For Taurus, the world means stability, security and comfort at the best price. Their idea of well-being includes a safe home, good food on the table, time to do things and few surprises. It reassures them to know what they can count on and how what lies ahead will unfold.
They are usually a calm person who needs to process situations at their own pace. They like to concentrate on what they are doing. Seen from outside, that way of moving forward can look like slowness, stubbornness or obstinacy, especially when someone tries to take them in a direction other than the one they have chosen.
“Live and let live” sums up part of their attitude. They value what they have and may express love through concrete deeds more than with words. Sometimes they take a while to commit emotionally; once they do, they seek stability and continuity in their feelings.
They do not necessarily feel they must transform the world. They prefer to create conditions that let them make the most of their surroundings through work and effort.
When you propose something important to them, they need time to digest it. They also need time to move from one activity to another: a change of plans without warning can make them feel the ground slipping from under their feet.
Rootedness holds a central place in their life. Even if they travel a lot, they usually look for a recognizable daily life: a place or customs to return to.
How to win their heart
Money and food are two especially sensitive matters for this profile. Waste may unsettle them and lead them to offer advice on how to manage resources. Listening to their judgment is a way of recognizing the value they place on foresight and saving.
Sharing a well-prepared meal, with time to enjoy it, can be a deeply romantic experience. The pleasure of the table and the calm of the encounter reinforce each other.
Do not pressure them into quick decisions. Keep to what you agreed and, if a difficulty comes up, let them know in good time. Being left waiting without knowing what happened can be far more uncomfortable for them than a change explained in advance.
What pleases them
- Working without constant pressure to hurry, and without a watchfulness they experience as being hounded.
- Having a secure productive activity.
- Enjoying well-prepared food and enough time to eat.
- Having their caution in deciding respected, without being asked for constant explanations for needing time.
- Financial security.
What they dislike
- Idleness in those around them when there are tasks to be done.
- Food without seasoning.
- Having to postpone meals.
- Being rushed to finish everything quickly.
Strengths
- Practical sense for recognizing what benefits them.
- Patience and method in reaching goals.
- Emotional stability when they feel secure; they can keep up the effort where others give up.
- Concentration and endurance in moving toward their aims.
- Constancy in routine tasks and the ability to maintain a steady performance.
- Effectiveness in administration.
- A disposition to save and to build financial achievements.
Weaknesses
- Excessive concern with security, especially when they feel their material needs are not met.
- Stubbornness and obstinacy.
- Rejection of change if they are pressured to accept it.
- Difficulty taking risks.
- Discomfort with tasks that demand speed or haste.
- Resistance to acting without a defined plan.
- Irritability when they are hungry or the rhythm of their meals is disrupted.