodding and persevering, patient and persistent. They are conservative. They do not waste their energy. They have a strong will. They are not impulsive. If there are bad influences on the lagna they become lazy and self-indulgent. They are fond of good food and are very much after money and other worldly possessions. They are ambitious, cheerful and fond of enjoyment. They are fortunate and are favourites of Goddess Lakshmi. They are sexy but they are steadfast in their love. They are fond of music, arts, cinema, drama, etc. They like to hoard money and are cautious in spending. Their married life is generally happy. Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant): These individuals are often very fortunate and prosperous because of their basic tendency to stay in one place, stay focussed on their goals, and accumulate assets. They relate well to practical, down-to-earth matters, and have an excellent intellect and ability to express themselves. They have a prominent tendency to be some what conservative and stubborn, and do not welcome any type of changes. Patient and hard working, they are willing to sacrifice for the sake of the future. Their work may involve some long-term process with an idealistic flavor, where an idea is the key to success. They may encounter obstacles in the realm of parenthood. They may experience problems or delays in getting children, or deal with challenges raising them. Under the influence of their ruling planet Venus, they may be very fond of beauty, comforts, and harmony, as well as the opposite sex. But their marriage partner is likely to be a bit sharp and intense. There maybe a tendency of having disagreements with the partner or the partner may somehow be the cause of some problems in their life. Taurus ruled by Venus: The native who has Taurus as the Ascendant (Lagna) will have a big face, fat thighs, engaged in agriculture, happy in the middle and concluding portions of his life and fond of women. He will also b generous, forgiving, patient, and have moles on the buttocks. If Taurus is in the ascendant, the native is a happy hero who is able to bear toil and trouble and who possesses a hoard in his youth; one whose cheeks, lips, forehead, and nose are fleshy; a man who causes many diseases of his father and mother; a handsome and generous person whose actions are zealous; one who harasses his foes and has various expenses and monies; a person of phlegmatic and windy humour who slays his own people; a man who fathers daughters and whose intellect shies away from righteousness (dharma); one fond of his wife and greedy for food and drink; a handsome man with bright-coloured clothes and ornaments; one who secretly thinks of friendship with his family, but who is an enemy to his own brothers and very cruel to his relatives; a hateful, ungrateful, fickle, and slow man, a source of confidence who enjoys coarse foods; a lord of a guild (srenisvara) whose wealth is increased by travelling on waters and engaging in the business of a merchant; a man whose deeds are clever and strong; a person whose mind is filled with misery, pain, and laziness; a glorious man whose heart has turned to firm deeds; one who dies because of quadrupeds, blows, arrows, weapons, nooses, or fevers, or who is slain by his enemies. A person born when Taurus is the rising sign will have large lips, cheek, nose and forehead, will be of phlegmatic and windy temperament, will be liberal in gift, will be a spendthrift, will have daughters and very few sons, will ill-treat his parents, will be fond of work, will do wicked deeds, will earn much wealth, will ever be fond of his wife and will suffer from weapons. He will meet his death by weapons, ropes or animals, in foreign lands or will die through over work or by water or by a spear or through want of exercise or by quadrupeds. Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant) People with Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant), are famous for their steady and careful approach in life. Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant) may be reluctant to take risk in life until it becomes a must. These people follow their moral and emotional values strictly. Sometimes this rigidity can lead towards laziness and people with Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant) may come in conflict with situations which need urgent responses and quick adaptations. Sometimes people born with Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant) may become too inflexible in their approach. Here they need to learn how to adapt to new ideas according to the given situation. People born with Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant) are usually elegant and attractive. They are easy going and possess higher levels of aesthetic sense. They are capable of bringing the useful things for society, and they love peaceful surroundings. People with Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant), have the ability to enjoy things but they should always remember that excess of everything is bad. These people need a lot of stimulation and activity from their lovers and sexual partners. They are very keen towards their bodily sensations, and their sexual partner must be the one who is able to fulfill their sexual needs. People with Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant) may become too possessive in their intimate relationship. Often their rigidity brings their emotional relations to an end. They have a tendency to take people and problems for granted and concentrate on the peace present in their immediate environments. Overall, they have a generous approach towards life. Vedic Astrology Signs: Taurus Taurus is ruled by Venus expressing her feminine side. It’s the earth quality of Venus which shows a very strong sensual nature and a nature that is interested in gathering and holding on to pleasure and happiness. Venus is the planet of happiness and pleasure, and through the sign of Taurus, she reflects upon these ideas and creates an inner environment of duty and order. Venus also rules the sixth house from Taurus which shows they can be very hard-working, loyal, dependable people willing to take on difficult tasks as long as there’s a sense of purpose and potential to create beauty and harmony in process. But Venus ruling the sixth house also shows where Taurus can be their own worst enemy by having a lot of sensual weakness. Taurus must overcome their desire to experience pleasure just for themselves, they must learn to share. It is a sign that can be greedy and not necessarily able to see beyond their own needs and desires and the things that they’ve made a commitment to emotionally. It’s very much a sign of comfort and peace and family and it can be quite possessive as a fixed Earth sign, it can be one of the most possessive signs in the whole zodiac. This is also the sign where the moon is exalted so it shows the fixed Earth quality, it’s very good for the moon which is our emotional state. The nature of Taurus to rule the mouth and face and sensual organs is very profound because Taurus shows where we want to take in enjoyment and experience pleasure, it also shows a quality of respect and values that we want to extend to others. A Taurus person will go into situations and want to create stability and structure and order but they must be careful not to cling too much to form and the things they’ve made an emotional commitment to. Many times a Taurus person is very resistant to change and they can cling to situations that they would better be let go of. They can often place more importance on stability more than growth and they must learn to let go of things once their time is done. Vedic Jyotish: Taurus & You : A self-intro Vedic Astrology is the light of life and it is based upon the movement of sign rising at the horizon at the time of the birth of the native, and also most importantly, the sign in which the Moon is located. The Western Astrology is based upon Sun sign and the Vedic astrology is based on Moon sign which is more accurate in timing an event. Check your horoscope if you are a Taurus native, as follows: a) The centre top (square) of your horoscope contains the number 2, and/or b) the slots (square or triangle) containing Moon contains the number 2, and/or c) if you do not have a horoscope, then if your name starts with any of the following alphabets : ‘ee’, ‘oo’, ‘ae’, ‘ou’, ‘vaa’, ‘vee’, ‘vu’, ‘ve’, ‘vo’. Taurus is a fixed, negative, rajasic, vata, female, mild, semi-fruitful and quadruped sign. These natives have a precise and temperate nature. They can be be cautious, prudent stable, enduring, fixed in their ways, adaptable and gentle, becoming good planners, good communicators, analytical, straightforward, persevering, refined, attractive, patient, romantic, kind, sentimental, devotional and charming or forceful, possessive, jealous, stubborn, obstinate, resentful, passionate, lethargic and pleasure seekers, depending upon the influences on the ascendant. Taurus is an earthy sign ruled by Venus, the significator for pleasures, materialistic pursuits and comforts. Moon is exalted in this sign with astro inclinations to tenderness, caring nature and affluence, whereas, Ketu inclined to spiritual pursuits is debilitated in this sign. The strongly feel that they are always correct. Taurus rules face and its organs (like nose, throat, mouth, teeth and eyes), neck, cervical region and bones, cerebellum and facial bones. If Venus is strong they possess good health, or otherwise, they suffer of poor digestion and the parts of the body represented by the sign. Over-indulgence is generally the cause of their woos and bad health. Taureans may be peace loving and fun lovers inclined to material pursuits. Sun, Moon, Mercury and Saturn are benefic for them, while Venus, Jupiter and Mars are malefics. Mercury ruling their 5th (and 8th) house, endows them with analytic approach, while Sun ruling the 4th house set a definitive approach to life. Saturn ruling 10th (& 9th house makes it a Raj Yogakaraka for the native, so when strong gives them fame and wealth and strengthen their nervous system. They can pursue an engineering course and may make them a successful industrialist. Exalted and unafflicted planets bless the native, while debilitated planets present adverse results. Especially, an exalted and unafflicted Venus blesses them with power to deal with the challenges of life rather successfully. As Venus, the lagna (ascendant – lord of a Kendra and a trikona) lord also owns the 6th, being a moolatrikona outweighs the ownership of lagna by being the house of disease. Venus when afflicted or weak can cause sufferings in matters related to spouse and children, in particular at the fag end of their life. To alleviate sufferings at this account, the natives can try to be exemplary in character building and being respectful to the females of all ages. Though the influence of planets on the 10th, 1st and 2nd house are determinant of profession, Saturn being the lord of 9th (bhagya) and 10th (karma-profession) becomes most important. While Sun rules education and is general signifactor for success in profession, Moon ruling entrepreneurial nature should also be considered and analysed. Taureans can safely wear emerald or blue sapphire as adjudged by an able astrologer with detailed reading. The diamond can be worn after very careful study of the horoscope. Diamond with blue sapphire and emerald can however be studded in a locket and worn in the neck, under advice. If a benefic planet turns weak it must be strengthened by wearing gems or correctly prescribed rudraksha and also reciting planetary mantras. If a planet is adverse, it must be propitiated, and the relevant deity mantra or jap may be useful to alleviate sufferings. Taurus: Taurus is an earth sign and is ruled by the planet Venus. Its zodiacal symbol is the bull, which indicates a stubborn but productive nature. It is a feminine sign and, being ruled by Venus, may give artistic abilities. Taurus Rising: This is a sign ruled by Venus and people under this sign love beauty in all things. They often have a sensual nature and appearance. Although generally good-looking with a friendly, compassionate personality, when they get mad, "look out!" These people have the fortitude and energy to be successful in their careers and anything else they may desire to accomplish. They are intelligent, artistic and can be very generous with others. Although rather independent they are extremely capable and get the job done, but may be somewhat of a perfectionist, at times. These people make excellent friends and, while good to their spouses, don't get as much pleasure from children as others may. Their children are mostly female. Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant): If Taurus (Vrishabha) is the ascendant house in the horoscope, its lagna is said to be Vrishabha. A person born in this ascendant is a pleasant talker, is a scholar and loves all. Vrishabh/ Taurus Lagna: The pleasure loving. Ruled by Shukra, who also rules the 6th House of enemies. Diamond can be worn save for the conditions laid down in Aries above. Shani is the Yogakaraka but also the Badhak Lord. Devi worship might become important to get over the struggle which appears destined. Blue Sapphire is possible but I do not recommend this stone ever. If you want to appease Lord Shani, do it differently. Emerald is a good choice as Mercury rules the 2nd and 5th. Eloquence can be aplenty if this Graha is well placed. Quite conservative and focused on finances. The sturdy and powerful Bull. Avoid Pukhraj unless Rahu is placed in the 9th House. Likewise for the pearl as the Moon is the functionally malefic 3rd Lord of the chart. Vrishbha: Vrishbha lagna people (that is, people whose lag is Vrishabha or in whose birth chart Chandra is in Vrishabha will have medium stature and plumpy body. Their forehead would be broad, neck thick and stout, eyes bright, hair dark, complexion clear. They will be solidly built with big shoulders and muscles well developed. Vrishabha is a fixed and earthy sign Vrishabha lagna people have, therefore, great endurance and patience But when provoked, they become angry and vicious like a bull (the pictorial symbol allotted to this sign is a bull with horns). They are slow and steady, plodding and persevering, patient and persistent. They are conservatives. They do not waste their energy. They have a strong will. They don't act in an impulsive manner. They wait for the opportunity to come and then take full advantage of it. If there are bad influences on the lagna, they become Lazy and self indulgent. The natives of this Lagna are fond of good food and are very much after money and other worldly possessions. They are ambitious and cheerful. They are also fond of enjoyment as the owner of it is Shukra. Shukra gives wealth. So Vrisbabha lagna people (if the horoscope is otherwise not weak) are fortunate and are favourities of goddess Lakshmi. The natives of this sign are sexy, but they are steadfast in their love. Bad influences may make them take interest in women other than their own wife. They are fond of music, arts, cinema, drama etc., as Shukra is the lord of the sign. They generally enjoy good' health; but if they tell ill recovery in their case is slow. They accumulate and hoard money and are very cautious in spending. They never take risks in money matters. As Shukra is the lord of this sign Vrishabha lagna, people take up trade of luxury goods, cosmetics, scents, jewellery and gems. They can also become agriculturists and farmers as this is an earthy sign. They can become actors or actresses or musicians, songsters, film producers, owners of theatres etc. They are good husbands or wives and their domestic life is stable and happy. They are generally attached to their native place. 1st House Taurus: A person with a first house Taurus tends to be stable, stubborn, passive, practical, unassuming, patient and long-suffering. Such a person does not like to be pushed into or rushed into things. Such a person is fixed to his opinions and can be stubborn sometimes. A person with a first house Taurus is possessive of both people and finances. Such a person has a strong need to achieve tangible success through his effect upon his surroundings, and is aware of the possibilities of compensation for everything he does. A person with a first house Taurus may face difficulties in studies because of his slow reflexes and mind. Such a person may even have great magnetism in his personality. He may also possess artistic abilities. A person with a first house Taurus expresses himself as an individual and is always aware about himself in every respect. Such a person can even experience weight problems because of his love for food. People with a first house Taurus tend to be strong, persistent, slow to change, determined, stable, quiet, practical, stubborn, non-aggressive, patient, affectionate, loyal, hard- working, passive and unassuming in general and fixed in their convictions with a general slow pace of mind. A person with a first house Taurus makes to grow and build things, but does not want to be hurried. Such a person usually wants to see the practical results of his own hard work. Such a person is also at good at taking what others had started. A person with a first house Taurus achieves success because of his will. Such a person should try to be less rigid in whatever he does. He should also control any sort of jealousy and possessiveness. A person with a first house Taurus hates sickness and pain. A person with a first house Taurus is usually stable, gracious and harmonious. Such a person’s nature is affectionate, steadfast and loyal. When provoked, a person with a first house Taurus is stubborn and rigid, and can display an uncontrollable bull-like temper. Such a person is usually slow and reserved. He is very possessive and fixed in his convictions. A person with a first house Taurus is usually determined and finishes what he starts. Such a person has a strong appreciation for all the good things in life. A person with a first house Taurus can also be related to diplomacy, tact and sociability. Negatively, a person with a first house Taurus can also be related to laziness and self indulgence. Such a person is tempted by pleasure. That can include pleasure of the sight, taste, touch, and feelings. The sensual nature is hyperactive. Frequently, there is talent or at least a strong interest in singing or speaking. A person with a first house Taurus is usually heavy and strong. There is a natural kind of endurance related with such a person that can not be easily surpassed. Effects of Birth in Taurus Ascendant . One born in Taurus Ascendant will be brave, will endure miseries, be happy, will destroy his enemies, will have the tendency of gathering wealth right from boyhood, will have broad and strong forehead, nose, cheeks and lips, be industrious, fortunate, devoted to parents, liberal, will have many expenses, be very short-tempered, be phlegmatic and windy in humour, be the father of (many) daughters, will insult his own men, be devoid of religion, be interested in women, fickle minded, be fond of food and drinks and be endowed with various kinds of robes and ornaments. 2. The person born with Taurus as the Ascendant, will have plumply thighs and a big face. He will be engaged in agricultural ventures. He will be happy in the middle and last portions of his life. He will be fond of enjoying young women. He will be of sacrificing and forgiving nature will be capable of endowing hardships and will possess cattle. He will have marks or moles on the back, face and sides. RISHABA LAGNA OR RISHABA ASCENDANT You are a loving person of nature. You love anything artistic. You are emotional. You will have a calm and composed mind. If you become angry, it will be in extremes too. You give more importance to people than anything else. You will be sincere, honest and dedicated in life. You will love to travel, see the cultures of people and will like to spend every second enjoyable. Before doing any work, you will have the attitude of analyzing more which is a strength at the same time, too much of thinking even for smaller things will trouble you. You need to correct on that. You are not generous but you will do for the needy and poor. You will be an example of real friendship. You could be betrayed but you will never mind on that. You will have a sound health throughout your life. Frequently, you will be affected by cold and dust allergies. If not taken proper care, it will lead to asthma, sinus troubles and hormonal imbalance. If Venus is strong in your horoscope, you will be blessed with a good health. On the financial side, you will have a very steady and gradual growth. You will have the habit of saving the money for emergency or for near future. You will acquire assets on your own and you will have the chance of inheritance of properties. If you trust anyone, you will trust fully and because of that you may lose money for which only you need to be careful. You will have a very good relationship with your brothers and sisters. You will have a decent family life. You will always be the one guiding in major decisions of your family. You will give more importance to your family and family members. You will be blessed with brilliant children and your family will be a one of respect and status in the society. If mercury is afflicted, remedial measures has to be done. In profession, you are more dedicated and working for hours together is never a problem to you. Because of this nature, you will shoulder more work even of your co workers as you are workaholic. As your mind works strategically, you are ideal in software developments, areas of research, analysis, costing and finance, and in physical work involving travel, communication and in medicine. Ascendant - Taurus (Vrishabha): Taurus rising bestows the qualities of ambition, tolerance & patience. They are obstinate and proud. Affectionate - loving, will ing to sacrifice and interested in competitive games. They will have beautiful faces and they are likely to be short. They are sometimes unreasonable. They are high-principled & they practice what they preach. They are mentally strong & their physical stamina is excellent. They love pleasure and like music. Scorpio is the Sign of the Mystic, the Investigator. They are endowed with personal magnetism. They are imperial in outlook & they feel that they are born to exercise authority. They will have more daughters than sons and they may not be very happy as regards happiness from children. As they are likely to contract nervous complaints from fiftieth year, it will be better for them to consult a medical specialist. They have to learn to incorporate tolerance for the adversary. Taurus Lagna: Taurus's symbol is the bull, an animal known for its strength. Like bulls, Taurus people often exhibit physical or mental strength and rise to anger slowly but, once irked, they become irresistible forces. Taurus may also give the native a bull neck, since it is lord of second house in natural zodiac. When Taurus rises in a horoscope, Mercury (a planet of discernment and intellect who is a mutual friend of the lagna lord Venus) rules both the second house of money and the fifth house discernment. Mercury's double bearing on mental functions in this lagna often results in a sharp intellect, which tends to make Taureans good writers (since both Mercury and the fifth house indicate writing) and often makes them use their minds to acquire money (since both Mercury and the second house rule commerce), The tendency is reinforced by the fact that Taurus's ruler Venus is a materialistic, Rajasic graha, which is exalted in the eleventh house of gain as one of the significators for gains. Saturn's rulership of the ninth and tenth houses promotes the pursuits of knowledge and career, particularly since Saturn is friendly to Venus. Taurus natives rarely have many children, since Virgo (the fifth house for a Taurus lagna) is a barren constellation. The fact that the lagna lord Venus is debilitated in the fifth house also indicates trouble with children, or perhaps with general artistic creativity. But discernment will not be affected, because fifth lord exalted in the fifth house. Since the luxury-loving Venus rules the sixth house (food, diet) as well as the lagna, Mercury's rulership of the second house tends to create a strong interest in, and a loving relationship with, food. Whether Taureans become good cooks or simply overeaters will depend on the strengths and positions of the grahas in the actual horoscope. Mars is simultaneously the lord of the seventh and twelfth houses, and Venus the lord of the first and sixth houses. This situation tends to disturb relationships because the twelfth house is the negation house to the ascendant, and the sixth house is the negation house to the seventh (being twelve houses away from sixth). Our jyotish guru says, 'Venus, the lord of the first for a Taurus lagna, is a very passive graha, a conciliator, while Mars, the seventh lord, is very assertive and bossy. White is the color of Venus, and red the color of Mars. When you mix red together only red will remain, which means that Taureans submerge their own individuality in order to make their relationships work. Because this approach does not work in the long run, marriage for a Taurus native is often unsuccessful. That Jupiter simultaneously rules houses eight and eleven implies that the one affects the other and may indicate a general tendency to trouble through older siblings or friends, or trouble to them. Ascendant – Taurus ( Vrishabha ) Taurus rising bestows the qualities of ambition, tolerance & patience. They are obstinate and proud. Affectionate – loving, will ing to sacrifice and interested in competitive games. They will have beautiful faces and they are likely to be short. They are sometimes unreasonable. They are high-principled & they practice what they preach. They are mentally strong & their physical stamina is excellent. They love pleasure and like music. Scorpio is the Sign of the Mystic, the Investigator. They are endowed with personal magnetism. They are imperial in outlook & they feel that they are born to exercise authority. They will have more daughters than sons and they may not be very happy as regards happiness from children. As they are likely to contract nervous complaints from fiftieth year, it will be better for them to consult a medical specialist. They have to learn to incorporate tolerance for the adversary. Taurus Taurus described: Taurus is white in complexion and is lorded by Venus. It is long, is a quadruped sign and is strong in the night. It resides in the South and represents villages. It is of Vaishya caste, its element is the earth, it is Rajoguna and it rises with its back. Taurus is ruled by Venus, and its symbol is the Bull. Taurus is an Earth sign, reliable and materialistic. Taurus is the sign of determination, stubbornness, and steadiness. Taurus native’s greatest strength lies in their tenacity and relentless drive to accomplish their goals. They are practical at heart, and constantly strive to master their earthly and material surroundings. A key element in the Taurus native personality is the need for security, both emotional and material. They are most comfortable dealing with the familiar and have great bouts of anxiety and uneasiness about change. Rather than resist it though, Taurus native take a wait-and-watch approach before developing a level of comfort with new situations. They must be sure that a new person, situation, or relationship will be beneficial to them before embracing them. Once convinced, though, Taurus native will develop a life-long loyalty and commitment that is unmatched by that of other signs. This makes them intensely jealous, and stories abound about the temper of a crossed Taurus. Taurus native are also very fond of material and earthly pleasures. They are happiest at home, surrounded by the security and comforts of their possessions. Their sensuous nature leads them to live the good life. They often seek the finest clothing, art, and foods, and have a fine appreciation for beauty and aesthetics. Beneath the stubborn exterior lies a gentler, softer side. Taurus native tend to be very sentimental and passionate and believe in pampering their partners. Deep inside, unseen to others, they are hopeless romantics. Taurus sign in the ascendant: If Taurus is in the ascendant, the native is a happy hero, who is able to bear toil and trouble and who possesses a hoard in his youth; one whose cheeks, lips, forehead, and nose are fleshy; a man who causes many diseases of his father and mother. A handsome and generous person whose actions are zealous; one who harasses his foes and has various expenses and monies; a person of phlegmatic and windy humour who slays his own people; a man who fathers daughters and whose intellect shies away from righteousness (dharma). One fond of his wife and greedy for food and drink; a handsome man with bright-coloured clothes and ornaments; one who secretly thinks of friendship with his family, but who is an enemy to his own brothers and very cruel to his relatives. A hateful, ungrateful, fickle, and slow man, a source of confidence who enjoys coarse foods; a lord of a guild whose wealth is increased by travelling on waters and engaging in the business of a merchant; a man whose deeds are clever and strong. A person whose mind is filled with misery, pain, and laziness; a glorious man whose heart has turned to firm deeds; one who dies because of quadrupeds, blows, arrows, weapons, nooses, or fevers, or who is slain by his enemies. Taurus Ascendant or Rising sign or Vrishabha Lagna | People of Taurus rising sign Taurus ascendants are well believed for their stubbornness which would be better to articulate as their inability to change as these natives will possess their own strongly formed norms, believes, style and approach which they will follow for the whole life as they won’t change with the changing environment neither would like their near one’s to do the same. Taurus ascendant or Vrishabha Lagna are born with simplicity for which they seek simple approach for every aspect of their life and maintain a simple living but they are quiet inclined towards well dressing and higher maintenance at home for which you would find every thing at the right place in their homes besides which they will also take care about comforts of family and visitors as well but they never showoff, nor carry any vanity. Apart from this, Taurus ascendants are quiet attached with nature for which you could find them quiet inclined towards gardening and relating aspects. These people of Taurus rising sign or ascendant are highly patient beings for which they are also perceived as slow walkers and never punctual. These Vrishabha lagna natives won’t ever head towards taking risks neither you will find them taking hasty decisions as they are very vigilant beings for which these natives stay away from a segment of harms & wounds but they will also miss at a segment of opportunities while their patience is believed to be the secret of their success as well. Besides this, these natives of Taurus rising sign or Vrishabha Lagna possess true stability of mind as they are quiet practical towards life and rarely confront mental fluctuations which further keep their life stable & peaceful if other aspects won’t go wrong. They are true believers of peace and harmony. Though, Taurus Ascendant or Vrishabha lagna people are not much emotionally attached in their relationships as a Piscean would be but they are very much possessive about their near and dear ones as they see them as their own and so on become exceedingly caring for them. Apart from this, they deeply believe in loyalty and trueness in relationships for which they expect the same from others. On the part of appearance, the Taurus risings people are believed to carry a sturdy physical formation and unbreakable vigor besides which they are perceived to possess truly attractive and appealing personality for which they would be liked by many around. Taurus Ascendant or rising signs are quiet materialistic and so on are attached to worldly pleasures as they will always be concerned about good food and drinks and would seek delight in beautification of self as well as of home but they do all of these for their self satisfaction not for the eye of the world though they do receive admiration. These Taurus are born with a finer vision for selecting supreme stuff. In the end, the Taurus rising signs natives are endowed with a creative and artistic blend for which they would be involved in art, music and creative arenas. Taurus(Rishaba) Lagna Palangal Taurus is the second earthy and fixed sign and it is ruled by Venus. As such you will have fair complexion, a large nose and mouth, broad shoulders and dark eyes and hair. You hair may be curly. Your skin is very soft. You may have long teeth. You will have an angry temperament. You are ill-natured. You like to acquire comforts in life. You are fond of drinks. You like the company of the opposite sex. You will enjoy yourself. You are very patient, even in times of adverse circumstances. You are straight forward and plain by nature. Since you are honest by nature, people depend on your opinions. You are very diplomatic and it is not easy to understand your mind. You will enjoy estates and gardens. You are fond of arts and will get excellent success in artistic pursuits. You are fond of luxury and beauty. You like your home. You are very much attached to your children. You may have a spouse of a high rank. You are soft-spoken and feminine by nature to some extent. You are kind-hearted and have association with good people. You acquire high fame in society. You are peace loving and are a person of deep emotions. You always try to fulfill the social and family obligations. You always try to be faithful in love affairs. You are happy from the family point of view and are always anxious for the rise of family members. You are fond of good dresses and enjoy many comforts of life. You may have to face some troubles at the age of 36. Taurus - the Second Zodiac Sign is Faithful and Humble In the 12 signs’ zodiac cycle Taurus is the second sign. It has the symbol of an ox. It is an auspicious sign and the characteristics of this sign are faithfulness and humbleness. Astrology says that Taurus is a gentle sign and natives born in this sign are blessed with a good fortune. Taurus is a sign of South direction and Venus is its lord. This sign have exalted Moon and Rahu but a debilitated Ketu. In this article we will discuss about the traits of the natives of Taurus. According to astrology Taurus have Earth elements in it. The Taureans are attractive characters and this is the reason why people are attracted to the natives of this sign. They are thoughtful and sensitive people who are bothered about their surroundings and help people in distress. It is perhaps true that Taureans are reluctant but no one is as laborious and workaholic when work is assigned to them. They are responsible and rest only after the completion of a task. They achieve their goal at any cost. The natives of this sign are trustworthy and intelligent. Their suggestions are proved to be good and profitable. Taureans are satisfied and have no greediness in their nature. They are happy with their resources and thankful to the almighty. Their face also reflects the satisfaction and cheerfulness of their healthy mind. They are very humble and genuine people but when time requires they become very strict and rigid. Natives of Taurus believe in reality not in illusion. One sticking feature in their nature is that they don’t forget their roots. Taureans treasure past incidents and lives with them. They give prime importance to love in their life. Natives of Taurus love people but they are faithful to their life partner. Though they have erotic nature, their love is permanent for life partner and leads an amazing conjugal life. Natives of this sign have very high self-esteem people. They are spontaneous and don’t like any intrusion in their field of interest. They work according to their mind and else listen to their life partner. It is seen that Taureans are interested in music, psychology, designing, interior decoration, automobile, dancing, sculpturing and film making professions. Natives of Taurus can make a profit if they work in film music, tax sector, small car, mattress and textile industry, glass and sun mica industry. Taureans can have a successful career in entertainment industry as this field is favorable for them. They lead a financially secure life. Natives of Taurus sign have an inclination towards luxury and comfort. They want to make their life happy and peaceful. Women of Taurus sign are fond of dressing and make up. Natives who are born in Taurus sign have a tendency of getting piles, thyroid, cervical, neck problem and sex organ diseases. Women Taureans may have menstruation related disease. Taurus, the Bull A Bull is a solid and voluptuous bulk of creature; determined, slow, sure and steady in movement. Bulls tend to mellowly go about the pleasurable tasks of fulfilling their basic needs, like selfnourishment and procreation. The Bull is a symbol of material abundance and earthy fertility. Taurus is associated with property and financial matters, and tends to be possessive and materialistic. If Aries is the newborn infant, Taurus is a baby settling into the physical world, drawing in nourishment from it's mother, stabilizing and anchoring itself in the material world, and growing in strength and stability. Taurus governs the neck, throat and ears (hearing), and, if we take a hint from Vedic astrology, Taurus would also be associated with the face, mouth and oral activities, such as eating and speaking. Taurus and Scorpio are opposite each other on the zodiac wheel, and represent polar opposite but complementary themes and principles. The comfortable stability of Taurus contrasts with the crisis and catharsis associated with Scorpio. Taurus represents the accumulation of substance or resources, but Scorpio represents it's creative release or “ejaculation”. If Taurus (or the 2nd House) represents “my resources”, then Scorpio (or the 8th House) represents “our resources”. Taurus belongs to the Fixed Cross and Earth Triplicity, and is ruled by the beautiful, sensuous and amorous planet Venus. Taurus, as the second sign of the zodiac, corresponds to the 2nd House, and shares many of the themes and attributes of the 2nd House, primarily the 2nd House association with money and property. Know Your Signs – Taurus In Vedic Astrology, Taurus is considered as the second zodiac sign among the twelve zodiac signs and this sign is ruled by Venus which is considered as the planet that represents earthly luxuries and comforts. The last three padas of Krittika Nakshatra, all four padas of Rohini Nakshatra and the first two padas of Mrigasira Nakshatra are ruled by this sign called Taurus. The Moon which is a signifier of easy materialistic gains, pleasures and comforts, gets exalted when placed in Taurus which means that the out of all the twelve zodiac signs, moon is considered to be the strongest when placed in Taurus probably due to the reason that Taurus is an Earthy sign ruled by Venus which indicates that it supports the planets signifying earthly comforts and pleasures like the Moon and Venus. Apart from the Moon Venus is also considered very strong when placed in Taurus in a horoscope. Taurus represents the face and facial organs like Eyes, Nose and throat etc. in the parts of body. A strong Taurus sign and a strong Venus in a horoscope generally indicates beautiful facial features whereas weakness of Taurus or Venus in a horoscope can cause deformities in some of the facial organs or the face itself and can cause the native to have average or below average facial beauty and at the same time, weakness of Taurus can cause physical problems in throat region or the problems related to the facial organs and severe afflictions of negative planets to this sign in a horoscope can cause the native to suffer from facial scars, skin problems on face and facial surgeries, among many other things. The placement of some good positive planets like the Moon and Venus in Taurus in a horoscope can bless the native with easy gains and materialistic pleasures and comforts depending upon the other important aspects of his horoscope. Such native are also likely to be gentle, caring and soft in their approach towards many spheres of life as well as towards most of the people depending upon the other aspects of their horoscopes. These qualities are also seen when Taurus becomes the rising sign or Ascendant in a horoscope. On the other hand the placement of some strong negative planets or the afflictions from some strong negative planets to Taurus in a horoscope can make the native suffer from lack of materialistic pleasures, comforts and luxuries and he may not see any easy gains or pleasures throughout his life depending upon the other important aspects of his horoscope. Such natives are also likely to suffer from physical problems in the face and throat region which can go to very serious limits if both Taurus and Venus are seriously afflicted by negative planets in a horoscope. Taurus (May 14th to June 14th ) The element of Taurus is Earth, ruling planet is Venus. They are practical, generous, patient, purposeful, constant, obstinate, earthly, warm and sensual. Classic fashions appeal most to Bulls, who rarely fall victim to fads. They love music and adore jewellery and fine clothes. This sign draws attention to their throat with chains, necklaces, and chokers. A Taurean can wear blue and lighter shades of blue which goes very well with the soft skin. A sapphire around the neck would enhance their beauty. They have sparkling teeth, fair complexion, attractive face and beautiful eyes. The lips are sensual so the lipstick should be vivid in color. The hands are well-shaped with slightly conic fingers. Wearing bracelets and rings on their fingers will enhance their beauty. Bright nail polish would look good. Blue will bring success and luck. Green will provide you with material gains and development of the mind and soul. Lucky colors are: Pale blue, mauve, Pink, cream, spring green, brown. Stay away from yellow and Red as well. Taurus i. People of Taurus Ascendant are generally born in middle class family (Because it is an Earth sign). ii. They are more hard working than others (It is an Earth sign and Saturn becomes the lord of 9th and 10th house). iii. They generally gain from transport or mining related work (Because of Saturn). iv. They always work hard to achieve their goal and usually succeed. v. They have more patience than a normal person (Saturn creates Rajyoga). vi. Person of Taurus Ascendant should use patience to achieve success. vii. