Taurus

**SIGN OF THE UNFLEDGED**

TAUR\* [BRONZE CASTE] // \*US [PROSPIT + BREATH]

The alternative sway of Taurus is Taurun, and the opposite sign is Scorcen.

The official website defines Taurus in three segments: sign class, lunar sway, and aspect.

Bronze Signs have a warm and generous disposition, but you might not accuse them of it the first time you meet. They have a tendency toward being withdrawn and slow to open up with new people. This can make them come off as arrogant and cold, like they think they are too good for everyone, although the reality couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, they crave validation and companionship. They are very open-hearted, but if a Bronze Sign decides to dig their heels in, it can be like talking to a wall. More so than any of the other sign classes, Bronze Signs have a marked love of creature comforts. They crave stability and safety, and if they have the means, their homes will be full of beautiful things. Some might accuse them of being hedonistic; they would probably just claim to know what they like. As lovers they can be quite needy, wanting assurances that the affection they feel is reciprocated. Maybe because of this, they have a particular affinity for animals. Don't try to break a Bronze's Sign's routines-they'll resent you for it, even if oftentimes they are too polite to say so.

Marked by a flexible optimism, the personalities of Prospit Dreamers are reactive and intuitive. They naturally exist in the present, rather than look to the future or obsess over the past. When making decisions Prospit Dreamers tend to rely on gut instinct and whatever emotions they are experiencing at the moment. This makes them quick to act and reliable in a crisis, but it also can make them capricious. They have trouble thinking things through, and their feelings toward specific situations and decisions can change from day to day. They solve problems with creativity rather than cold logic, often seeing multiple options with ease and clarity. Because they generally take things as they come, Prospit Dreamers are less rebellious than they are adaptable-instead of struggling against authority, they will find a way to coexist with it. Possibly because they are so instinctual and flexible, they like having a defined set of rules-a safety net for their passionate lives. Naturally trusting, they have trouble with deception or hiding their true selves, and will often worry about what others think of them. The self they project into the world is often not under their control.

Those bound to the aspect of Breath are, above all, expansive. Flexible and driven, they leave an impact wherever they go. Like the breeze itself, they are able to sweep others up to carry along in their wake, but also like the breeze, they can be difficult to catch hold of or tie down. Although Breath-bound do make very good leaders, breath tends to be a very personal aspect. Often, heroism comes along as an offshoot of them pursuing their own personal stories. They lead by example, and will routinely be surprised that others look up to or feel inspired by them. They have a tendency to underestimate themselves, and not always out of poor self-esteem. They were just doing their own thing. At their best Breath-bound are motivated, adaptable, and forward thinking, but at their worst they can be volatile, avoidant, and gullible.

## Real World Astrology

**Please note that while, yes, this information is about the original zodiac sign, not all of this information will be true about every single person born under this sign. Also, hating people for their zodiac sign is just not cool.**

Taurus (from the Greek Ταῦρος) is the second (2nd) of twelve (12) western zodiac signs. It takes inspiration from the zodiac Taurus "The Bull", and people born within the months of April 20th to May 20th are known to be a Taurus. The zodiac Taurus is one (1) of six (6) negative signs, one (1) of four (4) fixed signs, and one (1) of three (3) earth signs alongside Virgo and Capricorn. The sign ruler of Taurus is Venus, the detriment is Mars, the exhaltation is Moon, and the fall is thought nowadays to be Uranus.

The six (6) negative signs (Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces) are known as the signs with a Negative Polarity. This is in reference to the energy that the sign holds. These six (6) signs are traditionally known as the passive, Yin, receptive, or "feminine" signs. The negative signs also include the earth and water triplicities.

The three (3) modalities or modes in reference to a sign is talking about the position it can be found in during each season. The four (4) elements manifests in three (3) modalities: Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable. They are also known as the Quadruplicities, because they are grouped with four (4) signs in each group, one sign of each element. Each of the three (3) modes also have specific traits that the signs grouped to them hold or example. Fixed signs are known for their resistance to change, great willpower, and inflexibility. The Fixed signs are Leo (fire), Scorpio (water), Aquarius (air), and Taurus (earth).

The four (4) elements (Air, Earth, Fire, and Water) are attributed to the twelve (12) western zodiac signs, and each group corresponds to a specific group of traits often found in those signs, along with a personality type that was proposed by the Greek physician, Hippocrates. These groups are known as the Four Element Triplicities. One of these groups is Earth which has been known to house the traits of Practicality, Caution, Material World. According to Hippocrates, the Earth element correlates to the Melancholic personality type. Melancholic people are described to be Neurotic Introverts or Unstable Introverts, which means that they tend to be anxious, rigid, pessimistic, and unsocial.

Taurus people are head-strong and practical, they're overprotective of the ones they love, and they know how to keep their ground even in difficult situations. They are grounded and always have their head down to earth. They aren't known for having large groups of friends, and instead pick and choose only a small amount of people to have by their side that they can trust and rely on. They are loyal and responsible, one of (if not the most) reliable of all the zodiac signs. Taurus sticks to their word and won't back down, they can be stubborn and possessive, but this commitment to whatever or whoever they're passionate about is never meant to come off bad and only shows their unwavering support and attention to detail.

Taurus will give their all to whatever it is they're doing, be it a project or a relationship, and they are fuelled by their love and adoration which makes them great partners. The best relationships for a Taurus are with a Virgo or a Pisces person, because they like someone who can motivate and care about them just as the Taurus does for other people. Capricorn and Scorpio also make for great partners for a Taurus because they share a lot of the same desires and wants from life, just like how Aries has the ability to bring out the best in Taurus and the two of them compliment each other wonderfully. Some signs to be wary of though are Leo and Aquarius because they are often just as stubborn as Taurus is and therefore, there's a lot of conflict and fighting on the horizon of these relationships, but it's nothing that the Taurus can't deal with.

## Known Characters

- Tavros Nitram (Homestuck)

- Rufioh Nitram (Homestuck)

- The Summoner (Homestuck)

## Links

- The link to the sign page on the Extended Zodiac page.