Taurus is the first earth sign and teaches us to collect all the things necessary for life. Beyond that, we tend to accumulate many things that do not serve us and ultimately weigh us down. Scorpio is the destroyer or objects, not iconoclastic, but liberating. "Let go your earthly tether and enter the void."
Simplicity and Complexity
A great symbol of the millennial, Taurus is inherently happy-go-lucky, but enjoys straying into the dark complexities of philosophy or existentialism. Taurus therefore often projects a sophomoric, magniloquent, and entitled attitude that naturally alienates itself from others. Scorpio is the school of refinement, that reminds us that no one is above another, no one is superlative, and any wisdom gleaned from life is not self-appointed or professed, but is humbly acquired through experiences with others. See the lighthearted film "Adult World".
Fixed Signs
Taurus and Scorpio, along with Leo and Aquarius, make up the "Fixed Signs", which are the rigid sentinels of their elements. Taurus is an earthly monarch, proponent of the rules, laws, and sciences which she accepts, whereas Scorpio is a denizen of the underworld, officious and unyielding in his appraisal of the purposeful life and what is truly meaningful. Fixed signs are a warning to remain nimble in mind and spirit. When we balance confidence with open-mindedness, we learn that humility and resolve creates more effective leaders of us yet.
The Leap from Earth to Air
May, September, and January are uneasy months produced by the leap from the element of earth to air, which are opposing elements. In these months, we're briskly thrown into a new season, anticipate loss, change, and the forfeiture of power. The Scorpion Moon is a great catalyst for acceptance and the release of fear by reminding us of our personal power. The best mantras in uncertain times resemble this, "I am the strongest person I know. I choose to be happy everyday. I can withstand any obstacle I am presented."
Vulnerability, When and Where
Taurus gravitates towards behavioral maxims of either an extreme avoidance of vulnerability, that tirelessly works to exude strength, stoicism, and wisdom, or opens so obtusely they become a self-loathing nuisance. As humans, we long, and should do so, for intimacy with others across various spectrums. In new romantic undertakings, we may throw too much at someone too quickly or not put forth the right effort in reciprocating attention. We convince ourselves that a healthy interaction follows strict policies and we hightail it when someone shows an emotion or reaction that's foreign to us. Stop cringing at what's human and let your life play out organically. Stop self-sabotaging yourself out of fear and enjoy the relationships that you deserve.
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