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Scorpio ascendant. viii. They have good relation with Virgo, Capricorn ascendant person (Because 5th and 9th Sign will always be friendly), and normal relation with Cancer and Scorpio and Aquarius Ascendant person. ix. Person of Taurus Ascendant can be easily found in coal mines or in transporting work. x. They generally earn success after a lot of hard work. They get fortunate after the age of 27 (Saturn is the main reason behind this. Being Lord of 9th house and 10th house Saturn gives late results). Properties of Vrishabha Rashi - B.P.Lama BPHS Chapter 4: 8 "Vrishabha's complexion is white and it is lorded by Shukra. It is long and is a quadruped Rashi. It has strength in night and resides in the South. It represents villages and businessmen. An earthy Rashi, Vrishabha rises with its back." Parashara says: "[They] will have medium stature and plump body. The forehead will be broad, neck thick and stout, eyes bright, hair dark, complexion clear. They will be solidly built with big shoulders and muscles well developed. the native s of this lagna have great endurance and patience but when provoked they become angry and vicious like a bull. They are slow and steady, plodding and persevering, patient and persistent. They are conservative. They do not waste their energy. They have a strong will. They are not impulsive. If there are bad influences on the lagna they become lazy and self-indulgent. They are fond of good food and are very much after money and other worldly possessions. They are ambitious, cheerful and fond of enjoyment. They are fortunate and are favorites of Goddess Lakshmi. They are sexy but they are steadfast in their love. They are fond of music, arts, cinema, drama, etc. They like to hoard money and are cautious in spending. Their married life is generally happy." T. Subba Row. (1881). "The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac" "II. Vrishabham. This word is used in several places in the Upanishads and the Veda to mean Pranava (Aum). Sankaracharya has so interpreted it in several portions of his commentary.* * Example, "Vrishabhasya -- Chandasam Vrishabhasya Pradhanasya Pranavasya." Guna - rago-guna (rajas, action) niza-bala group = Vrishabha tattva ( = "that-ness", element) prithivi tattva (earth element) Owner - Rashi of Shukra rising portion - pristho-daya (tail first, feet first) (daya= 'presentation' or 'portion') pRSThodaya= rising from behind ( = Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, Dhanushya, Makara) General Traits of Vrishabha Lagna - Chandra in Vrishabha treasure-holds, fields and pastures, money, luxury, sensual pleasures, wines and foods, perfumes and oils Ancient knowledge, languages, history, records and archives, old songs and stories capital accumulation, acquisition of goods, collections, banking, stored wealth, stored memories, value-hoards of every description. 11th-from = Natural Friendship Community-Economy befriends "Meena-12" types: the lost and lonely; the disembodied, dissolved, or unmoving spiritualists and diviners; meditators and those who offer private prayers, fantasizers, and dreamers; those cloistered in monasteries, prisons, and other sanctuaries; spies and voyeurs; beings without bodies; foreigners; the imagination-oriented those detached (12th-from) innovation and new ideas; General Suitability of Gems for Vrishabha Lagna Surya ratna = possibly yes, because Surya = L-4 and does not rules any other house Chandra ratna = no, generally, because Chandra = L-3 and does not rules any other house Mangala ratna = no, because Mangala = L-7 and L-12 Budha ratna = yes, because Budha = L-2 and L-5 Guru ratna = no, because Guru = L-8 and L-11 Shukra ratna = yes, because Shukra = the auspicious lagnesha, but caution must be used for anyone with health or marital issues because Shukra also = L-6 Shani ratna = yes, with caution - because YogakarakaShani = L-9 and L-10 Rahu-ratna = unknown, depends on Rahu's lord Ketu-ratna = unknown, depends on Ketu's lord There are exceptions to all of these general rules which are caused by the position of Chandra, the active Vimshottari time lords, and the native 's personal goals, inter alia. Yoga for Vrishabha lagna only For Vrishabha lagna only. Chandra in lagna, Surya in Vrischika (full Moon uchcha in lagna) *and* Shukra in Thula *and* Budha in bandhu bhava. Result = exceptionally high social position Lagnesha Shukra Identifies with Treasuries and Pleasures Nativity = Vrishabha lagna or Vrishabha Chandra = strongly identified with treasuries of beauty and wealth: both those consisting of valuable material resources and the store-holds of precious knowledge. Barring damage to dhana-bhava or to the dhana-pati, most natives of Vrishabha become wealthy and knowledgeable, over time. One may be socially most comfortable in the gracious, sensual environments of materially elegant, enriched, luxurious cultures. Vrishabha natives are typically very acquisitive, with an advanced sensitivity to food, drink, sound, shape, and scent. A highly developed Shukra () may become an extraordinary agent of beauty and sound. For Vrishabha lagna, the character, placement, drishti re: gracious, acquisitive lagnesha Shukra will determine the conditions of social satisfaction. Wealth accumulated treasuries of wealth and knowledge via the undertakings of Budha = lord of 2nd from Vrishabha. The birth family are talkative (Budha) collectors of wealth reserves, acquisitive of wealth-containers such as herds hoards and properties, barring damage to dhana bhava. For Vrishabha lagna and Vrischika lagna Budha-Ketu bhukti Potential Divorce signification Vimshottari dasha each Budha period is always followed by a Ketu period. Budha = L-2 for Vrishabha and L-8 for Vrischika. Thus lord of 2 or 8, which is a divorce trigger, is followed by influence of "surrender" Ketu. Should the marriage be on shaky grounds before the Budha bhukti begins, and if other factors are present such as Budha ruling or located in an argumentative position, then marital disintegration may start in a Budha period to be followed by abandonment and an exclamation of "I give up" during the immediately subsequent Ketu period. During certain long mahadasha (Shukra, Budha, Rahu, Shani) the Budha and Ketu periods are proportionally quite long also, therefore the script of argument (Budha) followed by apathy, despair of improvement, and ultimately abandonment, is given a long playing time in the script. Raja Yoga for Vrishabha lagna Shani in Vrishabha + Shukra in Kumbha An exchange of Rashis between Karma's Lord and Lagna's Lordwill make the native associated with the king in a great manner. ~~ BPHS , Ch. 40, Sl. 13 If the lord of the Lagna and the 10th exchange houseswith each other then they form a Raja Yoga . They will confer high position, reputation and power. ~~ BPHS Ch. 5, Sl. 41 Natural Friendship communities and networks 11th from Vrishabha = Meena: befriends the lost and lonely; spiritualists and diviners; meditators and those who offer private prayers, fantasizers, and dreamers; those less concerned with innovation and being first; those cloistered in monasteries, prisons, and other sanctuaries; spies and voyeurs; beings without bodies; foreigners; the imagination-oriented TAURUS: David Frawley - Astrology of the Seers Taurus is the negative sign of Venus, fixed earth, the face and neck of the Cosmic Man, a bull. As sign no. 2, it gives a strong sense of relationship, partnership and communication of feeling. Taurus types seek balance and harmony in individual relationships and in their organization of their immediate environment. Taurus people are very stable, enduring and fixed in their ways. They have a strong sense of form and beauty and may become artists and poets. They are often attractive, particularly when young, and like to adorn themselves. They can be very possessive and may become businessmen, bankers or accumulate property. They are apt to be materialistic and sensual and like comfort, beauty, luxury or adornment around them. Yet they easily develop taste, refinement and grace. They communicate with others well and associate readily with foreigners. They tend to become obstinate and do not like to more from a position once they have accepted it as their own. They are slow to anger but also slow to forgive and can even be cruel or insensitive to those outside of their circle of association. They possess good memories but may become sentimental or cling to the past. They like to live in their body and senses. Taureans usually value stable and happy home and married lives. They can be very romantic and devotional and are often votaries of the idea that all is love. They are attached to the earth, often work with their hands and leave their mark of form on their practical environment. Their mode is to acquire, preserve and refine. Spiritually they are also more devotional and like tradition and ritual. Taurus Brishabha – David Frawley - Myths and Symbols of Vedic Astrology Taurus is the bull of the zodiac. Geometrically, it is represented by a circle with a circular arc at the top ft. It resembles the symbol for Mercury without the cross hanging from it. In Hindu mythology, Shiva, the Supreme God of creation, has as his vehicle a bull called Nandi. Shiva's bull is worshipped by Hindu women who desire children. Nandi is Shiva's vehicle for travel. He is intimately connected with the basic urge represented by Taurus. Taurus succeeds Aries. Aries represents the struggling energy eager to express itself and experience the newness of manifestation. The second stage in cosmic evolution is the activation of creative energy. At this stage the energy eager to express itself must immerse itself in the process of materialization. There is a subtle difference between the two forms of creative energy of Aries and Taurus, which radically alters their modes of expression. The energy with Aries is a vague urge. Its action is not well directed, its goal nebulous. The second phase imparts a specific goal. Taurus has an object towards which the energy has to move. Unlike Aries, Taurus is neither undirected passion, nor purposeless emotional upsurge without expectation of result. Yet this does not give it the impulse for immediate production so much as the the general desire to unite. At this stage desire is more important than action. Under Taurus, the basic impulse is to strive for creative union. Divinity is essentially an impulse for externalizing the latent faculties of our being. This externalization involves a process of creation. When a father engages himself in the act of reproduction, he externalizes a bit of his inner essence. In this way the creative urge assumes the presence of the Divine Essence which seeks externalization. In the symbol for Taurus, this Divine Essence is represented by an enclosed circle. During the process of creation, the urge connects the innermost subjective essence with its blossoming forth. The act of blossoming involves the materialization process. This phase of the soul's pilgrimage is represented by the second and the third quadrants of the circumference of the circle. The first half shown by the second quarter represents materialization while the third stands for the beginning of the process of release. The circular arc curving downwards represents this phase of the change. The absence of the cross from this emblem shows the condition anterior to the soul's involvement in polarization. The circle with a circular crest, symbolizing Taurus, is essentially the Divine creative urge. As such, Taurus refers to one-pointedness, the direction of which is evolutionary involvement with a view to achieving perfection and ultimately the release of the spirit hidden within, Taurus represents the potential and the readiness to jump into the fray. The bull as the symbol of Taurus shows the psychological characteristic of this sign. A special feature of the bull is its utter disinterestedness with everything that does not concern it. It approaches a cow only when she is ready to bear another calf. The bull's mission in life is not to waste its energy but to be purposeful. For the assigned task, Taurus has immense vitality and strength. But this energy is not dissipated without a definite goal. The Taurus born only work when they want to attain a certain object. It is like a vulture pouncing upon its prey once it is in sight. Such an attitude often seems selfish. Outwardly, such a person appears listless but once their desire is aroused, whether for sex, money, or social status, they approach their object with all their power. Indian womanhood stands for motherhood. Mother Nature is the Hindu ideal. Nature is the passive component of the creative process. The positive force flows from the spirit. When the Indian woman cherishes the benediction from Nandi, the bull of Lord Shiva, it symbolizes her readiness to receive the Divine flow of grace so that his creative mission can be successful. Cooperating with such a Divine mission is a reward by itself not withstanding the tremendous hardships that have to be undergone in discharging the ensuing responsibility. The cherished goal of Indian womanhood is to achieve fruitful motherhood through cooperation in the Divine mission of carrying out the evolutionary process. Therefore Hindu women greatly venerate Nandi, Shiva's bull. Taurus represents the stage of cosmic evolution when the Divine Essence is not overflowing in all directions as happens during the initial Aries phase, but when the direction of its movement is established. In this downpour of Divine influence there are various subtler phases which alter the expression of Taurus from one person to another. During the early stages of its expression, the impulse is passionate, self-seeking and almost demonic. The mind becomes subordinate to basic physical urges. It is like a meteor penetrating the earth's atmosphere. It is the forceful penetration of energy that is important. This makes the psychological structure either highly devotional or extremely self-seeking knowing nothing other than what it desires. This phase is represented by the early slope of the downward moving arc. In time, intelligence dawns and the soul gains maturity. The Moon's exaltation in Taurus relates to the second stage of development within this sign. Having penetrated the material veil, the soul realizes its limitations and responsibilities. With clarity of the mission ahead and awareness of the power at its command, the soul functions like a responsible parent. At this phase creativity as a Divine mission is emphasized. The vision of its immense possibilities arouses in it the will to be a divine servant. Such a person enjoys his social status, wealth, power and above all his family and serves them. The circular crest and the circle touch one another at this phase. Once this stage is over egoism develops in the individual. The arc leaves the circle and moves upward. The sense of I-ness makes the individual creative but not satisfied with the given situation. The restless mind moving from one pleasure to another, from one material involvement to another, enables the soul to fathom various aspects of its inner potential. Having done so, it becomes impatient, feeling that the opportunities in life are inadequate to develop all of its qualities. This is the final phase of the Taurus impulse, when the soul is ready to proceed further to receive another downpour of Divine influence. Basically, Taurus is creative potential, but in saturating the soul with this impulse it carries it through subtler transformations. From pure emotional energy directed towards procreation, it gradually makes the individual recognize the fullness of the drama and his part in it. Soon he understands the limitations of this involvement and begins to express his true self. Subtle transformation in the creative urge occurs during this phase of cosmic ideation. VRISHABHA: Bepin Bihari-Fundementals of Vedic Astrology Vrishabha, the bull, is the second sign of the zodiac. The bull has been assigned a respected place in most world religions as a symbol of all the auspicious things in life. Social position, security, ease and comforts, wealth, progeny, vitality and a passionate nature are some of the characteristics of this sign. This is so because at this stage the unborn potential (Aries) becomes a creative urge which makes objective manifestation possible. At this stage there is a simultaneous attraction and repulsion which produces tremendous sexuality, materiality, and enjoyment of the pleasures of life. And yet the activity, motion, and adventurous spirit of Aries is lacking here, which makes the person comfort-loving, passive, content, and desirous of staying close to the birthplace rather than moving around in search of new experiences. A bull is physically powerful. It has a tremendous capacity to breed. The very word Vrishabha means any male animal, anything best or eminent in its class. The maleness of Vrishabha symbolizes its role as a storehouse of procreative energy. When engaged hi an activity, the Taurus person can work unceasingly at it, even if it is repetitive, till the desired result is achieved. There is a symbiotic relationship between the Taurean individual and his environment. Just as an oak tree becomes a permanent part of its landscape, a Taurean will want to "belong" to a permanent scene. Even so there is no satiety and stasis; there is always an urge to be creative and continue the evolutionary movement. Taurus is feminine, earthy, and a fixed sign. These characteristics, however, must be carefully understood. Taurus is considered feminine, earthy and fixed because these qualities reveal the special creative nature of the sign. Procreation is the most sublime function of the female. The feminine nature is passive, yet full of desire and emotion centering on the female role in creation. Sexual activity is the supreme goal of the female. The earthiness of Taurus describes it as "downward," that is, "earth-ward" movement. Taurus represents the nature of the individual rather than his activity, as indicated by the fact that it is "fixed" rather than moving in any special direction. No planet is debilitated in this sign because the creative cannot let any force remain negative: the Moon is exalted here and Venus owns the sign. These suggest a zone of influence where consciousness and sensitivity are in a highly alert condition. Taurus: The Procreative Potential - Introduction to Esoteric Astrology THE word Taurus is derived from the Greek word Tauros meaning Bull. It is the 2nd sign of the zodiac; it is the constellation which includes Pleiadesand Hyades. Universally this constellation has been imagined as a bull, and symbolically it is represented by, horns over a circle. In every civilization, Divine Bull is revered. Ancient Indian sages who considered the Lord Shiva as Mahadeva-the Great God-thought of the bull, or Nandi as Shiva's vehicle of expression. For married women wishing progeny the worship of Nandi has great significance. In fact, any one visiting a Saivite temple has to make proper obeisance to Lord Shiva's Bull before he enters the sanctum of the temple. This respect and worship to the Divine Bull is very old indeed. Terracotta figurines from Mohenjo- Daro, a civilization contemporaneous with the Mesopotamian and the Nile Valley civilizations show Mother Goddesses and fine specimens of the bull. The Mohenjo-Daro carvings of the bull on the State Seal show a very high degree of craftsmanship which by no means could be considered as the work of a primitive artist and the form of the bull on the seal is that of a high grade breeding stock. Even the Minoans of Crete were obsessed with bulls, as shown by the Knossos frescoes. These frescoes indicate the Minoan young men and women leaping between a bull's horns and over its back which clearly suggests the bulls as the symbolic representation of the procreative potential of the nation. The deeper meaning of this symbology becomes clearer on noting the typical feature of the Minoan altar erected on the model of a bull's horns. The similarity between the Shiva's Nandi and the Minoan dedication to the Divine Bull is not far- fetched. At Catal Hoyuk in Anatolia also there have been discovered neolithic urban settlements with shrines containing statuettes and wall paintings containing ritual scenes with bull's heads and horns. Even in Spain and France some of the ancient paintings show mystic representation of bulls. The Altamira and Lascaux cave paintings found in North Spain and South France dating back from 28,000 to 8,000 B.C. contain animals including oxen, horses and red deers depicted in deep, meaningful poses, either as pregnant or transfixed by a spear or dart. The esoteric nature of these paintings should be appreciated because these paintings are usually on the walls and the ceilings of caves difficult of access and deeply hidden. These caves must therefore have been seats of hidden rituals. Similar paintings have also been discovered in Iran, Algiers and several other parts of Africa. Extensive remains of Persepolis, the capital city of the Achaemenids South-East Iran, which was burnt by Alexander of Macedonia, show winged bulls represented as guardian spirits displayed on many columned halls some of which reached a height of 60 feet. At an inaccessible site in the Sahara at Tassili some 900 miles away from Algiers, the 8,000 years old rock-carvings show giant men with strange neckless heads(probably symbolic representation of Venus, lord of Taurus) and a running horned goddess (feminine Bull?) as well as oxen besides some other animals. Similarly, the palette of Namur commemorating the uniting of theUpper and the Lower Kingdoms of Egypt under the Pharaoh Narmur ruling about 5,000 years ago shows two horned bulls at the very top of it. The monumental scriptures found at Nimrud on the east bank of the Tigris from the Assyrian ruins now available at the British Museum show the great winged human-headed bulls. Such bull-symbols found in varying circumstances ranging over such a long antiquity cannot be merely the outcome of some accident or coincidence. There is enough evidence to indicate that these mighty civilizations which had attained great heights of grandeur, splendour and material prosperity attached esoteric significance to the ritual of bull worship in order to maintain their prosperity. Astrologically, Taurus symbolizes procreative potential. It also bestows all material riches and comforts. Without this divine energy the chains and the rounds of divine manifestation cannot occur. It is the primordial energy basic for all forms of creation. It is the possibility, not the actuality of creation. The direction to this potential energy is given by other forces, but those forces would be inoperative unless this basic energy is present. It is for this reason that Taurus is said to be the vehicle of Lord Shiva, the Lord being the Divine Power wishing to pervade the entire cosmos who can do so only with the help of his Taurus. The Divine Will can fructify only with the assistance of procreative power because otherwise that which is subjective cannot be given shape and the potential energy cannot get transformed into kinetic energy in order to work itself out in the world of manifestation. In cosmo genesis Taurus stands essentially for "objectivization" and "materialization." It represents the second stage of differentiation. At this level Akasa is created from the Primordial Essence--Mool Prakriti. Akasa is the subtlest unit of matter of which every form of creation is made. It is also that into which every form of creation ultimately dissolves. Further intensification of this Akasa Tattwa makes different degrees of dense matter. At the Akasic level the virginal sensation inducing multidimensional ripples in the ocean of Mool Padartha takes place. This is the beginning of manifest consciousness--it is the initial Naad from which all other forms of creative sound vibrations take place. It is not without significance that the ancient seers thought of this constellation as Taurus, the Bull. Pondering over this image one appreciates some significant features of this sign. A bull is physically well built. It has tremendous capacity to breed its stock. In a way, it is the store house of procreative energy. The consciousness of the bull is at the physical level. It is only concerned with its sexual activity, and once its goal of action is in view it is unconcerned with everything else. Even at the risk of great ordeals it must achieve its object. But it does not waste its energy. In human beings it could be considered as one-pointed selfishness. The main characteristics of Taurus as suggested in astrology provide further clues. Taurus is considered feminine, earthly and fixed. Procreation is the sublime function of a female. The feminine nature is passive but full of desire and emotion all centering on the female role in creation. Sexual activity is the supreme goal of the female sex. The sign is earthly as distinguished from other signs such as fiery, airy and watery. Earthliness of Taurus has reference to its 'downward' that is material- ward movement. This sign leads the individual to Pravritti Marg, that is, involvement in things material. Fixed signs have been considered in Sanskrit as Sthira that is to say it is not, moveable, but is stationary. This by itself does not give much clue about the nature of this sign. Dwiswabhava suggests that its nature is that of both: it can be moveable and it can be stationary as well while the basic nature of Taurus is fixed; it has not acquired any direction, which indeed will be dependent on other conditions. It is the Potential Energy. How this energy can be utilized would depend upon other factors. Obviously, Taurus points to the nature of the individual rather than to his activity; the actuality of action will depend upon other planets and circumstances. Taurus ascendant needs supportive Mercury for its fructification and for giving direction to its efforts. Taurus is said to be the mouth or the organ of speech of Kala Purusha which suggests that the Cosmic man can express Himself through Taurus but Taurus has Gemini and Virgo as the 2nd and 5th houses from it. These are the houses intimately related to the activities of the individual and Mercury rules the mind. The Taurusian energy can be well directed only under the impact of Mercury. The inevitability of mind guiding the primordial urge of creation in this way becomes quite obvious. This also explains the friendship between Venus, the lord of Taurus and Mercury. Venus is the lord of this sign. Venus himself is the inspirer of Pravritti Marg. Other angles to Taurus are owned by the Sun, Mars and Saturn. These are the malefics among planets and their ownership of angles bestows good results. Malefics are ordinarily very effective in giving their results. For Taurus ascendant therefore it is expected that life will have many happy incidents. There will be many worthwhile happy episodes in life. This happiness or conflictless life results from insensitivity to the spiritualising forces of life. The more selfish, callous and irreligious a person is, the greater does he enjoy happiness. This happiness however would be of material type. Mars hasspecial relationship with Taurus. Mars rules the 12thand 7th houses from Taurus. These are the houses which create complications in life. For Taurus ascendant the greatest problem comes from Mars. Mars is the planet of individuality, spirituality, drive towards purposive action, impulsiveness and such other tendencies. These are the traits which would fail the very objective of the Taurusian living. Those who belong to the Taurus ascendant know how to subordinate their individuality for acquiring the objects of their efforts, whether it is for possessing the opposite sex or the society which they wish to subjugate and rule. The Taurus people have no views excepting those of their own pleasure; they have no dignity excepting that of enjoying their conquests. Mars would not tolerate such ignoble acts. Mars would be inimical to Taurusian people. The Martian and the Taurusian people belong to opposite camps. Venus the ruler of Taurus is considered an enemy of Mars. Saturn is the greatest benefactor of this sign. Saturn rules the 9th and 10th houses from Taurus. Relationship between the 9th and the 10th is said to be a kingly combination. This combination gives material affluence. Ordinarily Saturn is a malefic and his influence is bad. It creates unhappiness. It restricts the expansive propensities of the individual. But these attributes of Saturn assume helpful propensities for Taurus ascendants. Taken in a metaphysical sense, Saturn represents that state where the spiritual urge of the individual is veiled by the desire to evolve himself in material circumstances. For any other sign whose basic nature is opposed to materialisation and involvement in worldly affairs, the influence of Saturn is not good. But Taurus is basically a sign which feels like expanding in materiality by restricting its divine potentiality. Therefore Saturn becomes very helpful for Taurus. Therefore Saturn becomes very helpful for Taurus. Taurus ascendant therefore has a materialistic oriented life, and Saturn is helpful for it in this regard. The Moon has special relationship with Taurus. In the Hindu mythology, the Lord Mahadeva is said to have bull (Taurus) as his vehicle but the Moon is also placed on His head. Astrologically the Moon is exalted in Taurus. Obviously there is some esoteric significance of these two relationships. The Moon owns Cancer which is the 3rd sign from Taurus. The Moon is intimately connected with the emotion of the individual. Emotion could be a devastating factor in one's life. In Lagna the Moon has the best tranquillizing influence. In Taurus the Moon will also give wealth. In Lagna he would soothe the diverse propensities of human urges and would give proper direction to them. The procreative potential of the Taurus ascendant in such cases will not be directed merely towards the satisfaction of physical sensations. With the exalted Moon such an individual would dedicate his animal urges for spiritual purposes. There would be sublimation of his energy. But the Moon in his own house could make the individual impulsive causing several emotional entanglements. Even the Sun as lord of the 4th house does not soothe the emotional nature of the person born under this sign of the zodiac. Heartless, deceitful and extremely selfish for securing the objects of his desire are attributes of the person who has the Sun in the 4th house. Obviously, an individual obsessed with animal passion, untempered by any Jupiterian influence and urged by the guiding motivation for acquiring materiality is spiritually dull and insensitive, emotionally self-centred and mentally deceitful for gaining the object of his desire. Such a person is likely to be generous when his personal interest is not involved or when the other individual has already served or is likely to serve his purpose. Chart No.1 gives the planetary positions of an individual born on 1st June1902.He is very restrained but very egotistic. The ascendant lord posited in the 12th house along with Ketu indicates sublimated procreative energy enabling the individual to have psychic experiences and involvement in subjects concerning life after death. Debilitated Jupiter in conjunction with Saturn in his own house located in the 9th has completely annihilated sentimentalism and emotianalism but the materialistic Saturn being a Yogakaraka for Taurus in this case instead of giving material wealth has given a rational and scientific temperament to the native. He has been a respected science teacher of university students. The special position of the Sun, Mars and Venus has completely burnt out the procreative power-the individual has no issue- though his interest in the opposite sex has not been insignificant. The position of Venus, the ascendant lord in the 12th house particularly placed with Ketu has made his present incarnation a waste from various standpoints. The person has some deep rooted interest in spiritual subject-Jupiter in the 9th-but his entire life has turned round his own self-centred considerations. He likes and gets involved only in such things which enable him to feel his own greatness. Chart No.2 belongs to an individual born on 19th February 1933. In this case with Saturn posited in the 9th, the house of Poorva Punya shows that the individual has been born with great material proclivities. Emotionally the individual does not feel satisfied. Always undefined dissatisfaction haunts him. He always feels that he should have been much better than what fate has assigned for him. The individual has a religious and dutiful wife with children intelligent and bright but he feels that his wife ought to have given much more attention to him. He feels that emotionally he is misunderstood. Kalasarpa Yoga has marred the horoscope to an extent. Otherwise materiality of the individual would have very much come to the surface. Nonetheless it is expected that the normal course of life will give him considerable chance for acquiring material riches. The person is social, determined and quite helpful. The two horoscopes given above show that the general principles enunciated above will have to be interpreted according to the differing circumstances. Summing up, however, one could state that Taurus ascendant signifies that stage of evolution where "procreative potential" is created which later on unfolds itself in different forms. The Divine Energy as contained in Taurus has been merely a potential, but its direction is towards material involvement. Individuals with Taurus ascendant will be material-minded. They are likely to succeed well in acquiring riches, luxuries and social affluence. Desire for sexual relationship and intoxicants is natural for them. They are usually the precursors of a new social morality; they often succeed well as fashion designers, destroyers of taboos, and in acting in an egotistic manner of which the Beetles are the representatives in the modern age. The Taurus-born will easily express themselves as nudists, provocative painters and dancers; they may have good singing voice capable of arousing animal passion in others. Such persons are often very good entertainers. They are seldom spiritual leaders and ascetics. Acquisitive by temperament and self-centred by nature, they are often callous in obtaining objects of their desire. They are good mixers so long as their ego is satisfied; when the possibility of such satisfaction fades away either they become bitter or move away. Their approach is Freudian and they often tum out to be good psychologists. Whatever they acquire in life, they are capable of displaying well. For this reason they may do well as actors or in advertising business. TAURUS (i) This sign is described as a bull that is determined, energetic, tenacious, and fierce. This is an intuitive sign. (ii) Please refer to paragraph (ii) under ARIES above for an important clarification. (iii) The native will be even tempered but once the ire is roused it will be terrible and difficult to control. He will not forgive easily. The native will be convinced that in all circumstances he is correct. He will be persevering, strong willed, cheerful, productive, kind, patient, charming and fond of finer arts and luxuries. He will be liked by his kinsmen and colleagues. He will also be passionate, jealous, straightforward, conservative and possessive. He will have certain prejudices and will have strong likes and dislikes. He can communicate well and will easily mix with people of different backgrounds. He will be keen on amassing wealth and will be well off but many a time will also be wasteful. He will be a person who has an eye and memory for details, and therefore, will be precise and a good planner. He will be very careful in his speech and behaviour. He can be lethargic, comfort loving and may have a vast appetite for good food, preferably sweet. He will think over an issue long before deciding a line of action, but once a decision is taken and an objective has been set, he will work single minded for achieving it. (iv) He will have speculative and gambling tendencies. (v) The native will be a steady and faithful partner in all situations. He will like to have a good home. He will prefer to stay at his place of birth. The female of the sign will like to be hospitable and lavish in her entertainments. She will expect a similar treatment in return and if not so treated, will be offended. She will appear to be reserved. She will look after the house carefully. She will also be a dutiful mother. The native will take time in deciding to get married but will be devoted, attentive and protective to the spouse. He will prefer an attractive wife. The native will appear to be a strict parent but that will only be for the good of the children in the long run. (vi) The native will be of medium build, broad shouldered, stocky, muscular with thick neck, bright eyes, dark hair and a clear and fair complexion. The female will be beautiful, and buxom. More details relating to the physical characteristics of the sign can be found in paragraph 38 under FIRST HOUSE in Chapter Four. (vii) This sign relates to the face, nose, throat, mouth, teeth, neck and eyes (especially till the first 23 degrees 20 minutes of the sign). Over-indulgence can be a cause for ill health. The native will have tremendous capacity to bear pain and physical distress silently. He will recover from disease slowly and will have a tendency to contract chronic diseases. Diseases of the throat, eye, teeth, etc. are commonly indicated. The native may be wounded by animals. (viii) Agriculture, horticulture, real estate, share market, trading in luxury goods, institutions for women, fine arts, banks and financial institutions, taxation, animal husbandry, automobiles, plying of vehicles commercially, etc. are the areas of work. He will like to work with his hands. (ix) Cattle shed, village, threshing ground, grazing ground on the edge of the forest, and cellars relate to this sign. Vrishabha (Taurus): Rama R.Rao - Jyotisha Siddhant Sara Its complexion Is white and it is feminine. It is a quadruped, has a long body and rises with its back. It is strong during night and resides in the south. It represents villages and businessmen (Vaishya). It is an earthy sign and is related to the vegetative kingdom. Its ruler is Sukra (Venus). Those born in the Vrishabha Lagna will be patient and persevering; fond of arts and preoccupied with the accumulation of wealth. If Venus is ill-placed, they may be stubborn and lazy (It is a fixed sign and hence it inclines to make them inflexible and self-willed). The special characteristics of this rasi are: a benign temperament, feminine, equanimous, firm, robust, tends to be rustic during nights and during day time a denizen of the forests; short in stature, rises with its back, moral in outlook, lord of a beautiful landscape, is of a windy constitution, white in complexion, has a loud voice, moderately interested in women and has an average progeny. Those born in this rasi tend to be generous, hoarse in voice, fearless, attracted to the wives of others. Those born in this lagna are respectful to elders, soft spoken, well- mannered, energetic and active, wealthy, avaricious, courageous and liked by all people. Taurus (Vrish) - Predictive Astrology by M N Kedar Earthy, fixed, even, female, south direction, Prishtodaya, having nakshatras of the Sun, the Moon and Mars and its lord is Venus. The native borne in this Lagna will be of middle stature, (Plumpy body), broad and strong forehead, prominent nose, cheeks and lips. Thick and stout neck, dark hair and swarthy complexion. He will be engaged in agricultural ventures. Fond of enjoying yoyoung women. His nature will be sacrificing and forgiving, will have marks or moles on the back, face and sides. If female native will be beautiful and