Moon in Taurus

[poshslob]

What interesting things can be said of Moon in Taurus?

What are the positives and negatives of this placement?

[jamiescott]

Where exactly in Taurus is the Moon?

[poshslob]

My moon is exactly at 26 deg 56' Taurus....conjunct Algol!

[jamiescott]

Violent death or extreme sickness? Thankfully this is not a close conjunction. Your Moon must be at least 50' from Algol. My ex has her Part of Fortune on Algol = Poverty, seems right with her.

How do Robson's interpretations sit with you? I don't think it's very nice to make such negative predictions of another person. I have read some disturbing things he has written about myself and my loved ones. There is something in it though. I suppose I like to believe the good stuff but question the bad stuff.

I believe more research has been done on the stars but I haven't bought any of the new books. I have just read what I can find on the net. Anyway, medicine has come a long way since Robson wrote his interpretations. Do you mind sharing you thoughts about Algol, your health. Do you have a connection with the suffering of others in relation to Algol - like events (catastrophes, etc) ?

[poshslob]

To my knowledge, I've never read Robson's interpretation. What does it say?

I've read somewhere that Algol conjunct Moon and Jupiter are not that bad. That being said, I've been strangled twice and I have buldging cervical discs.

[jamiescott]

For real!!!! you seriously have been strangled twice? Can anyone tell me that it is NOT all written in the stars? I've got to go to bed now, it's nearly 3 am where I am. I'll check this thread out again tomorrow.
Algol definitely has the influence over your Moon, dont worry about Taurus. Here's the best 2 sites I've found about Algol:

http://www.constellationsofwords.com/stars/Algol.html

http://ye-stars.com/oldalgol.htm

[poshslob]

Thanks for the links... I did read Robson's interpretations before, I just didn't realize it.

It was him who said "If at the same time in conjunction with Sun, Moon or Jupiter, gives victory over others in war."

[poshslob]

I relate to the Medusa myth alot... I read the myth on this wonderful site about a year ago, now I can't find it.

Famous people with Moon conjunct Algol: Moon: Mick Jagger, rock star; John Calvin, religious reformer; Werner Von Braun, rocket scientist;

[Night Sky]

Taurus moon is probably the BEST moon placement.

Should make for stable emotional life, wealth, easy temperament...

How does my interpretation sound to you?

[poshslob]

Taurus moon is probably the BEST moon placement.

Should make for stable emotional life, wealth, easy temperament...

How does my interpretation sound to you?

That interpretation sounds really good!!

Even though some parts of Algol are true, I don't want an evil star to define my emotional outlook. I'm much more than that!

[nejispirit]

What interesting things can be said of Moon in Taurus?

What are the positives and negatives of this placement?

Yeah, I'd have to agree that having the moon in Taurus *is* the best way to have it; I do not have it personally but I know three people in my life who have it:

1) Leo/Cappy rising/Taurus moon; She and I have been best friends since we were 11 (we are both 23 now), now she is living her dream in Japan as an English teaching assistant working up to become a verbal translator- she met her Japanese boyfriend a couple of years ago who used to be her highschool penpal and they fell in love.
2) Sag/Cappy rising/Taurus moon; Online friend who mine who have known for years and years on Fruits Basket rps on livejournal- she is extremely intelligent, witty, sharp, funny- succesful at getting things done in her life.
3) Scorpio/Libra rising/Taurus moon; Right now he is having a bit of a struggle in her love life but she is witty, sharp, funny- very good at her studies of Japanese (also an online friend of mine I met through an astrology community on livejournal)

Anyway, it's a great position and helps people to plow through rough times in their life- only bad thing, I have read about this, is that at times it can contribute to someone staying in a bad love relationship. This is true for my Scorpio online friend, but she is discovering that she needs to get out of it and is starting to do so.

[Shadowflash]

Poshslob, I saw your Moon in Taurus thread and thought I'd offer my experience of it; it's a pretty specific one and probably not so generally-applicable, but who knows, thought it might be helpful. THEN I see Algol come into the picture, taking note it's in Taurus also; so I checked out that link jamiescott provided...and I'm finding out more than I maybe want to. LOL.

Okay; here we go. Fixed Grand Cross on my Angles, loosely on two and tightly on the others. 1) Taurus Moon is at 10, not quite conjunct 28 Aries MC; 2) Chiron conjunct Lilith at 7/8 Aquarius, conj. 10 Aquarius Desc.; 3) Neptune at 01 Scorpio conjunct 28 Libra IC; and Uranus conjunct Ascendant at 6/10 Leo. Poshslob, the general tone of positive Taurus Moon qualities have been well mentioned by others; patience, perseverance, groundedness, balance...some negatives can be stubbornness, inflexibility, material obsession, stodginess... Another thing I understand about this placement is that its emotional needs for nurturance are wired toward earthly and/or material security in general. Depending on soul age and soulgrowth intentions for that life (my beliefs include these ideas), in order to feel emotionally, naturally secure and safe and *okay,* there needs to be either a certain measure of *stuff* we love around us, *things* representing either *how much we HAVE* and/or holding precious memories; or at the very least we must feel a clear connection with nature and its cycles, or Earth's beauty, in a way that makes us feel grounded and at ease overall. Taurus being ruled by Venus says that any *beauty* of a tangible, touchable or *solid, Earthy* (Taurus) nature nurtures our emotional, sensitive self. Having my Taurus Moon in the tenth (at least a safe distance from my 29 Taurus South Node! :eek:), and being the only personal planet in this Fixed Cross with three impersonal planetary bodies/growth catalysts has felt to me like my whole emotional being has been on some kind of dissecting table or *You Will Now Surrender* altar all my life. :rolleyes: Nothing that my personality or ego or basic-default Self naturally needs emotionally has ever been there; and while I don't "do Victim" mentality and know, as per my beliefs, that I chose this placement to force certain growth issues of releasing attachments to those needs from other lives...it's been, well, intense. :D So I think you were probably seeking simpler, more general input; but thought it might also give you an interesting example of what can go on within a Taurus Moon experience when its energy is challenged by hard aspects from Uranus, Neptune and Chiron/Lilith. I can elaborate on each of these if you like, but will wait to see if there's interest...

