Taurus 1 - 5
Power
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Expressing spontaneous authenticity (1) triggers an epiphany of light (2) that motivates the determined effort to find the way (3). Then, being profoundly touched by beauty and imagination (4), we learn the all-important lesson of letting go of grief and sorrow (5).
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Taurus 6 - 10
Effectiveness
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Building bridges to end separation (6) we become an agency of implanting hope (7), we practise the ability of making something out of nothing with creative optimism (8), thus bringing light to situations (9), even to the level of compassionate service (10).
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Taurus 11 - 15
Application
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In constructing a beautiful, caring personality (11), necessarily we finding ourselves wishing for more (12), of improving our lot in life (13) and taking our place, emergent within a community setting for both work and play (14), ever pushing against obstacles towards self-improvement (15).
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Taurus 16 - 20
Awakening
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Perpetual attempts to deepen and express knowledge (16) inevitably lead to confronting inner dualities (17) and bring the capacity of emptying the mind (18) and accessing the pure receptivity that sponsors spiritual breakthrough (19) and willing participation with unseen spiritual forces (20).
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Taurus 21 - 25
Authority
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The need for balancing guidance with self-determination (21) requires and ability to read the mysterious symbols in Nature (22). Improving upon Nature (23) by channelling aggression (24), we become capable of full participation in acceptance of community responsibilities (25).
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Taurus 26 - 30
Depth
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Learning how to behave appropriately (26) develops within us a calm wisdom that grows with age (27), and a maturity in relationships (28) that comes from respecting other ways of being and doing (29) by which the embellishing our complete life expression becomes our central purpose (30).
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Further Commentary on Taurus
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SUBSTANTIATION - ACTION
There are very specific operating principles that are to be studied and mastered for the soul on Earth to thrive and expand. To be true to our own nature is the starting point, and to be open to the uncomfortable power of our spiritual essence is the dynamism that drives us towards a higher purpose. Abundance is promised, and will come provided we form the 'rainbow bridge' to link ourselves in communion with greater influences from the spiritual dimension. In the end though, all that we can ever hold on to is the echo of our experiences; all else fades soon enough. POWER
Taurus 1 – 5 The life-force that interpenetrates us is eternal and absolute, and there never has been, or will be, anything else in this or any other reality. To access its incomparable power, we have, at least for a while, to determine a specific unassailable course of action and stick to it at all costs. This mysteriously creates a state of being that inevitably brings about general foundation-level changes in the reality of our situation. Such certainty of purpose registers even at a cellular level. We surrender fully to a compelling desire – and then we come to realise that we are in no way less than any other force of Nature, co-creating the fruits of our imagination. We can easily make physical the wealth of spiritual awareness that we possess, and so become as rich materially as we are spiritually. Or we can rise above social constraints – and encumbering attachments to emotional and physical comforts – satisfied entirely by the nourishing power of this high resonance with spirit. |
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SUBSTANTIATION - CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS
Sometimes we need our community to help pull us up; we feel real and of relevance when we acknowledge the groundedness in some collective achievement, which renews our hope. As a result of the process of suffering and rescue we are more open to Spirit and feel once again encouraged to imagine a bright future, as indeed we must if we are to complete this exercise in self-rescue. Our capacity to employ faith to turn darkness into light begins within the context of relationship with family and close friends and can evolve into the general spiritual wisdom of altruistic service. EFFECTIVENESS
Taurus 6 – 10 Having power, we expect to apply it, to resist imposition and to overcome obstacles in pursuit of our desires, and this expectation is a compelling motivating force that reaches out to find mountains to climb and oceans to cross. Inevitably, issues arise. Often, dark energies become quite dominant, and we have to come to terms with choices where we are absolutely challenged on matters of principle. It takes greatness of self-assurance to trust that the dark side will lead to the light, and indeed that there is no other path available to travel if one is to awaken at the very deepest levels of self. The supreme test – to master physical reality – requires the attitude of a magician, who applies powerful will, and a profound inner sense of spiritual heritage, in order to shift manifestation around. In all realms, whether higher or lower, the magician, with great aplomb and elegance, plays out the role of creator. Everything is seen on a symbolic level as a representation of the deeper hidden truth – and this way of seeing life becomes a path that supports continual self-renewal. It is found by the wise rather counter-intuitively that optimal personal influence arises through complete self-application in service to the needs of others. |
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SUBSTANTIATION - INDIVIDUAL IMPLICATIONS
We develop a mature ego and become conscious of who we are by the flowering of our physical urges, first into emotionality and then self-reflection. The more inward, feminine, stage is contrasted by the more outward expression of self-image that seeks to present itself as having the trappings of cultural alignment, for example what is currently fashionable. This brings with it the burdens that inevitably arise when enacting desire - our appetites always exact their price. Temporary unburdening may well bring us again in contact with childhood behaviours of play and even deep connection with unconscious pre-birth rememberings, yet we have to struggle on against adversity in order to deepen the mature gravitas of real character. APPLICATION
Taurus 11 – 15 However absorbing and supportive of self-love, the developing of personal power through overcoming challenges is the lesser game. The soul’s magnificence is no dim light to be defined by such empty recreation; it is an aspect of Divine Light and has no limit. Its creative power can be better expressed by taking over the stewardship of growing things; it wants to build something new and lasting. Authenticity of desire is known to be the seed-form of building, whose potency is magnified according to the degree of passion with which it is vibrated. The physical body is used as a tool to tune up the desire-nature to a high pitch of passion. Like an arrow quivering with maximised potential, vibrant desire is then released towards a specific well-defined vision, which then simply must become real. This is no airy-fairy dreamer playing mind-games – it is an artisan whose purpose is to serve by working hard to make actual things happen. . |
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CONFIRMATION - ACTION