attractive. They shine as well as authors, publishers, journalists, lover of truth and never bound by sentiments. They are business minded. They suffer from nervous complaints .Their memory and power of imagination will never deceive them. Because of passionate nature they may become preys to sexual diseases in their old age unless they moderate their pleasure and learn to exercise self-control. Versatile scholar, proficiency in different branches of knowledge, mathematician, metaphysician, Philosopher, logician, doctor and talented poet. Vrishabh - Learn Astrology the Easy Way by G S Kapoor Vrishabha lagna people (that is, people whose lagna is Vrishabha or in whose birth chart Chandra is in Vrishabha) will have medium stature and plump body. Their forehead would be broad, neck thick and stout eyes bright, hair dark, complexion clear. They will be solidly built with big shoulders and muscles well-developed. Vrishabha is a fixed and earthy sign. Vrishabha lagna people have, therefore, great endurance and patience. But when provoked, they become angry and vicious like a bull (the pictorial symbol allotted to this sign is a bull with horns). They are slow and steady, plodding and persevering, patient and persistent. They are conservatives. They do not waste their energy. They have a strong will. They dont act in an impulsive manner. They wait for the opportunity to come and then take full advantage of it. If there are bad influences on the lagna, they become lazy and, self-indulgent. The natives of this lagna are fond of good food and are very much after money and other worldly possessions. They are ambitious and cheerful. They are also fond of enjoyment as the owner of it is Shukra. Shukra gives wealth. So Vrishabha lagna people (if the horoscope is otherwise not weak) are fortunate and are favourites of goddess Lakshmi. The natives of this lagna are sexy, but they are steadfast in their love. Bad influences may make them take interest in women other than their own wife. They are fond of music, arts, cinema, drama etc., as Shukra is the lord of the sign. They generally enjoy good health; but if they fell ill, recovery in their case is slow. They accumulate and hoard money and are very cautious in spending. They never take risks in money matters. As Shukra is the lord of this sign Vrishabha lagna people take up trade of luxury goods, cosmetics, scents, Jewellery and gems. They can also become agriculturists and farmers as this is an earthy sign. They can become actors or actresses or musicians, songsters, film producers, owners of theatres etc. They are good husbands or wifes and their domestic life is stable and happy. They are generally attached to their native place. Vrishabha: Scientific Hindu Astrology by P S Sastri-1 The native is practical, reserved, secretive and determined in his purpose. He has great vitality of body and mind, and a strong will. The natives are manufacturers, builders, moulders, executors, financial experts. His dislikes change, he is not adaptable, and depends on his experience. His methods are conservative. He is not easily angered; but when he is moved to anger, he cannot control it. He is indolent, loves sensuous pleasure, fond of good food. He is obstinate; but has great powers of concentration and perseverance. He is generous and kind. He is faithful or kind, a friend, or a ruthless enemy. He can be appeased through his feelings. He has to be careful in choosing a partner. He loves music and can become a good vocalist. He is good at mathematics and finance. He is a fatalist, and observes rituals. The constitution is robust. Neck and throat are the weak parts. He is given to sore throat, diphtheria, mumps, and tumors near the throat. He is liable to the heart and kidney ailments, and diabetes. Under this sign we get cashiers, financial agents, accountants, stock brokers, nurses, doctors and manual workers like foreman. Some work as manufacturers of paper, chemicals and sweets. One can be a good cook or an agriculturalist. He has average height; heavy strong body; stout, big mouth, fleshy cheeks and jaws; prominent eyes, thick lips, dark hair. Women are beautiful. Authors, bookshop owners and journalists come here. Their memory is strong. They have skill in business, and exercise authority. The native is at times given to jealousy. The Sign Vrushabha(Taurus) - A Course in Indian Astrology Muthuswami Vrushabha is the second sign of the zodiac and extends from 30" to 60" of arc. The last three quarters of Krithika, 4 Quarters of Rohini and the first half of Mrugaseersha are the asterisms governing this sign. With the handsome Venus as the lord, Vrushabha is a unique sign with Saturn being yogakaaraka as the lord of the important signs 9th and 10th from it. So for Vrushabha natives Saturn is Yogakaaraka, and is friendly to Venus. It is the second sign and hence represents the face of the Kaalapurusha and is the position if 'possessions'. It is an even that is feminine and is a fixed sign. It is a Prushtoadaya sign with earth principle, Mild nature, windy character, white colour, Vaisya caste, strong at night and quadruped nature are all characteristic of Vrushabha. It is symbolised by a bull. Paraasara describes the sign as: Svetha: Sukraadhipaa: deerghaschathushpaa th sarvareebala: Yaamyaet graamyoa vanig bhoomee raja prushtoadayoa Vrusha: Vrushabha native would be strong and determined. He will be of medium body handsome, with broad forehead, of prominent neck and he will have bright eyes, and black hair. The face will be of attractive shape. Vrishabha is mainly of earth principle (Pruthvi) and hence natives of the sign would be 'stable' and patient; but when they lose their temper they may explode violently as a volcano. They would be slow but steady and hence would succeed in reaching their goals. Once they take a decision they stick on to it a t all costs. They take decisions only after intensive thinking. When the sign has malefic aspects the native might turn lazy and may have loose character. Vrishabha natives would have a strong desire for money and landed properties. They would have rather strong hunger. They would be pleasure-seeking and they like good food and sweets, which they enjoy. They usually think straight and do not generally resort to crooked methods. Being the sign of Venus, outwardly they would be alike in sorrows as well as happiness, in angry moods as well as light moods. It is difficult to know what is in their minds. With Venus favourably disposed, Vrishabha natives will have landed properties, ornaments, luxury materials, good house, vehicles etc. They like to enjoy the beauty of nature and take interest in plantations . If there is favourable aspect of Saturn, Vrishabha natives would show a tendency for loneliness, meditation and philosophic thoughts. Venus being the significator of love affairs too, Vrishabha natives would show a high standard and honesty in love affairs. But when the sign is associated with Saturn, the native would show a high desire for sex . A strong body, ability to suffer pain and tendency to secretly suffer diseases are characteristic of Vrishabha natives. Vrishabha being the second-sign of the zodiac represents the face of the Kaalapurusha and when it is associated with malefics the natives might suffer from diseases of the face, such as pimples. Vrishabha natives would have opportunities for gain of money. They would not be stingy and also not lavish. Mercury being the lord of the second and fifth houses, Vrishabha natives can earn during Mercury-period from speculative business. Saturn is highly favourable, for Vrishabha natives, if favourably posited in the horoscope, because Saturn rules over the strong trine (9th) and quadrant (10th). Thus Saturn is a Yogakaaraka (fortune indicator) for Vrishabha natives. Conjunction of lords of ninth (Dharmabhava) and tenth (Karma-bhava) is known as the DharmaKarmadhipa-Yoga. In the case of Vrishabha natives both these lords are one and the same planet, Saturn. Hence if this beneficial planet is favourably posited Vrishabha natives would be having splendid fortune in higher education, profession, honour, fame etc. They would involve themselves, usually in professions of substantial gain. They will shine in several professions like management of plantations of fruits, coffee etc., being a broker, dealership in cosmetics, ornaments, jewellery, luxury items and the like. Professions connected with finance like cashier, treasurer, banker, stock broker and gambling-manager are also undertaken by many Vrishabha natives. Some of them become-good peasants and estate owners or planters. If Venus is favourable the native might become good actor, cinema star or musician. The occupations of the Vrishabha natives would be related to collection of money, decorations, cattle, ladies make-up materials, silk zari, mica, paint, plastic, etc. The occupation is decided by the sign itself, and its lord Venus, the planets associated with the sign and Venus, the lord of the tenth house (Saturn) and other factors. Normally Vrishabha natives have contented marriage life with mutual understanding, affection, trust and a give and take attitude among the couple. Vrishabha borns maintain their affection and love strongly till the end and consequently, divorces are rare among Vrishabha natives. Women born in Vrishabha would keep their homes very attractive and neat. They never feel bored by family life. Parents born in Vrishabha would control their children just to the proper extent and they gain the respect from their children. The best day for Vrishabha-borns is Friday while Wednesday would bring about financial experiences. Inspite of a possible delay, Saturday will never be ,disappointing: Saturn is yoga- Kaaraka for Vrishabha natives and hence Saturday would be a day of fortunate experiences. Mars, as you would have guessed, being the lord of the house of expenditure (12th) Tuesdays may involve expenditure. There is possibility of travels on Mondays. Favourable colours are green, white, and rose; favourable numbers are 6, 5, and 8. Diamond and emerald are auspicious stones. Cattle-sheds, timber depots, grazing grounds, under ground rooms and cleared up bushy lands are associated with Vrishabha sign. The countries signified by the sign are Persia, Georgia, Cyprus, Asia minor, Poland, Russia and Ireland. White flowers, those who chant Manthras and scriptures, grammarians, priests, astrologers, kings, rich people, Yogi, cow, bull, water-based items, mountains, clothes, gems, musicians, etc. are associated with Vrishabha. When Vrishabha sign is occupied or aspected by malefics, then all the beneficial experiences given above would be reversed. For instance when Mercury is posited in Vrishabha and is aspected by an unfavourably posited Mars the native might turn to be a criminal. When Mercury in conjunction with Saturn is posited in Vrishabha and is aspected by a malefic Mars the native might turn out to be involved in taking of currency notes. If Saturn is unfavourably posited and it aspects Vrishabha sign, the native would be lazy. Saturn is Yogakaaraka for Vrishabha natives, as the lord of the Dharma-Karakadhipathi lord of 9th and 10th); when posited favourably becomes highly beneficial. In spite of being the Lagnaadhipathi Venus is a malefic according to Paraasara. It may be remembered that Venus is the lord of the sixth house for Vrishabha natives (lord of 3, 6, 11, are malefics). Jupiter also is a malefic for Vrishabha barns. Mercury is only a mild benefic. Paraasara describes the beneficial and malefic aspects of planets thus: Jeeva sukraendeva: papaah subhow sani divakarow Raajayogaharoa mandoa Jnoalpsatphaladoa math a: Jeevaadayoa meheejascha santhi maarakalahshanaa: Dwijoathama: phalaanayeavam vrusha lagna bhavaani vai Taurus - Rishaba Symbol of this Rasi : Taurus or Bull. Place indicated by this Rasi : The table land, farms, the cow station and the forest. Short/medium/long : Short Day or Night strong : Strong during night Rising of Rasi : Prishtodaya or rises with its back Watery/Dry Rasi : Water resorter Foot or padha : Quadruped sign. Class or Varna : Vaishya or Businessmen Dhatu/Moola/Jeeva : Vegetables or Moola Body part : Face/mouth Vrishabh Name – Tavuru, Tavuri Element – Earth Nature - Female, even, Saumya (auspicious) Sthrira (fixed) Type – Quadruped Limbs of KalaPurusha – Face, right side limbs of kalapurusha Quadruped Body Parts – Face and neck Body Parts – Right testicle/ ovary Symbol – A bull Abode Category – Water Abode – Field, field with crops, field under water, forests, mountains and summits, apart from the abode of elephants, cows and tillers. Color - White Direction – South Time of Day – Strong at night Nature – Mula /vegetable Items – Cloths, flowers, wheat, rice, barley, buffaloes and bullocks Function – Right foot Your Lagna in Zodiac Sign : Taurus Element : Earth Symbol : Bull Quality : Fixed Animals: Color :White Lucky Colour : Light Blue,Mauve Ruling House : 2'nd House Body Parts : Throat & Neck Gems : Emerald Metals : Copper Favourable Planets: Lucky Numbers : 4, 6 Lucky Day : Friday Nature : Negative Trees : Apple Herbs : Sorrel, Spearmint Flower : Rose, Poppy, Violet Trait : Dependability Weaknesses : You don't speak what you think Suitable Profession : Banker, Accountant, Engineer, Musician, Farmer Special Qualities : Steadfast, Caring, Always Thinking Energy : Yin Keywords : Possessive Keyphrase : I Have ! Principle : Reaction Health Problems : Throat, Neck, Asthma, Dietary Problems Most compatible with : Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces Most Clashes with : Scorpio, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius Planets and the Taurus zodiac sign Ruling planet : Venus Countries : Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia Ruling Planet: Venus Career Planet: Saturn Love Planet: Mars Money Planet: Mercury Planet of Fun, Creativity and Speculations: Mercury Planet of Health and Work: Venus Planet of Home and Family Life: Sun Planet of Travel, Education and Religion: Saturn TAURUS Vrishabha Second sign of Zodiac Lord: Venus Symbol: the bull Banefics: Sun, Saturn Malefics: Moon, Venus, Jupiter Netural: Venus Maraka: Jupiter, Venus, Moon, Mars Badhakasthana: Capricorn (9th) Badhakapati: Saturn Yog karaka: Saturn Exalted: Moon 3 degree; Rahu Debilitated: Kethu Mooltrikona: Moon 3 – 30 degree Ideal match sign: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Moon’s auspicious: 14 degree Moons inauspicious: 25 & 12 degrees Lucky perfume: Storax Lucky numbers: 2,8,7,9 Lucky days: Friday, Wednesday, Saturday, Monday gain through partner-Thursday Lucky gem: Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, in gold in 3rd finger right hand. Lucky colors: Pink, green, blue, white. Avoid red. Day of fast: Friday Controls of governs: Bones, flesh Characteristics of Taurus: Earthy, immovable, fixed, sthira rasi, Semi-fruitful, Prishtodaya, South, day, female (feminine) Negative, Quadruped, Nocturnal, Short ascension, Uttarayana, Windy, Jyestha (15 May-15June) Blind-at Mid-night, Lunar sector, a benefic (soumya), even, night sign, Moola (plant,trees) Aishaya (trading class) Possessive mild, Passive, Soft, Smooth sign. Appearance & looks: Short stature, tendency to corpulence, darkish complexion, square built, big face, plumpy thighs, prominent face and eyes, large cars, hands chubbyy and broad, thick and stout neck, walks sportingly, good digestive power, moles or marks on back or sides, in female nativity- beautiful and attractive. Positive traits: Practical, reliable, calm & patient, persistent; loving, ambitious, affectionate, artistic, sensuous, trustworthy, warm hearted, strong willed, industrious, liberal in gifts, self-reliant, remarkable power of endurance, fond of pleasure, love, beauty and music, sacrificing and forgiving disposition, cautious, careful, prudent, liberal heart, does not retain anger for long, stamina, imaginative, careful & conservative outlook, thorough, very loving, attentive, gentle and placid, fond of cooking. Negative traits: Lazy, possessive, nervy unimaginative, stubborn, greedy, resentful, self-indulgent, unoriginal, obstinate, proud, prejudiced, fixed and rigid temperament, bit selfish and vindictive, slow in action, materialistic, insensitive. Taureans a. are remarkable power of endurance but rigid in outlook. b. are fond of eating, drinking and all comforts of home. c. are selfish, self-control and obstinate but men of principles. d. are extremely passionate- chances of falling a prey to sex ailments. Parts of body ruled: Neck, throat, larynx, chin, lower jaw, ears, tongue, vocal chords, face, palate, uvula. Glands, nerves, arteries: Jugular veins, tonsils, thyroid. Possible diseases: Small pox, facial paralysis, blindness, earache, goiter, gout, laryngitis, obesity, tonsillitis, throat inflammations, gullet or cerebellum problems, polypus, abscesses, mumps, quinsy. Profession & trade: Accountant, financer, banker, art, dealer, builder, civil servant, farmer, horticulturist, jeweller, model(s), property dealers, sculptor, singer, engineering units in army, fine arts, commercial units, business in luxury goods, hotels, cinema, theater, food grains, fruits, vehicles, animals, brothel houses, intellectual careers involving mental activity. Dhan yogas for Taurus lagna 1. Mercury, Saturn in 2nd. 2. Sun Mercury in any sign other than Scorpio. 3. Sun in 7th and Venus in 4th-dhana through partner in marriage. 4. Venus Saturn in 9th. 5. Venus in 1st, Saturn in 4th and Sun in 10th. 6. Venus in 1st Saturn in 9th. 7. Mars in 1st and Moon Saturn in 10th. 8. Saturn in 1st and Mars in 10th. 9. Mercury conjoins Jupiter. But, Mars sambandha with them Mars this yoga. 10. Venus in 1st, conjunct or aspected by Mercury and Saturn. Some observations when Taurus is lagna 1. Saturn for Taurians produce rajayoga but does not enable the native to consolidate his gains. Saturn in 10th is good but in 2nd yields destructive influences. The native earns money and fame etc. but cannot retain the same. 2. Sun conjunction Mercury is not capable of producing strong rajayoga. 3. Moon in 4th aspected by Jupiter gives rajayoga. 4. Mars is benefic in 7th or 9th. 5. Sun Saturn in 11th give long life. 6. Saturn showers bountiful beneficence and fortune in his dasa when in 10th,7th, 11th, 6th, 3rd or 8th. 8. Venus Saturn together or in mutual aspect in 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th, 9th give prosperity. 9. Sun Mercury in 1st, 4th or 8th give immense wealth and prosperity. 10. Mercury in 1st, 2nd or 5th gives immense wealth and prosperity. 12. Mercury Saturn in 10th give immense wealth and prosperity. 13. Mercury in 11th, Jupiter in 2nd give immense wealth and prosperity. 14. Saturn with Venus or Mercury aspected by Jupiter in Pisces is the best yoga. 15. Mars in 9th in a female chart gives good husband and good married life. 16. Exchange of lords of 4th an d 9th is not an effective yoga. 17. Exchange of lords of 5 t h and 7th causes putradosha and kalatardosha. 19. Jupiter in 11 t h does not allow the native to amass wealth. 20. Jupiter or Saturn in 12th or Merc in 9th, 10th or 11th makes one bankrupt. 21. Saturn though a yogakaraka, but in 5th fails to give results. 22. Characteristics of an individual born in various drekkanas : 1st: hen pecked, fond of food, drinks and costly dresses etc., if female of ornaments . 2nd: kind hearted, wealthy but stingy, liked by opposite sex. 3rd: Valourus, mentally restless or agitated, earns money but unhappy. 23. Taurus i n 7th makes spouse sweet tongued, devoted to native, and good natured. Taurus Rising-Vrishabha Lagna Symbol: A Bull Key Concept: Keeping things stable. Focus is on possessing. Second sign of the natural zodiac. Transfers its influence, and that of its rulin g planet Venus, to the interpretation of the second house of a chart. Basic Nature: Favorable: Productive; earthy; fixed; skilled at business; harmonious; has endurance; thorough, materialistic, tenacious, patient, hard to provoke, steady, conservative, strong willed; acts deliberately; can concentrate; loves money and food affectionate, cheerful, ambitious, loyal and true, charming Unfavorable: Stubborn, inflexible, bound by routines. little originality, boring, greedy, selfish, uncompromising, lazy. self-indulgent, difficult to understand, reluctant, reactionary, ultraconservative, bigoted, intolerant, possessive, jealous, over accumulates Sign: Taurus Ruling Places: Rules face, fields meadow, plains, Cowpens, low rooms, ground floor, flowering shrubs and bushes, luxury hall, dining hall, eating places. Appearances: Handsome with slightly snub by nose and broad cheeks, stout thick neck dark thick hair, fine teeth, large eyes, clear complexion. Nature: Slow in movement, inclined to ease and luxury, easily provoked to anger, and do not cool down easily, faithful and obedient, fixed and earthy. Taurus Symbol: Bull. Cause: Prithvi. Guna: Rajas Being an Earthy sign, the main ideas in it are activities relating to earth or material things. The Bull represents virtue, for the idea is primarily connected with the two supreme on earth - agriculture and milk that sustain human Life on Earth. Essentially, virtuous labor, slow activities, pleasure loving, sensuality or objects concerned with the senses are the ideas in this Raashi. TAURUS Physical features: Middle stature, generally plump body, broad forehead, thick and stout neck, beautiful and attractive face, eyes and ears large, broad shoulders and well developed muscles, wheatish complexion, white teeth, heavy thighs, curly hairs, mole on back or armpit. General : Loving nature, fond of beauty, music, colour and artistic ways. Fond of ease, love and luxury, good food.If not listened to attentively, they act like bull. Physical powers and mental endurance is noteworthy. Having good friends. Straightforward and natural. Considers pros and cons before arriving at any conclusion. Amass wealth, applies caution in spending. Self reliant, have their own principles and ways.Being highly diplomatic, too difficult to be understood. Precise worker, usually good in memory which helps to remember even the slightest details. Can carryout any plan cheerfully and successfully. Employed in best paid professions, like to trade in luxury goods like electronics, cosmetics, perfumes, jewellery etc. They become excellent actors, musicians, film producer’s etc. May be employed in girls school or ladies club.Lucky, spends money in ornaments, gardening, horticulture etc. Practical in material affairs. Always beloved of fair sex and generally begets large member of female children. Divorce is rare in married life. Liable to suffer from tonsillitis, diphtheria, pyorrhea, cold, constipation. Suffer mental imbalance at least once in life. Suffer mental agony due to family problems during the age 8 to 16 and 36 to 47, should be cautious during the age of 46 to 51. Should not loose heart during difficult periods. 1,2,8,33,44 and 61 are inauspicious years during the life. Vrishabha (Taurus) Rising - B.V.Raman - How to Judge a Horoscope Vol 1 Mental Tendencies.—Obstinate, proud and ambitious , easily accessible to adulation but affectionate and loving, sometimes unreasonable, prejudiced and stubborn. Physical Tendencies.—The stature of the person born in this sign will be short and often tending towards corpulence, lips thick and complexion swarthy, square build of the body. Face beautiful, eyes and ears large, full forehead, hands plump and broad. General Tendencies.—If they are not listened to attentively, people born in this sign will act like a bull. They are self-reliant; They have their own principles and ways and a piercing intellect. They have a great deal of endurance, latent power and energy. They always put their ideas into practice. Their physical powers and mental endurance are indeed noteworthy. They are fond of pleasure, they love beauty and music. They possess a magnetic personality. They think they are born for exercising authority. They generally suffer from nervous complaints after the fiftieth year. With regard to children much happiness is not indicated. The late Prof. B. Suryanarain Rao was a typical example of Taurus ascending. Taurus Ascendant - How to Read a Horoscope by P V R Rayudu Body: You may be short, often tending towards corpulence or stoutness. You may have broad beautiful face with large eyes, ears and thick lips. Your body build may be of square type. You may have full forehead. Your hands and thighs may be plump and broad. There may be some mark on the back or sides. You may have an agreeable appearance. Health: Your physical and mental endurances are noteworthy. You may generally suffer from nervous complaints. You will have good memory and powers of imagination. You will be passionate and may fall a prey to sexual diseases. You will have good digestive powers. Temperament and Personality: You will be self-reliant and will have a great deal of endurance and latent power and energy- You will generally resemble the bull in your behaviour towards new people if you are not listened to properly. You will have your own principles and ways besides a piercing intellect. You will put your ideas to practice. You will be fond of pleasures, beauty and music. You will be bound by sentimentality but will appreciate truth. You will have a magnetic personality. You may be obstinate, proud and ambitious. You will have a remarkable ability to commit to memory. You will have business knack and a surpassing intuition. You may be easily accessable to adulation. You will be affectionate and loving. You may be sometimes stubborn, unreasonable and prejudiced. You will walk sportingly. You will be fond of women and will have a spirit of sacrifice. You shall put in hard labour. You will often think that you are born to exercise authority over others and in a sense you are right. You are liable to extremes. You will be jealous. You will be slow to anger but when provoked you will be furious like a bull. Taurus Plumpy, dark hair, well developed body, robust, super health, preserving, obstinate, ambitious of power, slow but steady, patient, domestic, secretive, lover of arts, nature, beauty; fond of comforts, opposite sex; slow recovery from illness, saving nature, gambling, materialistic, loyal in love, care for partner, peace-loving, sometimes selfish and vindictive Body parts: Neck, throat, ears, palate, lower jaw, larynx, tonsils Diseases: Apoplexy, neck diseases, glandular problems, goitre, diphtheria, tonsillitis. Professions: Any business in finance, agriculture, music, pleasure resorts, cinema, actors, film producers, transport, Income-Tax, ladies' clubs, schools, fashion and beauty parlours, dealers in ladies' garments, beauty items Match: with signs 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 2. VRISHABHA (TAURUS) Linga (Symbol) : A Bull. Ruler: Sukra (Venus). Mahabhuta (Element): Earth. Quality: Fixed. Gender: Female. Siddhant (Principle): Creativity. Limb of Kalapurush: Face and Neck. Nakshatras: 3/4 of Krittika, Rohini and 1/2 of Mrigasira. Attributes Of The Sign: Vrishabha has qualities of the Bull, being sober, obstinate, stubborn and immovable. In mythology the God Siva is considered to be sober but obstinate and cannot be activated easily. The bull is his conveyance. It is conservative. It does not care about anybody else and egotistical. Its gait and movement speak of its nature and temperament. Being creative in nature, Vrishabha is pouring, effervescent, discharging, emitting, impregnating, fertile, growing, begetting or begotten, vexing, chastising, profuse, giving, masculine, productive, moral, sanctimonious, hypocritical, encouraging, impetuous, beautiful, fragrant and patient. It takes from Krittika Nakshatra it's mental faculties and thorough knowledge of all aspects of learning. It partakes of the qualities of Rohini Nakshatra that represents being well-dressed and using cosmetics. Mrigasira Nakshatra represents sexual acts, calmness and cool temper, but also cruelty. It has immense strength to forbear the onslaught of attack from the opponent. It can be full of self-conceit. If it is influenced by a malefic planet, then the results referred to above are reversed. Characteristics Of The Ascendant: The natives of this Ascendant will have medium stature and plump body. The forehead will be broad, neck thick and stout, eyes bright, hair dark, and complexion clear. They will be solidly built with big shoulders and well-developed muscles. They have great endurance and patience, but when provoked they become angry and vicious like a bull. They are slow and steady, plodding and persevering, patient and persistent. They are conservative and not impulsive. They do not waste their energy. They have a strong will. With bad influences on the Ascendant they become lazy and self-indulgent. They are fond of good food and seek money and other worldly possessions, tending to hoard money and are cautious in spending. They are ambitious, cheerful and fond of enjoyment. They are fortunate and are favorites of Goddess Lakshmi. They are sexy, but they are steadfast in their love. Being influenced of Venus, they are fond of music, arts, cinema, drama, etc. Their married life is generally happy. Lagna - Vrishabh (Taurus) Lord Shukra Symbol: Bull Guna: Rajas (Venus + Earth + Fixed + Female) Mental: Obstinate, proud and ambitious: easily accessible to adulation but affectionate and loving, sometimes unreasonable, prejudiced and stubborn. Physical: Stature is short and often tending towards corpulence, lips thick and complexion swarthy, square build. Face beautiful, eyes and ears large, full forehead, hands plump and broad. General: If they aren't listened to attentively, they will act like a bull. Self-reliant; have their own principles and ways and a piercing intellect... great deal of endurance, latent power and energy. They always put their ideas into practice. Physical powers and mental endurance are indeed noteworthy. Fond of pleasure, they love beauty and music. They possess a magnetic personality. They think they are born for exercising authority. They generally suffer from nervous complaints after the fiftieth year. Not much happiness with regard to children. Ideas: Being an earthy sign, main ideas are activities relating to earth or material things. Bull represents virtue- the bull stands for two supreme virtues of earth: agriculture and milk which sustain life on earth.... virtuous labor, slow activities, pleasure loving, sensuality or objects of the senses. To shower down or upon; pour forth; shed; impregnate; generating; offspring. Fragrance; sweet smell; odor. To strike,vex, harass, hurt. To have manly power; possess generative vigor. The bull signifies sensuality, a strong earthly build, but its consciousness is only on the physical level, only concerned with sensual activity and even at the risk of great ordeals it must achieve its object. Thus a Taurus-born is sturdy, practical, obstinate (earthy + fixed), selfish, jealous, unreasonable and prejudiced... excitable and when provoked acts like a bull... accessible to adultery and naturally fond of sex and good food. If Venus is afflicted they may express themselves as nudists, provocative painters or dancers. They succeed well as fashion designers or destroyers of taboos and are generally found to be weak in personal morals... whatever they acquire in life they display well. For this reason they often do well as actors, advertisers or entertainers. Venus, 6th lordship makes them good employees, tactful, diplomatic, cooperative, cheerful, working on a firm basis, winning the confidence of their boss. But hard work or strenuous activity do not appeal to them. They have a charming personality and love peace at any price. Saturn, whose nature is opposed to material and worldly involvements should not be favorable to this sign, but it is not so. Saturn as yoga karaka allows them materiality by restricting their spiritual potential. But Mars gives them great problems: a fiery individual, spiritually inclined and impulsive with a drive for purposeful action would fail the very objective of Taurusian living. Taurus – Vrishabha It is the second sign of Zodiac. The sign is symbolized by bull by both Hindus and Westerners. It is ruled by Venus. Physical Features: The stature will be middle for Taurus born. They would have a plump body, and broad forehead. They will be stout in appearance with bright eyes. They will have big shoulders and well developed muscles. Mental Tendencies: Taurus is the first of the earth signs and also a fixed sign. Taurus native would be having strong endurance and patience. If and when proved they can be very wild. They can be violent and unrelenting. They are slow and steady, persevering, patient and persistent and enduring. They are conservative and never waste their energy. They are very determined and dogmatic. Anything done is very deliberate and well thought out beforehand. They will not mind to act unless they find its advantageous and wise to act. If afflicted they will be lazy. Taurus will have sharp eye on his money, worldly possessions and impelling appetite for food and prefer sweets. They will worship money and those which money can buy. They have immense will power. They become worldly and take pleasure in the good things of life. The person born in this sign will be straight forward and natural. One can depend on their opinion as it will be unbiased and honest. They will be ambitious and cheerful. They are the best long term planners. In spite of any opposition or criticism from others, they will carry out their original plan, fight it out and emerge victorious, triumphant and successful. Health and Disease: Normally these persons have robust health and best adapted for mechanical and laborious pursuits. They appear to suffer from an overabundance of life rather than deficiency of it. Unlike other they are less sensitive to pains. If they fall ill the recovery is very slow. Generally Taurus suffers from tonsils, pyorrhea or from affections of throat, palate and neck. As Taurus denote throat, it is that part of the body which is most susceptible to illness. As it is the second sign of the zodiac, pimples in the face and sore eyes can give trouble to them. Finance and Fortune: Patience and perseverance pays the Taurus born. They will be able to accumulate money and very cautious while spending. When fortune is made they spend to their satisfaction, keeping a portion in reserve. They never squander away money unnecessarily. Romance and Marriage: People born in Taurus are not generally impulsive. They take much time to take decision in the manner of selecting the partner in life. If once they decide that a particular individual is ideal. They will stick on and never leave a stone unturned till they come out successful. Being an earth sign they goes well with other earth and watery signs. Taurus men are good provider while the women are good home maker. Love is real to them. They will always be affectionate, warm and ever loving. They will also be equally anxious to lead a happy harmonious wedded life. Lucky Day: Fridays, Wednesdays and Saturday are lucky days Lucky number: 6, 5 and 8. Vrishabha (Taurus) characteristics Physical Appearance The person born with Taurus as rising sign at the Ascendant are of short to middle height of broad forehead, plumpy, bright eyes, thick and stout neck, dark hairs, clear complexion, well developed body, ambitious and obstinate. Mental Tendencies. Persevering, constant, conservative determined, obstinate and ambitious of power yet social, affectionate and loving but can also be very unreasonable at times, prejudiced, when angry will not stop at any thing. Slow but good and steady worker. Personality Taurians are enduring and very patient, voilent and unrelenting.They are slow and steady and are possessed of strong Will, domestic and determined. Any thing done is well done and thought before hand. Can work hard, when opposed they become stubborn and unyielding. Usually secretive and reserved, sincere, reliable and trustworthy. They are fond of pleasure and love, natural beauty, art, music and literature, Sympathetic having a magnetic quality. They have the ability to earn and are good for executive jobs. They become worldly and lead a pleasurable life. Fond of ease, comfort, opposite sex and will have many love affairs. They will on the whole enjoy a good health. One can depend or their opinion, ever smiling but highly diplomatic. The planetary significator is Venus. Health Taurians possess normally robust and super-human health, less sensitive to pains. They suffer from an over abundance of life, will never admit physical disability. It they fall ill, suffer fro a long time as their recuperative power is not satisfactory and recovery is slow. Generally Taurians are prone to affliction of throat, tonsils, diphtheria, neck,pyorrhea, cold and apoplexy. Pimples and eyesores give them troubles. The most sensitive part is throat for which a great care be taken. As age advances, one may suffer from constipation, plethora and similar difficulties.They have unbounded appetite and try to lead temperate life. Finances Such persons have saving nature, will accumulate and hoard money and never squander unnecessarily. Gambling nature is also indicated and will gain during Mercury period. Patience and perseverance is the basic nature. Of materialistic mind, will get money from others. Practical and rise gradually, they do not take chances, absolutely not extravagant but save always and do not risk money. They know the value of money and never waste. Love and Marriage Venus is lord of Taurus sign. It indicate, love affairs,taste in music, art, cinema and drama etc. Taurians are may be opposition and upsetting conditions. They should have a self control.They are not impulsive in love, and take a long time in selecting partner in life.Faithful in love with deep emotion, do not like quarrels and hate confusion.They respond well to kind treatment and are flattered by luxury.They will always fulfil their social and financial obligations.In married life they are well set, men will have loving wives and ladies devoted husbands. Divorce is rare. They will bear and suffer the untold miseries and never desert the partner. They will shelter the partner, well looked after,attended upon, cared for and protected under any circumstances. They are fond of giving parties, sumptuous food to others and hope to be treated by others in similar ways. Husbands Taurians husbands devoted to their wives and adore them, they are reliable, generous and faithful. They never neglect the house and needs of the partner. The husband likes to see his wife well dressed, attractive and pleasing.Cooperative to the maximum in the domestic sphere and love the partner extensively. Ideal Match Taurus born people are best suited for Virgo, Capricorn,Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. The matches between them will indicate good partners, contributing to peace, maintaining harmony and leading a happy life. Domestic Environments A happy and harmonious domestic atmosphere.The life will be good and prosperous. Good and devoted husband and a happy, home and loving wife. They have comfort, rest and peace at home.An orderly and decorated home, a tidy and good maintenance of house and furniture etc. Peace, pleasure, property, prosperity, popularity and position means much to them. Profession Taurians like to trade in luxury goods, cosmetics, scents, jewels and gems etc. Any business connected with finance, agriculture, music, pleasure resorts, cinema, actors, film producers etc. transport business, I.T. Department, Ladies clubs and schools, fashion and beauty parlours etc. dealer in ladies garments and beauty items will be a source of success. Lucky days, Numbers, Colours and Stones The numbers vibrate with them are 2 and 8, attractive to them are 7 and 9, passive numbers are 1,3,4 and 6,where as number 5 will disagree.Friday, Wednesday, Saturday and Monday are the favourable days.Thursday indicates gain through partner. Tuesday denotes extravagant expenses. Sunday should be a day of rest at home. Day of fast is Friday.The best suited colours are Pink, Green and White. Avoid use of Red colour.Lucky stones are Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald in Gold or Platinum which should be worn in 3rd finger of right hand on Friday morning after performing prayers. When the lord Venus is in fall or unfavourable, one should use white coral or white sapphire to mitigate the evil effects. Gemstone Warning Consult good astrologer for Gemstone, birth sign is not enough to recommend gemstone. An advice Taurians should not be obstinate, nor slow in actions, should not be selfish and vindictive. They should not retain anger for a long time. Taurus Woman Physical Appearance Such girls are short to middle stature, of broad forehead, plumpy, bright eyes, thick and stout neck, dark hair, clear complexion, and well developed body. Mental Tendencies Preserving, constant, conservative, determined, obstinate, and ambitious of power. Social,affectionate and loving but can also be very unreasonable,prejudiced, when angry will not stop at anything . Slow but good steady worker. Personality This being an Earthy and fixed sign, ladies born under this Ascendant are practical, solid and substantial. Having a great amount of physical, energy, they become very furious and violent when severely angered. Though secretive and reserved they make faithful friends. They are excellent companions to those possessing ideas and as