Right; and then, like I said, I looked at the Algol link...and hey, I said I don't do victim, right? LOL. What can I say; my Sun's at 24 Scorpio, so seeing Algol there directly Opposite...and Mercury at 27 not far...NN at 29...I think Having a Moment over that is understandable. Does having it trine natal Jupiter at 26 Virgo count for anything redemptive, I wonder?

Anyway, FWIW... :)

[poshslob]

Thanks Shadowflash,

I would love to hear your experiences with Moon in Taurus hard aspects.

I forgot but I have South Node conjunct Algol too at 28 Taurus. Possibly Mars too at 21 Taurus.

[jamiescott]

Algol was at 26tau10 in 2000 AD. I would not use an orb greater than 1 degree.

[poshslob]

Algol was at 26tau10 in 2000 AD. I would not use an orb greater than 1 degree.

Orb of 1 is good news for me, but I thought Algol influences a orb of 6.

[Night Sky]

Those people that I personally know with Moon in Taurus are very emotionally attached to their physical comforts and they like physical relaxation, sometimes being lazy. Their find solace in eating large quantities of fatty and/or sweet foods. Their reactions are generally slow and they move slowly.

That's not very flattering.;)

[Summery Joy]

Those people that I personally know with Moon in Taurus are very emotionally attached to their physical comforts and they like physical relaxation, sometimes being lazy. Their find solace in eating large quantities of fatty and/or sweet foods. Their reactions are generally slow and they move slowly.
Not always true. I have the Moon in Taurus and I am nothing like that. Besides, eating large quantities of food seem like a result of Jupiter aspecting the Moon, and not merely the Moon sign.

The Moon rules instincts and the inner self. It rules what one will pursue for comfort and how they will choose to sooth their pains.

The Moon in Taurus is very warm and sensual. Maybe that's why some food or or physical comforts may seem important. But it's not that. It' sensuality they seek. As an earth yin sign, Taurus seeks security through material objects as well, but the rest of the chart decides how attached they are to those material object. I have the Sun (among a stellium) in Leo and Gemini rising. I most definitely don't care about material objects, even though Leo is a pretty showy sign.

As a fixed sign, Taurus makes the Moon quite patent and supportive. That's the bright side. The problem is that the Moon in Taurus is very emotionally stubborn. The Moon in Taurus also hates change and finds it very hard to get started on new ventures. As an yin fixed sign, Taurus makes the Moon very private and hates it when people interfere in their business uninvited. That degree of that depend on the house placement of the Moon.

A rule of thumb is that one sign's negative qualities are similar to the general ones of it opposite sign. So if you wanna know how Taurus Moon will react when upset of negative triggered, think Scorpio. On its negative sides, Taurus Moon can very obsessive, very jealous and revenge seeking. Luckily, Taurus really hates all those qualities so Taurus Moon natives don't stay like this for too long. The ones that do, however, are very likely to get quite depressed. They should be careful because depression is a tendency of yin signs.

That's all I can think of right now. Not all of it will apply to all Taurus Moon natives though because the rest of the chart make each one different. I hope I have helped though.

[aquarius7000]

My reading of Moon in Taurus, based on two people I know, and one of them is my brother, is that they are, as Charm noted, quite attached to physical comforts with a keen eye for beauty (though beauty is subjective); in fact, there are a handful of people I know with Moon in Taurus, for whom I can really generalise this; only the first two (my ex boyfriend & my brother) I know like the back of my hand. Both also have very classy tastes- for eg in dressing up, stuff they buy for home etc, like good food with focus on quality than quantity. Also, both, in fact all the 4 I know with Moon in Taurus, are very gentle and soft-spoken. I almost missed a bit of ruggedness in my ex boyfriend, if I'm honest;).

My thruppence
:)aquarius7000

[poshslob]

Thanks everyone for your replies....very informative!!

I would like to add a question....

Why is the Moon exalted in Taurus? What is it about Taurus that makes it exalt the Moon?

[woolgatherer]

I think part of the reason that the Moon is happy in Taurus is that it's a calm, steady place for it to be... It's also a pretty warm sign I would say. I have that placement myself.

[loren]

I have moon in Taurus at 26 degrees.
actually, I love this moon. not the degrees.

[Munchkin]

Besides, eating large quantities of food seem like a result of Jupiter aspecting the Moon, and not merely the Moon sign.

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Is this really one of the traits of this aspect :eek:?

