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Moon in Taurus - The Path to Emotional Steadiness

Posted 04/18/2008

"Early or late, he's always the same fellow. Always good-tempered, always glad to see you, always sorry when you go! ... So simple, so good natured, and so affectionate." - Kenneth Grahame

The child born with Moon in Taurus will have a steady, stable, and quiet orientation to life. Unless there are other factors afoot, this child will not be the loud, head-banging noisemaker that a lot of kids are. In fact, this child appreciates silence as no other. A fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, Taurus Moon can relate to a Venusian attunement and thereby feel nurtured through physical comfort and an aesthetically pleasing environment. A child who relates to Taurus Moon in this way may need some guidance around learning to not use excessive food or material goods as comfort.

Getting into nature can work wonders in allowing the Taurus Moon child to relieve stress. A fixed earth sign, Taurus feels nurtured when its security needs are met. A Taurus Moon child will feel comforted and nurtured when his environment embodies stability, a predictable routine, and plentiful creature comforts. Attuned to touch, this child needs lots of hugging.

Massage is a wonderfully soothing as well. Encourage regular exercise and sports so that this child feels comfortable in his body and does not develop a Taurean complacency or laziness.

The Taurus Moon child probably will not be inclined to speak much about feelings, but he needs to feel secure. The need for security can show up in possessiveness or territoriality. This child may need to be taught that security does not rest solely in his "things". Teaching this child about inner security and values is important to his sense of well-being. Teaching appropriate emotional expression will be helpful as well. Taurus Moon can have a tendency to be slow to react and to "stuff" feelings until the container is full. When the container is full, an explosion can occur, and it is generally better to avoid that by expressing feelings as they pop up. Taurus Moons often relate well to music and to projects that build from raw materials. Encourage any interest in music, sculpting, art, or pottery. The Taurus Moon child may not feel especially drawn to be in the limelight, but will be a calm, steady, and reliable presence. Nurture his need for security, and this child will be steadfastly loyal and dependable.

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