coworkers. They are reliable, trustworthy and sincere. Such ladies are agreeable in nature, obedient to her husband, straight forward and one can depend on their opinion. Skilled in arts and fond o relations. A good host and expects the same in return. Keep the house tidy and uptodate within their means. Faithful in love , maintains harmony in domestic life, affectionate, warm and ever loving. Divorce with such ladies is rare. Good wife and mother too. Reserved and calm. You may doubt the character of your husband but keep no secret of their love. Anxious for a harmoious wedded life. Your cender and basic honesty are undiluted with normal feminine tricks and self control on the average. If you like someone you will be loyal to him through all his ups and downs, and Intellectual guy. They are strictly a physical creature and of refined tastes, fond of music and art. A good cook, her kitchen is generally said a real man`s trap. She has good sense of touch. Not so much demanding except love and loyalty. She can not be pleased if criticized in public, likes to do things slowly. If man rushes her,she will becomes violent. A good mother ,more of a friend to her children than a mother. She dislikes weakness in any form, you never expect to be supported without contributing your share. A soul of hospitability, she will expect form your husband care for you in all directions. A dependable, predicateble girl and a good cook too. Health She is less sensitive to pains and normally enjoys robust and super human health. If she falls ill, will suffer for a long time due to non satisfactory of her recouprative power, so recovery is slow. Affliction of throat, tonsils, diptheria, neck, pyorrhea and appoplexy are the diseases to which you are prone for affliction.She has unbounded appetite and try to lead temperate life. Cautious She should not be obstinate,not slow in action, not be selfish and vindictive.She should not retain anger for long time. Avoid doubting others. Finances She is of saving disposition and will accumulate money but never squander unnecessarily. Of materialistic mind, will get money form others. Practical and rise gradually. In money matters, you do not take chances. Not extravagant and know the value of money. Romance And Marriage This sign indicates love affairs, taste in music, art, cinema and drama etc. Opposition and upsetting conditions may not deter her from sincerity, love and to be loyal to a man whom she likes once from the core of her heart. Impulsive in love and take a long time to select a mate. She does not like quarrels and hate confusion In married life, she will set well and devoted to husband. Divorce is rare with her. She will bear and suffer the untold miseries and never desert her partner but instead will look after him well, and care him and protect him under any circumstances. Fond of giving parties, sumptuous food to others and hope to be treated in similar way. Ideal Match The best suited people for a taurean girl are those who have virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio and pisces as their birth Ascendants. This denotes good partners,contributing to peace, maintain happy married life and harmony. Domestic Environments Good , prosperous, harmonious and happy domestic life, devoted husband and she will have comforts, rest and peace at home. An orderly, good maintained, decorated and tidy house. Five “P” pleasure, property, popularity and position means much to her. Lucky Days, Numbers And Colors Vibrated numbers are 2, 8, attractive are 7 and 9, passive are 1, 3, 4 and 6 where disagree number is 5. Friday,Wednesday, saturday and Monday are favourable days. Thursday indicates gain through partner, Tuesday expenditure. Sunday for rest at home. Friday is day of Fast. Best suited Colours are pink , Green and White. Avoid red color. What my horoscope indicate? | Taurus Ascendant The term “horoscope” is commonly used in wide variety; and, over here I am referring to your rising sign and its general features. A vedic horoscope comprises your natal birth chart, divisional charts, dasa (planetary periods) and some other aspects of astrology reading like planetary strength, transit etc. The planetary disposition at a specific time, on specific date and at specific place is worked out to generate your horoscope. Thereafter, the astrology consultation is provided after detailed analysis of your horoscope. The rising sign of your personal horoscope is the center point around which all the planets operate. Whether it is career astrology, marriage astrology or financial astrology – the nature of the zodiac sign falling in first house of your natal birth chart will always have a reasonable say in this regard. Some of the basic features and general traits of people born under Taurus ascendant are mentioned below. Taurus Ascendant (Vrishabha Lagna): If you are born in Taurus Ascendant; you are very likely to having round face, thick neck and strong thighs. Your arms may be strong and a bit short; and you may have prominent shoulder bones. You may have royal or majestic appearance; and may have calm disposition. You may have natural inclination towards music, dancing and similar artistic things. You may have good sense and royal taste in your clothing and accessories. You may be patient and may not get irritated easily. You may like to accumulate wealth; and may have benevolent attitude towards family, friends and relationships. You may like to have stability in your professional and social matters. It won’t be easy for others to pre-judge about your intentions. You may be quite social and may have many friends. You may be able to maintain your posture and calmness, even under worst circumstances. You may also be lustful and impressive in your relationships. These auspicious results may be there; if the Ascendant lord Venus is well placed and devoid of malefic planetary influences in your horoscope. The placement of Mars and/or Jupiter in first house of your natal birth chart may give short stature. And, if the first house of your horoscope is occupied by Venus, Moon, Saturn or Rahu – you may be tall. Disturbed state of Venus may give weak and diseased body structure, specifically when it is placed in eighth or twelfth house. Weak and/or afflicted Venus may cause you to be impatience, vulnerable to pick fights, and you may have enmity with your parents and spouse. Venus in sixth house may not cause any significant issue in health and nature as such it will be occupying its own zodiac sign Libra. The exalted Venus in eleventh house may give short and stout or bulky physique. Venus is considered as Minister in planetary cabinet; and this may bless you with good social skills. You may be a patient listener and able to express your sympathy and emotions in a very appropriate way. You may be naturally inclined towards business activities related to land, property, vehicles, agriculture, farming, construction, and manufacturing. You may also be inclined towards churning big financial gains through speculative activities. The strong and well placed Venus and Mercury in your vedic astrology birth chart may bless you with good academic education as well as deep understanding of business or economic activities. This may also be helpful in acquiring high positions in banking, or financial sector. And, if Jupiter is also auspiciously disposed; you may enjoy huge financial gains and rich inheritance. Strong and auspiciously disposed Saturn may bless you with success in administrative services; high political posts and great business enterprises. The auspicious disposition of Moon, Venus and Saturn may also bless you with success in singing, music, media, movies, event organizers, fashion and jewelry related sectors. You may be a good bargainer and able to judge the pros and cons of business/financial dealings quickly. You may be a good assistant and of supportive attitude in your professional and social relationships and people around you may usually have positive attitude towards you. The auspicious disposition of Venus with Moon, Mars and Mercury may also give interest in physically active sports activities. While the auspicious disposition of Venus with Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn may give inclination towards learning and education. You may like to have big or palatial residence and may like to keep it well decorated. A well placed Sun along with auspiciously disposed Jupiter and Mercury can give rich inheritance and big family. Taurus Ascendant people are usually seen having sudden and strong financial gains through investments and speculative activities Relationship between Moon, Mars and Jupiter is not considered much auspicious for your horoscope. It may cause huge financial losses, problems in marital life and lack of trust in your family and social relations. It may also cause you to suffer from accidents and physical injuries. And, if Rahu is also involved in this – it may cause you to manipulate in your professional and financial dealings. Quite often, even with debilitated Venus, Taurus Ascendant people are able to overcome their weaknesses, if Saturn and Mercury are well placed and Venus is devoid of inauspicious influences from Jupiter and Moon. A well placed Mars may give strong and supportive wife and you may enjoy good marital relationships. However, in case the Mars is weak and/or afflicted; it may cause severe health issues to the spouse and marital life may remain threatened by legal disputes and separation. The inauspicious influence of disturbed Mars may also cause you to get involved in mean deeds and sinful activities. The best part of being born in Taurus Ascendant is being able to remain steady, calm and tolerant in all circumstances. Unless Venus is very severely disturbed and weak; this may be the prominent feature of your personality. In addition to this, your humility, hospitability and being socially friendly can be considered another positive feature of your personality. Taurus Ascendant people like to keep and maintain their personal and social relationships with their best; and do not believe in leaving their friends during troublesome situations. The weak part of your personality and nature is not being able to adopt flexible approach and sometimes, you may keep going on in blind faith. You may also face problems with any kind of change in your personal and/or professional matters. Due to this, you may sometimes lose the best opportunities just to maintain your stability. Due to this, you may also be considered old fashioned and lacking adaptability to modern means. Besides this, you may also have some sort of laziness, specifically during initial phase of your professional career; and, these weak parts of your basic personality should be addressed properly to avoid delay in professional and financial settlement. The positive traits of your personality will be more prominent if the Navamsha Lagna is also falling under Taurus zodiac sign. If Saturn is making direct relationship with Moon and Mercury; and these planets are well placed – this will serve as the best planetary Yoga (Raj Yoga) for your horoscope. The union of Mercury with Jupiter can be considered auspicious for financial matters; but it may also generate some problems on domestic front, education and progeny. The union of Mars with Moon is not desirable for stable and happy married life, specifically when either of these planets is debilitated too. Mars relationship with Jupiter is also not auspicious and is threatening for longevity and physical safety. Cautions to be exercised: If you are born in Taurus Ascendant; you should be extra careful about the following: Decision making: You may, at times, experience laziness, and have careless approach towards your professional commitments, which may create problems and delay in decision making, which may ultimately results in spoiled professional prospects. This may also cause you to deal with unnecessary pressure (created due to delay in decisions) on you in making decisions and can negatively influence your professional stability. Eating habits: You should also be careful about your eating habits. As such, Venus usually remains close to the Sun; the chances of Venus being combust are quite prominent. And, the same goes for Mercury too. Thus, the chances of having eating disorder are comparatively high for Taurus Ascendant people. You may either be indulging in over eating or may lack disciplined scheduled in having your meals (depending upon the zodiac sign and house occupied by these planets). Therefore, you should try to observe and follow discipline in your diet. Try to avoid too much oily food and do physical work outs regularly. Inflexible approach: Taurus being an earthy zodiac sign may also cause you to be a bit stubborn in overall matters. You may find it difficult to adapt in changing scenario; and due to this may lag behind in your professional and social matters. This may also cause you to continue applying old and outdated methods and ways in your professional and personal life. Therefore, you should try to influx some flexibility and also avoid having blind faith in people and outdated technology. Your Lagna (Ascendant) is Taurus Taurus Appearance According to your Horoscope, you will have broad neck and shoulders - may be somewhat stoopy. You will have pensive brows and attractive lips, dark eyes, full forehead and curling hair. Taurus Mental Qualities You will have a determined nature, at times bordering on obstinacy. You will sport the strength of conviction stemming from your laborious and patient nature. You will be proud by your own right and at times may be amorous. Taurus Special Characteristics You will have a highly endowed mind possessing creative fancy, intuitive faculty and fondness for artistic pursuits. You will have an amiable disposition and steadfast affections. You will have sensuous love of life and a desire for comfort and luxury. You will have success in drama, music and fine arts. You will secure patronage of wealthy ladies. You will have a variable, moody and romantic disposition with fertile imagination, refined taste and delicate feelings. You will be fond of dainty food and will be successful in travelling. You will have a practical nature and acquisition of property will be easy to you. You will have a sensitive nature. Disappointment in love affairs may make you languishing. Your married life and domestic climate may have queer vagaries but you will depth of feelings and fidelity in attachments. Early years may prove difficult because of dependence and servitude which will be overcome as you will be matured by learning through experience. Zodiac Horoscope : Taurus (Vrish Rashi) Taurus is the second zodiac sign. Taurus zodiac sign span is 30 degree. Taurus is composed of 9 divisions of constellation (nakshatras). The first 3 divisions of Taurus are made of Krittika nakshatra, 4th to 7th divisions are made of Rohini nakshatra and 8th and 9th division is made of Mrigshira nakshatra. Taurus is Venus ruled, stable nature, female gender, earth zodiac sign. Symbol of Taurus zodiac sign is the Bull. Therefore, people born in Taurus zodiac sign has the nature like a Bull. They are patient and intelligent. They make up their mind firmly to do any task. They do not leave work in middle. Natives of Taurus zodiac sign possess some distinct qualities which are given below. Zodiac Horoscope : Taurus (Vrish Rashi) details According to Indian horoscope, Taurus, the second zodiac sign of horoscope is also known as Vrish Rashi. To predict the Taurus zodiac sign of the horoscope, you should focus on qualities or characteristics of Taurus sign. According to a general rule, if a person born in Taurus, then they have following attributes : 1. The Body: Physical characteristics of Taurus native are similar to a Bull. Their height is medium with fair color. 2. Nature: Nature of Taurus natives is loving, full of patience, conserved, steady. Taurians can be defined as Solid and reliable. They are also artistic by nature and love nature. 3. Job/Business: Taurus natives are successful in both job and business. They are good in all kind of jobs of steady nature. 4. Leadership: Taurus natives have good leadership qualities. They can inspire and motivate people by satisfying basic human needs. 5. Profession: Natives of Taurus sign can choose medical, entertainment, movies, fashion, music, art industries as their profession. These fields best suits them.. 6. Relationships: Taurus natives are conservative by nature, that's why they have lack of friends. Taurians are totally devoted to their family. Taurus natives are good friend of people who born in Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces. 7. Love: Taurus natives are conservative yet romantic by nature. They understand the value of love and family. Taurians are attractive, good loving and caring partners. 8. Health: Taurus natives are generally prone to neck and throat related illness. Laryngitis, tonsillitis, stiff neck, sore throat etc are common diseases for Taurus. They should also take care of lower jaw, shoulder, ear related problems. Mainly Taurus is related to throat, so they have to take care of throat. Zodiac Sign Taurus The Taurean's characteristics are solidity, practicality, extreme determination and strength of will - no one will ever drive them, but they will willingly and loyally follow a leader they trust. They are stable, balanced, conservative good, law-abiding citizens and lovers of peace. As they have a sense of material values and physical possessions, respect for property, they will do everything in their power to maintain the security of the status quo and be somewhat hostile to change. Mentally, they are keen-witted and often follow rule of thumb, but apt to become fixed in their opinions through their preference for following accepted and reliable patterns of experience. They are faithful and generous friends with a great capacity for affection, but rarely make friends with anyone outside their social rank, to which they are ordinarily excessively faithful. Mainly, they are gentle, cool tempered, good natured, modest and slow to anger, disliking quarreling and avoiding ill-feeling. If they are provoked, however, they can explode into violent outbursts of ferocious anger in which they seem to lose all self-control. They can flourish in many different trades and professions: banking, architecture, building, almost any form of bureaucracy, auctioneering, farming, medicine, chemistry, industry Taureans make good managers and foremen surveying, insurance, education and, perhaps surprisingly, music and sculpture. Tauras is most closer to earth than any other zodiac sign. The main objective in leading a Taurean life is primarily (though not entirely) to maintain stability and physical concerns. Your inner spiritual sense longs for earthly harmony and wholesomeness. When you fully understand this, and work toward this end, you will no longer need to blindly reassure yourself with external possessions and comforts. Likes * Stability * Being Attracted * Things Natural * Time to Ponder * Comfort and Pleasure Dislikes * Disruption * Being pushed too hard * Synthetic or "man made" things * Being rushed . Some interesting Fact about Taurus: * your ruling planet is Venus. * The animal associated with you sign is this tough looking bull. The Egyptian Hourus was the bull of heaven, and a white bull was sacrificed in Babylonia at the New Year to placate Ramman, the god of thunder and lightning. * Colour of your choice is Pink. * your starstone is Emerald. The pure Taurus native He is essentially to be trusted as a reliable, careful, steadfast person, of pleasant hospitable ways. He loves the country and his garden and is contented with his possessions which mean a great deal to him. He has real feeling for such things. He is not enterprising, preferring to conserve and to prosper in well-tried ways. He can become a little boring, as he is so fixed in his opinions. In love he is charmingly affectionate, but over-possessive. Overstress or misuse of these traits will mean inertia, stodginess, obstinacy and a tendency to suspicion of more lively people. Love of good things and possessions may turn to greedy and grasping ways. Inhibition of his natural traits will be caused if he is subjected to overmuch rush and excitement, bringing overtiredness. As a child, the Taurus native will be charming, biddable, enjoying nursery rules and school routine. He will be a great success when at the top of the school, because of such good ways. He is apt to take some time to get over this, failing to adapt him-self to the emergencies of the bigger world. His mind does not work swiftly, so he should be given time to achieve his results. He may be what is called a slow developer. Physical Characteristics The neck will be emphasized. It is usually heavy, especially in later life. Some-times it is unusually beautiful. Just as the bull has curls on the front of the head, so the Taurus native often has a particularly curly lock of hair which will not lie down. He is generally thick set and gives an impression of being solidly and weightily earthed. Movements will be deliberate. Diseases Parts affected may be throat, glands, and generative organs. Way of living The Taurus person is at his best in any sphere, where his natural urges can be reasonably expressed. He is therefore better in a position of trusted responsibility, rather than as a go-getter, better in country pursuits than in town, better where he can deal with art and beauty and nature rather than where he is upset by too much movement. The physical emphasis is on his throat; hence he will often be a naturally good singer. Since he is practical and likes solid possessions, he will like to invest his money in house property or interest himself in building. Hobby Gardening, painting, sculpture, music-hobbies, which mean sitting still for a long time, embroidery and so on. Taurus - Vrishabha Symbol - A Bull Ruling Planet - Venus Birthstars - Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira Favorable traits of Taurus include the ability to be productive, materialistic, ascetic, pleasing, earthy, organized, patient, loyal, cheerful, affectionate, and strong willed. Unfavorable traits of Taurus include the ability to be stubborn, unforgiving, greedy, inflexible, proud, lazy, hedonistic, overly materialistic, and possessive. Taurus are very stable, organized people with an extreme interest in material possessions. This sign is ruled by Venus, so these people love beauty and the arts. They have a strong desire for money, luxury materials, food, and properties due to their sensual nature. They have a friendly, intelligent, compassionate personality and can be very generous to others. They have the steadiness and energy to be successful in life and accomplish their desires. They make very good friends and they like platonic relationships and permanence in relationship. They are usually steady in relationship, however their tempers are difficult to control once they are set off. They hold on to the past and do not always forgive. They are extremely productive, however they can be stubborn when it comes to their own point of view. Professions which are best suited to Taurus include: corporate executive, treasurer, banker, stockbroker, gambling manager, and salesperson. Famous People: Sri Krishna, Queen Victoria, Bagwan Rajaneesh, Drew Barrymore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mick Jagger, Wilt Chamberlain TAURUS: Broad Outlook (F) Rouses the desire nature, giving stamina and persistence in action. Very strong and determined will. They are pre-eminently thorough. Make up their mind to do anything, they will keep on working with remarkable patience and persistence until success comes to them. Very practical in their approach. They will not mind doing anything for one whom has won their affection. They are very firm in their mental attitude and once an opinion has been formed they cling to it with tenacity. Very difficult people to convince but, when once won over to a cause they will defend in to the last. Will be outspoken, self-reliant and reliable and remarkably patient. On the other side are obstinate, rigid, dogmatic, unrelenting and unbending. They persist in a given direction and neither reason nor argument will turn them. Their tendency is to seek solitude and become self-absorbed. These people are endowed with good executive ability. Very fond of comfort, luxury and other refining influences of life. Health: Ailments affecting heart and generative system. Chronic/organic troubles are threatened may suffer from disease like diphtheria, bronchitis, asthma, and heart troubles of defective circulation and spinal complaints. Affliction denotes one may inherit hereditary diseases, which usually become chronic. Third cusp Movable, signifies that the mind is often aspiring, active ambitious, enterprising but changeable. Love changes and like travels. Will do a lot of travelling about close ties with cousins, neighbor’s etc. And with relatives in general are developed. Dynamic energy, one will be able to take up pioneer work. Natives ardent in whatever they undertake and they once espouse a cause social, political, religious or educational or any other they will work for that cause with all the vim and vigor of their energetic nature. They succeed through sheer audacity. Persons influenced by these signs are best fitted in positions that require speed and swiftness, wit and ingenuity and tact and diplomacy. Never rest contents until they are in the lead of whatever pursuit they follow. They scorn subordination. Natives are ideally suited to occupy responsible and authoritative positions. Movable sign on angles (5th&9th) one will be resourceful and alert. Would grasp an idea very quickly. Being enterprising and active, he will shun no effort in order to succeed. He will succeed in any enterprise, come what may. A brave, bold and indomitable spirit is indicated. When fixed sign are on Kendras - One will be firm, determined dignified and self-reliant. He will be slow and plodding but will succeed eventually. Requires time to come to a decision. Patient persistence in every doing. He is sure to rise in life through fixity of purpose and persistent effort. He will put his talent to the best use. Set back does not daunt him. He will adhere to a method only after being satisfied that it will meet his requirements. It is next to impossible to change him but when veered round to cause, he will prove to be its most ardent and reliable advocate. Bring income to one through service and ordinary means. Finance is prone to fluctuation. The man of dual sign being lazy and indifferent, will be indifferent even in regard to accumulation of wealth. Dual sign connected with 2,6,10 one is best fitted to serve others. For instance, one can act as a middleman, agent clerk, and editor speaker. If 1 & 7 lords are in harmonious aspect or parivartana partnership is advisable; a good mutual working arrangement is indicated. If the cusp of the 11th and 11th lord is in common sign one will acquire doubtful friendships (Asc.Fixed). Nature (E) Show solidity & stability. Indicate material welfare and the native will be sent on making wealth & seeking power and position. This ascendant gives good health. One will be careful & cautious premeditative, prudent & practical, secretive & suspicious, stubborn & self protective, slow & steady, reserved and retrained, methodical and economical, plodding and preserving. Mind is practical objective, scientific, methodical and materialistic. When a majority of planets occupy earthy, business would be the best. General Predictions: Physical Stature will be middle, body plumpy, and forehead broad. Neck thick and stout, eyes bright, hair dark, complexion, clear, in appearance solidly built and stocky, shoulders big and muscles well developed. Characteristics: Will put up with a lot of provocation can endure and be very patient. He works steadily and waits for the results to come up at one time or the other. When provoked to anger, become very wild with rage and they are dangerous like earthquake. Violent and unrelenting. You are slow and steady, plodding and persevering, patient and persistent, enduring and executive. You are conservative. You will never waste advantageous and your energy. You will have strong will. You are determined and dogmatic. Anything done is deliberate and well thought out beforehand. You will not mind to bide your time till you feel that it is wise to act. Will have a sharp eye on your money. worldly possessions and impelling appetite for food. And preferring sweets. Will worship money; and those which money can buy. You concentrate your thoughts. You have IMMENSE power and will. You may be worldly and take pleasure in the good things of life. You are fond of ease, comfort and feast. You live in your feelings rather than in your mind. You are to energize your mind a little more and live little less in your feelings, your will help yourself to maintain good health. You are straightforward and natural. Your nature will be plain. You do not jump to conclusions without considering the pros and cons. You can depend on your opinion, as it will be unbiased and honest. You will be ambitious and cheerful. As it is the second sign of the zodiac representing face expression etc., you will be ever smiling. May be highly diplomatic. And difficult to understand you. Venus will give a legacy at any part of your life because you will command the good will and sincere affection of your relatives. You will be fortunate and lakshmi will bless you with ornaments, costly jewels, gems, furniture, conveyance and comforts. You will also be blessed with estates, garden etc. and your hobby also will be horticulture will evince keen interest in such and lead a pleasant life. All pleasurable natural scenery will appeal to your mind. Will prefer solitude and rural life if Saturn influences. You will have knowledge and intuition deep set. You are not verbose. Formulate your own opinions. Do not yield to others’ suggestions or orders. Will prove to be very stubborn and steadfast. Will argue and convince others, but to change your view, once formed, is out of question. You are very slow in accomplishment, which is correct when certain circumstances need great deliberation; anyhow you need some more speed to cope with majority of your working without pulling matters over and over again. You are the best long-term planner. In spite of any opposition or criticism from others, you will carry out your original plan, fight it out and emerge victorious, triumphant and successful. In love affairs you will continue to be loyal and true to the love whom the person likes, even though there may be opposition or upsetting conditions. A little of self-control is necessary in early life, especially when Saturn aspects or in lagna. Enjoy fleshpots and the pleasant things of life to such a great extent that you will have unbounded appetite. One is to try to lead a temperate life. Taste in arts, music, cinema, drama, etc. You are lucky because you know the value of money. How to handle it and never give away easily, will be at ease only when you receive money, put it in the pocket or keep it in a safe or deposit in the bank. You do not believe in mere hopes of making money or realizing the entangled money on a later date. Though you believe that haste is waste yet to make money, you do not hesitate. You should not be obstinate, nor slow, in action. Also one should not be so selfish nor vindictive by retaining anger for a very long time. Health: Normally you have robust health. Will appear to have super human strength. You are best adapted for hard work. You appear to suffer from an over-abundance of life rather than a deficiency of it. Unlike others you are less sensitive to pains. You will never admit physical disability. If you fall ill, you suffer for a long time without revealing it. Your recuperative powers are not satisfactory. Hence your recovery is generally slow. Generally tonsils, diphtheria affections of throat, palate and neck. Shows that one may all from cold and apoplexy constipation, plethora and similar difficulties may be experienced as age advances. Throat is main part to take care. Finance: Patience and perseverance pays you. Will be able to accumulate and hoard money. You will be cautious while spending, especially when you are in need. When once fortune is made, you spend to your satisfaction, keeping a portion always in reserve even though you do not risk in money matters. Never will you squander unnecessarily. You may have gambling temperament also. Luckily you will often earn especially during BUDHA periods. As you have patience and perseverance you are able to put on a poker face easily whenever necessary. You work for material status. Will invest on estates and grow fruits, flowers, tea, coffee, etc. You will have gardens and groves. You will be able to get money for others. Hence you may be brokers, underwriters, etc. To collect share cap for an industry or arrange with bankers for overdraft facilities. You are practical and build your fortune on a steady firm and reinforced foundation. You don’t take chances. You do not spend away to the very last penny of your income but always keep something in reserve. You will measure your success only from your savings. Profession: Desires to be comfortable and enjoy life to the full, you always go in for the best paid profession. Have great liking to trade in luxury goods, finance, may; be bankers, or one in the Board Stock brokers, speculators, cashiers, etc. Including gardening, nursery, music pleasure and social success, you will be excellent musician, actor, etc. Domestic: Men are good providers and women are good homemakers. Will be happy and harmonious life. Have comfort, rest and peace at home. Like your own native place. Scenery will be attract you. Peace, pleasure, prosperity, property, popularity and position mean much to you. Always supply sumptuous food and give feast to others. When the guest does not serve you similarly you cannot tolerate. Decorate the house, keep furniture etc., tidy and maintain your home in good condition. Married life: Take much time to take a decision in the matter of selection of partner, but once you decide a particular partner is ideal, you will stick on and will never leave stone unturned till you come out successfully. Partner in the other two earthy or three watery signs will prove to be good partners contributing to peace. Maintaining harmony and leading a happy life. If you fall in love with any, you are faithful to them to the last. Your emotions will be deep. You do not like to quarrel and you hate confusion. Will have loving wives and the ladies will have devoted husbands. Love is real to them. Will always be fulfill your social and financial obligations. Will always be affectionate, warm and ever loving. Respond to kind treatment. You are flattered by luxury. Divorce is rare. Will endure and suffer even untold miseries and never desert partner. Will have a feeling the spouse must be sheltered, looked after, attended upon, cared for and protected under any circumstances. You adore your spouse. Do not mind taking all pains to supply spouse whatever spouse wants. Your partners born in a higher rank. Spouse may not be related. You are reliable generous and faithful. Never neglect your house. You want your spouse dress nicely and look attractive. You will never find your domestic life tiresome, nor at any part of your life will you regret marriage and look back to the old days when you were free and happy. Ladies will behave both like a mother also a wife. Will appear to be reserved and calm. May doubt your husband’s love and affection and they make no secret of their love. Will also be equally anxious to lead a happy and harmonious wedded life. You seem to care more for your home than you do for yourself between husband and wife. You are more satisfactory and dutiful parent than you do as partner in life. Children: Will appear to be strict with your children. May even appear to be harsh. Anyhow your intentions are good and your children will in the long run, realizes it and will be much benefited. / You are capable and conscientious parent who try to lead noble family life children will always treat the parents with respect and bring you great pleasure and satisfaction. Will be well built and intelligent. Handwriting Great liking beauty and art, and handwriting will be beautifully curved small and smooth. Economical does not leave much space in between words or in between lines. Do not use offensive words. Always mild and gentle. Invariably put a full stop after signature, underline signature with artistic hooks at both ends. Lucky Days: Friday lucky, grand success can be expected on Wednesday, Saturday delay the results, but do not deny nor disappoint. Ultimately on Saturdays you will be crowned with success. Tuesday show extravagant expenses. Thursday de note gain to partner. Monday indicate short journey and please correspondence. Sunday show rest at home. PINK GREEN & WHITE GOOD. NOS. 6, 5 & 8. SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND & EMERALD ARE GOOD. Points to be kept in mind: Your feelings will be extremely concentrated and they will create many enemies - all undesirable. Further hatred and jealously will be the outcome. You are generally stubborn, rigid, and reserved. But there should be the occasions when you should relax also. Always to be very stubborn will surely do you harms people with this position may be perverse also. It is not as bad as another born being very obstinate. You don’t admit that you are a fatalist. But you are always more or less a fatalist. Do not be very selfish. You are called selfish not for pursuing your own good but for neglecting your neighbor. However virtuous you may be, the virtues will not be shine if you are selfish, just as the sweet water in the river loses its quality by emptying into brackish sea water. It is good that you do not lose your temper quickly. But it is very bad of you when you are vindictive, revengeful as you retain it for a long period. Even after some years have passed, you can’t forget. The snake represent after biting the grass once, it brings back the cud and minces it again and reduces grass to nothing. Thus due to your slow, steady and solid attack, you do much harm to your opponent. This is too much. You should cultivate forgiving habit. Without any pain and strain you want to do everything easily. At least necessary activity is essential. Heavens will never help you if you do not act. Be active, you will be happy. Also do not be overcautious and exasperatingly deliberate. Do not be fond of easiness and thereby develop laziness. Sloths will smoother many virtues. When you develop such a habit and lead such a life for some years then you will find when necessity for work arises that you are unfit and everything will appear to be difficult. So cultivate industry everything will become easy. So get up early, be active, cultivate to help others. Forget others’ faults and forgive you will be blessed with a pleasant good life. Taurus Astrology The sign of Taurus is also known as Vrishabh in Sanskrit. The astrological symbol of the zodiac is a bull. Sun travels through the zodiac yearly from April 20th to May 20th. The people born in these dates have Sun sign of Taurus. The zodiac contains birth Nakshatras of Krittika, Rohini and Mrigashira. If at the time of the birth, the moon is placed in the zodiac, the subject is said to have Vrishabh Rashi. The ruler of this planet is Venus. Venus attributes this zodiac with love for beauty, arts, peace and harmony. People born in this zodiac are patient, loyal and dependable with great deal of stamina and practical approach towards life. Taureans value life in term of material comforts. With their slow, and focused approach, they tend to acquire all the worldly possessions easily. This is one sign, which does not make worry an issue. They can be either laidback and lazy, or phenomenally hardworking, or both by turns. Taureans, amongst all the beautiful things, love to live close to nature the most. They do not identify much with garish artificial surroundings. Music appeases them and sense of family brings warmth to them. Many of the Taurus born possess sonorous voice, and singing capabilities. They love good food and practical things in life. Taureans know how to work hard and make money. They also know how to make and cherish a solid home base. They are reliable and dependable for life, and make good spouse and friends. The major drawback that trouble people close to a Taurus is their strong thinking, manifesting in stubbornness. A Taurean never changes his/ her opinion once formed. They never give way to other people`s insistence no matter what. This determination makes them highly strong people who can go through unusually difficult situations. But their stubbornness might break a few hearts as well. They can be quite resistant to change (or cooperation at times) even its for the better. Taureans usually have strong muscular bodies. Many of them are quite lean, but they are strong nevertheless. Most of them move and talk slowly. People in this zodiac exudes strong will, and even stronger attitude. Maybe it`s because of the fact that they know that these very qualities will place them as achievers in life. Health: Taureans are endowed with strong constitution and physical stamina. Their