Our desire having been met by potency and substantiated into the form of a character that can withstand storms, we move forward to confirm the reliability and truth of this self-created story. The realisation occurs that old teachings will not suffice because, helpful though they were, they did not do. We need to discover, claim and present our own teaching to the world, a world that does not listen. Vagueness persuades no one so we become clear-cut and even strident until we find a deeper need to cleanse our thoughts of opinion and let the unconscious wisdom spontaneously emerge and show us the way to go. AWAKENING
Taurus 16 – 20 Things continue the way they are going, and become less energetic, unless impacted by a force equal to the mighty task of resisting this universal, cosmic entropy. To best serve the needs of a naturally-degenerative community, we must learn how to be such a force – to be creative and assert values, yet be flexible according to what is practically possible, thus demonstrating mastery in management. There is no moderate way to cause to exist that which previously did not exist – because, symbolised on the deepest brute level, tectonic plates are crashing together to make new mountains. What we think of as originality is actually nothing less than the remodelling of the physical universe, rebuilding of reality into new forms, a substantive revolution of materiality itself. Learning how this all works bestows a lightness of being, vast and subtle. In this expanded state we can grasp a strange truth – that, although we must exert our personal authority as an obvious imperative, it is ultimately futile, and an offence against common sense to expect to shift collective realities very much. |
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CONFIRMATION - CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS
In trying to confirm that we have realised our desires, the emotional journey is one where we seek signs both from sacred cultural teaching and from natural phenomena. We learn to make the very best of what we were born with and how to access deep reserves of survival-level passion when we feel seriously threatened. The sense of belonging to a community and enjoying its amenities is further evidence that we are valued and so confirms that we have value. AUTHORITY
Taurus 21 – 25 The right to shape reality is automatically conferred upon those who are able to tune into the wisdom of old – to understand the established operating processes of real life. Anyone with the acuity to read signs and interpret symbols meaningfully will know enough of the racial memory to influence the race. The old is thus honoured and preserved by those who, by taking on a conservative role, keep alive that which still has merit. We slow down our passage into the future, avoiding a helter-skelter recklessness, by drawing attention to the impeccable beauty and enduring value in our heritage. Thus authority takes on the dignity accorded to an elder and this is no small matter. The power of command depends upon an atmosphere of gravitas backed up with all the symbols of position. By such means one takes on the crucial social responsibility of stewardship that binds the community into expressing proven group values and building lasting group projects. |
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CONFIRMATION - INDIVIDUAL IMPLICATIONS
As individuals we seek to confirm our worth by taking on a social role until eventually in our own field we come to represent our tradition. En route, we may well need new beginnings in order to bring new understandings until we have learned through the mature wisdom of seeing both sides of all issues. At last we have the possibility of claiming what we desire and we show our success both to the community and on behalf of the community. DEPTH
Taurus 26 – 30 Following on from our mastery of material management, it is good to seek the inner peace that enables us to listen to the soul’s quiet voice. Outer realities are given minimal attention as our focus turns within, to attend more sincerely to inner knowledge. There is a shift in perspective where time appears slower, age is appreciated more than youth, and experience more than prospect. Gentle cooperative involvement, both with natural forces and other people, is the natural fruit of such a sense of inner stillness. The eternal promise of life is revealed. Why compete? Why even strain over much? Things need to be carefully weighed up – perhaps the status quo has its own value, so why move to change anything at all? Knowing already that we can move mountains, the test is to learn how to feel whether they actually need moving. Let superficial shows of aspirations have their place then – all is illusion, all is hoax – and despite all the comings and goings, successes and failures, nothing essential ever really changes. Perhaps, on the deepest level, all is unfolding just as it should. |
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Sabian Life JourneyOur life experiences may be expressed as a journey from Aries 1 to Pisces 30. It is easier to arrive at the understanding of those experiences by a process of reflection, looking backwards rather than forward though the zodiac cycle. We can use the previous degree to answer the question - how? - rather than the following one to answer - why?
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TAURUS 30 "Embellishing our life expression"
How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 29 "Respecting other ways of being and doing" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 28 "Maturity in relationships" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 27 "Calm wisdom that grows with age" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 26 "Learning how to behave appropriately" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 25 "Participation in community responsibilities" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 24 "Channelling aggression" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 23 "Improving upon Nature" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 22 "Reading the mysterious symbols in Nature" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 21 "Balancing guidance with self-determination" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 20 "Willing participation with unseen spiritual forces" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 19 "Pure receptivity that sponsors spiritual breakthrough" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 18 "Emptying the mind" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 17 "Confronting inner dualities" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 16 "Perpetual attempts to deepen and express knowledge" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 15 "Pushing against obstacles towards self-improvement" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 14 "Self-sponsored emergence within a community setting" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 13 "Improving our lot in life" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 12 "Wishing for more" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 11 "Constructing a beautiful personality" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 10 "Compassionate service" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 9 "Bringing light" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 8 "Making something out of nothing with creative optimism" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 7 "Implanting hope" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 6 "Building bridges to end separation" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 5 "Letting go of grief and sorrow" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 4 "Being profoundly touched by beauty and imagination" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 3 "Determined effort to find the way" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 2 "Epiphany of light" How can I do that? we ask - and the response comes from TAURUS 1 "Spontaneous authenticity" |