[poshslob]

My sister has Moon in Taurus and loves to eat! She is obese.
She doesn't have Jupiter aspecting her Moon/Venus.
She does have a Jupiter trine ASC and sextile Sun.

[poshslob]

Removed for personal reasons.

[The_Sundance_Kid]

Sun in Cancer moon in Taurus= good cook

An old housemate of mine had this combination and he was very sweet. Would cook great stuff, but would raid our cupboards for our food!

Would also like hugging, even in very formal occasions- lots of group hugs. A very homely sense of humour.

[Deirdre]

i have moon in taurus in the 11th degree.

i dont eat that much ;)

i find myself generous,caring and supporting for other,and i am very stubborn indeed.

i adore everything that i consider to be beautiful and i like to be in pleasant surroundings and i like confort.

but...what i consider to give me more happiness is the love i share and find in the one´s i love - if that lacks in any moment then i get really depressed.

yup - it makes me angry when others suddently change my agenda or sth i decided to do that time and hour - specially if they appear at house uninvited or when they are trying t get more of me than what i want to give or share.

[entrevisions]

i love to eat good food and not junkie food as i have my moon in taurus : the quality is more important to me than the amount of food. When i eat , i eat like "a cow eating his grass". i love to vegetate, relax, idleness. But this is an active idleness because i have my moon opposed to uranus...then i appear suddenly when all the people around is snoring like some revolutionary and rebellious man who swear like a trooper AND I LOVE THAT!

[Claire19]

What interesting things can be said of Moon in Taurus?

What are the positives and negatives of this placement?
As a Moon in Taurus person I will say I can be loyal and steadfast and attract women who are that way. Dislike letting go of any emotional attachments and are sensuous and security minded especially with property. It is a stable placement for the Moon and suggest that women in the family were money conscious and perhaps the keeper of the purse. They may have possessed property of their own in a time when it was not usual. I have had homes surrounded with foliage, plants and nature and even inside the home. Music plays a large part in my life, along with love of pottery, artistic objects especially from the earth. Females in the family born under Taurus and living in the countryside. Tendency to comfort eat, especially sweets. Very budget conscious and feel secure with money in the bank which I am fortunate to have due to my family generosity. HOwevever with a square from Pluto attract jealousy, spite especially in everyday communications, with siblings, neighbours and so called friends, sometimes co workers. Also those I find accommodations with at times. A fear of dying in a car accident has prevented me from driving always. 3rd house to 6th house.
I thank the lucky stars for this placement as it is the earth element I badly need in a FIre/Air chart, even though not well aspected it is exalted.

[Claire19]

Actually, my ex had Moon in Taurus and he was lean... He may have had strong lean type Sun sign etc. Gemini perhaps.
It depends where that Moon is sitting and what aspects.

[Claire19]

Sun in Cancer moon in Taurus= good cook

An old housemate of mine had this combination and he was very sweet. Would cook great stuff, but would raid our cupboards for our food!

Would also like hugging, even in very formal occasions- lots of group hugs. A very homely sense of humour.

Sort of person I would like to share a house with.:)

[Alstroemeria]

Cancer Ascendant with Taurus Moon trine Jupiter here. I love to eat; I could probably make a lengthy thread about food and my tastes.

My tolerance for insanely rich and sugary foods (i.e. candy, cheesecake, et cetera) is quite low, actually. Some people would call me a "plain" eater: my meals are simple, comprised of organic ingredients, and minimally seasoned. I like raw fruits and veggies, and so much the better if they are locally grown and not shipped hundreds of miles at great cost to the environment. I do not like junk food either and I'm wary of anything that comes from a package and is loaded with chemical preservatives. Natural and plain tastes good to me -- my Leo moon brother always insists on adding condiments and spices to his food to make it... I dunno, look and taste more dramatic.

To me, my mother has been a very stable figure in my life, and someone who always cooks me good food. (Though her own moon is in Scorpio, I think.) She always says it makes her happy when she sees me eating well. Definitely the money-keeper in our house.

The keynote of the Taurus Moons emotionality seems to be stability. Of course Taurus Moons get upset but they react to it sensibly and take it one bit at a time, avoiding crazy mood swings. I'm pretty hard to ruffle / **** off (even with an Aries Mars) / stir up. My anger sort of dissolves and manifests itself in destructively subtle ways but that's a story for Mars square Neptune.

[Claire19]

Taurus moon is probably the BEST moon placement.

Should make for stable emotional life, wealth, easy temperament...

How does my interpretation sound to you?
Wish that was entirely true but with challenging aspects, not so.

3rd house placement square Pluto in the 6th, nasty women being negative and bitchy especially in relation to food, accommodation and the areas of the 6th house. From the 3rd it comes from siblings, those we think are friends, those in our peer group and there is an underlying jealousy and betrayal.

[Amit89]

I have my Moon in Taurus, Sun in Cancer and Acs in Virgo. My Moon is in sextile with my Sun, trine Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, square Venus (exchange houses, Venus in Cancer) Mars, and opposite Pluto.

I am into fitness a lot and hate indulging into fatty, sugery foods. I don't eat fatty or sugery foods often, I neither drink or smoke. I am very healthy and like looking after my body and image. However, I enjoy eating, but eating the right foods in various amounts, i.e pasta, rice, chicken, etc. I enjoy eating fruit, veg and only drink water or fruit juice! I am athletic.

