Taurus
In Chinese astrology, Taurus is associated with the sign of the Snake. This combination is said to give Taureans a mysterious and seductive aura, as well as a deep and intuitive understanding of the world around them.
In the “Epic of Gilgamesh,” an ancient Mesopotamian myth, the hero Gilgamesh and his companion Enkidu face off against the Bull of Heaven, which is sent by the goddess Ishtar to punish Gilgamesh for rejecting her advances
In Hindu mythology, the bull Nandi is the sacred mount of the god Shiva and is often depicted sitting outside Shiva’s temples.
In ancient Minoan culture, bull-leaping was a ritualistic activity where individuals would leap over the back of a charging bull. This practice is depicted in Minoan art and is believed to have held religious significance
Taurus is one of the three Earth signs in the zodiac (along with Virgo and Capricorn). The Earth element is linked to practicality, stability, and a grounded approach to life. Taurus individuals are often seen as reliable and down-to-earth.
Taurus is often associated with the Bull, a symbol of strength, fertility, and power. Bulls have been revered in many cultures throughout history, often representing deities or supernatural beings.
In Greek mythology, the Cretan Bull was a magnificent white bull sent by Poseidon as a gift to King Minos of Crete. However, when Minos refused to sacrifice the bull to Poseidon, the god caused Minos’s wife Pasiphae to fall in love with the bull, leading to the birth of the Minotaur, a creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull. The Minotaur was eventually slain by the hero Theseus.
This myth is often interpreted as symbolizing the struggle between civilization and instinctual urges, which reflects Taurus’ own internal conflict between their desire for stability and their more primal instincts.