normally placid and tranquil persona also saves them from imaginary ailments. But their love for food and drinks usually goes out of hands. As a result, they tend to gain weight. Lack of natural surroundings can also take its toll. This zodiac rules throat, lower jaw, ears, cerebellum and vertebrae. Career: Taureans are natural moneymakers. They value financial security. And money once in doesn`t get out of taurean`s reach. They have natural affinity for real estate, banks and financial institutes. In all the other profession, including arts, Taureans ultimately reach to the top. Romance: A Taurean romance speaks of steadiness, loyalty, depth and amazing courtship. A Taurean love is for real, and it embodies all the aspects gifted by the Venus (goddess of love) itself. A Taurean knows how to treat a lady like a lady, without sounding flirtatious. And Taurean is instinctive in making Security as home base for romance. Though Taureans take fiery signs like Aries, Leo and Sagittarius: and go along with air signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius with distant amusement and tranquility, they are astrology suggest their compatibility with earth signs of Capricorn and Virgo. They are also in harmony with water signs of cancer, Pisces and Scorpio. They have natural attraction for a Scorpio. General Characteristics of Taurus Sign Vrishabha Rashi Being a fixed and earthy sign, Taurus natives are patient and have stable nature. They have the capacity to hold themselves despite of provocation. But after they loose temper it becomes difficult to handle them (like a bull). They may carry their annoyance with others for years. As the quadrants have fixed signs, they are slow but steady in their work They do not waste their time in non productive activities and would rather prefer to relax when they are free. As Mercury rules their second and fifth house, they have high level of intellect and their words are impressive. They think twice before uttering a word as ascendant lord Venus is also a planet with high intellect. As Taurus sign is ruled by Venus, significator of wealth, Taurus natives are very smart in managing their funds. They have strong inclination towards money matters. They love to eat good quality food and you may see them visiting one of the best restaurants of the town for having their lunch or dinner. They like to wear best clothing and fond of luxuries. As they are good thinkers, they are good planners. They know the art of executing even difficult jobs. They are good diplomats and can handle tough situations with ease. But they have their own firm ideas and it is difficult to change them. They are loyal in their love affairs and believe in keeping their spouse happy. But due to some odd promises of this ascendant, Taurus native do not get expected love and affection from their spouse. But they do not believe in divrocing their partner and try to adjust as long possible. If at all seperation takes place, it is contributed more by their partners. They are strict parents hence there may be some issues with their children. Taurus natives may suffer on account of progeny. As the Taurus natives are ruled by Venus, they have keen interest in music, cinema, art, acting, drama, food industry, clothing, beauticians, automobile dealers, bankers, tax managers, Astrologers etc. Taurus natives have normal good health but they do not take their health issues seriously. They overlook the sickness which results into a problem in later years. If Venus and ascendant is afflicted by malefic planet, they mave troubles related throat, chest and heart. As Taurus natives have keen interests in money matters, they may get inclined towards share market. The good news for Taurus natives is that the most feared planet Saturn is a benefic planet for them and it gives good results depending on other good combinations. But, the most benefic planet Jupiter is malefic for them. Taurus Vrishabha rashi lucky days, numbers, stones Lucky Days: Friday, Wednesday and to some extent, Saturday. You may spend more on Tuesdays so avoid shopping on Tuesdays. Mondays are good for short journey and writing love letters. Friday and Wednesday are good for proposing your love partner. Propose with white+red or green flowers. Thursdays are good for sudden gains but may bring in obstruction in your important deals. Avoid planning journeys on Sundays. Lucky number: 6 Lucky Stones: Emerald and Diamond. Lucky Colors: White, pink, green and light blue. Taurus Vrishabha Rashi Love, Romance and compatibility Good with Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn Moderate with Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, Aries Bad with Libra and Sagittarius Taurus Vrishabha rashi name letters E (East), Ay (aid), Oo (oodle), O (opal), Va (Wander), Vu ( wood), Vay (Way), Vo (vote) Taurus/Vrishabha (fixed, earth) the energetic impulse - conserving, maintaining, securing; fixing and securing the achievements of Aries' pioneering activities resulting in - love for harmony, balancing, relationships, communication of feelings, stable, persevering, traditional, conservative, liking for beauty and form, comfort and luxury, inflexible, obstinate, opinionated, worldly and materially oriented, establishing family or own social group, deep belonging to this Primarily Moon spreads this energy in Zodiac, Secondarily Venus (if posited in Taurus or fully aspecting it). Moon is exalted in Taurus and his Mool-trikon is here as well. Raahu is exalted in Taurus. Nakshatra posited in Taurus - Krittikaa (3/4), Rohinee, Mrigshiraa (1/2) Their lords - specifying Taurus' energies - are: Sun, Moon, Mars Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus Ascendant): Characteristic tendencies: These individuals are often very fortunate and prosperous because of their basic tendency to stay in one place, stay focussed on their goals, and accumulate assets. They relate well to practical, down-to-earth matters, and have an excellent intellect and ability to express themselves. They have a prominent tendency to be somewhat conservative and stubborn, and do not welcome any type of changes. Patient and hard working, they are willing to sacrifice for the sake of the future. Their work may involve some long-term process with an idealistic flavor, where an idea is the key to success. They may encounter obstacles in the realm of parenthood. They may experience problems or delays in getting children, or deal with challenges raising them. Under the influence of their ruling planet Venus, they may be very fond of beauty, comforts, and harmony, as well as the opposite sex. But their marriage partner is likely to be a bit sharp and intense. There maybe a tendency of having disagreements with the partner or the partner may somehow be the cause of some problems in their life. Taurus Ascendant – Sign in Houses Dr. Shanker Adawal The natives of this Ascendant. Are generally of handsome built, as Venus the beautiful becomes the lord-of the Ascendant. They are given to luxurious living and have intimacy with people belonging to faiths other than the Hindus, as the other sign of the Ascendant falls in this case in the 6th house which is a house of others or foreigners. Such people are also prone to accidents for the same reason, and particularly when Mars and Jupiter are also influencing Venus (Mars is significator of injuries and Jupiter for Taurus Ascendant assumes violent role because of it's lordship over the 11th house. People with this ascendant, though fond of a luxurious life are capable of working very hard like a bull once they set their mind on work. Bhava-1 - Appearances - Vrishabha = Taurus Lagnesha Shukra -sensual pleasure rules a natural Bhava- of neutral Kuja Bhava 1 = Appearances, Physical Form = competition for social validation . In order to win the competition a person needs to be born with a healthy, vital, well-coordinated combination of physical behaviors and social traits. L-1+L-6 Shukra bhava-1 signifies personal competitionfor social validation through a winning combination of physical behaviors and traits. The Vrishabha native seeks to develop the physical identity through association with precious natural resources, wealth and luxury , arts and music, fine foods and furnishings. Personally identified with history, accumulated financial and artistic values, exquisite oils and textiles, and traditional lore. One prefers an aesthetic approach to life. Vrishabha natives are generally artistic, beauty-loving folk who have a great love for animals and medicine (due to Shukra also lord of 6) along with a certain affiliation to servants and the working class (6). Because Shukra = L-6 for health, Vrishabha natives fight a lifelong battle with sugars (possibly in the form of alcohol). The appearance is governed partially by Shukra, which favors a pastel-white-diamond-variegated complexion. Within the native 's gene pool, there is a notable tendency for the appearance to favor lighter pigmentation and attractively balanced (Shukra) features. Vrishabha natives strive to maintain a competitively attractivepersonality and physical appearance. They like material wealth and sensual pleasure. If Shukra occupies 2, 5, 9 or 11, these natives often bank considerable hoards of valued items. Physical appearance depends on the condition of D-1/D-9 Shukra. Das /Behari: "Taurus in the Ascendant bestows a pleasing face, small thick neck, plump thighs, broad shoulders and a well-built muscular body. Amiable by temperament, artistic in nature, libidinous in character, you can be categorized as essentially materialistic. Fond of luxury, favoring romance but tending to cultivate bad company. Self-respecting and happy, mostly in the middle and latter portions of life. Saturn, though He owns the 9th and 10th, produces a Yoga which is hard to collect on. It's a Yoga, but a difficult one to fully realize depending on placement of Saturn in the chart. Venus ruled periods should be good for money. Mars ruled periods produce financial prosperity; Jupiter periods are mixed. You like to win, will have the tendency of gathering wealth right from youth , will have broad and strong forehead, nose, cheeks and lips, be industrious, fortunate, devoted to parents, liberal, will have many expenses, be very short tempered, be phlegmatic and windy in humor, be the father of (many) daughters, will insult your own people, be less religious, be interested in affairs for romance, fickle-minded, be fond of food and drinks and be endowed with various kinds of clothes and ornaments." Gemini in the Second House. If the sign Gemini is in the second house, and if Mercury is strong, the native becomes an orator, for the reason that Mercury the significator of speech has in this case become himself the lord of the two houses of speech viz of the second and the fifth and as such represents "speech" in the fullest measure and by being in strength boosts the power of speech to the fullest extent. If Mercury and Venus are together and are afflicted by the aspect etc., of such planets as Mars and Ketu, the first wife of the native does not live long. The reason is clear. In this case, both Venus the significator of wife, and Mercury the lord of the 8th house from that of the wife (7th) suffer and brings about the undesired effect. Mithuna = Gemini = Bhava- 2 - Values Budha -Mercury:Mental Tasking rules a natural Bhava- of Shukra. For Vrishabha lagna , presuming that Budha is fairly well disposed, periods of L-2+L-5 Budha generate considerable wealth through family-of-origin hoarded assets and knowledge-values, as well as via creative genius, including children, speculation, theatre, romance, and games. L-2+L-5 Budha Moral and aesthetic values (2) are flexible, adaptive to the present environment (Mithuna) . Likes to explore new ideas, depending on Budha's condition may also be an avid student of history. Most important are clear communication, good story-telling, and liaisons. Enthusiastically involved in explaining things, often from a broad historical perspective but their personal energy in invested in the theory of the moment. Accumulated wealth from conversations, announcements, publications, speech-giving, sales, marketing, advertising, production and distribution of stories. Budha = commerce. Vrishabha natives enjoy articulate communication and/or manual skills and they do well in commercial business enterprises which engage their chatty and dexterous capabilities. Particularly Vrishabha (from radical lagna or from Chandra lagna) succeeds in ventures that engage manual skills to produce a valuable product such as sewing, painting, drawing, tool-crafts, They tend to enjoy (2) a state of being busy with small manual-mental tasks. The Vrishabha native is often engaged in the arts of home improvement, gardening with small tools, working with drills and presses, drawing designs, writing short notes, painting, calligraphy, knitting, sewing, embroidery, etc. Vrishabha is happiest when the hands are busy creating (5) an object of value (2) with the hands (Mithuna). Cancer in the Third House. The lord of the 4th sign is Moon-which is the significator of "Mind" and the 3rd house represents one's "hobby". Hence the house in which the Moon would be interested from the point of view of "Hobby". For example if Moon is located in the 4th house in the sign Leo, one takes great interest in politics, if it is located in the 5th house in the sign Virgo, he is interested in places of amusement, such as the cinema, clubs etc. If Moon is weak and afflicted the chest of the younger brother of the native is weak, and he is likely to fall prey to such diseases of the chest as the T.B., pneumonia etc. If in addition to Moon being weak there is the affliction of the 3rd house as well, particularly by Mars, the younger brother of the native is likely to become hunch-backed. Karkata = Cancer = Sahaja Bhava- 3- Mental Process Chandra -Moon: the Whole Mind rules a natural Bhava- of Budha L-11 Chandra Mental Habits, Business Administration, Conversations, Memoranda, Teamwork bhava-3 rules "busy-ness" (business). Naturally, whichever bhava is ruled by Chandra the Lord of tides and flows will fluctuate. Under Chandra's lordship, the native 's approach to the repeating habits of daily life will fluctuate. The Vrishabha native is soothing and empathetic one moment, distracted and inaccessible the next. the native 's mental habits and manual craftiness will experience ebb and flow cycles throughout life. It is easier if the collaborative-communicative work team or corporate department is composed mainly of women; or those who have good feelings toward women. Hands If Chandra is well-disposed, Vrishabha natives may enjoy extraordinary psycho-emotional intuition regarding the hands. Often the native is a gifted palm-reader, massage therapist, or hands-on healer such as a physician, cosmetician, hair-stylist, or dentist. Mental health vacillates. Mind is overactive. Depending on Chandra and occupying graha in Bhava--3, thethinking process may be brilliant or berserk, tyrannical or tame.In general the native will face mental challenges related to difficulty with studies, inability to concentrate, and resistance to complex or profound subjects of thought. However the Vrishabha native can learn well through intuitive channels, and via any methods which involve cyclic repetition(Chandra) such as ritual chanting or dance. Talking about Feelings Vrishabha lagna derives emotional satisfaction and a sense of belonging from the act of talking. May enter into debates and planning sessions with an emotionally charged motive. Often one feels a needto get emotional nurturing attention through repetitive argument; such a pattern does not seek to "win" the debate but rather to create emotional validationthrough cyclical repetition of familiar (if negative) feelings Mother Vrishabha lagna natives are often born to motherswith an Actively mentalized lifestyle, particularly the "wearing many hats" mentality required in self-owned business. Mother might be a businesswoman involved in sales, marketing, advertising, all dimensions of commercial administration. Includes every variety of spoken and written communications, such as media producer, teacher-trainer, writer, publisher, or travel planner. If Chandra and Budha= 6/8 angle or both graha are otherwise ill-disposed, there may be significant mental health concerns for the mother. Das comments on Rahu in Karkata for the Vrishabha lagna: "There is no family support, but you obtain a powerful status in society nevertheless. You are more feared than respected." Leo in the Fourth House. Sun becomes the lord of the 4th house when Leo falls in that house. If Sun is strong the residence of the native is wide and open with plenty of Sun shine in it. The native is bold with a broad chest. He has comforts of a high class in life. His mother is a lady with much prowess. If Sun is weak and afflicted by Saturn and Rahu, who if they also afflict the 4th house, the native is sure to leave his residence and live away from it most of his life. If such yoga obtains in the case of a govt., servant, he is liable to very frequent transfers. The mother of the native in such a case suffers from nervous troubles such as arthritis, paralysis etc. Simha = Leo = Bhava- 4 Surya -Sun:the Soul-Self rules a natural Bhava- of Chandra. Home, family, security politician of security parents are prideful; native may suffer from "parenting ego" Whether male or female, this native takes the Father role at home. prefers a "showcase" home with the native in a central role can be bossy in the home the home should radiate the native 's personality and tastes in ego-expressive detail L-4 Surya one's own sense of place is connected with celebrity personalities, in politics, arts, and entertainment ideally home = a brightly lit mountaintop, either socially or geographically needs a red-colored or brightly lit home property The Vrishabha native is ego-identified with caretaking and sheltering activities, home and family Depending on Surya's condition, may use the home as a base for political action, as a theatrical setting for development of Self. If Surya supports it, can be an excellent teacher of folkways. More prone in practice to use the role of Parent or Grandparent as the major teaching vehicle. One possesses a regal confidence in approach to matters of patriotic defense, property ownership and management, stewardship of the land, folkways culture and local customs, foundational schooling, licensing and examinations. Centrality Entitlement Ego The ideal parenting style = Chandra = compassionate, tolerant of growth cycles, nurturing, gentle. If Surya the brilliant and confident karaka of Truth should become compromised by unfortunate association, the native may develop a self-righteous (Ravi) style of parenting that is self-reflexive, intolerant, and politicized rather than compassionate. If such a disability develops, it may manifest in a home culture of exaggerated parental honor, in which the only acceptable behavior of children and family members is that which directs praise and applause upon the parenting native. Children's creativity may be stifled by an attention-hungry parent who wishes the public to see an Ideal Home. Sample placements: Surya (fortunate) = much stability and pride in the home + vehicles, including cars, boats, and airplanes. the native is often happy in the role = "big fish in a small pond" a sort of local celebrity. Shani (unfortunate) the urge toward political engagement in one's local setting is soured by parochialism and defensive negativity. Narrow-minded and vulgar politics in the homeland. Virgo in the Fifth House. Mercury becomes the lord of the 2nd and the 5th house. If Mercury is strong it makes the native an orator, wealthy and wise and his son gets much honour in life. The native possesses a handsome body. If on the other hand Mercury is weak and afflicted by malefic planets, the native suffers financial losses, he is not highly educated, he is likely to have aborted pregnancies, may have some defect in his speech and he is likely to suffer losses through his own son. Kanya = Virgo = Bhava- 5 Budha -Mercury: Mental Tasking rules a natural Bhava- of Surya. Romance, Creativity, Children, Performance Art, Authorship, Genius theatre of logical argument, categorical organization of information performance art of servitude, exploitation, imbalance, grievance L-2+L-5 Budha Dynamic self-expression and divine intelligence find a wellspring of energy for medicine, police work, social work, and other human service ministries. The Vrishabha native is a natural servant of humanity. If Budha is strong, an extraordinary intelligence may leads to celebrity recognition for the genius of one's service to the working classes. Loves children, especially sick children and ill geniuses, and ego-identifies deeply one's divine inspiration to serve them. On the negative side, the Vrishabha native may seem to act like a petulant child due to a chronically self-centered (5) repetitive argumentation (Kanya) that one dramatizes in a sort of adolescent performance art. Vrishabha can tend to repeat a litany of chronic complaints in the workplace (Kanya); and to brush off one's own patterns of misappropriation, misrepresentation, and theft with regal disregard. There is a tendency toward taking illicit privilege while maintaining a compelling internal argument whichjustifiesthe decision. For Vrishabha lagna , presuming that Budha is fairly well disposed, periods of L-2+L-5 Budha generate considerable wealth through family-of-origin hoarded assets and knowledge-values, as well as via creative genius, including children, speculation, theatre, romance, and games. Libra in the Sixth House. If Venus is strong the younger brothers of the mother of the native stand to gain financially etc. Contrary is the case if Venus is weak. The planet that influences the most the planet Venus and the 6th house denotes the cause of the death of the younger brother to the mother of the native. As strong Venus denotes a good number of the younger sisters to the mother of the native. If Venus is under benefic influence, the native treats even his enemies with consideration and love. Thula = Libra= Bhava- 6 Lagnesha Shukra rules a natural Bhava- of Budha. L-1+L-6 Shukra Health can be compromised by indulgence. Loves socializing around food, alcohol, and in beautiful company. Always seeking a balanced resolution to conflict. Can enter where angels fear to tread, believing that he has the solution. Depending on condition of Shukra, one will tend to be well-liked and respected for sincerity if not for having workable solutions. The Vrishabha native gets into trouble during periods of the 6th lord just like everyone else, but one's natural desire to provide everyone with access to beauty and truth is the "get out of jail free" card. Unless Shukra is ill-disposed, one will through sweet words and sensual indulgence avoid serious conflict most of the time. Conflict-ridden Bhava--6 is often a good environment for the Vrishabha native, IF they choose to professionalize itwith medicine, teaching, or law careers. That is because Shani is a Yogakaraka for Vrishabha and Shukra-Shani are super-good friends. Many of the best physicians in "social justice" (Thula) settings like public health clinics and social work environments have the Vrishabha lagna with a strong Shani (work) -Shukra (wealth) combination. Scorpio in the Seventh House. If Mars is strong the wife or husband represented by the 7th house lives long. A weak and afflicted Mars is instrumental in causing many expenses on the wife of the native. If Mars and Venus occupy the 5th and the 12th house the native is ridden with sex. If the horoscope belongs to a female and both Mars and Saturn afflict the Ascendant as well as the lord of the Ascendant, then the husband of the lady is very hard and cruel towards her, for the reason that Mars represents the "self" of the husband as lord of the 7th house and Saturn represents the arms (deliberate self) of the husband again, being lord of the 3rd house from the 7th. Both are cruel and would be influencing, Venus a representative in itself of wife both as Venus and as lord of Ascendant in the female nativity. Venus and 1st house under separative influence causes sterilization of wife in a male horoscope. Vrischika = Scorpio= Bhava- 7 Kuja rules a natural Bhava- of Shukra L-7+L-12 Kuja Marriage is sexual and competitive, with a powerful fleshly sensuality. Unless Kuja is dignified, conflict emerges in the marriage. Vrishabha tends to marry the competitor, a professional equal, rather than seek traditional public-private compatibility. Wants mystery, control, and exploration in the marital scene. Contracts, agreements, legal discussions, all types of advising are vigorously, actively pursued from the basis of the native 's intent to gain control. Divorce is common due to anger, unless Kuja is tamed; but the partners may remain sexually involved even after divorce. Spouse is a healer: manipulative, secretive, ambitious, vigorous, insightful, and likes to win. Sexual and psychological intimacy is easy to achieve, but the struggle for control between the two partners may be monumental. Vrischika = Scorpio= Bhava- 7 = Marriage "If Aries, Scorpio be descending, or Mars' Navamsha be descending, the woman will get a husband, angry but devoted to her." ~~ Bhrigu SutramCh. 2 4 Shloka 11 "If at woman's birth, the 7th bhava or the setting Navamsha be that of Mars, the husband will be fond of other women and will be of an irascible temper." ~~BPHS Ch. 80, shloka 22-2 Sagittarius and the Eighth House. Jupiter becomes the lord of the 8th and the 11th house. If Jupiter is strong, but the 8th house is under strong malefic influence, one gains financially through transactions with foreign lands or the foreign people. If Jupiter is strong one lives long. The Dasa or bhukti of Jupiter does not give much wealth as Jupiter's main sign viz Sagittarius falls in the worst house. Bhava- 8 * Dhanusha = Sagittarius Guru rules a natural Bhava- of friend Kuja. Sudden, forced changes; catastrophic upheavals; Joint assets of marriage, secret matters,in-laws, therapeutics, healing, taboos, taxes, tantra L-8+L-11 Guru Joint assets of marriage are generously shared. Spouse contributes wealth, well and cheerfully, unless Guru is damaged. l Spouse hails from a religious, optimistic, successful family of equal or higher social standing than the native . Spouse has a liberal, distributive outlook. Deep healing is easy to access. All forms of therapeutic touch and talk are available; Guru will show the level of permission to access healing modalities. Wealth from hidden sources. Capricorn in the Ninth House. Saturn becomes the lord of the 9th and the 10th houses, i.e. of a trine and an angle and as such becomes Raja Yoga karaka. Unless Saturn is family strong the native is born in a rather poor family. If Saturn is not under the benefic influence of Jupiter etc, the father of the native possesses harsh speech. The fortune of the native increases slowly. In its Dasa and bhukti Saturn gives increased income, promotion and status. Bhava- 9 * Makara = Capricorn Shani rules a natural Bhava- of neutral Guru. Ceremonial Religion; the Temple; Priesthood; Guru; Professor; University; Wisdom; Father; Religious teachers and beliefs; Divine Law L-9 + L-10 Shani The inspiration and consolation of Religion is not easily accessible. Native tends toward a positivistic, materialistic worldview. Sees religious authority and priestly ritual with a skeptical, common-sense eye. Although deprived of access to and respect for ancient spiritual traditions, the native can when Shani is exceptionally strong with nodal influence, set himself up as his own priest. Typically he seeks authority to transmit an structural materialistic viewpoint as a cure for religious excess. Aquarius in the Tenth House. Saturn becomes the lord of the 9th and the 10th houses. Ninth is a trine and 10th an angle. Hence Saturn becomes Raja Yoga Karaka planet i.e. it would confer affluence and power on the native in it's Dasa and bhukti, If Saturn is strong the native gets name, and success not only through the govt, but also through divine help i.e. in circumstances in which he apparently deserves very little success. Bhava- 10 * Kumbha = Aquarius Yogakaraka Shani rules a natural Bhava- of Shani. leadership responsibilities, orderly and hierarchical environments , public respect and regard from below L-9 + L-10 Shani Hard working and respectful of the hierarchy in his chosen profession. Will follow the rules laid down by his predecessors for gaining the social credentials necessary to access high prestige. Then, works hard, and consistently, to achieve one's social goals. Although graha in and drishti to Bhava--10 make a critical difference in determining the outcome of career, Vrishabha lagna is advantageous. If the native also benefits from a Shani drishti to karma bhava, one will be admirably steady in one's work, and praised for one's disciplined determination. Bhava- 10 * Kumbha [ = Professional Success depends on Shani Ideally Shani will be angular and receive friendly drishti. Yet Shani = yogakaraka for the Vrishabha lagna and Shani a good friend of lagnesha Shukra. Even a poorly placed Shani will contribute modesty and a self-regulating, institutionally loyal attitude in leadership roles. Professional reputation flourishes in specialties of institutional and bureaucratic functions. Vrishabha enjoys business administration (3) when they have an adequately sensitive work-group (Karkata, 3) to support their need for caretaking, sheltering, and nurturing behaviors in the commercial environment. Shani being L-9+L-10, matters related to higher educational credentialling as well as father-figures or male authorities (9) and the regulation of large, often global, organizations (10) will constitute their heaviest professional and personal burden. Bhava- 10 * Kumbha = Shani = possible delay in highest education Often the Vrishabha native lacks the highest university (9) credential in their professional field but feels a conservative resistance to achieving that ultimate diploma which would give them full respect. The resistance is generally based on one's perceived obligation to fulfill their present duties (Shani, Makara) so that there is no Time (Shani) for higher education. For example in medicine, the hard-working and medically capable native may hold the R.N. or P.A. credentials but resist obtaining their M.D., and remain negatively patronized (9) by M.D.'s with higher rank. An enlisted military man might never apply to officer school; regardless of his strategic and tactical planning capabilities he will be always need to work harder than others (Shani) to obtain respect. The clerical accountant who needs an M.B.A. to advance into corporate leadership might never find the time to earn a higher diploma, thus remaining under-recognized in her corporate hierarchy. Bhava- 10 * Kumbha = Management roles Vrischika enjoys managing transactions (3) that contain regulatory policies and bureaucratic information (Makara) and collaborating on teams with people who possess rank and social position (Makara, 3). Of course, much depends upon the lord of the 10th navamsha as well as any graha occupying Bhava- 10 or 10th-from-10th = Bhava-7. Das comments on Guru in Kumbha for the Vrishabha lagna: "Jupiter in the 10th house means that your attempts at material and spiritual gain will always be tested. You will be tested in general. Saturn will put up powerful obstacles to your progress which you will have to overcome to get what you want or make progress. Learning to overcome obstacles, especially in spiritual endeavors, will be a wonderful and powerful lesson for you." Das comments on Mangala in Kumbha for the Vrishabha lagna: "When under the influence of Mars, you will be feverishly engaged in thoughtless activities which may create bad karma. You will crave for satisfaction of carnal passions and enter into many disreputable affairs." Pisces in the Eleventh House. Jupiter become the lord of the 11th and the 8th house. If the 11th house and Jupiter are aspected by Mars and Saturn the native does not have any elder brothers. If Jupiter is strong the native gains through some sort of invention or discovery. He is also blessed with elder brothers, and engages himself in good deeds. Bhava- 11 * Meena = Pisces Guru rules a natural Bhava- of Shani. bridge between the astral plane and the material plane. Dreams, imagination, bedroom, privacy, meditation, out-of-body experiences, beings without bodies, ancestors, intuition, feet L-8+L-11 Guru Guru confers a natural advantage for earnings and mobility in the marketplace. The elder sibling is generally helpful, and mentors appear along the path to help the native expand his circle of associations. If Brihaspati is auspiciously placed, income is generous and many pleasant, optimistic friends support the native 's life endeavors. Seeks the company of (11) dreamers (Meena), meditators, psychic intuitives, those associated with ashrams and retreat centers, the lost and wandering; those who serve in hospitals, prisons, or camps; reflexologists or those who work with the feet. If a meditation Sangha is available, and Guru is reasonably well disposed, the Vrishabha native will certainly join it. Vrishabha also befriends the lost, the sleepy, foreigners, and those who communicate with the ancestors. Aries in the Twelfth House. Mars becomes the lord of the 12th and the 7th houses. Both of these houses represent "sex" and luxurious living. Hence if Venus and Mars are together and are located in the 5th house, the native is ridden with sex. The location of Venus and Mars together in the 7th house or the 12th house also gives the same results. Mars lord of the 12th and the 7th houses according to the basic rules of Maharshi Parashar would give the results of the 7th house, and as such its lordship over that angle, would make him lose his malefic nature. Thus Mars will be somewhat good for the native so for as the financial matters are concerned. Bhava- 12 * Mesha = Aries Kuja rules a natural Bhava- of friendly Guru. birth, blood, fleshly appearance, competition, the hunt, hero, athlete, innovation, internal combustion engines, fire, the hot and the new L-7+L-12 Kuja The meditation and inner sanctuary Bhava- is disrupted by Kuja's vigorous physical energy. Unless Kuja is dignified, performance of sitting meditation in this athletically active rashi may be out of the question. Energized discussions on cosmic matters and many forms of hunting, including hunting of spirits and insights, are favored under Vrishabha lagna. Enemies of the marriage, always indicated by the L-12 and graha within vyaya bhava, tend to be masculine or competitive, sporting personalities with a strong entitlement toward sexual pursuit. Beneficial for active work in sanctuary spaces such as think-tanks, hospitals, ashrams, private elite conferences, other activities shrouded from public view. Propensity toward extramarital engagement, but as always this depends on Kuja's role and any graha inhabiting or sending drishti to Bhava--12, as well as Kuja's disposition in D-9. The Lords of Houses if your Lagna is 02. Vrishaba Lagna (Taurus Ascendant) Lord of House 1 is - Sukra rules Health Lord of House 2 is - Budha rules Wealth Lord of House 3 is - Chandra rules HelpLord of House 4 is †Ravi rules Comforts Lord of House 5 is - Budha rules Children Lord of House 6 is - Sukra rules Enemies Lord of House 7 is - Kuja rules Partner Lord of House 8 is - Guru rules Longevity Lord of House 9 is - Sani rules Fortune Lord of House 10 is - Sani rules Livelihood Lord of House 11 is - Guru rules Desire Lord of House 12 is - Kuja rules Loss Planet Houses Ruled Signified Themes Venus First & Sixth health & illness Mercury Second (Speech) Mars Seventh & Twelfth sexual passion, foreign travel, exile & alienation Saturn Tenth (reputation ) Jupiter Eleventh elder siblings, easy money, fulfillment & other 11 th house themes Taurus Ascendant: Sun: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th and 12th houses Moon: 1st, 3rd, 4th, 9th and 11th houses Mars: 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th houses Jupiter: 3rd, 4th, 11th and 12th houses Saturn: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th houses Mercury: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th and 10th houses Venus: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th houses Vrishabha (Taurus).—The best benefic is Saturn as he owns the 9th and 10th. Mercury, Mars and the Sun are also benefics. Jupiter, Venus and the Moon are evil planets but Venus may be declared a neutral as he is lord of Lagna or ascendant. Grahas/planets and Vrishabh(Taurus) Lagna. Guru, Sukra and Chandra are malefics. Śani and Sūrya are auspicious. Sani will cause Raj Yog. Budh is somewhat inauspicious. The Guru group (Guru, Chandra and Sukra) and Mangal will inflict death. Taurus (Vrishabha): The lord of ascendant Venus, lords of 5th and 9th houses, Mercury and Saturn respectively give good results to Taurus ascendants. It is pertinent to note here, how Saturn give good result to Taurus ascendant. It is a fact that the Saturn is lord of 9th house, which is badhaka position for fixed ascendant. However, as a lord of 10th house, which is an angular house, he should give good results. Whenever a planet is supposed to give good and bad results, the bad results are transferred to some other planets which are positioned in its constellations or signs or navamsas. Sometimes it gives mixed results. Mercury who also possesses lordship over 2nd house, Gemini, is not a direct killing planet to Taurus ascendants. The 7th and 12th lord, Mars takes the responsibility of killing Taurus ascendants. 3rd lord Moon either waning or waxing will not help Taurus ascendants except when exalted in Taurus ascendant. Sun as a lord of 4th house do help to Taurus. 