I am a very friendly, warm, kind, loyal, easy going, enjoy socialising with people and have got good manners. I hate doing bad things or being naughty. I enjoy physical comforts and am security minded. I love listining to music, such as soul and love. I am very passionate about sports, that is what I do in most of my spare time, either go to the gym or play sports.

I also have a keen interest in beauty. I try to make my home look as beautiful as possible and hoping that one day I'll buy my own house and surround it with beautiful things internally and externally. I also like dressing up.

I can get stubborn and I am an extremely sensitive person. I can be lazy at times.

I like my Moon in Taurus, the only flipside is that its oppoisite Pluto in Scorpio! I do sometimes feel left out, allthough that is not the case.

[Claire19]

For real!!!! you seriously have been strangled twice? Can anyone tell me that it is NOT all written in the stars? I've got to go to bed now, it's nearly 3 am where I am. I'll check this thread out again tomorrow.
Algol definitely has the influence over your Moon, dont worry about Taurus. Here's the best 2 sites I've found about Algol:

http://www.constellationsofwords.com/stars/Algol.html

http://ye-stars.com/oldalgol.htm

I dont know abut algol but of course Taurus rules the throat and if badly aspected that area can be badly affected.

[Claire19]

Orb of 1 is good news for me, but I thought Algol influences a orb of 6.

I wouldnt use 6 degrees with any aspects unless to the Moon or Sun let alone something like Algol which is not a planet after all. I guess you know how I feel about asteroids and fixed stars by now.

[Claire19]

My sister has Moon in Taurus and loves to eat! She is obese.
She doesn't have Jupiter aspecting her Moon/Venus.
She does have a Jupiter trine ASC and sextile Sun.
She would have to have other aspects to the Moon in Taurus for obesity.
Mick Jagger has it and look at him.

We must be wary of generalisations always.

[luna11360]

What I've noticed about moon in Taurus people is that they have a hard time letting go of anything that they are used to. The are very attached to the past, in a sentimental way, and hold those memories close. They like the comfort of familiarity - friends and surroundings - and new is hard for them. They are stubborn in this also. They don't give up the old willingly! They are good people with generous hearts and a great appreciation of the beauty of the earth.

[Amit89]

What I've noticed about moon in Taurus people is that they have a hard time letting go of anything that they are used to. The are very attached to the past, in a sentimental way, and hold those memories close. They like the comfort of familiarity - friends and surroundings - and new is hard for them. They are stubborn in this also. They don't give up the old willingly! They are good people with generous hearts and a great appreciation of the beauty of the earth.

That is spot on!

[Claire19]

What I've noticed about moon in Taurus people is that they have a hard time letting go of anything that they are used to. The are very attached to the past, in a sentimental way, and hold those memories close. They like the comfort of familiarity - friends and surroundings - and new is hard for them. They are stubborn in this also. They don't give up the old willingly! They are good people with generous hearts and a great appreciation of the beauty of the earth.

Thank you.

[Claire19]

That interpretation sounds really good!!

Even though some parts of Algol are true, I don't want an evil star to define my emotional outlook. I'm much more than that!

I dont give weight to Algol or any similar celestial body. I have been practising astrology for over 20 years and do not use asteroids or fixed stars.

[Claire19]

What I've noticed about moon in Taurus people is that they have a hard time letting go of anything that they are used to. The are very attached to the past, in a sentimental way, and hold those memories close. They like the comfort of familiarity - friends and surroundings - and new is hard for them. They are stubborn in this also. They don't give up the old willingly! They are good people with generous hearts and a great appreciation of the beauty of the earth.

Very well said.:)

[Claire19]

Algol was at 26tau10 in 2000 AD. I would not use an orb greater than 1 degree.
I am inclined to agree with the tight orbs but however I dont even use these fixed stars, asteroids or whatever. You could always find an influence that you are seeking with so much data.

[Claire19]

Orb of 1 is good news for me, but I thought Algol influences a orb of 6.

My instinct is to keep a tight orb and really I wouldnt use 6 degrees even with planetary aspects most of the time.

[gadfly]

Another Moon in Taurus here. Emotionally stable, loves the sensual things of life - good wholesome food, natural materials, art and music, etc - slow to anger, gentle. Needs security, both emotional and financial, and finds change hard. Stubborn. I can comfort eat when not getting comfort elsewhere, but this is not the general rule and I am not fat.

I also have hard aspects to Moon. One of these, a square to Uranus, add unpredictability and an urge for excitement that is incompatible with my need for security, but who said people are simple? That is without dealing with my Moon's other aspects. Despite them all, the core meaning of Moon in Taurus is fundamentally true - other forces might modify it or make its needs harder to achieve, but it's not going anywhere.

[gaer]

What I've noticed about moon in Taurus people is that they have a hard time letting go of anything that they are used to. The are very attached to the past, in a sentimental way, and hold those memories close. They like the comfort of familiarity - friends and surroundings - and new is hard for them. They are stubborn in this also. They don't give up the old willingly! They are good people with generous hearts and a great appreciation of the beauty of the earth.
I would say that moon in Taurus would be attached to the "status quo" for reasons of ease. You may be right about attachment to the past. There is some confusion about Taurus and Cancer here, because Cancer is also attached to many of the same things, but for different reasons.

