Taurus is a fixed earth sign and is depicted as a bull. If you think about the bull as a metaphor, you will understand a lot about the Taurus. They are firm-footed, physically strong, and have great endurance. At the same time, they can have negative personality traits. Taurus is know to be slow and plodding, stubborn, and intimidatingly angry when provoked. Their ruling planet is Venus, the planet of the love goddess. The ethereal quality of the goddess might seem in stark contrast to the stocky bull, but it by no means a contradiction. Being so close to the earth, Taurus is imbued with a sensuality that brings them in touch with their bodies. You might say that they like to take off their shoes to feel the mud ooze through their toes.
They also have an appreciation for the finer things in life like great food and the comfort of a luxurious home environment. Although they are slow to open up at first, winning over the trust of a Taurus is always worth it in the end. They make highly reliable partners and friends and will always be there for you when you are in need. But just as every flower has its thorns, every zodiac sign has its characteristic flaws. Any person that expresses their horoscope's nature in negative ways is repressed in some way, either consciously or unconsciously, and would be wise to work on those tendencies which leave them frustrated.
It is important to remember that focusing on one’s positive qualities, will help one to resolve the negative personality traits. Additionally, becoming aware of the ways in which they might be imbalanced and avoiding them can help them become happier and more whole functioning individuals. So without further ado, here are the top most common negative characteristics of a Taurus, the 2nd zodiac sign of astrology:
1, They can be very set in their ways. It is very easy to be initially attracted to a Taurus. You’ll be drawn by their easy-going nature, hard-working values and sensual nature. Expect day trips to beautiful natural retreats with nights at 5-star hotels filled with fine dining and wine. However, when the honeymoon ends you may find the story is much different. A Taurus partner tends to get stuck in a rut in their committed relationships. Once they know they’ve got you, they tend to take you for granted. A negative Taurus will plod into the living room after a hard day of work- they will grunt hello- then plop down into the easy chair with a beer, and spend the rest of the evening watching TV. Don’t expect them to bring you flowers! A negative Taurus tends to focus only on what they need at the end of the day. He/she still will expect dinner at 6 pm precisely. Taureans are very set in their ways and stick to a schedule. If anything- or anyone- tries to take them out of this routine, they will be very disgruntled. Try suggesting a new place to go to, or even a new sex position to spice it up in the bedroom. But don’t be disappointed when your Taurus partner acts like they are not super on board. Even though they are highly sexual creatures (this is one great way to get their attention by the way), they are very uncomfortable with the unknown.
2. They are selfish. A Taurus tends to be very possessive of both their material goods and their partners. They tend to be very dependent in relationships, very jeaous, and overly concerned with acquiring wealth in order to make their lives more comfortable. People ruled by Taurus can often be very successful in their careers, but a negative Taurus will always prefer a reliable income over a hard-hitting and dynamic job. They need the extra incentive to move up in the world. They also won't quit a relationship, even way after its beyond its prime. Improving themselves must always involve some kind of material payoff. Advice: In order to free themselves from attachment, a Taurus should focus on ways to develop themselves spiritually and embrace their natural creative and compassionate sides.
3. They are gluttonous & lazy. On a related note, Taureans have a love/hate relationship with food. Due to their already stocky nature and love of rich cuisine, such as meats, cheeses and alcohol, it is very easy for a Taurus to put on weight. While known for their affinity towards physically engaging sports and hard work, their lazy side will make it hard for a negative Taurus to reach their ideal body image. And of this, they are painfully aware. Due to their natural connection to their physical side, a Taurus is quite the perfectionist when It comes to their image. But it doesn’t just end there. Even a less than attractive Taurus will expect their partner to be fit, firm and in manicured condition. They will have no dearth of diet, exercise and self-improvement advice for their friends and partners. “Honey, have you ever considered getting breast implants?” or “Hey Roger, have you ever heard of this new penile implant technique?” 4. They are emotionally closed off. An appropriate term for a negative Taurus is emotionally constipated (maybe its all the meat and cheese). If you take a Taurus to a party, you can be sure they will be looking exceptionally dapper. However, they will sit in the corner the whole time and not speak a word to anyone but you. In other words: don’t bring them expecting them to be the life of a party, but rather as a nice table arrangement. Taureans don’t open up to very many people right away and have few, but close relationships. 5. They are irritable. Just because they are so stolid faced doesn’t mean that a Taurus doesn’t feel. On the outside, a typical Taurus will appear good natured and easy going and rather simple-minded. Within them, however, is a storehouse of complex repressed emotions and desires. At times, these emotions come out in unexpected ways such as deep depressions or sudden bursts of anger - similar to the ram bashing into a wall. ESPECIALLY if they are forced to be around people they don’t like or are given instructions from an authority figure on what they should do. Taureans definitely prefer being the boss. They are naturally dominant and will argue until they get their way.
A large percentage of the world’s dictators tend to be ruled by Taurus. This includes: Adolf Hitler (born 1889), Saddam Hussein (1937), Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870), and Catherine the Great (1729). Other infamous Taureans include Sid Vicious, the rambunctious and short-lived lead singer of the punk rock band "The Sex Pistols," John Wilkes Booth- the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln, and Albert Fish, the serial killer.
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