6th lord as well as lord of ascendant Venus cannot show any evil effect on his own ascendant. Lord of 8th and 11th houses, Jupiter will give mixed results only. Taurus Lagna: Sun and Saturn give good results for this sign in the ascendant. For this lagna, Jupiter is Ashtamesha and Ekadshesha and is not benefic. Also Venus is Lagnesh and Shashtesha, due to which Venus is not able to give very good results. It is because the Mooltrikona sign of Venus is in the sixth house. Taurus being Chandra Trityesha gives good results to the ascendant. Sun also gives good results being in Chaturthayesha. Saturn being in Navmesha and Dashmesha is a yogakarak planet and is highly auspicious. Mercury in this lagna is the lord of the second house, called Markesha and is also Panchamesha. Fifth house is Trikon house, and Trikon bhava always gives good results. Hence, there are more good results than bad results. Additionally, Mars in this ascendant is Saptmesha and Dwadshesha. Thus, Mars is a benefic planet for this ascendant. Moon is not able to give good results in this condition. Planets for Taurus Ascendant – Karaka and Maraka Sun- A natural malefic lord of a angle Sun ceases to be malefic and gives good results, if strong, in regard to comforts advancement amenities, residence, etc. If, however, when it is weak, it would give mental unrest, disease opposition to the public, disfavor from government and bad relation with the relatives. Sun: The Sun, as ruler of house 4, is a planet of emotion, home and happiness. It shows the tendency of Taurus types towards expansion through property and comfort, as well as their soul tendency towards grace or beauty. Its shows their tendency to worry and possible separation from their home life in their attempt to expand their sphere of material development. It is generally neutral, considered slightly auspicious by some (by being a malefic ruling an angle), slightly inauspicious by others (by its basic nature). The Sun as the ruler of the fourth will give a strong willed mother, and success with real estate, especially if the Sun is placed in a strong house. Sun: Being 4th lord, a malefic plant as Kendra lord is good, if powerful & aspected by benefic and strong then gives good result for 4th house matter like property,conveyance etc. If aspects is evil & weak then give evil result, ill health, worries from enemies, loss of property & conveyance, loss from Govt. & officer side. A strong, unafflicted and well placed Sun gives the person many good things in life such as affluent parents, good education, good assets, and comforts. The Sun rules Leo and Leo is the moolatrikona sign of the Sun, sitting in the fourth house. A well-placed Sun will promote the significations of the fourth house. A weak Sun will bring trouble to the parents and loss of assets, comforts and education. Surya = L-4 Great pride in one's home, garden, vehicles and the products of schooling such as diploma, license, exam pass. Surya karaka = soul, unique self, awareness of the presence of Divine Intelligence. Ravi controls the childhood home, and one's subsequent access to social and emotional security, including education. Center-stage Roles Surya = center-stage recognition. L-4 Ravi = prefers visible roles in realms related to bandha-sthana, such as home and homeland, structures, family care,shelters and fences, vehicles, schools and school-teaching, parenting, farming, fishing, caretaking, and patriotic protective functions such as military and police. Environments include the schoolroom, the early childhood home, real estate office, kitchens, building construction sites, land ownership and stewardship settings, national and local defense headquarters, shelters that offer protective care of the elderly and the very young, and maternal-child care settings such as medical and social-work clinics. Remedial Ratna for Surya = Manika (pure Ruby) from ~~ Dr. G. S. Kapoor. (1994). Gems and Astrology. Ranjan Publications, New Delhi. p. 88: "In the birth chart of Taurus (Vrishabh) Ascendant, Sun is lord of the 4th house but Sun is an enemy of Venus the lord of the Ascendant. Therefore, Ruby is to be worn in the major period of Sun. It will be otherwise also useful if Ruby is worn if he is in own sign or in the 10th house where he gets directional strength. Wearing a Ruby will bestow mental peace, success in educational activities, gains of land and property, happiness from mother and comfort of conveyances. Besides, other good effects of Ruby will also be felt by the native . " Moon- Even though being lord of an evil house its affliction would not be a desirable feature in strength it would give good results. Moon: The Moon, as ruler of house 3, is a planet of energy, interest, motivation, impulse and enthusiasm. It shows the strong sense of curiosity of Taurus types, which may lead them into artistic pursuits on one hand, or superficial hobbies on the other. It is generally inauspicious and shows the tendency of Taurus to emotional impulse and excess. The Moon as the ruler of the third house will give sensitive siblings and emotional sensitivity that leads to creative skills. Moon: A lord of malefic house (3rd house) so it should be weak, or located in bad house, have malefic aspect then it is a kind of Vipreet Raj Yoga and will bestow immense wealth. But if it is strong then results are average. A strong and unafflicted Moon will give rise to many initiatives as the person is always aspiring to work hard and achieve and will be a great force in communicating with people in their work or in general. Moon's moolatrikona sign Cancer sits in the third house for a Taurus ascendant and signifies the house of initiatives and communication. A weak Moon will make the person less courageous and lacking initiative as well as having difficulty in communicating with people. There could be some difficulty with younger siblings. Chandra = L-3 As lord of 8th-from-8th, Chandra is a bit of dicey influence upon the life of the Rishabha native. Chandra must be very well disposed into order to avoid the extreme fluctuations caused by tsunami- quality churning of the wheel of death and rebirth. Sibling relationships are strengthened but conditions of life for the mother are prone to sudden upheaval, and the possibility of extreme emotional upset for the mother cannot be ruled out. Certainly if Chandra is associated with Rahu-Ketu, the mother's life may be subject to considerable psycho-mental volatility. Mother may be quite commercialized. She is likely to have her own business. She would enjoy the administrative arts, and the daily chat of sales, marketing, advertising etc.. No doubt she is a splendid conversationalist - as generally is the native as well. Still be on the lookout for underlying emotional instability due to the double uncertainties of tidal, habitual, predictable Chandra trying to rule a natural bhava of quick-thinking, million-ideas-per- minute Budha and the sudden unexpected changes associated with bhava-3 as 8th-from-8th. The highly fluctuating and impressionable Chandra's assigned control of Budha's natural territory tends to infuse the mental habits with sensitive emotional feelings: mental tasking business administration writing and messaging communications Relationships with neighbors, co-workers routine daily interactions the native feels more than average empathy in mundane interactions, and has a more psycho- intuitive approach to training and administration than normal. Even routine daily conversations are personalized. Native can be moody and sensitive to slights or insults, especially within the circle of friends and family. Needs reassurance that he is wanted on the team. Remedial Ratnafor Chandra - Moti (pure natural Pearl) from ~~ Dr. G. S. Kapoor. (1994). Gems and Astrology. Ranjan Publ., New Delhi.. p. 92 : "For the Taurus Ascendant, Moon is lord of the third house. Pearl should not normally be worn by the native s of this Ascendant. However, if the Moon is in his own sign in the 3rd house, the Pearl will do good in the major period of the Moon." Mars- As lord of the 12th and 7th houses Mars will give effects of the 7th house. Since it is a natural malefic it would cease to be so. If strong and well aspected Mars will give nice results in regard to business matters, wife and government affairs. If weak it will give opposite results in regard to these affairs and would be particularly bad for health. Mars: Mars, as ruler of houses 7 and 12, is a planet of relationship, sexuality and passion. It indicates an impulse towards sensuality, which may lead to loss of energy and dissipation. It can also show financial loss or expenditure on relationship. It shows the Taurus capacity to aggression in relationship and their high passion levels. It is inauspicious. Mars rules both the seventh and the twelfth denoting difficulty and loss through relationships. The twelfth house can imply hidden agendas and abandonment within relationships. It is also a Maraka by ruling the seventh, adding to its potential for injury. Mars: Being the lord of 7th and 12th house, it will give result of 7th house. Being malefic lord in Kendra will give good results provided it has benefic aspects. If it has malefic aspect then it will act evil for 7th house matters i.e. wife, business, Govt. etc. A strong Mars in the Taurus ascendant chart enhances vitality and energy. Because Mars acts as a functional malefic planet for the Taurus ascendant, ruling the 12th house, the house of loss. This is where Aries is, the mooltrikona sign of Mars. When it is well placed it may neutralize any potential losses, both marital and financial. A weak Mars for the Taurus ascendant can cause a troubled married life as well as financial losses. Mars for Taurus ascendant is lord of 7th and 12th houses. It will give the results of 7th house. Being a malefic but lord of kendra it will give good results provided it has benefic aspects. If aspects are malefics then will act evil for 7th house matters i.e.wife, business, Govt; etc. Mars when in:- Kuja L-7+ L-12 Vital and competitive Kuja controls alliances, agreements, and private sanctuary. The spouse is naturally competitive, active, and sometimes perhaps aggressive (according to the character of Mangala in the Vrishabha nativity). Spouse will work hard and play hard. Research (12) and physically vigorous, goal-oriented foreign travel (12) are favored. Sleep is less peaceful for these natives; the Vrishabha folk may take extreme measures to ensure one's sleep. Sitting meditation may be unfavorable due to mental restlessness; and bed pleasures are sexually (Kuja) activated. Kuja dosha is less harmful for Vrishabha lagna because Kuja sends drishti to swakshetra Vrischika rashi, which tends more to give the spouse a strong personality rather than harm marriage relations. Remedial Ratna for Mangala = munga (red coral) ~~ Dr. G. S. Kapoor. (1994). Gems and Astrology. Ranjan Pub., New Delhi. p. 96: "For the Taurus Ascendant Mars is lord of 12th and 7th. Therefore the native of this Ascendant should avoid wearing a Coral. However, if Mars is in his own sign in 7th or 12th Coral may be worn, if necessary, in the major period of Mars." Mercury- Mercury will primarily give results in regard to the fifth house where its Mooltrikona sign falls. If strong it would give success in examinations of all types, success in planning, authorship, advancement and honour to progeny and the like. If weak Mercury would give the contrary results. Here also it should be noted that if Mercury is influenced by Venus and Saturn benefic for this Ascendant and is strong it would give still better results in the financial domain. Mercury: Mercury, as ruler of houses 2 and 5, is a planet of speech, education, intelligence and creativity. It shows the inherent artistic and poetic sense of Taurus types – their beauty and formal order of expression. They prosper through good communication. It is generally auspicious. Mercury is the planet that creates wealth by its rulership of the second and fifth houses (Dhana planet). Mercury as the planet of perception and intelligence gives Taurus ascendants great ideas for making money, and cleaver communicative skills. Mercury: Lord of 2nd and 5th house, it will be benefic provided it should strong and well aspected. If it is week and badly aspected then failure and break in education, worries on the account of children, unsuccessful in for the matter of 2nd and 5th houses. Mercury's main house or moolatrikona sign Virgo falls in the fifth house for Taurus ascendant, therefore a strong and unafflicted Mercury can produce good investments and good connection with children yet often Mercury is in close proximity to the sun and therefore rendered weak. As a result of this weakness, Mercury can become unstable, nervous and cause suffering with children, or could be responsible for the lack of progeny. Losses in investments and speculation can occur. Budha L-2+ L-5 wealth and prestige Budha wants to talk-about, instruct, explain, classify, discriminate, analyze, articulate, and announce re: matters of bhava-2 and bhava-5 = wealth and prestige: Banks and Collections (2): hoards of value, accumulation, acquisition, storage, history, memory, money, collections of value, records, libraries, archives; values, opinions, historical knowledge, beauty, face, mouth, teeth, voice, food, language, speech and song Children, politics, fashion, charisma (5): games and gambling - winning prizes, Awards and Trophies fortune and luck, creative arts + literature, Divine Intelligence, Speculation , Prestige, Fame, fashion, Theatre center-stage roles, Celebrations - Festivals - Amusement - Divine Light, Self-Expression Wealth There are four main wealth houses: 2 = banked savings; 5 = gambling or speculative wins; 9 = assets provided for acts of faith; and 11 = earned income. Conversational and sexual Budha becomes a highly auspicious L-2 / L-5 stored wealth graha for Vrishabha lagna. The sources of the wealth may be found in the bhava and rashi of Budha. For Vrishabha lagna , presuming that Budha is fairly well disposed, periods of L-2+L-5 Budha generate considerable wealth through family-of-origin hoarded assets and knowledge-values, as well as via creative genius, including children, speculation, theatre, romance, and games. E.g., the main wealth sources for USA Pres-29, Warren G. Harding included publications and announcements [Mithuna, 2] from his career as a newspaperman, and winnings from speculative political contests [Kanya, 5] based on his performative argumentation during political speeches. Kumara controls the domain of family history, wealth from hoarding and historical lineage values (2) and the domain of wealth from speculation, genius of divine intelligence, and creative production of children (5). Death Budha is therefore a beneficial graha for Vrisha lagna, albeit the Kumara may function as a maranakaraka "maraka" timelord in the Vimshottari Dasha. However the other maraka for Rishabha lagna =Mangala a natural aggressor> Mangala is generally more effective in the task of forcing (Kuja) the spirit to exit the flesh-body. Remedial Ratna for Budha: Panna (pure Emerald) for Vrishabha Lagna from ~~ Dr. G. S. Kapoor. (1994). Gems and Astrology. Ranjan Publications, New Delhi. p. 99 : "For the Taurus Ascendant, Mercury is lord of the 2nd, the house of wealth and the 5th a trine. Mercury is, therefore, a very auspicious planet for the Taurus ascendant. the native of this ascendant can always use Emerald with advantage. It will help in acquiring wealth and the native will be blessed with children, intelligence and good fortune. The beneficial results will become more pronounced in the major period and sub-periods of Mercury. Wearing an Emerald with Diamond, the gem stone of Venus, the lord of this Ascendant and a friend of Mercury, will magnify the good results. " Jupiter- Being lord of 8th and 11th it would not be conducive to health affairs particularly when weak. If Jupiter is strong it would however, be conducive to income and would boost the wealth and honour of elder brother. Jupiter: Jupiter, as ruler of houses 8 and 11, is a planet of willfulness, violence and destruction. It shows a danger towards excessive material expansion and self-righteousness, and may cause obesity. It is generally inauspicious, its nature somewhat balanced by Jupiter's natural benefic qualities. Jupiter is the most difficult planet by its rulership of the eighth and eleventh houses. Jupiter can bring death and excessive desires. Jupiter: Lord of two bad houses 8th and 11th , so it gives bad effects, but being a lord of 11th house if strong then gives good income. If week then gives evils result for 11th house, matters like loss of income, elder brother, children some cronic disease etc. Jupiter is another functional malefic planet for the Taurus ascendant and it is the most malefic planet as its moolatrikona sign sits in the eighth house in the sign of Sagittarius. If Jupiter is in a well placed house, then it will promote its own significations for education, ambition and success as well as teaching ability, yet because it is a malefic planet it will afflict other planets when aspecting them. It can bring about financial setbacks to the father and loss of inheritance. Jupiter, when aspecting other planets in the chart, or when in transit, is responsible for difficulties and obstacles in life, both mental and physical. This could result in a troubled or short span of marriage. Jupiter rules over 8th and 11th houses and it will not be conducive for health affairs particularly when weak. If Jupiter is strong, it would however be conducive to income and will boost the wealth and honour of elder brother if any. Overall it is not benefic but being lord of 11th house if strong it will give benefits for wealth as above. If weak, in addition to above will bestow evil results and indicate loss of income, loss to elder brother and children, diseases etc. Guru = L-8+ L-11 Magical knowledge; expansion of the social, financial, and conceptual networks Wise and expansive Guru brings abundant income, gains of wealth often assisted by access to secret or privileged information; generous and liberal friends; and assemblies gathered for purpose of receiving wisdom teachings. Q: Will my kendra eightht lord Guru in the karmasthana cause very bad trouble in my career? My home astrologer says that I could be poisoned by the in-charge if I try to get promote at work. A: L-8 Guru in karma bhava will not cause severe career trouble but rather Guru offers educational opportunities. You need to learn to interpret hidden messages and notice subtle patterns in daily human behavior, including the psychology of those who believe that they must destroy others in order to gain their own success. You can easily learn the "people skills" to manage these creepy individuals but it is also true that constant vigilance is required because often these sorts of people are irrational. The greater significance of a strong L-8 in the 10th bhava of leadership is that you will acquire public leadership responsibilities for regulation of social policy-and-planning such as disaster preparedness, emergency response, and public education (Guru) to get people ready for sudden changes such as natural storms or earthquakes. With L-8 Guru in 10, you have a generous and positive style (Guru) of directing people to respect authority (10) and follow the rules (10). As L-8, lord Guru is an especially effective leader during times of social crisis such as an emergency. Your psychic skills need to get stronger in this life. Public life in the government office is that place where your perceptive skills get tested. Lord Guru is trying to bring out your deeper intelligence about the mysteries of human motivation (8) . However the outcome is good. Everything produced by Lord Guru, even when the route is a bit hazardous, is good for the spirit. In a female nativity, Guru = significator of the first husband Vrishabha lagna or Vrishabha-Chandra indicates characteristics of 8 and 11 in the first husband. Tendency for first husband to be an abundant earner, gainful due to expansive friendliness, and well connected into regular networks of association (11). However as L-8 Guru connotes emergencies, intense and catastrophic transformation (emotional catastrophe, if Vrishabha-Chandra) the husband may produce sudden changes in the life of the native . While generous and inclusive (Guru) the husband acquires behaviors of secrecy and covert operations. Favorable for a surgeon, psychiatrist, obstetrician, deep energy healer, or any professional who handles emergencies. If the L-8 function causes divorce, the couple may remain friendly after the legal termination of the marriage. Remedial Ratna for Guru: Yellow Sapphire = pushkara-raja, "pukhraj" = for Vrishabha Lagna ~~ Dr. G. S. Kapoor. (1994). Gems and Astrology. Ranjan Publications, New Delhi. p. 105 "For the Taurus Ascendant, Jupiter is lord of the 8th and 11th and is, therefore, not considered an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Apart from that, the lord of the Ascendant Venus is not a friend of Jupiter. Still if lord of the 11th Jupiter is in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th, l0th or 11th (in his own sign), the native will have financial gains if he wears a yellow sapphire in the major period of Jupiter." Venus- Venus is lord of the Ascendant and the sixth house. Being lord of Ascendant it should prima facie give good results. But it is not the case. Since its Mooltrikona sign falls in the sixth house it has to give the results of the sixth house. Hence it is somewhat bad. The father of Indian astrology has for the above reasons classified it as bad for Taurus Ascendant people, hence affliction of Venus would be bad for the health prospects of the native, but somewhat good for his financial prospects. Venus: Venus, as ruler of houses 1 and 6, shows a tendency to work with foreigners. It shows how Taurus types can create their own diseases or enmity in life by their excessive inertia, obstinacy and clinging to form. It is generally auspicious but Venus is tainted somewhat by its rulership of the sixth. The ruler of the ascendant Venus also rules the sixth house, giving these individuals a feisty competitive nature, but since it is Venus it comes across pleasing. Venus: lord of 1st and 6th houses, it will give mixed result. As Mooltrikona sign is in the 6th house, so it is malefic. If it is week then it gives gain of money but bad health. If Venus is under the influence of Mars and Jupiter then the person will have many accidents due to Mars planet of injuries and Jupiter planet of 8th and 11th houses. When Venus is strong in the Taurus chart, then this signifies good health as well as benefits in material pursuits and comforts. When Venus is weak then diseases may arise from a weak immune system. Financial instability can occur as well as disputes with others, opposition that brings about losses. (Venus is a functional malefic for Taurus ascendant ruling the sixth house and although Venus will always promote its own signification, it will affect other planets and houses with malefic influence when it aspects them) Venus is lord of Ascendant and the 6th house but as 6th house falls in the mool trikona house, Venus becomes malefic and maraka. Some consider Venus as benefic because Ascendant is considered stronger than the 6th house but l have seen highly malefic results for Venus with Taurus Ascendant. Shukra L-6+ L-1 Sweet and sensual Shukra = also a disease maker, depending on His bhava, companion graha, and incoming drishti. Shukra = the auspicious lagnesha while He is also lord of ari bhava. If there are dignified graha in 6, the Vrishabha native is often called into a practice of medicine. If L-6 Shukra occupies Ari bhava, one becomes an agent of addiction to sweet foods, candies, ladies, alcohol, and numbing drugs. In a male nativity, Shukra = kalatrakaraka = significator of the first wife. Vrishabha lagna or Vrishabha-Chandra indicates characteristics of Ari and Tula in the first wife. Tendency for first wife to to have health problems (6), difficulty to reach and maintain agreements, quick-changing and typically argumentative mentality, tends toward criticism. However the first wife is also visually attractive, has a strong vitality and well-developed social personality (1). Shukra = a double-edged swordfor the Vrishabha native. Although Shukra = lagneshaand therefore Shukra = an agent of self-validation and designator of one's place in the world, Shukra = also L-6. It is generally said that a graha which rules two bhava of a nativity will give the strongest results for its mulatrikona rashi. For Vrishabha, Shukra's mulatrikona = Thula Mahadasha of Shukra which starts with a double period of Shukra will bring out the 6th-house effects, particularly the dissolution of marital agreement (potential divorce) and illnesses related to sugars, including alcohol. Bhukti periods of Shukra, when Shukra occupies the 6th-from, 8th-from, or 12th-from the mahadasha pati, are problematic in the same way. Shukra is an especially difficult graha for nativities in which Shukra = L-6 as measured from both radix lagna (material animosity) and Chandra lagna (emotional imbalance): rishabhya radix lagna + rishabhya Chandra rishabhya radix lagna + Dhanushya Chandra rishabhya Chandra + Dhanushya lagna If Shukra occupies bhava-6 in Thula rashi, success in cosmetic or reconstructive medicine, import- export business (esp. artistic, design, or structural) and work in foreign lands, service work in temples as social events designer, decorator, artistic designer. Remedial Ratna for Shukra: Flawless Diamond (hira) for Vrishabha Lagna from ~~ Dr. G. S. Kapoor. (1994). Gems and Astrology. Ranjan Publ, New Delhi. p. 102: "For the Taurus Ascendant, Venus is lord of the Ascendant. Therefore, Diamond can always be worn by the native s of this Ascendant for longevity and for advancement in life. It will be particularly useful to wear it in the major and sub-periods of Venus. Combination of Diamond and Emerald will prove very advantageous for the native s of this Ascendant." Saturn- As lord of a angle and a trine Saturn in its major period and sub period will give nice results in regard to finances, promotion favour from government, advancement of father etc., if strong, If very weak it can give contrary results also. Saturn: Saturn, as ruler of houses 9 and 10, gives honor, prestige, power, position and great skill. It shows the enduring drive towards practical achievement in the Taurus nature, which often does not become strong until old age. When Saturn is too strong, Taureans can be cold and controlling, neutralizing their otherwise grace. Saturn is very auspicious giving Raja Yoga. Saturn is the best planet for it rules the most powerful Tricona (ninth house) and the most powerful Kendra (tenth), giving it Raja Yoga status. Saturn will bring prestige and power, and success through their tireless persistence. Saturn: Lord of 9th and 10th houses. It is Rajyoga planet for this Lagna and will give immense wealth and good position in life. If it is week then benefic results are small. Saturn has Aquarius, its mooltrikona sign in the tenth house for the Taurus ascendant and is called a yogakaraka planet on account that it rules the ninth and tenth houses which in their own right are the most powerful houses in the chart being in a trine house (the ninth) and a kendra house(The tenth).Therefore the transit of Saturn is never inauspicious for the Taurus ascendant. Saturn can bring about happy events, good teachings and occupations and strength in the bones and joints. A weak Saturn leads to setbacks and obstructions with education, and working at menial jobs. It also can be responsible for weakness in joints and lower back pain. Shani L-9+ L-10 L-9+L-10 Shani becomes Yogakaraka for 'Go' lagna. One of the best characteristics of Vrishabha lagna is that hard-working and orderly Shani becomes the Yogakaraka L-9+L-10, and three bhava will receive the auspicious drishti of Shani as dharma- karma-adhi-pati. Three houses thus benefit from the drishti of the all-good ninth lord and the pretty- darned-good 10th-lord. L-10 of course brings plenty of public responsibilities, and performing public leadership duties leaves one little time to pursue profitable personal business. Being 12th-from-11th and thus a profit-drainer is the reason that L-10 is a "questionable" Yogakaraka-maker. (For example, the author of Bhavartha Ratnakarasays that Shani cannot be a Yogakaraka for Vrishabha lagna. Shri B. V. Raman, the translator of this Sanskrit work into English, most strenuously disagrees; Raman says "of course" L-9+L-10 is a Yogakaraka. But then Shri Raman was famously not afraid of hard work.) Despite His taste for austerity and karma-yogi character, Shani is a reliable guide to wisdom as L-9. Although not as demanding and also not quite as powerful as L-4+L-5 Shani for the Thula lagna+ L- 9+L-10 Shani for Vrishabha will slowly, via force of education and the discipline of the intelligence, produce a public servant of surprising leadership capability. The spatial and social location of highly dignified and somewhat priestly duty performance is shown via Shani's bhava and rashi. For example, OSHO Rajneesh = yogakaraka L-9+L-10 Shani in 8 provides priestly or moral leadership via hidden knowledge or secret money UK- Queen Victoria I = yogakaraka L-9+L-10 Shani in 11 provides priestly or moral leadership via marketplaces and social networks USA Pres-29, Warren G. Harding = yogakaraka L-9+L-10 Shani in 6 provides priestly or moral leadership via conflict management, crime and policing, broken promises, health issues USA Pres-31, Herbert Hoover = yogakaraka L-9+L-10 Shani in 10 provides priestly or moral leadership via executive roles, ordering and regulating behaviors, imposition of policy and protocol in hierarchical organizations Career Shani mahadasha empowers bhava-9 and bhava-10. Shani mahadasha may bring a series of respected, responsible positions in government or the very large corporations However it is nearly always the case for the Vrishabha lagna that due to pull-back by competing interests in world travel and orthodox religion (9) that the native cyclically gains and loses a series of these positions. Shani is lord of both the karmabhava for leadership roles AND the dharmabhava for loss-of-impetus (12th from) in leadership roles. It is rarely the case for Vrishabha to obtain one leadership role and hold it for extended periods. Rather, within a persistently financially comfortable and respectable range, during which the native holds basic decency and indeed a remarkably steady level of luxury (so long as Shukra is well- disposed) there is a cycle of gain and un-gain. With Vrishabha the placid bovine, there is likely not too much ambition to "get to the top" but rather a pleasant, competent, lawful routine regularity of professional practice dignity that allows respect without too much pushing for recognition. The most productive period for public reputation and social recognition occurs during Shani mahadasha; but along the path, each briefer Shani bhukti is a step toward your longer-term credibility in management and executive roles. If the Shani mahadasha occurs during middle age (ideal for Chandra in a nakshatra of Surya, Chandra, or Mangala) then the career becomes quite dignified in maturity. There is no need to fight off competition or push against nature. Slowly and steadily, one rises into visible positions of social responsibility that are much appreciated and generally well-paid. In a female nativity, Shani = significator of the second husband Vrishabha lagna or Vrishabha-Chandra indicates characteristics of 9 and 10 in the second husband. Tendency for second husband to practice ceremonially religious behaviors (9). The second husband as well as the native during this second marriage will be well-known or possessed of a high public dignity and responsibility in one's community (10). The husband-agent-2 is significantly involved in being a father, moral guide, and possibly an ethnic priest. Badhaka-sthana L-9 Shani = the badhakalord for Makara lagna (Badhakaor"harming"houses = the 9th from a fixed lagna, 7th from a changeable lagna, and 11th from a cardinal lagna.) bhava-9 from Vrishabha lagna = Makara = the primary "Badhaka" or harm-causing domain.Fixed lagna typically has some trouble from the father, guru, professor, religious or moral teacher, temple, religious teachings etc. If Guru occupies Makara, the native may experience considerable trouble when dealing with an Over-confident Orfraudulent father or teacher. Periods of Shanimay bring forward an agent in the figure of a father, father-role, guru, priest, professor, or some abstract personage known through wisdom-teachings, who (often inadvertently) causes harm to the native via punitive or materialistic behavior, intolerance for alternative viewpoints on matters of ritual order, and strong need to impose conformity in belief. This badhaka agent must be handled with compassion, in the knowledge that this harm-causing agent is merely a projection of one's own unrealized fear of the deeper truth of religious teachings, the permissiveness of the higher philosophies, materialism in the priestly orders, and with self- proclaimed teachers of "only one right path" versions of truth. Difficult graha in occupation of dharma bhava or Shani drishti upon bhava-9 may exacerbate the badhaka agency. Remedial Ratna for Shani: Blue Sapphire (Nilam) for Vrishabha Lagna from ~~ Dr. G. S. Kapoor. (1994). Gems and Astrology. Ranjan Publications, New Delhi. p. 115 "For the Taurus Ascendant, Saturn is a Yogakaraka planet being lord of the 9th and 10th houses. Therefore, if a Blue Sapphire is worn by the native of this Ascendant he will always enjoy happiness, prosperity, name and fame, advancement in the professional sphere and favours from Government. The results will be more pronounced if Blue Sapphire is worn in the major and sub-periods of Saturn. It will prove more advantageous to wear Blue Sapphire with Diamond and the gem stone of Venus, the lord of this Ascendant." Rahu Rahu's effects for Vrishabha lagna depend significantly on Rahu's bhava, rashi, and drishti. Rahu's effects for Kumbha lagna depend significantly on Rahu's bhava, rashi, and incoming drishti. Rahu amplifies the effect of any graha who share Rahu's house; and also Rahu magnifies the effects of the lord of His occupied Rashi. Rahu and Ketu are said to give positive results in the 3rd, 6th, and 11th bhava counted from the lagna or counted from Chandra. In addition, some authorities posit that since R-K are exalted in Vrishabha-Vrischika (per BPHS), R-K will give good results when Mangala and Shukra are well-disposed. Numerous other schemes for evaluating the elusive aprakasha graha also exist. (More details in the summary provided by Dr. G.S. Kapoor .) Rahu is co-lord of bhava-10 Kumbha. Karmasthana is not a trine angle from Vrishabha. However, during the major period of Rahu , the Rahu-ratna (gomedha) may become a beneficial gem for purposes of enhancing the career (10) and high-visibility public leadership roles (10). If institutional and bureaucratic Shani, lord of Lawful and Responsible Actions, is strong, then Rahu may be empowered to aid matters of professional recognition and acquisition and development of respected social positions. However, even for these specialized targets, prescribe the Rahu-ratna only if Shani and occupants of 10 are highly auspicious. Otherwise, Rahu's somewhat lawless system-disregarding tendency to self- promote and self-elevate without concern for impact on others may create a public backlash toward the end of Rahu mahadasha . Rahu-2 in Mithuna Periods of Rahu-2-Mithuna are notable for acquisitive uprising, like a cobra from the snake-charmer s basket. Rahu triggers an ancient, urgent ambition to hoard and acquire items of perceived lineage value. In particular Rahu craves knowledge in the form of information . Rahu seeks historic value that can be obtained via reports, announcements, documents, and texts (including the texts of music, painting, architecture, photographs etc.) Rahu hungers to collect and conserve records of commercial transitions, meetings, matters of planning and scheduling, and the general narrative discourse of daily life. Ketu Ketu's effects for Vrishabha lagna depend significantly on Ketu's bhava, rashi, and drishti. Ketu amplifies the effect of any graha who share Ketu's house; and also Ketu magnifies the effects of the lord of His occupied Rashi. Ketu is co-lord of bhava-7 Vrischika. Therefore Ketu-ratna can, for certain specific purposes, become a beneficial gem for the Vrishabha native. Exceptional applications of the Ketu-ratna may be profitable if the native is positively involved in contract negotiation, advising professions, or relationship development.However even for these purposes, apply Ketu-ratna with caution and only if the lord of bhava-7 and its occupants are auspiciously placed. Taurus: The friendly planets here are Venus, Mercury, and Saturn. It is female, earthy, Vaishya Varna, fixed, Ratribali, semifruitful, selfish, white colour, basements, easy going, south direction, Neck and face represents by this sign. Symbol of bull. Person born with Taurus Lagna will have broad forehead and big face. Stout body, short to middle stature and thick thighs. Slow and easy going but good steady hard worker. Social, affectionate, loving, co-operative in nature and will help others. He is fond of natural beauty, arts, music, literature, company of opposite sex, interest in agriculture or milk products. He will enjoy good health but if fall ill then recovery is slow, less sensitive to pains and never admit any physical disability. Key Planets: Overall: The Moon, Mars and Jupiter (rulers of houses 3, 8 and 12) bring danger, rash action, and sudden downfalls. Mercury and Jupiter (ruling houses 5 and 11) together make for profound intelligence. Saturn gives Raja Yoga and great accomplishments, particularly if combined with Mercury, which can give them a spiritual nature. Venus and Mars together make for a highly sensual disposition and possible dissipation. For Taurus Venus gives more success if tempered by Saturn. As a fixed and earth sign, Taurus types are slow to initiate things but very good at perfecting form. They are often conservative and once they are into something are slow to let go. Hence, the planets for Taurus manifest slowly but thoroughly. Taurus Lagna Favorable Unfavorable Colors: Green, Royal Blue Red, sky-blue, variegated colors, yellow, steel and smoke gray, dull colors and dull coffee color. Numbers: 5 9 Gem Stones: Emerald Red coral, yellow sapphire, diamond, gomedh (hessonite) and lasonia (cat's eye) Remedial Measures (Upaya) Be considerate to wife and younger brother(s) Fasting on Friday Taurus is an earthy sign ruled by the planet of pleasures, Venus. Taurus-born people are generally pleasure seekers, and are involved in material pursuits. Enjoying to the fullest extent is the aim of their life. They are analytical in approach, as the fifth house is ruled by Mercury. The fourth house, ruling inclinations, ruled by the planet Sun, determines their approach in life. The sign Aquarius failing in the tenth house makes these people technical and if the other planets are strong, the native may pursue in an engineering course. Apart from Rahu and Ketu, three planets, i.e. Mars, Venus and Jupiter, are functional malefics. The first rate natural benefics Venus and Jupiter, turn first rate functional malefics and cause sufferings whenever they form exact/close transit or natal conjunctions/aspects with weak natal positions. Occurrences of good/bad events in life are comparatively more. The close manglik yoga shows its impact in full as mooltrikona sign of Mars falls in the twelfth house. Saturn's transit is not inauspicious in any of the houses as Saturn is a yogakaraka planet for the Taurus ascendant. Rather, whenever transit Saturn forms close conjunction/aspect with strong natal planets or mid-point of a house, it triggers a happy incident/event signified by the house of such a conjunction/aspect, planet and the house, where mooltrikona sign of the planet involved is placed. As Venus is a functional malefic and the chances of its forming close conjunction with the Sun and Mercury are more, the marital harmony and progenic matters of the Taurus born people are mostly unfavorably affected. Rather Taurus natives born in the last quarter of the year, around sunset time, are the worst affected in their marital harmonious relations and progenic matters. Such placement of the planets is also inauspicious for the parents. Taurus born people suffer/enjoy from both short lived and long lived events in life. The transit Moon, the Sun and Mercury gives rise to frequent and affluent happy events, while Saturn gives rise to long lived happy events. Similarly, transit Mars and Venus cause short lived sufferings while transit Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu cause long lived/tragic events. A strong, unaffiliated and well placed Sun blesses the native with every good thing in life like affluent parents, good education, good assets, comforts, status, etc. This even makes up for other non- serious afflictions or weaknesses. A strong, unaffiliated and well placed Moon gives rise to many initiatives and the person is always aspiring/achieving a happy change. Similarly, strong, unaffiliated and well placed Mercury, makes a Taurus born highly analytical and inventive. A strong, well placed and unaffiliated Saturn blesses the native with persistence, ensuring success. The placement of the sign Libra in the house of diseases, cause sufferings by diseases signified by the planet Venus, the sign Libra and the seventh house. These are more apparent when weak Venus is closely afflicted by functional malefics, Rahu or Ketu. Weak and afflicted Mercury makes the person unstable, nervous and causes sufferings on account of progenic matters. Taurus born, however, forgets the unhappy incidents in their life early, because of their general nature. Taurus Ascendant – Benefic & Malefic Dr. Shanker Adawal Benefic – Sun and Saturn Malefic - Moon, Jupiter and Venus Neutrals – Mars Saturn alone is fully capable of independently conferring Raja Yoga effects on the native. Jupiter, Venus, Moon, if placed in, or conjunct with lords of 2nd or 7th house cause Maraka evil. Yogas for Taurus Ascendant Y-1- For Taurus Ascendant, Jupiter-(11L) and Mercury-(2L) combination brings ample financial luck. If Venus is also involved in this conjunction, great wealth is likely. If Mars also joins, there will be large debts. Such Jupiter's major period will yield mixed results. Y-2- The major period of Mercury will confer a good amount of wealth, if Mercury, and Venus are placed in Ascendant whilst Jupiter is in Scorpio. Y-3- Whilst Mercury and Venus are in Ascendant, if Jupiter is in debilitation, then there will be accrual of wealth in both the major periods of Jupiter and Mercury. Y-4- If Moon and Venus are placed in Cancer for this Ascendant, very Moderate wealth is indicated in the Major period of Venus. Y-5- If Mars, Mercury and Saturn stand in Capricorn whilst. Rahu is in Aquarius, there will be bath in Ganges in Major periods of Mars and Rahu. Y-6- Moon and Venus in Libra, whilst Mercury and Jupiter are placed in Pisces, in the major periods of Jupiter and Mercury, there will be moderate income, but in major period of Venus. Much income will result. Taurus: Yogas from Bhavartha Ratnakar etc. 1. Neither is Saturn a yogakarka, nor do Sun and Mercury confer any fortunes if they're in Ascendant. 2. If there's a Mars-Jupiter combination in Capricorn or Rahu is in Aquarius, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga. 3. Moon is capable of producing a yoga when posited in Leo and aspected by either Jupiter or Mercury. 4. Mars, when in 7th, is a benefic. If Sun and Jupiter are conjoined in Pisces, long life is indicated. 5. A Jupiter-Mercury association causes dhana yoga. 6. The above dhana yoga is destroyed if either planet is aspected by Mars. 7. There will be debts during Mercury's dasa if there's an association between Mars, Jupiter and Mercury. 8. Jupiter's data will give mixed results whereas Mars' dasa gives wealth. If Mercury is in a quadrant, the native is blessed with happiness during its dasa. 9. If Mercury and Venus are in Ascendant and Jupiter is in Scorpio, Mercury dasa will be fortunate. 10. If Mars and Venus are in Ascendant, and Jupiter is in Capricorn, both Mercury's and Jupiter's dasas will be fortunate. 11. If Saturn, Mercury and Mars are in Capricorn, and Rahu in Pisces, the native enjoy dips in holy- rivers like the Ganga during the dasas of Mars and Rahu. 12. If Moon and Venus are in Libra, with Jupiter and Mercury in Pisces, Jupiter dasa will cause a dhana yoga. 13. Lots of wealth are indicated in the Venus dasa. 14. Moon in Ascendant isn't very auspicious, and will afflict other dhana yogas present in the chart. 