In a way I would link practicality to Taurus more than sentimentality (probably more Cancerian). To me Taurus seems to view change as uncomfortable because it demands action and adjustment, and that gives a feeling of instability. :)

[Claire19]

Those people that I personally know with Moon in Taurus are very emotionally attached to their physical comforts and they like physical relaxation, sometimes being lazy. Their find solace in eating large quantities of fatty and/or sweet foods. Their reactions are generally slow and they move slowly.

Since when did the moon describe movement????? Mercury is for that.

[Kerrie]

I love my Taurus Moon.

For me the big keywords for Taurus Moon's are emotional comfort and security.

Like most of the other people here, I get pleasure from eating. Although it doesnt need to be healthy, like other people that have posted. I tend to eat food when I am down or bored, not a picky eater at all, will eat anything, I have a sweet tooth thats luvvss Pavlova and loves Cheesecake and Tiramisu and Chocolate and... I eat to satisfy my taste buds.

I tend to be unhappy and depressed when I dont eat properly, when I have gone on diets in the past, I tended to get angry, headaches, and life seems really bad like I am withholding, not feeding my inner self you could say. So I dont do that anymore, I just try to eat healthier, with a little bit of Pavlova ;) .

I like to be in comfortable surroundings, it doesnt need to be flashy or look good, it just needs to work and be comfortable to sit in, lie in, etc

[Damo Mayo]

I am incredibly happy to have my moon in Taurus. It has provided me with endless amounts of patience and emotional stability. I have my sun in Cancer and a Pisces ascendant. In fact, the elemental influence in my chart is heavily distorted, with a gross water/air imbalance. I feel very thankful for the calming influence of a Taurian moon. In fact I often wonder how stressful and unnecessarily emotional my life would be without it!

[Claire19]

Orb of 1 is good news for me, but I thought Algol influences a orb of 6. No asteroids or fixed stars have an orb anywhere near 6, I would use no more than 2 degrees.

[Claire19]

I love my Taurus Moon.

For me the big keywords for Taurus Moon's are emotional comfort and security.

Like most of the other people here, I get pleasure from eating. Although it doesnt need to be healthy, like other people that have posted. I tend to eat food when I am down or bored, not a picky eater at all, will eat anything, I have a sweet tooth thats luvvss Pavlova and loves Cheesecake and Tiramisu and Chocolate and... I eat to satisfy my taste buds.

I tend to be unhappy and depressed when I dont eat properly, when I have gone on diets in the past, I tended to get angry, headaches, and life seems really bad like I am withholding, not feeding my inner self you could say. So I dont do that anymore, I just try to eat healthier, with a little bit of Pavlova ;) .

I like to be in comfortable surroundings, it doesnt need to be flashy or look good, it just needs to work and be comfortable to sit in, lie in, etc

I hear you.:)

[cindystubbs]

My daughter has Moon in Taurus.
It is supposed to be exalted in Taurus.
I must say this, she is fiercely attached to all her stuff and she never throws anything away.
She is calm when everyone else is running around panicking.
She loves things that are soft to the touch, collects pillows.
Taurus is earth and that means she likes her possessions.

[Gogolesque]

I love peole with Taurus Moon, they are soft-spoken, quiet and warm-hearted, the negative side of this placement is inability to let go and tendency to live in the past.

[Claire19]

Is this really one of the traits of this aspect :eek:?

I have a sister with Moon although in Gemini is in connection to Jupiter and she is very overweight especially in middle age. As far as I know she is not an excessive eater and I think she has inherited the fat traits from family members, some of who are also naturally overweight. They say that the fat cells are laid down in infancy and a chubby baby was desirable in years gone by.

[Claire19]

My daughter has Moon in Taurus.
It is supposed to be exalted in Taurus.
I must say this, she is fiercely attached to all her stuff and she never throws anything away.
She is calm when everyone else is running around panicking.
She loves things that are soft to the touch, collects pillows.
Taurus is earth and that means she likes her possessions.As a Moon in Taurus person I used to identify with my possessions and get security from them as tangible objects. I was actually a collector of beautiful objects.. I was robbed years ago and many precious items were stolen. Since then I have made a concerted effort to detach from materiality and although I still enjoy sensuous objects, sweet foods and objects of beauty, I am happy to give any away to those who wish them. So although I surround myself with luxury and comfort I am not attached.

Often Moon in Taurus get great comfort from tending a beautiful garden, nurturing plantlife and also pottery creation and harmonious music. It is the placement of practical beauty i.e. strong and sturdy pottery items, differing from say Moon in Libra who admires beauty for its own sake and the harmony and peace that it can bring. i.e. a work of art that has no practical use.

[CappyLeo]

Love what everyone has to say about Taurus moon! This world could use more of you gentle & nourishing souls. Have recently had the moon progress into Taurus (Aries was a frustrating one) & was hoping it would help in dealing with some difficult people in the life. Not to mention, instill a little more of a patient attitude & a grounded approach to the domestic life.

Does anyone know how much of an impact this progression would have, if any, since it'll be there for the next two years? Have many trines & sextiles with it. And if the natal moon is in Libra, would this create too much of a dreamy/ wishy-washy emotional state?...Which I could actually use considering some intense natal saturn aspects. It's also progressed in the 10th house so hopefully this 'soft-touch' could be applied to the troubled teens I work with, or possibly help create the environment (finally build home on farm) my husband & I have been striving toward so to foster children.

