Taurus (Vrishabha)
Bull · Earth · Mid-May to Mid-June (Vedic solar month)
Taurus (Vrishabha) is an earth sign ruled by Venus, the planet of comfort, beauty and material stability. Natives are known for their steady, patient nature and a strong appreciation for the finer, more grounded pleasures of life.
Personality Traits
- Calm, patient and dependable under pressure
- Strong appreciation for comfort, beauty and good food
- Practical, grounded approach to money and possessions
- Loyal in relationships once trust is established
- Determined - once a decision is made, hard to shift
Strengths
- Reliability that makes them the steady anchor in any group
- Financial discipline and long-term planning ability
- Patience to see slow, worthwhile projects through
- Natural sense of aesthetics and craftsmanship
- Emotional steadiness that calms those around them
Taurus (Vrishabha) in 60 seconds
Challenges
- Stubbornness that resists change even when needed
- Can become overly attached to comfort and routine
- Possessiveness in close relationships
- Slow to forgive once trust is broken
- Tendency toward material overindulgence
Remedies
- Mantra:
- Om Shukraya Namah, recited on Fridays.
- Gemstone:
- Diamond or White Sapphire, worn in silver or platinum on the middle finger, after consulting an astrologer.
- Donation:
- Donate white clothes, sugar, rice or perfume on Fridays.
- Fasting:
- Observe a fast on Fridays and worship Goddess Lakshmi.
Ruling Planet: Venus (Shukra) · Lucky Color: White / pastel green · Lucky Day: Friday · Compatible Signs: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer