Taurus (constellation)

Mythology

In Greek mythology, this corresponds with the bull-form Zeus took in order to win Europa, a mythical Phoenician princess, and thus the father of the Minotaur. As such, since it is necessary to traverse the area of sky known as the Sea to reach it when passing through the Zodiac, it forms the origin of the myth of the Cretan Bull, one of The Twelve Labours of Herakles.

Related Topics:
Greek mythology - Zeus - Europa - Minotaur - Sea - Zodiac - Cretan Bull - The Twelve Labours - Herakles

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Astrology

The Western astrological sign Taurus of the tropical zodiac (April 20 - May 20) differs from the astronomical constellation and the Hindu astrological sign of the sidereal zodiac (May 14 - June 19).

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Astrological sign - Tropical zodiac - April 20 - May 20 - Sidereal zodiac - May 14 - June 19

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In some cosmologies, Taurus is associated with the classical element Earth, and thus called an Earth Sign (with Virgo and Capricorn). It is one of the four Fixed signs (along with Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius). Its polar opposite is Scorpio. It is the domicile of Venus and the exaltation of the Moon. Each astrological sign is assigned a part of the body, viewed as the seat of its power. Taurus rules the neck and shoulders. The Taurean symbol is the bull.

Related Topics:
Classical element - Earth - Leo - Scorpio - Aquarius - Domicile - Venus - Exaltation - Moon - Bull

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