Was hoping to let go of accumulated possessions (minimualizing) & keep the weight down but from what I've read, it may not happen this moon time around.
:cool:
Sorry if I went off topic...just have high hopes for this progression.

[Claire19]

Is this really one of the traits of this aspect :eek:?

Yes I know someone with Moon square Jupiter and she is obese even with the Moon in Gemini. She has inherited her figure from family members who are the same regardless of the Moon placement. They may well have Jupiter involved, I dont know. She does not overeat but perhaps the wrong things and doesnt exercise.

[Claire19]

Love what everyone has to say about Taurus moon! This world could use more of you gentle & nourishing souls. Have recently had the moon progress into Taurus (Aries was a frustrating one) & was hoping it would help in dealing with some difficult people in the life. Not to mention, instill a little more of a patient attitude & a grounded approach to the domestic life.

Does anyone know how much of an impact this progression would have, if any, since it'll be there for the next two years? Have many trines & sextiles with it. And if the natal moon is in Libra, would this create too much of a dreamy/ wishy-washy emotional state?...Which I could actually use considering some intense natal saturn aspects. It's also progressed in the 10th house so hopefully this 'soft-touch' could be applied to the troubled teens I work with, or possibly help create the environment (finally build home on farm) my husband & I have been striving toward so to foster children.

Was hoping to let go of accumulated possessions (minimualizing) & keep the weight down but from what I've read, it may not happen this moon time around.
:cool:
Sorry if I went off topic...just have high hopes for this progression.

Moon in Libra can be indecisive but also good at arbitrating and negotiating peace and agreement. Both Moon in Taurus and Libra are ruled by Venus
and you may have an increase of beautification in the home or buy one. Taurus also deals with property and money managing. A Moon in Aries can be difficult I agree and is not at home there. However your basic chart is always in operation just with an overlay. If the progressions dont make an aspect that is there natally in the chart then it is not really of any influence.
i.e Progressed Moon square Mars for instance has to have a contact with Mars in some way in the natal chart for any influence.

[lilllybelle]

I think I would be alright having a moon in Taurus. Stuff that bugs the mess out of me (lot of mercurian energy), doesn't even phase a moon in taurus. In turn, they have less drama because a lot of stuff just doesn't bother them. They inspire me with their calmness. I'm heading their way with my north node, moon and pluto in the 2nd house. They can make good things last for a long time.

[lilllybelle]

Does that make me like a half-breed moon in taurus having moon in libra in the 2nd house? :)

[entrevisions]

i am now so happy to be a full breed moon in taurus ! :) :)

[JayM]

I read somewhere that taurus moons want the best of everything. I know I usually do :). But im usually so confused about what I want because of the square to venus, and I read that the square to my AC usually means that I have some emotional biases and judgements about things. Saturn opposing my moon too:( . Uranus and mercury inconjunt it. What do you all think of my moon?

[Claire19]

Moon in Taurus is supposed to be placid and easy going and having it I admit it takes a lot for me to lose my temper, however with a square to Pluto there are deep intense feelings of jealousy, revenge, wanting to control and manipulate or experience that from other women, depending where it is placed in the chart. I have several Taurean women in my family and of my acquaintance, being in the third house.

[Claire19]

I love peole with Taurus Moon, they are soft-spoken, quiet and warm-hearted, the negative side of this placement is inability to let go and tendency to live in the past. Soft spokenness would have to come from a connection to Mercury. Warm heartedness would come from a fire sign. THey are generally placid and practical and money conscious which is learned at home, quiet through being cautious especially until they get to feel comfortable with you. It takes a lot to rile us but watch out for the proverbial bull in the china shop, when we are!! :)It can make us lazy and with the sweet tooth can cause overweight. Eating for emotional comfort is another characteristic.

[Polo]

Those with Taurean Moons are very comforting to be around.

[freedomlover]

One of my ex- loves was a Cancer Sun/ASC with a Taurus Moon.

His house was always neat and clean and beautifully decorated. It was a small house though, and I always commented that it looked like a doll house. It was kind of an odd shade of blue with white "gingerbread" trim. There were rose bushes lining the driveway, too.

Speaking of plants, he had one heck of a green thumb. He had a veritable greenhouse of plants going inside and out.

He was also an excellent cook and loved to eat. He was raised in a very rural, backwoods area - but learned quickly which wine went with which food. :p

[katydid]

Moon in Taurus is supposed to be placid and easy going and having it I admit it takes a lot for me to lose my temper, however with a square to Pluto there are deep intense feelings of jealousy, revenge, wanting to control and manipulate or experience that from other women, depending where it is placed in the chart. I have several Taurean women in my family and of my acquaintance, being in the third house.


My 20 yr old son has Moon conjunct Jupiter in Taurus and both are opposed Pluto in the 4th. Although he is very loyal and steady and faithful in his relationships, both of his girlfriends have been very jealous and dramatic.
I am sure the fact that Mars squares it all from the 7th doesn't help.

He also loves his comfort food, and luckily he is an Aries with a lot of Gemini so he tends to burn it off pretty fast.

