Natal Moon in Taurus
In astrology, there are certain signs where planets can be stronger – meaning that they can express their basic nature better – and certain signs where they may struggle to express themselves. Taurus is a sign in which the Moon is “exalted”, which means that this planet can shine brightest when placed here, and that her exemplary qualities can be shown to the world. Of course, the Moon is all about emotions, needs, nurturing and feeling, and so when you have your Moon in Taurus, you’ll be lucky enough to express your feelings, find nurturing and also care for others in a wholesome, healthy and natural way.
Taurus is the first of the Earth signs in the zodiac, and is a grounded, patient and reliable energy. Your emotional nature with the Moon in Taurus is non-reactive, calm and peaceful, and you’ll have a way of being able to diffuse a volatile situation simply by your practical and earthy spirit. No emotional situation is a crisis for a Moon in Taurus individual, and perhaps your greatest problem could be a life totally lacking drama – although you prefer it that way! Your friends and family know that they can turn to you when times get tough to lean on and be a “rock” for them. You have immense emotional strength, endurance and discipline and so are you are never carried away by an emotional whim.
This doesn’t mean you don’t get swept off your feet or that you don’t feel deeply – not at all! Taurus is a sign ruled by the romantic planet Venus, which means that you are capable of profound, dedicated and highly sentimental feelings for someone. Once you fall in love – and that may take a while since you don’t like to rush – you are a partner for life, and you expect the same loyalty and cherishing from your lover. You adore flowers, romantic gestures and delicious meals, and one of your specialities may be making incredible meals. You find great peace and calm when you’re indulging your senses by preparing rich and delectable dishes, and you’re likely to always have a full fridge, bursting with nourishing, creamy and expensive ingredients. Taurus is a sign that loves anything to do with food and eating, and one of the dangers with this Moon placement is weight gain and indulgence – not knowing when to draw the line and stop grazing!
Many celebrities with their Moon in Taurus, such as Jim Morrison, have a lot to learn when it comes to learning how to curb their appetites, whether it’s for food, money, sex or love. There may be a danger of you overdoing things in the pursuit of physical pleasure, as Taurus is a sign that is powerfully sensual and connected to the physical body. Spirituality can be a wonderful tool for learning how to balance your pleasurable human experiences with the experiences of the spirit and may help you to find a sense of temperance.
Luckily for you, Taurus Moon people are often rather wealthy, and don’t have much trouble generating an income. This is partly due to your love of comfort, but also due to your staying power when it comes to your career. Taurus is a fixed sign, meaning that you like stability and consistency, and may be extremely resistant to any change in your routine – which extends to your professional life. Staying for so long in one job or industry can mean that you become very successful, both in terms of your status, as well as financially. Your challenge will be to learn how to adapt with the times and to adjust to change as and when it comes, as you may have a tendency to get “stuck”, both when it comes to your professional life as well as in your romantic life. Whilst loyalty is incredibly important, you’ll need to know when to let go of someone or something that just doesn’t allow you to grow anymore. This is perhaps your greatest lesson in life, and the most difficult thing about having a Taurus Moon.
Most Taurus Moon people also get along remarkably well with their mothers, seeing as the Moon symbolises this archetypal energy. You may experience your mom as nurturing and grounding, and enjoy a peaceful and close relationship, if at times with a few power struggles, due to your immense stubbornness! If you don’t have that maternal nurturing in childhood, you may heal that gap by becoming a very loving and nurturing mother or father yourself, indulging and spoiling your children to no end! Family is often very important to your Moon sign tribe, and you’ll go out of your way to be a good provider and carer to the ones you love. Sure, you can get lazy at times and spend days lying on the couch, eating ice cream and watching Netflix – your two favourite things – but at heart, you’re always ready to head into the world of work and make a success of yourself nonetheless.
Being a Taurus Moon also ensures that your home – another thing symbolised by the Moon – is beautiful, tasteful and comfortable. You’ll likely need a lot of artwork around you and take pride in buying lovely things to grace your walls – although you can also get quite stressed whenever you lay out a large amount of money, so it does take some time for you to make the move for a big purchase. Buying your first home will be one of your greatest joys, and you’ll make it a safe haven of rest, comfort and relaxation, a place where you can put your feet up, enjoy a home cooked meal and entertain your nearest and dearest.
Being a Taurus Moon has many wonderful gifts – the gift of groundedness, patience, nurturing and beauty, the gifts of a loving and calm nature and the gift of creativity. As long as you can keep an eye on your shadow qualities of laziness, indulgence, stubbornness and the occasional possessive streak, you will be fortunate enough to enjoy a full and sensual experience of life!