15. The native becomes very fortunate if Moon is in the Ascendant of any sign other than Taurus. Taurus Lagna – Laghu Parasari For Taurus Lagna, Jupiter, Venus and the Moon are inauspicious evil planets. Saturn and Mercury are auspicious. Saturn alone is Rajayogakaraka. Jupiter and other inauspicious planets can become Marakas. Some editions hold Saturn and the Sun are auspicious, others hold the Sun to be neutral, still others hold Mercury will give good results but to a small extent only. For Taurus Lagna Jupiter owns the 8th and 11th houses. Therefore, he is direly evil according to the rule. Therefore, according to Slokas6 and 9 Jupiter is death inflicting. For Taurus Lagna, Venus owns the Lagna (a Kendra and Trikona) but as it is 1st of the Trikonas, hence a weak Trikona. Venus also owns the 6th house, a Trishadaya house. The blemish of 6th house lordship, a 2nd Trishadaya is more than the auspiciousness of the Lagna.T herefore,h e is inauspicious.T hus we seet hat the blemish is more than the auspiciousness. Hence Venus is declared inauspicious or evil and a Maraka, if associated with other Marakas for Thurus Lagna. Saturn is the single owner of the 9th (a Trikona) and 10th (a Kendra) houses and according to Sloka 7, he alone is Rajayogakaraka planet. If Saturn gets related with other auspicious planets then he creates a greatly auspicious combination. The Moon owns the 3rd house a Trishadaya house. Whether she is strong or weak, she is inauspicious in both the cases, particularly when related with other inauspicious or Maraka planets. Mercury owning the 2nd ( a Maraka) and 5th (a Trikona) houses is auspicious vide Sloka 6. Mercury is auspicious while Saturn is Rajayogakaraka. There is difference of opinion in regard to the Sun, who owns the 4th house. By owning a quadrant, the Sun a malefic leaves his maleficence and becomes neutral. Leaving maleficene does not mean that the Sun becomes auspicious. Mercury is auspicious being the 5th house lord. Yoga of the Sun and Saturn is not as powerful as that of Mercury and Saturn for the above reasons and also as the Sun and Saturn happen to observe enmity between them. Mars owns the 7th house (a Maraka-sthana and Kendra) Mars being a malefic turns neutral owning the 7th house a Kendra. The blemish of quadrangular ownership does not occur to Mars. He is again neutral by owning the 12th house.Therefore Mars is left with little Maraka property. Thus, for Taurus Lagna Mars is not considered endowed with specific Maraka characteristics. For Taurus Lagna Jupiter is direly evil, next is Venus and then the Moon. The classical Marakas are Mars and Mercury. If Jupiter, Venus and the Moon are related with classical Marakas, then they are ahead in causing death than the classical Marakas. Fruitful Yogas: 1. Venus + Saturn, only Venus is blemished 2. Sun + Mercury. 3. Sun + Saturn 4. Saturn + Mars, only Mars is blemished 5. Saturn alone is Rajayogakaraka and greatly auspicious. 6. Saturn + Mercury, best Yoga for Taurus Lagna vide Sloka 20. SpoiltYogas: 1. Venus + Mercury, Mercury as the 2nd house lord acquires the 6th lord's blemish of Venus. Therefore the Yoga is spoilt as both the planets are blemished. 2. Mars + Mercury, both Mercury and Mars acquires the Maraka blemish of each other. Therefore the Yoga is spoilt as both the Planets are spoilt. Taurus: 1. Neither is Saturn a yogakaraka, nor do Sun and Mercury confer any fortunes if they’re in lagna 2. If there’s a Mars-Jupiter combination in Capricorn or Rahu is in Aquarius, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga 3. Moon is capable of producing a yoga when posited in Leo and aspected by either Jupiter or Mercury 4. Mars, when in 7th, is a benefic. If Sun and Jupiter are conjoined in Pisces, long life is indicated 5. A Jupiter-Mercury association causes dhana yoga 6. The above dhana yoga is destroyed if either planet is aspected by Mars 7. There will be debts during Mercury’s dasa if there’s an association between Mars, Jupiter and Mercury 8. Jupiter’s dasa will give mixed results whereas Mars’ dasa gives wealth. If Mercury is in a quadrant, the native is blessed with happiness during its dasa 9. If Mercury and Venus are in lagna and Jupiter is in Scorpio, Mercury dasa will be fortunate 10. If Mars and Venus are in lagna, and Jupiter is in Capricorn, both Mercury’s and Jupiter’s dasas will be fortunate 11. If Saturn, Mercury and Mars are in Capricorn, and Rahu in Pisces, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga during the dasas of Mars and Rahu 12. If Moon and Venus are in Libra, with Jupiter and Mercury in Pisces, Jupiter dasa will cause a dhana yoga 13. Lots of wealth are indicated in the Venus dasa 14. Moon in lagna isn’t very auspicious, and will afflict other dhana yogas present in the chart 15. The native becomes very fortunate if Moon is in the lagna of any sign other than Taurus Taurus Lagna - Light on life by De Fow & Svobova Taurus's symbol is the bull, an animal known for its strength. Like hulls, Taurus people often exhihit physical or mental strength and rise to anger slowly but, once irked, they become irresistible forces. Taurus may also give the native a bull neck, since it is lord of the second house in natural zodiac. When Taurus rises in a horoscope, Mercury (a planet of discernment and intellect who is a mutual friend of the lagna lord Venus) rules both the second house of money and the fifth house of discernment. Mercury's double bearing on mental functions in this lagna often results in a sharp intellect, which tends to make Taureans good writers (since both Mercury and the fifth house indicate writing) and often makes them use their minds to acquire money (since both Mercury and the second house rule commerce). This tendency is reinforced by the fact that Taurus's ruler Venus is a materialistic, Rajasic graha, which is exalted in the eleventh house of gain as one of the significators for gains. Saturn's rulership of the ninth and tenth houses promotes the pursuits of knowledge and of career, particularly since Saturn is friendly to Venus. Taurus natives rarely have many children, since Virgo (the fifth house for a Taurus lagna) is a barren constellation. The fact that lagna lord Venus is debilitated in the fifth house also indicates trouble with children, or perhaps with general artistic creativity. But discernment will not be affected, because fifth lord Mercury is exalted in the fifth house. Since the luxury-loving Venus rules the sixth house (food, diet) as well as the lagna, Mercury's rulership of the second house tends to create a strong interest in, and a loving relationship with, food. Whether Taureans become good cooks or simply overeaters will depend on the strengths and positions of the grahas in the actual horoscope. Mars is simultaneously the lord of the seventh and twelfth houses, and Venus the lord of the first and sixth houses. This situation tend s to disturb relationships because the twelfth house is the negation house to the ascendant, and the sixth house is the negation house to the seventh ( being twelve houses away from the sixth). Our jyotish guru says, 'Venus, the lord of the first house for a Taurus lagna, is a very passive graha, a conciliator, while Mars, the seventh lord, is very assertive and bossy. White is the color of Venus, and red the color of Mars. When you mix red and white together only red will remain, which means that Taureans tend to submerge their own individuality in order to make their relation- ships work. Because this approach does not work in the long run, marriage for a Taurus native is often unsuccessful. That Jupiter simultaneously rules houses eight and eleven implies that the one affects the other, and may indicate a general tendency to trouble through older siblings or friends, or trouble to them. Taurus Ascendant – R.V.Choudhry - Impact of Ascending Signs Taurus is an earthy sign ruled by the planet of pleasures, Venus. Taurus born people are generally pleasure seekers and are involved in material pursuits. Enjoying to the fullest extent is the aim of their life. They are analytical in approach as the fifth house is ruled by Mercury. The fourth house, ruling inclinations, ruled by the planet Sun, determines their approach in life. The sign Aquarius falling in the tenth house makes these people technical and if the other planets are strong the native may pursue an engineering course. Apart from Rahu and Ketu, three planets, i.e. Mars, Venus and Jupiter, are functional malefics. The first rate natural benefics Venus and Jupiter turn first rate functional malefics and cause sufferings whenever they form exact/close transit or natal conjunctions/aspects with weak natal positions. Occurrence of good/bad events in life are comparatively more. The close manglik yoga shows its impact in full as mooltrikona sign of Mars falls in the twelfth house. Saturn's transit is not inauspicious in any of the houses as Saturn is a yogakaraka planet for the Taurus ascendant. Rather, whenever transit Saturn forms close conjunction/aspect with strong natal planets or mid-point of a house, it triggers a happy incident/event signified by the house of such a conjunction/aspect, planet and the house where mooltrikona sign of the planet involved is placed. As Venus is a functional malefic and the chances of its forming close conjunction with the Sun and Mercury are more, the marital harmony and progenic matters of the Taurus born people are mostly unfavourably affected. Rather Taurus natives born in the last quarter of the year, around sun-set time, are the worst affected in their marital harmonious relations and progenic matters. Such placement of the planets is also inauspicious for the parents. Taurus born people suffer/enjoy from both short lived and long lived events in life. The transit Moon, the Sun and Mercury give rise to frequent and affluent happy events while Saturn gives rise to long lived happy events. Similarly, transit Mars and Venus cause short lived sufferings while transit Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu cause long lived/tragic events. A strong, unafflicted and well placed Sun blesses the native with every good thing in life like affluent parents, good education, good assets, comforts, status, etc. This even makes up for other non-serious afflictions or weaknesses. A strong, unafflicted and well placed Moon gives rise to many initiatives and the person is always aspiring/achieving a happy change. Similarly, strong, unafflicted and well placed Mercury, makes Taurus born h1ghly analytical and inventive. A strong, well placed and unafilleted Saturn blesses the native with persistence ensuring success. The placement of the sign Libra in the house of diseases, cause sufferings by diseases signified by the planet Venus, the sign Libra and the seventh house. These are more apparent when weak Venus is closely afflicted by functional malefics, Rahu or Ketu. Weak and afflicted Mercury makes the person unstable, nervous and causes sufferings on account of progenic matters. Taurus born, however, forget the unhappy incidents in life early because of their general nature. Unfavourable colours Red, sky-blue, variegated colours, yellow, steel and smoke grey, dull colours and dull coffee colour. Unfavourable Stones Red coral, yellow sapphire, diamond, gomedth (hessonite) and Iasonia (cat' s eye) Weak and afflicted planets & Effects SUN: Trouble to parents, loss of assets and comforts, loss of education. MOON: Lack of initiative and courage, difficulty in communicating and retarded growth. MARS: Troubled marital life. MARS & JUPITER: Short life span. JUPITER: Troubled and short span of marital life. VENUS: Diseased physical health. MERCURY: Unhappiness on account of progeny, nervousness and losses in speculation. SATURN: Ordinary profession and obstructions. Suggested effective remedial measures for warding off evils and generating good results in life for TAURUS Born natives. 1. Render service to parents/parents-in-Iaw, perceptor and old aged needy persons. 2. Be considerate to wife and younger brother(s). 3. Wearing of a KAVACH (protecting disc of mystical numbers) prepared on a silver disc as per design below in a black coloured thread permanently around the neck with numbers to be engraved in an auspicious time. Taurus Ascendant/ Vrishist Taurus is an earth sign and ruled by Venus, the planet of pleasures. This makes the person interested in material gains and pursuits. Enjoyment of life to the fullest is a strong attribute of Taurus persons. They emit a strong sense of relationship and partnership. They are possessive, stable and fixed in their ways. They can be artists and poets and being earthy people will toil the earth or land and will also seek out divinity through spirituality. Functional Malefics: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Ketu and Rahu Ruler: Venus Exaltation: Moon is exalted in Taurus Debilitation: No planet is debilitated in the sign of Taurus Body Parts: Taurus rules the : Neck, throat, and voice Taurus Lagna | Taurus Ascendant Each Zodiac sign when ascending carries its own definite mental, physical and personal characteristics. But is practically implied only if there is no planet in the first house or Lagna. Presence of planet can modify the results. for example if the Sun is in the Lagna it adds nobleness, the Moon adds better proportion and greater delicacy, Mars in lagna gives a fair ruddiness and healthy constitution. Mercury makes the stature proportionate and well shaped Jupiter adds the fair complexion, large eyes and dignifies stature. Venus adds beauty, softness and greater delicacy. Saturn makes a man tall, inactive Taurus is the second Zodiac sign of all 12 Zodiac Signs. Taurus is an earthy sign and feminine gender. It is fixed in nature. The direction of Taurus is South. The Lord of Lagna is Venus that makes the native Voluptuous by nature. The Planet Exalted in it is the Moon. The colour is white and place is Mountain. Taurus is Raatribali. That means that this rashi is stronger in the night time.. The Mental Tendencies of Taurus rising is Obstinate, proud and ambitious, affectionate and loving, prejudiced and stubborn. Physically Taurians are short, Corpulent, thick lips and swarthy complexion. Beautiful face, eyes and ear large, full forehead. Generally natives born in Taurus are self reliant.They have piercing intellect. They lead their life on their own principles. They have a great deal of endurance, latent power and energy. They always put their ideas into practice. They are fond of pleasure. They love beauty and music. They have a magnetic personality. They are born to exercise authority. They suffer from nervous complaints. The Sun in Taurus makes a native Clever, reflective, self confident, tactful, sociable. The Moon in Taurus makes native Liberal, powerful, handsome, influential, fond of fair sex, great strides in life, lucky, popular, voracious eater, passionate, indolent. Mars in Taurus makes timid, stubborn, sensual, liking for sports, unprincipled, selfish, rash, emotional, tyrannical. Mercury in Taurus makes native clever, logical, mental harmony, friends among women of eminence, showy, opinionative, wealthy. Jupiter in Taurus adds self importance, elegance, dutiful, creativity, attractiveness and inclination to self gratification. Venus in Taurus makes the native handsome, sensual, fond of pleasure, taste in dancing and music. Saturn in Taurus gives dark complexion, deceitful, powerful, unorthodox, persuasive, cool, self restraint and worried nature. In the study of Mundane Astrology Taurus governs Neck of Kalapurusha, cultivated fields, projecting rocks, mountains, lands frequented by cattle andjungles abounding in elephants. In the medical Astrology Taurus governs face and in the internal part it governs Gullet and cerebellum. The diseases prominent in Taurus are obesity, swellings in Neck, goitre, mouth related diseases. Taurus is a earthy sign and controls bones and flesh. The appropriate careers as Taurian are Farming, cotton products, Painting, photography, Movies, perfume industry, Sweet shop, honey, Silver, rice, cosmetics.. A person born under Taurus rising can also become an English Teacher or high ranked officer or poet or a musician. Taurus Ascendant (Vrishabh Lagna) – Vimsottari dasas and results Taurus rising natives will have favourable results during their Saturn, Mercury, Mars and Sun dasas. Jupiter and Moon dasas offer 60-70% favourable results only. Eventhough Venus owns this sign, it doesnt give satisfactory results in its dasa. During Saturn’ dasa of 19 years, taurus ascendant borns will rise from poverty to riches. They will pursue higher education and get a powerful position in their job. Their social circle will widen and this dasa is good for politicians born in Vrishabh Lagna. Family responsibilities will be fulfilled, children will progress in education and profession. People in their family business, lawyers, doctors etc will gain fame in their profession. They will reach new heights by fame but knee pains or arthiritis can cause some trouble. During Mercury’s dasa of 17 years, they will become experts in mathematics. Old documents and useful ancient literature will be found and will prove to be useful. Financial position will improve after progeny. Professional growth will be extraordinary and they will recieve award from government. Few of them will write and publish books and attain fame in fields of art and literature. Good dasa for those who write for movies, television etc. Will become famous for their motivational speeches. Will help everyone possible and if you are working in financial field, this is best dasa for maximum returns. Can become financial advisors or company secretaries or accountants to corporates. You will also get ancestral properties. During Mars dasa of 7 years, wealth and properties will be increased. Good dasa for people who with land, like real estate and agriculture. Court cases will be resolved in your favor but health of spouse will be disturbed. Businesses related to food and dairy will prosper. Political plans will work in your favor but need to do lot of anger management. During Sun dasa of 6 years, matters related to education, health, finance, political heritage, government jobs and contracts, studying and practicing medicine, agriculture, pharmacy business will have good progress. Problems related to eyes will cause some trouble during this dasa. During Jupiter dasa of 16 years, most of the issues will give partially satisfying results. Social and job status will be lower than expected but will be stable. Financial status will not be satisfactory and taking or giving loans should be avoided. Will reach respectable position in profession as dasa passes. Will face some injustice at promotions, employee benefits etc. Teachers will gain fame for their work. Persons in education field will have chance to establish educational institutions. Brokerage will not yield good results. To overcome few of the bad effects of this dasa, Sudarsana Homam is best possible remedy. During Moon dasa of 10 years, matters related to sports, dairy and food business will do good. Will be mentally strong(based on waxing or waning moon strength). Health will be disturbed many times during this dasa. Siblings will help each other. Your dreams to build/buy house will be realised. Matters related to purchasing new vehicles, transport business, foreign travel will be in your favour. Mental disorders are a possibility and you may be termed as a perverted intelligent during this dasa. Rudra Homam is the best remedy to overcome ill-effects of this dasa. During Venus dasa of 20 years, you will invite troubles both knowingly and unknowingly. Will become addicted to tobacco, alchohol or drugs. Will have disputes with spouse and family life will get disturbed. Will try to put up a strong face in society and will spend money to show off financial status. You will invite trouble and humiliation by joining people below your class and indulge in useless activities. Business will face heavy loss. Those who are in fields of art, literature, cinema, television, music will still have chances to show off their talent and skill. To overcome few of these bad effects, you need to quit alchohol, drugs and tobacco. Need to feed white cows regularly (if possible on every friday). Rahu dasa of 18 years will give sudden and unexpected gains in life. Foreign travel, sudden stroke of luck, good education, spirtual progress, mental strength and divine protection will happen. Sometimes you will be forced to wait for events to turn in your favor but in the end results will be good and satisfactory. Ketu dasa of 7 years will yield below average results and is only good for people who want spiritual progress. Performing Ganapati Homam is best remedy for bad ketu dasa. Vrishabha Lagna – Taurus Ascendant First House Sun. When Sun is posited in Lagna it is in Taurus sign and in enemy’s camp. Such a native will be of rash temperament, fond of scents and luxuries; interested in cloth business like as ready made garments, general cloth etc. Comforts from wife and conveyance is indicated. Such a native should not enter into partnership with any body otherwise he will suffer loss unless 7th house is aspected by Jupiter. Fond of dress and self make up. These persons can be tall also. Gain through inheritance, land and property. Moon. Moon is Taurus is strong and exalted, will indicate a wealth man, of fair complexion and sanguine temperament. Will respect elders. He will be intelligent, lucky and attain high position in life. He will be blessed with more sisters then brothers. Such a native will have influence of opposite sex on his life, fond of good food and dress, He may suffer from cough or bronchitis in life. Mars. Mars in Taurus is strong and in enemy’s sign. Such persons are found to be very cautious about their self respect. He will be obstinate, or rash temperament, clever and unsocial. Wife will be of afflicted health. He can be subjected to poor blood circulation high blood pressure but even heart attack cannot be ruled out. Dependant on his children and troubles in hopes. His health will not be robust. Comforts from children and threats from enemies is indicated. He will be proud and will try to overpower his wife, Relations with other women and gain through them. Normally he will not stay at his home and will have more comfots outside. Danger of imprisonments and wound. Mercury. Mercury is in friend’s camp. Such a person will be intelligent and learned. He will plan his affairs in advance and will be blessed with success. Wealthy, open minded, sexy and under the influence of opposite sex. He will have medium span of life. He will enjoy comforts of family life, wealth and children. The parents of his mother will also be quite wealthy. Jupiter. No doubt Jupiter is in enemy’s rasi. It is lord of 8th house so malefic; but since here it is posited in Lagna, it is quite strong. It will confer rank, authority, respect, wealth and blesses with long life. Self respected and comforts from wife and progney. Quite, social, generous and will hold a good rank in society. Very kind to lower rank persons. He will waste his property and may come under debt. He will be courageous and make donations. He will have gain from foreign trade of export and import. Legacies, overpower his enemies and obstacles. Venus. Venus is in his own house. The person will be of beautiful, stout and of well proportioned body. He will enjoy long span of life. Learned and respected by the Govt.; he will have a position of authority. Wealth and comforts from conveyance. Attracted towards opposite sex to the maximum, (one should restrict this as this may not become a source of disrepute and troubles in life). Such a native will over power his enemies. He will be popular, happy and sexy and fond of scents and luxurious life. On the whole, he will be respected and lead a comfortable life. Troubles through servants. Will have beautiful and attractive wife. If afflicted, one may not be involved in sex scandals and disputes due to woman. 1 house — Here Venus is in Taurus and so in its own Lagna. It forms malavya yoga and so general results of the same will be ordinarily available. The native is physically fit and mentally alert. He is skilled and educated fond of ornamental and scented things. Sweet tongued and dear to all. Blessed with wife children and conveyance, land and houses etc. Recognition from public and government, average wealth and religious. He is fond of drama, theatre and music. Mostly business. Wife is beautiful and attached to world. Highly interested in opposite sex being debauchee despite having a beautiful wife. Attraction towards opposite sex is uncontrollable and one invites troubles because of this. Native will be having relations with a number of women. If Venus is afflicted, in the matters of sex, he will have sexual union with many and involved in sex scandals and disputes because of women. Marriage delayed in selecting partner.Though the native may be generally healthy throughout, he will be susceptible to urinary diseases, veneral diseases, vision defects of minor grade, wounds on the head and like. Saturn. Saturn is in friend’s camp aspectecting 3rd, 7th and 10th houses. A yogakarka. One will be shy, immoral, less comforts from wife, relations with brothers will not remain cordial, education will be limited, not so witty and intelligent, reversal in profession, destroyer of ancestral property, relations with Govt.; and officers will not be harmonious. If other aspects and yogas indicate, may commit suicide. Long journeys, fortunate with strangers and foreigners. Rahu. In case of Rahu, the native will reside in foreign land. He will enjoy respect, regard, high status in life and will be a man of authority. He will face some difficulties in middle part of his life. Ketu. If Ketu is posited here, one will not have any permanent position and profession. He will suffer at the hands of enemies. Second House Sun. Sun posited in second house is in a good position. If confers wealth and status in life, gain from agriculture, land, property and estates is indicated. He will have a forceful and effective speech. One will face litigation on account of property. Trouble through eye disease, A man of word and authority. Moon. Moon in this position will give limited progney. Wealth and comforts will be a one’s command. One will be inclined to non-religious activities of sweet speech but not clear and worries through opponents. Money through educational affairs, short journeys and fond of music etc. Mars. One will be in Govt.; service and will be surrounded by the opponents. He will be blessed with wealth and property but the same will be wasted. Last part of life will be troublesome. Others will be benefitted from his assets. Gain from children is not indicated. Gain by marriage and secret affairs and methods. Mercury. No doubt one is born in poor family but he will be learned, soft spoken, intelligent, beautiful and wealthy. Eyes will be afflicted. Gain from business and trade. Gain from children, pleasure and investment. Jupiter. Learned, intelligent, command over many languages and scholar. No accumulation of wealth. Middle part of life will be troublesome. Losses and a troubled life. Realisation of debts, gain through deceased and friends. Venus. One will have a good complexion, stout and well proportioned body. Influenced by the opposite sex. Sweet speech. One will have hazel eyes. Losses through other women. Wealthy, learned and a native of attractive manners. One will make efforts to gain money. Gain by marriage. Intelligent out spoken and fluent in speech. He may have two marriages (subject to other checks). If Venus is afflicted one will have illicit relations with opposite sex for the sake of money. 2 House - Venus will be located in Gemini. Being in friendly and intellectual sign the native is highly intelligent but education is not completed. Devoted to virtuous deeds, industrious, dear to friend and relatives. Sweet tongued, fond of food and drinks. Skilled, learned, poet and writer. Good for others, blessed with food and wealth. Sons few and worries regarding male issue. Highly sexual. But for some occasional troubles life is smooth. Normally wealth will be limited with Venus in Gemini. Disease and debt in later life. Money spent on illness. Cold, cough and scare of water. Saturn. Devoid of comforts from parents, greedy, will face financial difficulties in life, weak eyesight, more expenditure than income. In middle part of life and during 14th, 36th, 48th and 60th years of life, one will face difficulties. Gain through foreign merchants and persons and publications. Gain in profession and from Govt. Rahu and Ketu. Position of Rahu and Ketu in second house of Taurus Ascendant is not auspicious. This denotes poverty and troubled life. All property and wealth will be wasted. One will not be respected by the people and Govt. This position also indicates that one will work outside his place of residence. Danger of poisoning in the life is denoted. Third House Sun. Sun in Cancer is in friend’s house and deprives a native from the comforts of elder brother but brothers will be lucky. He will have low paid job. One will suffer from syphilis and diabetes. His wife will also suffer from blood defects. The eyes of native will be afflicted, may reside and travel with relatives. Father is put to sorrows. Moon. Moon in own house, confers one with wealth, good rank and authority. One will be learned and intelligent. More sisters than brothers are indicated. Benefit from higher education. Good deeds and speech. Inclination towards religious work. Mars. Devoid from comforts of brothers. Younger brother will suffer a loss, of rash temperament, disease of ears. Relation with widows are indicated. His wife will be a patient of blood circulation. Not virtuous and will be of unhealthy thinking. Legal or religious disputes, troubles on short journeys. Occult Learning. Mercury. Coward, gain from brothers, sexy, immoral, relations with opposite sex. A good artist. He may suffer from secret diseases like syphilis etc. Gain through education, writing, neighbours and short journeys. Will marry in a respected and wealthy family. One will be endowed with authority and wealth. But the wealth and property will be wasted in disputes due to women. More daughters than sons. Belly trouble is indicated. Psychic and mysterious expenses. Venus. Long life, happy, wealthy and well respected. Happy married life, gain from inlaws and good position and respect through inlaws and sisters. Journey to foreign land. Fond of music. One will suffer from rheumatic pain, cough and bronchitis. Marriage with some one of kin or to a neighbour. Legal troubles or disrepute with a woman during journey or in foreign lands. One needs caution in choosing life partner. Not so romantic. 3 House - Here the sign is Cancer and the placement of Venus here is not auspicious. Education is not completed. Blessed with brothers and conveyance, fortunate with skilled work, foreign voyage, change of place, fame through own efforts, happiness, no steady flow of money. Due to continuous profit and loss in business there is financial trouble. Loss in business even if Venus is promoter of that business and so they adopt to other business. Instability of mind. Bad charactered, defamation because of sexual union, decline in prosperity due to enemies. Secret love. Wife will be just good looking. Daughter's are more and even sisters are more. Less consultation with wife, diseases because of women. There could be blood diseases, mental affliction etc. There may be trouble to co- borns. Will be fortunate and lucky depending on phases of Moon (if Venus is conjunct moon, digital evaluation of Moon need not be done as Venus will automatically become auspicious in Samagama).If Venus is afflicted by Mars, the native adopts to unnatural means of sexual pleasure. Jupiter. Jupiter in Cancer is exalted.This is not a happy position and indicates wealthy, and learned, but all will be destroyed and one will be under debt. Early part of life miserable. Death of brothers. Property litigations. No gain from brother. Young age will be somewhat happy for a short duration. Saturn. No happiness from brother, diabetic, defective eye sight, brothers will be prosperous, strained relation with younger brother, sickly wife, abortions and break in education. Progress through research, and travels. Gain through in-laws. Honour through journeys and Govt. Rahu or Ketu. Lucky brothers, Trouble in eye. Less comforts from brothers. Average profession. Loss and wastage of time in property litigations. Break in education. Fourth House Sun. Sun is posited in own house. It denotes gain from ancestral property. In middle of life, litigations due to property. Good conveyance, property and wealth but still unsatisfied. Mother’s parents will suffer loss. Reversal in life. Last part of life uncomfortable, loss of property, strained relations with relatives. Loss through storms and floods. Moon. Moon posited in Leo sign indicates travelling and writing in connection with home affairs and property. If afflicted or weak troubles through brothers over the above. Mars. Diseased body, loss of land and property, weak and diseased mother. Not good for uncles and maternal uncles. Strained relations will relatives. Property by marriage, chaste wife and happy married life. Limitations at end of life. Mercury. Happy life after 30th years. Wealthy, well respected and trade in many items. Gain from mother’s parents. Death of mother in young age of the native. Love of home. Gain from parents, land or mines. Jupiter. Religious and charitable, wealthy, learned, and well respected. Blessed with happiness, property and land, Honest, even tempered and man of good deeds. Comforts from wife. Gain of ancestral property and legacies. Venus. Of fickle mind, learned respected, and man of authority. Promotion and gain in middle part of life. Happy, comforts in life. Gain from brothers. Troubles through servants. Sickness through worries or domestic affairs. Wife will be beautiful and assist her husband. Despite opposition from wife in domestic matters marital life will be happy. If afflicted, specially by a planet connected with 8th to 12th house, native may gets imprisonment due to women. Faces a lot of defamation at the hands of women. 4 House - Here Venus is in royal sign of Leo owned by Sun who is inimical to Venus. Lord of 6th in 4th in inimical sign, so native may face opposition from wife in domestic matters. The native is educated. Skilled in Sanskrit language. The mother of the native will lack good health ie ailments to mother if alive otherwise he is deprived of maternal happiness. Blessed with land, houses etc., inimical to father, dear to women, married in a prosperous family, dear to all, courageous and gains through work. Worried about issues. Government service, capable of composing poems and writing. Interruptions in attaining higher post, wife beautiful and attractive. Marital happiness endowed with conveyance. Anxiety, foreign voyages, less fame, handsome and miseries from family. Patrimony is all lost either in luxuries or starting a big business. Gain much money through own efforts. Settlement in 22nd year. Partner also earns and contributes. Besides business there is another source of earning. Saturn. Abundance of enemies, early death of mother, reverses in profession, ancestral property will be destroyed. Not much favour from father. Low type profession. Gain through in-laws. Scientific inheritance. Rahu or Ketu. Strained relations with relatives and brothers. Comfortable life for a short period otherwise troubled life. Movable property will be destroyed. Fifth House Sun. Sun in Virgo indicates a good family and property, early death of parents, obstinate, shortage of progney, loss of property. Troubles and turmoils due to death of elders. Moon. Learned and intelligent but no gain and comforts therefrom, abundance of opponents, relations with opposite sex, less gain from children. More daughters. Pleasure through journeys, children, brethren and travel. Mars. Grief from children in middle of life. Poor, ill famed and sorrowful life. Loss by speculation. Secret sorrows and difficulty through love and speculation. Mercury. Wealthy and man of authority. A good administrator. No birth of son and no gain from children. There will remain no heir in families of uncle and grand uncles. Gain through speculations, investment and entertainments in life. Jupiter. Intelligent, learned, wealthy and famous. Will lead a comfortable and prosperous life. May go to foreign land due to some property disputes in the family. Much happiness and pleasure through children and friends. Loss through speculations. Venus. Womanish nature and fond of music and dance. Many professions, death of wife in youth, more daughters, sexy, influence of the opposite sex, weak constitution and may be deprived from the comforts of life. Sickly children. It is its debilitated sign. Cunning and clever to trap ladies. Sexual relations with other women and of other’s wives of sake of pleasure and entertainment. Not real love for his wife. No problem in married life. If afflicted, scandal due to woman in sex relations. 5 House — Venus will be in Virgo the sign of debilitation and so generally will not give good results. Thus there will be sick progeny or lack of progeny. There is no male issue and even daughters with difficulty. Incomplete education and gets science degree with difficulties. Even if male issues are born they die prematurely and daughters are more. Sometimes one gets issue at an old age. These people are always desirous of having more education. Expert in skilled jobs. They are not much attached to wife and indifferent to family. Busy in their own business. They are even indifferent to people. Attend to number of other jobs simultaneously for progress and wealth, worried about wealth. Highly ambitious. They make efforts to become poet or writer and in case they do not succeed in their efforts, they write for literary conferences or meeting of poets. Wife and children are obedient, clever and fond of talking on topics related to women. Much interest in sex. Fond of music and dance. Not a very comfortable life and constitutionally weak. Suffer from secret diseases. Saturn. Sickly, immoral, shortage and death of children. He will be devoid or progney even after two marriages. No benefits from parents, loss of money, strained relations with elder brothers. Liberal and free living and pleasure in journeys. Rahu or Ketu. Immoral, no comforts from children, any limb of the body may be lost. Troubled and worried life. Will be a source of trouble to the parents. Sixth House Sun. Sun is debilitated in Libra and is not favourable, may cause early death of mother in early age. Troubled and sorrowful life. Ancestral property will be destroyed. Strained relations with relatives. Will be a source of loss and worries to mother’s family. May build his own house. Moon. Will be arrested due to some blemishes, obstinate, and sorrowful. Quarrelsome and ill reputed. Disease of ears. Difficulties through brothers. Sickness or injury through journeys. Mars. Worried from opponents, litigation of property and travel to foreign land. Danger from fire and animals. After youth, life will be miserable due to many obstacles and troubles. Disease of blood. Mercury. Worried, no gain from education, poor, loss of wealth through employees. Restless and no accumulation of property and Sickly wife. Jupiter. A good friend, sweet speech, worries from opponents, diseases. Danger of ill fame in youth. Unsuccessful in hopes and faithful servants. Venus. A diseased and worried wife, danger and loss through enemies, less comforts from relations, defective health and no sincere friends. If well aspected then good health, gain in service, from poultry, medicine or social service. Wife is normally of manly features and behaviour. Beautiful voice but slightly harsh. Such persons get good and beautiful wife but charms fades away after marriage, causing differences after some period. 