In talking about the moon, one thing still fascinates me. My son has moon/jupiter conjunction in Taurus, while my daughter has Moon and Saturn in Aquarius [ not conjunct, thank goodness] So they both have the same mother, and are being raised here together, so why such different moons?:rolleyes:

[freedomlover]

quoting katydid: In talking about the moon, one thing still fascinates me. My son has moon/jupiter conjunction in Taurus, while my daughter has Moon and Saturn in Aquarius [ not conjunct, thank goodness] So they both have the same mother, and are being raised here together, so why such different moons?:rolleyes:
I've found that it has to do with the type of karmic relationship/lessons that each have in relationship with their mother. They each may have a totally different past life background with you that they incarnated to heal and grow from.

[katydid]

I've found that it has to do with the type of karmic relationship/lessons that each have in relationship with their mother. They each may have a totally different past life background with you that they incarnated to heal and grow from.


That would make sense. And they are so different from each other. We laugh that our son, is a very 'young soul.' He, being an Aries, laughs about it too, saying he is glad he doesn't delve into this 'junk' as he calls it. With his Moon /Jupiter conjunction in the 10th in Taurus, regular old time religion is just fine with him.:cool:
And being his Mom is somewhat easy compared to his little sister, the Gemini with the Sun exactly conjunct the Desc, and trine her Aquarian Moon. She has an exact conjunction of Uranus and Neptune in Capricorn, trine mercury.venus in Taurus. She is more difficult to 'nurture' as she feels like she has everything under control, and knows :rolleyes: everything there is to be known. But she is a very old soul and came to this incarnation a child prodigy so to speak in the arts.

They are just so different but still pretty close, especially when teaMING UP AGAINST US.:eek:

[iwonder]

I know a person with Taurus Moon opposing Scorpio Sun.

He is conservative in his habits: wears the same kind of clothes (for example, always buys jeans of the same brand and model), orders same food at a restaurant, and prefers to go to a familiar restaurant. Browsing tv channels, he will stop at the movie he has seen a few times before. Loves physical comfort and wants to give it to others: pantry and freezer are always full, guests are fed like there is no tomorrow. He wants home be comfortable and beautiful (in a very traditional way, of course).

Now, his Scorpio Sun/Mars in the 1st house makes situation a bit difficult - he is not all that cozy and considerate as the 7th house Taurus Moon suggests. There is more Aries qualities expressed in a Scorpionic way. So on one hand, he is secure. On the other, good luck opposing it :)

[Nexus7]

In talking about the moon, one thing still fascinates me. My son has moon/jupiter conjunction in Taurus, while my daughter has Moon and Saturn in Aquarius [ not conjunct, thank goodness] So they both have the same mother, and are being raised here together, so why such different moons

Well maybe, it is too much of a simplification to say that the Moon is 'mother.' Perhaps these simply have more to say on each child's style of relating in some way.

Wthether or not the child is the firstborn, how life is at the moment of birth, or just relfecting an aspect in the mother's chart: maybe these all factor in, too.

What I think s curious too is that the chart is supposed to say things about the 'parents' the past' yet the chart precedes both expereinces of these things. What difference can it make if the parent is aware of what the child is already bringing with them to the table? Could a Grand Cross to a natal Moon, say, be handled differently if the parent knows what the child is living with, or is more empathetic than the one who is born into a more dysfunctional family setup?

We would hope it does not mean that the parents may so 'oh well, the child's chart shows they are bound to expereince a dysfunctional early life, so let's not 'disappoint' them in this regard....

[katydid]

Well maybe, it is too much of a simplification to say that the Moon is 'mother.' Perhaps these simply have more to say on each child's style of relating in some way.

Wthether or not the child is the firstborn, how life is at the moment of birth, or just relfecting an aspect in the mother's chart: maybe these all factor in, too.

What I think s curious too is that the chart is supposed to say things about the 'parents' the past' yet the chart precedes both expereinces of these things. What difference can it make if the parent is aware of what the child is already bringing with them to the table? Could a Grand Cross to a natal Moon, say, be handled differently if the parent knows what the child is living with, or is more empathetic than the one who is born into a more dysfunctional family setup?

We would hope it does not mean that the parents may so 'oh well, the child's chart shows they are bound to expereince a dysfunctional early life, so let's not 'disappoint' them in this regard....


I agree that looking to the moon as 'one's mother' may be too much of a simplification, but a lot of us still do it anyway in quick, cold readings.
So it may be more of what you said, ' a reflection' of what they felt about, or how they related to their mother, or the past.
I believe I treated my kids pretty much the same, but their 'version' of my mothering is pretty different. My son thinks we didnt give him enough boundaries, and were too permissive with him, and did not 'ride' him enough.
That may have been true, but he never really did anything wrong. he plans on becoming a cop, so he always stayed out of trouble on his own. [moon conjunct jupiter in Taurus in the 10th.]:cool:

My daughter thinks we are way too intrusive, and are too much in her business, and we should let her handle her own life. [ 16 much?]
She has moon in Aquarius, 17 degrees from Saturn in Aquarius, which is the apex of a gnarly t-square. :eek:

So even if 2 kids are raised in the same way, each one might REACT differently according to their own moon's. :o

[Claire19]

I think part of the reason that the Moon is happy in Taurus is that it's a calm, steady place for it to be... It's also a pretty warm sign I would say. I have that placement myself.