6 House - Here Venus is in Libra sign owned by Venus itself and so normally it should give good results but Venus in 6th house does not give good results in certain aspects. The native is handsome, sickly and desirous of wealth. Licentious, amorous acts, not on good terms with business class ( Vaishya), blessed with elders and conveyance, slow progress, mental worries. Normally education incomplete, livelihood through small jobs, wife beautiful but her charms begin to fade after marriage. She is vicious and quarrelsome and so gradually differences crop up between the two. Defamation on having relations with other woman. Being licentious talk with other women and have sexual relations with them. Maintains secret relations with other | women. Normally there is no marriage and at all, married wife is corrupted. Procures landed property by taking loans. Enjoys reasonably good wealth and health excepting occasional marring of fortunes. He II prevail over his enemies. Loss in 28 years. Health of wife is bad at years or 40 years. Maternal uncle and aunts fortunate. Being debauchee and licentious they suffer from secret diseases related to reproductive organs, urinary troubles and disease of diabetics. There is frequent ejaculation of semen and diseases related to it. Saturn. Victory over enemies. Well wisher of all and good friends, wastage of money, less comforts from relations and loved ones. Ill health fear from animal and thieves. Benefit from Govt. rich, tactful and malacious, difficulty in foreign land. Rahu or Ketu. Loss through enemies, troubled and worried life, most part of life will be through turmoils and losses. Loss of wealth through women. Seventh House Sun. Respected, a man of high rank and authority with powers of administrator. Success and happiness due to relatives. Diseased and worried wife. One will be intelligent, generous and judicious and a good and powerful politician. Will have step mother. After the age of 40th years he will attain more fame and authority. If afflicted loss of property through marriage of partnership. Bickerings in married life. Moon. Quarrelsome, wicked and obstinate. Very tactful and mischievous.He will have influence of opposite sex, loss through wicked women. Favour from Govt., and officers. Marriage through journey or to one of kin. Mars. Devoid from comforts in early part of life. Worries and disturbed mind from wife. Wise, clever, good orator and argumentative. Cruel and plans fruitlessly for his advancement. In middle of life he will meet with success, respect and will be blessed with wealth, Success is law swits. Mercury. Up to 40th years of age, one will lead a life of worries, troubles turmoils. Early part of life will be more troublesome. Disputes and losses in profession and worries gets wealth and happiness from wife. Near the age of 50th years, one will be relieved from worries. Favour from Govt.; and officers and rest part of the life will be happy, discord with children, love with partner. Gain by marriage, contracts especially with women. Jupiter. Intelligent, clever and learned but devoid of wealth. Married in a respected and reputed family but inspite of all resources, influence and capability, there will be no success and comforts. Many enemies. Not good profession. Under debt. Will earn moderate money through many sources after struggle. A rich partner or to whom money comes unexpectedly. Success in law suits. Venus. Immoral deeds, fond of music, dance and opposite sex. Attracted toward vices. Bad and objectionable company. More than one wife is indicated. If afflicted, marital unhappiness, loss and troubles through law. Employees trouble.His wife will be tall and lean, soft skin and pretty but slightly quarrelsome and selfish. Not cooperative with family members. Extravagant. Wants to rule the family. Native will maintain balance in stress and strain and troubles. Native will not have much pleasure from his wife and go to others. Marital unhappiness. If afflicted, native may get disrepute because of woman or girl involved in sex scandal. May suffer from diseases due to over indulgence in sex. 7 House - Venus here will be located in sign Scorpio owned by Mars. This is not a good sign for Venus to occupy. Native is unmoral and keeps sex relations with women other than his wife. Involved in many vices and immoral activities. Defamation and financial loss because of illicit relations with other women. It can be a love marriage. Wife with masculine features and haughty in temperament. Fortunate after second marriage. Engaged in small jobs. Ordinary education, mostly rise in business. Mostly sick, troubles from people. However in many respects he will be better off viz somewhat wealthy and fortunate. Wife is sick and haughty. She may be older in age or from a different caste. Native takes her to be only a source of sex and gratification. Normally engaged both in service and independent business but business in partnership does not succeed. Suffer from secret diseases. Saturn. No comforts from marriage. Two marriages (subject to other checks), indifferent, rich, devoid of respect and wealth unsuccessful in efforts and profession. Delayed marriage and unhappy married life. Marriage to stranger whose relatives will oppose. Gain through Law suits. Rahu or Ketu. Rash temperament, obstinate and quarrelsome. Many opponents and enemies, disputes in life, ill fame due to actions of his wife. Disrespected and ill famed, people may hate him. He will be worried and diseased. Eighth House Sun. Sun in Sagittarius is strong but here Sun is posited in 8th house which indicates that the native will be worried and under debt. Not so wealthy. Less comforts. Disputes with everyone due to undue interference in all affairs. Any part of the body will be defective. Quarrelsome, cruel and sorrowful. Less comforts from parents. Gain through Legacies. Moon. No ancestral property, early life troubled and miserable. Less comforts from mother and brothers. False accusation, or death of brethren. Mars. Early part of life will be happy. Last past of life will by full of troubles and turmoils. Under debt. Untimely unhappy death. Loss of property, wealth and respect. Mercury. Dependent on others. Loss of respect and prestige. Worries and troubles during youth. Loss of wealth, under debt, subordinate position in life. After 30th years of age, one will suffer series of miseries. Will suffer from diseases connected with blood. Gain through Legacy or money of partner. Suffers through children. Jupiter. A good crafts man but no gain from that. Unhappy and under debt. Will engage himself in many professions but will remain worried and financially tight. Loss and troubles through friends. Venus. Loss of wealth due to women. Death at some auspicious place. He will engage himself in many professions. Loss of wealth. Danger of some secret disease. Gain by the dead. Spiritualistic experience. Death of friends, gift or legacies from friends. Troubles from wife and expenditure on account of her. Native is licentious, passionate and debauchee. One is involved in illicit relations with opposite sex. 8 House - Here Venus will be in Saggitarius which is not a friendly sign. Venus being lord of 6th in 8th house constitutes Vipreeta Raja Yoga and so good results after troubles. In childhood the native has to face many obstacles and there may be occasional diseases and penury. Venus alone in 8th can give a long span of life as the aphorism is that the 6th lord in an evil house will increase the span of life, ignoble nature. Troubles of mind and body, always miserable, dependant, fear of enemies, obstacles in promotion. This position of Venus normally gives incomplete education, favours not much gain of money and life is ordinary. Delayed marriage. Not popular with woman and obstacles caused by woman. Marriage is either with a widow or one older in age. Becomes an artist. Disputes with son and loss. Licen-tous and amorous acts. The native is profligate and of loose morals.Disease like diabetics, syphilis, urinary troubles and hernia etc. Saturn. Long lived, punishment by the Govt., not well respected. Thievish nature, unscrupulous and unhealthy. Gain by long journeys, estates, law suit and insurance of deceased persons. Rahu or Ketu. Early part of life will be troublesome. Danger of death from poison or enemies. Troubles and loss through wicked persons. Happy life from middle age. Ninth House Sun. One will be famous, respected, Govt. Servant and a person of authority. Good deeds enmity in family due to agriculture landor property. Troubles, disputes with relations of wife due to property. Middle of life will be troublesome and full of turmoils, after that life will be happy and comfortable. If afflicted, Loss to foreign property and in above matters. Moon. Gain of ancestral property. Famous and good businessman. Comforts from parents. Gain from trade and business. A comfortable life provided the Moon is strong in pakashbala and well aspected. Long journeys and gain through publishing and Science. Mars. Lucky, famous and born in a respected family. Favour and authority from Govt. One will hold a magistrarial post but he will be strict and cruel in behaviour and decisions. Will be entangled in many cases but will be exonerated after efforts. His brothers will also be lucky and hold a good position. Marriage to a stranger from after foreign travel. If afflicted shipwreck etc. Mercury. Changeable profession. Command over servants.Connections with high ups. Suspicious, a man of powers. The most suited profession for him is trade and business. Gain by books, long journeys, philosophy and science. Dutiful children and pleasure in foreign land. Jupiter. Birth in a respected family. Low deeds. Malacious thoughts and actions. Loss and unfulfilment of hopes. Journeys, loss and troubles through journeys. Death in a distant land by drowning or voyages. Venus. A dutiful and faithful wife. Early marriage. Gain from in-laws. Learned, intelligent and respected. A man of good thoughts. An honest worker. Long journeys, prophetic dreams or Vision. Such natives are normally lucky after marriage. In case of death of wife, good luck and comforts disappears. His wife will be tall, round face, proud and short tempered. She is selfish. Helpful to husband. Wife will be more involved in wordly affairs rather than family members. If afflicted, marriage will be out of caste or to a widow in older age. Illicit relations. Not good relations with parents. Unliked by women. May have relations with friend’s wife etc. 9 House - Here Venus will be in Capricornus sign which is a friendly sign for Venus. Religious, daily new functions, blessed with relations, brothers and conveyance, happiness and victory, can be a writer, gain of money being skilled. Romantic and name in society. Fame, position and fortunes will be on increase throughout. In a females horoscope this position is very fortunate for progeny. In dasa of Venus, child of the native may be susceptible to injury of longevity. Ordinary life but still marital life is happy. Occassional differences with wife. Miser and selfish and not on good terms with brothers, fortunate after marriage. As the native is not able to make up the education, he takes up business for which money either comes from in-laws or wife. Honoured. After death of wife downfall begins. Wife is haughty, selfish and attached to worldly pleasures. He suffers because of bad temperament of wife. He is controlled by wife. If Venus is afflicted in this place marriage is out of caste or with one older in age or widower. Unnatural relations. Gains as a student are not of much use later on. Under the influence of wife oppose parents. Patrimony is spent and there are financial troubles. Natives behaviour is steady and good. Keep away from politics because of fear of troubles. These people normally want to live happily without hard work. They are not much popular with opposite sex. Saturn. Learned, respected and intelligent, strong Willed, selfish, covetuous, suspicious, prudent, loss of wealth, strained relations with elder brothers. Inheritance from wife’s parents. Prophetic dreams, many fine qualities, Gain through learning, writing, publishing and research. Rahu and Ketu. Troubles and loss through opponents unpopular, less comforts from parents and one may not be an ardent follower of his religion and may change to other. Tenth House Sun. Sun in Aquarius in 10th house incites the native to remain out to control of his parents, father will thus remain angry and it is a probable that one may be denied from the ancestral property. One is self conceited and obstinate, and will be respected by people. Field of political career is suitable for such a native. He may join any service in latter part of his youth. There may be some troubles in service and one may earn displeasure and disfavour of Govt. and officers. Moon. A good rank and profession but danger to respect. One may be devoid from comforts of children and parents. Troubles and grief from brothers. One will remain indebted to others. Gain through journeys, writing and professional pursuits. Mars. Death or separation from wife in youth. Grief from children, loss of wealth and property. One may loose his savings even. A troubled and worried life. His profession will be somewhat odd like smuggling, murders etc. One can be exiled from the city or country. Mercury. A good businessman, teacher or professor. Bad deeds. Less respected. Grief from a son, merchandising, Govt. and in-laws. Jupiter. Learned, intelligent and well respected. Generous, honest and good deeds. Learned in Vedic, ancient literature and Ayurvedic science. A few sons, will command respect in people and will hold a position of command and authority. Death of native through war or violent death. Venus. Gain through wife, fond of music, poetry, drama from childhood. A lucky wife. Blessed with good house and conveyance. All luxuries of life will be available to him. A good rank and position of authority. He will be owner of land, palatial buildings, respect and good top position in society. Gain from land, estates and property. Care should be taken that Venus is not being aspected by any malefic planet. Temperamental incompatibility exist between husband and wife. Two marriage can also be possible. Normally such persons are very calculative, and attach least importance of marriage, neither, have any relations with any woman and prefer to remain unmarried. If they marry then after accumulating money and when well establishing in life. 10 House - Blessed with complete education and here he achieves some recognized standard specially in science and engineering. Normally there is also proficiency in Biology, Archeology, nursing, medicines and tailoring etc. Proficient in mathematics and astrology. He is also proficient in singing, acting, cinema, chemical, physics, photography and motor driving etc. Being lord of 6th in 10th native is more inclined for medical, chemical, biology, nursing etc. They are attached with number of women through whom the money comes. But for money they are not interested in woman. Father dies early. In case they go for professions in areas of which Venus is promoter, there is no name. Attempts a number of professions but not much success. These people go either for business or service. However business is more favourable. Blessed with parents, conveyance, house and lands etc. He will have a sickly mother and will prove ominous for her. He will not have good relationship with parents. Normally native is indifferent to marriage. He marries only when he gets wealth. Tempramental in compatibility exists between the two. Two marriages are possible. Saturn. Saturn in 10th house is posited in own house. Contrary to others, the author is of definite views that it will make the native practical, able, diplomate, ingenious, well versed in machinery, residence in foreign land, technocrate. Strained relations with father. Honour, credit, and esteem through science, literature or travel. Rahu or Ketu. Immoral acts, residence in foreign land, many journeys, will leave his place of birth. Changeable and low profession. Worried and unlucky. Loss through opposition and backbitting of opponents. Eleventh House Sun. Sun in Pisces is strong and in his friend’s house. It indicates that the native will be greatly benefitted through Govt. and Govt. service. He will be respected and have a post of authority and command. Generous, good fame and comforts from relations. There will be some danger to respect and profession in the middle age. Elder brother will be well fixed up. The native will lead a comfortable life. Many hopes and wishes attained in old age. Moon. Clever and obstinate. Low profession, there will generally be obstacles at the time of promotion and gain. Diseased, troubled all ill fame. People will not respect him. He will interfere in the property affairs of his sister. Sometimes he will get respect but on the other hand will also be defamed and carry ill repute, Friends through journeys, fruitful hopes and gains. Mars. Abundance of agriculture land and gain there form. Gain of money from disputes and litigations. Frequent journeys in life. Danger from enemies. Confrontation with some big family in middle age. Mercury. Low profession, under debt and poor. Shortage of money. Old age not happy and full of troubles. Accidental fortune. Fruitful hopes. Love for children. Jupiter. Learned and well educated. Wealthy, but wealth will be destroyed through sons and relations, No sincere friend’s and opposition from relations. Loss and troubles through women. Death among friends. Venus. Gain of wealth through women. More than one marriage. Respected and famous. Favour from Govt. and officers. Comforts from property and good conveyance. Sexy and licentious. Extravagant. The life will be comfortable and native will lead a luxurious life. Wishes attained, large circle of gainful friends.Interest in legislative and political activities. One is immoral, sexy and licentious. Spends money on women for sexual pleasures. Contacts with ill reputed ladies. Entices and seduces the women for pleasures etc. Gain of wealth through women. 11 House - Venus will be in Pisces sign which is not a favourable sign for Venus but normally planets give benefic results in eleventh house, so wealth and fortune will be conferred uninterruptedly. Will be endowed with wife, children, education, success in skill of writing, happiness and cheerful. Honoured by public, profits from business, worry and anxiety in having more daughters. Earn money through business and loose through thieves, fond of journeys and water sports. Gain through business animals. Sexual union with other women, indifferent to friends, two marriages are possible. If Venus is spoiled sickness will torment the native. Kidneys will be susceptible to serious attacks in the sub-period or major period of planets posited in evil houses, asterism ( 3rd, 5th and 7th from Natal star), evil navamsa etc. suffers from cold, diseases bom out of water, indifference to friends.of periods. There is propensity of having no issues but if favourable aspect and asterism is there, daughters are only possible. In lower class the native is fortunate from 22 years but in higher classes this period is at 32 years. Unsettled, very proud and viciousness are the results. Cold and cough and always scared of watery diseases. Saturn. Diseased and of weak constitution, lean body, devoid of wealth, loss of money, scheming, will face difficulties. Less comforts from brothers. Fortunate friendship on voyages and with high ups. Ambitions ideals. Rahu or Ketu. Poor, under debt, ill famed, diseased and troubled. Low deeds and actions. At times, one will face humiliation before elders. Twelfth House Sun. Sun in 12th house is exalted. It will confer respect and authority to the person. Long life. He will hold a position and authority like a minister. Lead a very comfortable and luxurious life. Will spend a good part of life in mountaineous region or area. Will command more respect and gain in foreign countries. Afflicted health. End of life in seclusion or devoted to the study of occult subjects. Moon. Voyage. Danger from Govt. and officers. Not so happy, extravagant, early part of life troublesome. Good deeds and also charitable spending. Sorrows through brothers. Occult Learning. Danger of enmities or imprisonment while travelling. Mars. Wastage of money in property and ligitation. Service in Army. More than one wife. Old age will be miserable and loss of money. Unhappy marriage, secret sorrows and death at the hands of enemies. Mercury. Learned and skilled in many arts. Gain from business and hardwork. Little happiness. More expenditure than income. Moderate wealth. A good planner and man of strong WILL-power. Capable of making inventions. Inclined to good deeds and will act for the betterment of people. Gain through secret methods. Sorrows through children. Jupiter. Under debt, a preceptor of religion, journey to foreign land, generous, good deeds but some time will act in an immoral way. Difficulty over inheritance, fear of imprisonment and deceitful friends. Good friendship with occultists. Venus. Skilled, poet and fond of music, dance and other women. Licentious, changeable residences. A good author, gain of wealth through drama, dance and even from immoral trafficking of women. More pleasures of beds with opposite sex. Becomes immoral. Highly sexed. Spends money on women for the gratification of sex desires. Wife is normally quarrelsome. Connections with organisations involved in illegal and immoral activities related to women. 12 House — Venus will be in Aries sign which is very unfavourable. It gives less education, earns through business and other occupations. He will be ordinarily wealthy. Fear of enemies, thieves and fire. Pain in body, eye disease, many other chronic diseases and other secret diseases. As wife is quarrelsome so marital life is miserable. In some cases there will be no marriage. The native is highly immoral. Spends money on ( prostitutes) for gratification of sexual desire. Keep secret relations with wife of others. Defamation and disputes. Unsuccess and losses in business. Incur debts on account of auspicious functions in the family. If Mercury joins him, there will be moderate riches and if Jupiter joins both in the 12th, the Taurus native will be very opulent. Venus in this place if afflicted by Saturn indicates disputes with wife and marriage could be either out of caste or remain unmarried. Financial gains are not much and debts are there. Saturn. Loss of office and honour etc. through business associates who will become enemies also and through religion, science and journeys. May seek seclusion in middle part of life. Difficulties in employments. Rahu. Sinful deeds and actions secretly. Extravagant and watery disease. Ketu. Wicked deeds and spending on the same, wealth will be destroyed, eye diseases and quarrelsome. There will be many enemies. Indications of Planets in Taurus Sun – Surya A person with this planetary combination is clever in dealing with others; does not have many enemies; expert in music and singing. Generally is not comfortable in water. The subject is capable of bearing much physical stress and strain. Moon – Chandra (Soma) A strong moon will give the subject a well developed chest, plenty of curly hair, adorable looks. Should have some mark on one side of the body. May have more daughters than sons. Should be happy during the middle one-third and last one-third of life. Venus– Shukra Likes the company of womens (or men); fond of good clothes, scents and flowers. The subject is fearless, generous, wealthy, famous and respected by his own group of people, whom he/ she leads. Jupiter – Guru (Brihaspati) Good health, handsome, intelligent, popular; has good sons and valuable possessions. The subject is happy, wealthy and diplomatic Mars – Mangal (Kuja) Well-dressed, well-groomed, fond of songs and music, talkative, harsh in speech, lack of self- confidence; does not have a stable position in life. Saturn – Shani Has bad friends, engaged in a variety of work; follows a career of service; illogical talks; constantly attached to women. Mercury – Budha Clever, famous, fond of physical exercises. Has plenty of money, generous in giving, respects all and accepts advice. Dragon’s head – Rahu Poor, constantly attached to women, a favourite of undesirable or elderly women. Dragon’s tail – Ketu Cruel, sinful and cunning; maintains a large family but creates split in the family. Taurus Venus + Fixed Earth Now consider how the same intentions of Venus can manifest using fixed earth. Earth is practical, so the outcome is towards improving the world in a tangible, real, practical manner. The fixed mode is deep, steady, and conservative, so we have an emphasis on preserving good things. Taurus encourages preservation of beneficial traditions and creation of things which are good and enjoyable in a tangible, practical way. The bull is a symbol of Taurus. The bull is a domestic animal, so is pitting to portray a sign owned by Venus, who is all about relationships, cooperation and marriage. The bull tills the earth – fitting for symbolizing a sign created from the earth element, and thus creates food – the most practical and tangible object of wealth, goodness and enjoyment. The bull plowing a field also symbolizes simple adherence to old ways and traditions, fitting for the nature of a fixed sign intent on preserving what is good and worthwhile in the world. Taurus QUALITIES: Logical, Nature Loving, Headstrong, Conservative, Sensual VITAL SIGNS: • Taureans usually paint a good picture of serenity and calm. • They nurture a green thumb and also do well at taking good care of people. • They are confirmed foodies and revel in sensual pleasures. • Taureans are even keeled and seldom loose their cool. • They are not comfortable being bothered by day-to-day glitches and setbacks. • Whether grieving themselves or being witness to a friend's grief, they are a troubled lot. • They can often be banked on to provide practical advice in time of a calamity. • These folks are in excellent communion with Nature. • Financial security is top priority with Taureans. They prefer to own their home and are particular about saving for a rainy day. • This sign is known to enjoy taking care of others! Hence, they are extremely sought after to tide through a financial crisis or even provide sound advice! STAR QUIRKS Taureans tend to be laidback and detest change. The more one imposes the more stubborn they get! When their peace of mind is disturbed, this sign tends to indulge in food and…shopping! They also tend to get upset when financial status quo, as also their daily routine is disturbed. They can be provoked easily, so wave the red flag only if you want to be riskedconfrontation by the bull himself! Taurus Ascendant, Rising Sign Slow, steady, and capable are adjectives that we can safely attach to individuals born with a Taurus Ascendant. These natives have tremendous stamina and staying power. They're often quite loyal to those they care about. Although they generally don't come on strong, they have personal presence; and they fairly radiate stability. The sign on the Ascendant generally reveals how people start anything new. Taurus, by nature, is resistant to change. It can be difficult to sway Taurus rising natives--they're often rather stubborn and fixed in their ways. Their first responses are to feel things out, not in the way a Pisces might attune to their environment, but in the realm of the five senses. They have well-developed sense of smell and touch, and respond to the material world. Theirs is a practical approach to life. Security is one of their foremost considerations before undertaking anything new. Taurus rising natives are often quite cautious and careful. With a fixed sign on the Ascendant, they are not known for their flexibility. Rather, they possess determined single-mindedness. More than most, Taurus rising prefers the "good things" in life. Self-indulgence can be a weakness for many with this Ascendant. Often collectors in some way, Taurus rising natives place a lot of value on their material possessions. Taurus rising individuals prefer to dress in quality clothes with a comfortable feel to them. They are rarely ostentatious in their presentation. Many have strong and sturdy physiques. Often rather possessive in partnership, these natives won't easily break up their relationships. Although they are not particularly jealous, they view their partners as their personal property. Intensity and loyalty are especially important to Taurus rising natives. These are highly sensual people who prefer the comforts that a one-to-one, stable partnership offers. Although Taurus rising individuals value harmony and calm, their partnerships may be on the passionate side. Taurus rising natives are often very comforting to be around. They have a stability about them that is soothing, and an inner harmony that is attractive. The Ascendant (or rising sign) is often considered the mask one wears when meeting others. Perhaps it is most aptly thought of as the automatic responses to one's environment. The Ascendant shows our natural defenses and how we cope with day-to-day issues. The energies of the sign and condition of the Ascendant are most overt and obvious to others. The Ascendant shows an individual's first, natural reaction to new people and situations. The characteristics of Taurus Ascendant described above are modified by planets conjunct the Ascendant, planets that aspect the Ascendant, and the position of the ruling planet of the sign on the Ascendant. For example, a person with a Taurus Ascendant with its ruling planet, Venus, in Sagittarius will respond to the environment a little differently than another person, also with a Taurus Ascendant, but whose Venus is in Scorpio. Similarly, a person with a Taurus Ascendant who also has Saturn conjunct it will "behave" differently than someone with a Taurus Ascendant who does not have that aspect. Taurus Rising with Venus (Ruler of Taurus) in the Signs The following interpretations incorporate the position, by sign, of Venus, the ruling planet of Taurus. The sign position of Venus modifies your Taurus Ascendant characteristics. These interpretations are from the Karmic Insight Report, and are written from an esoteric viewpoint. The point that was on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth is called the ASCENDANT, or rising sign. While the Sun describes your conscious direction and current life focus, and the Moon your subconscious predisposition and past, the Ascendant indicates a way of being that transcends and embraces past, present, and future. It describes the way you engage and merge with the outer world and how you bring through into life the energies depicted by the Sun, the Moon, and the rest of your birth chart. Everything is filtered through the Ascendant from an esoteric point of view. It indicates your soul's function and thus a key part of your destiny. Taurus Rising - General Your soul function is to patiently nurture into fruition your own and others' talents, ideas, gifts, and creative impulses, to bring them to earth and give them a "body" or a tangible form. You are practical, a stabilizer, a grounding force, deliberate, methodical and steady. You prefer to be thorough rather than fast. When out of balance, you are immovable, and may feel heavy or stuck. Ruled by Venus, you work through the principles of pleasure and attraction. You do what you enjoy and want to enjoy what you do. You like to please your senses, to take your sweet time, to appreciate what you have. You may struggle with issues of appetites and consumption, or a lazy side of your nature. Unless other factors in your chart indicate otherwise, you do not go after what you want very aggressively. Rather, you attract what you need or wait for it to come to you at the right time, and this is a key to fulfilling your destiny, as long as you do not degenerate into lazy inertia. An attunement to nature and the earth is part of your soul function also. Taurus Rising and Venus in Aries Your Venus is in Aries, so contrary to what was implied above, you need quite a bit of action to feel fully alive. You are attracted to creative, driven, somewhat volatile people, to relationships full of drama and heat, to bold aesthetics. Conflicts in relationships due to selfishness (yours or theirs) are also part of the picture, through which you are intended to learn about love and your essential values. Taurus Rising and Venus in Taurus Your Venus is in Taurus as well. You respond strongly to physical charm and beauty, and are meant to bring it forth and express it in some way, perhaps through the arts or working with the beauty of the natural world (plants, flowers, gems). Unless there are some very strong, dynamic counterbalancing forces in your birth chart, you are peaceable and rather placid, slow to unfold or to respond. You move at your own unhurried pace, love the simple pleasures of life, and bring a quality of loving kindness into the world. Taurus Rising and Venus in Gemini Your Venus is in the light, airy, sociable and playful sign of Gemini. You are meant to circulate, meet and talk to people, promote communication and affection between people. Teaching children, raising children, or counseling children and parents is an important part of fulfilling your destiny. Taurus Rising and Venus in Cancer Your Venus is in the nurturing, devoted sign of Cancer giving you a great deal of motherly feeling or family feeling towards the people in your environment. Home comfort and sweet domesticity are important to you. You need to have a sense of permanence and continuity with the past to fulfill your destiny, so owning a home or a special piece of land may also be important. Whatever you do is done with a lot of tender loving care. Taurus Rising and Venus in Leo Your Venus is in the warm-hearted and self-dramatizing sign of Leo, so you are not content to simply be, or to passively enjoy what life brings. You are meant to radiate and actively express your love, creativity, sense of beauty and generosity. Wealth and largesse are also part of your life pattern. You must guard against self-indulgence, over attachment to luxury and confusing personal worth with material success. Too much pampering will spoil you. Taurus Rising and Venus in Virgo Your Venus is in the refined, meticulous, humble sign of Virgo. You do your work with quiet devotion and careful attention to those small details that make the difference between fine quality and mediocrity. You strive for perfection. What you do may not be very glamorous or even very visible, for you are meant to provide some sort of very practical, necessary, down-to-earth sort of service. Satisfaction in a job well done is a sign that you are truly fulfilling your function. Taurus Rising and Venus in Libra Your Venus is in the gracious and harmony-loving sign of Libra. Everything you do or are involved in must please your sense of aesthetics as well as conform to your ideals of cooperation, balance, harmony, and good form. You also have a gift for diplomacy, which is part of your soul function. Taurus Rising and Venus in Scorpio Your Venus is in Scorpio, a sign associated both with fate and karmic attraction in matters of the heart, and with the purification of your emotional nature. Compulsive desires, appetites, jealousy, possessive emotions and sexual or emotional manipulation of others for selfish ends are all part of the picture. Through the pain you feel you may learn to turn toward a more truly loving, refined way of being. Your emotional intensity can then be directed toward healing and deep empathy for others' suffering. Taurus Rising and Venus in Sagittarius Your Venus is in the spirited and adventuresome sign of Sagittarius, so the above mentioned steadiness and immovability are much less so. This indicates a love of luxury and the finer things in life (which you attract rather easily) as well as a possible aversion for real work. Traveling for pleasure as well as for practical purposes is also part of your life pattern. You have a gift for entrepreneurship. Taurus Rising and Venus in Capricorn Your Venus is in the controlled, dignified, subtle sign of Capricorn. You value simple elegance, true quality, and things that endure. The urge to conserve and build up security and assets colors all that you do. You are not apt to act upon impulse where love or money is concerned. The love of pleasure mentioned above is moderated in your case by your sense of responsibility and industriousness. Taurus Rising and Venus in Aquarius Your Venus is in the idealistic, non-possessive, socially conscious sign of Aquarius, so while you do come across as a stable, reliable, substantial person, there is a definite streak of rebelliousness or unconventionality in you as well. You are very community minded and should function as an active participant and cohesive force in your community or group. Conveying and encouraging a spirit of brotherhood/sisterhood is part of your soul function. Beware of becoming extreme or fixed in dogma. Taurus Rising and Venus in Pisces Your Venus is in the romantic, imaginative, mystical sign of Pisces, so while you are practical, you are also a dreamer. Kind and tenderhearted, love rules you. It takes a great deal for you to turn against anyone. You are meant to bring the spirit of patient love, tolerance, and compassion into the world. When out of balance you become passive and slothful. A Spiritual Interpretation of Taurus Rising "From the spiritual perspective you are expressing the power of desire on all levels of your being. On the subjective level you are able to communicate the intensity of your passion, whether it be in terms of your career, your relationships, or any project you undertake. You believe there is no point in doing something unless you do it well, and you strive for perfection in every area of your life. At the same time, you are constantly aware of your comfort zone, and may shy away from activities that present impossible challenge. Throughout your life you will develop a personal style for expressing your desires, perhaps learning to moderate them, or perhaps learning more and more skillful means of satisfying them while also presenting a socially graceful face to the world. At the same time your spiritual yearnings lead you to the best expression of your being on this higher level. Finally, you learn to direct your will so that all efforts satisfy both your material desires and your spiritual aspirations. You may find from time to time that you are faced with this question: are my actions being driven by material desires, or am I following my spiritual aspirations? The answer helps to refine your awareness of your deepest motivations. Proper care of the physical body is important for your spiritual expression. As you emphasize the wholeness and wellness of the physical body, you metaphorically focus on the wholeness and wellness of your spiritual being. The neck and throat become a powerful physical focus for your expression. Because proper speech is so important to you, the organs of speech and the thyroid gland are your most valuable physical attributes. Voice training or other attention to the throat and throat chakra may be important to your development of clear communication. But first you need to listen, to others and to your inner voice. You have the capacity to understand the duality of the material world and to penetrate the paradoxes that arise in your life. You can learn to see the ebb and flow of energies in your inner experience and in the outer world, and you understand that the attraction and repulsion of these energies leads to eventual synthesis. You perceive that sexual desire is one expression of duality on the physical level. The power of this duality provides the impulse to transcend mere physical desire and to discover the mystical union of forces. As you gain in experience, your sexual expression may deepen into the ritual of Tantra. Then you will feel the blossoming of spiritual awareness on a higher vibratory level. Perhaps the greatest challenge you face is the transmutation of knowledge into wisdom. You have to develop spiritual awareness in order to go beyond stubborn attachment to personal desires. Your temper will give way to spiritually directed effort. Blind pursuit of self-interest will give way to a spiritual focus. Self-pity will give way to a concern for all humanity." Taurus Ascendant from the Cosmo Natal Report: "You have a sensible and realistic outlook on life and your two feet are always planted firmly on the ground (though you may, on occasion, have your head in the clouds). Others often see you as a rock of strength, solid, reliable, dependable, and constant. You are, in fact, amazingly consistent for you possess great powers of endurance and do not like to make changes or adjustments in your regular routine. You do things deliberately and methodically and do not easily accommodate the unexpected. Though you have a gentle, even soft, appearance, you are enormously strong-willed and stubborn. You go at your own pace and refuse to be rushed or pushed into anything before you feel sure about it. You can be coaxed and persuaded by charm, beauty, love, or affection - but never forced. You won't fight either, but simply stubbornly resist any attempt to coerce you to do something you do not want to do. When you have a purpose, you are extremely fixed, immovable, and bull-headed about it. Your obstinacy is often infuriating to others, especially since it takes much provocation to make you flare up or respond to their anger. You appear calm, unruffled, and non-emotional most of the time, but behind your easygoing and peaceable appearance there lies great strength. When it comes to a contest of wills, you often win simply due to your relentless persistence, your ability to outlast just about anyone. Another reason for your slowness to make changes is your very strong need for security. You are most comfortable in stable, relatively unchanging conditions and you also have a strong desire for tangible security - a home of your own, money in the bank, job-security, etc. The other side of your steadiness is that you easily get caught in a rut and will stay in a familiar situation (be it job, marriage, or whatever) long after it has lost its vitality and interest. You have a keen appreciation of the natural world and get much happiness from simple creature comforts and the physical world, with all of its myriad delights. You are quite sensual in a very natural, wholesome way and you know how to enjoy yourself. You are appealing to the opposite sex in an earthy way. You are also a great lover of beauty and your tastes are basically conventional or classic - not modern." 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