Also in natural sextile to Cancer, natural place for the Moon and is probably the second best nurturer as at its best it is patient and security conscious.
Will balance the budget for the home and make sure everyone has enough of the material comforts.

I have Moon in Taurus and had a stable early home life and taught the value of money and to be cautious and sensible with it. The women in my family handle the money and do the books. :)

[neko senshi]

I have Moon 16 degrees Taurus in the 12th house opposing Uranus in Scorpio in the 6th.
I wouldn't really call myself emotionally stable, especially when I was younger. I do have the qualities of enjoying luxuries and when life is easy. I am a little bit overweight and like my routines. I like to save my money too. Fortunately I have Mars in Leo to save me from being too boring and lazy.

[Claire19]

Taurus moon is probably the BEST moon placement.

Should make for stable emotional life, wealth, easy temperament...

How does my interpretation sound to you? Well the other side of the coin is that they are fixed and stubborn and very tight with their money.
If there is a square to Pluto there can be very intense emotions but usually they are quite easy going and materially minded which comes from the family.

[Claire19]

I have Moon 16 degrees Taurus in the 12th house opposing Uranus in Scorpio in the 6th.
I wouldn't really call myself emotionally stable, especially when I was younger. I do have the qualities of enjoying luxuries and when life is easy. I am a little bit overweight and like my routines. I like to save my money too. Fortunately I have Mars in Leo to save me from being too boring and lazy.
I hear you I have Moon Taurus 16 degrees and if you have the opposition with Uranus that can be more disruptive.

[MamaMinnee]

I have Moon conjunct Saturn in Taurus, opposite Neptune in Scorpio; and trining my Sun Pluto conjunction in Virgo.

Everything written has been true for me... except, I am not into food, presumably due to the tight Saturn conjunction, which gave me food allergies, as well as a Virgo stellium that likes to consume nutritionally correct cuisine. I cook and bake successfully. I am huggy and touchy-feely, soft-spoken, emotionally-stable, etc...

The only thing not mentioned is the grudge factor. Once wronged, a Taurus Moon will never, ever forget--maybe kinda forgive--ish if the transgression was not too foul. But, seldom. Fixed is fixed.

[divine g]

Once wronged, a Taurus Moon will never, ever forget--maybe kinda forgive--ish if the transgression was not too foul. But, seldom. Fixed is fixed.But let's not forget every Taurus moon has a Sun sign also. I know a Pisces sun with a Taurus moon who is acting like "fixed is fixed" with me. But thank God for that forgiving Pisces sun, which is one of the most understanding signs, and knows how to just let things go. So I would say that may be one Taurus moon who will be more flexible than the next. But I'm willing to bet if it's a Scorpio sun, they'll be plotting their revenge for years to come!:bandit:

[flea]

I am going to weigh in and contribute this thought. Taurus moves slowly so emotions move slowly, no big swings, the emotional life is quite peaceful. My sister is a Taurus moon and both my grandmothers were taurus moon and cap sun's they also had the same maiden name....talk about synchronicity!

Anyway I have a cancer moon....gem asc sag sun.... and my emotions swing all over the place!! I feel a lot as you would expect with a cancer moon, but the mutabel energy of my sun and asc... throws all that feeling around. Having experienced the stable emotions and security feel of my relatives, I really respect that side to the taurus moon, you kind of know what to expect of their emotional being.

FleaXX

[StarNur]

Two of my sisters have it.

One sister has a big weight problem, but she is the prettiest sister. she has 12th hs moon conj asc/nn. it is in grand cross with Jupiter, Venus and Pluto.

My other sister has 2nd hs moon opp her Venus/Pluto conjunction. She is slim and the sexiest sister.

My finace has 4th hs moon opp Uranus (which is conj Venus). he's skinny and seems more emotionally stable than i am with pisces moon. it being opp uranus does worry me.

[divine g]

Um, I personally know someone whose Moon progressed from Aries to Taurus in the middle of our relationship. And I think the reputation of being "calm, and steady" for me, has seemed more like emotional laziness.

Her Moon in Aries would put up a good fight to keep a good thing going, but this Moon in fixed Taurus, just wants to sit there and let everyone do the work.Very stubborn emotionally. I see the vanity of Venus here,(she's 5'4 and wants to model now) and her materialism rearing its ugly head here. She has Mars natally in Taurus, so she's driven to work to be financially stable for now, but deep down, she just wants to be lazy and have a rich man take care of her.

Just wanted to say this, maybe the Moon exalts her self in Taurus? Because I thought this progression would be a good thing, making her emotionally stable, but it's actually made her emotionally stagnant, hardheaded and stubborn.

Albeit, I am a Leo Rising and her Mars in Taurus squares my Mars in Leo. Also, her Moon is conjuncting my natal Chiron, so I guess this is just opening up old wounds for me, sorry if my judgment seems a little harsh, but this what Im experiencing.

[Claire19]

Thanks everyone for your replies....very informative!!

I would like to add a question....

Why is the Moon exalted in Taurus? What is it about Taurus that makes it exalt the Moon?


As a Moon in Taurus person who does not consume large quantities of sweets etc either...however I am sure it does slow the metabolism.

It is a stable placement for the emotions and gives endurance and loyalty even if a bit routine bound. It likes the security of physical possessions including land and property. May also provide cuisine for the family that is sensual and gratifying. It is like having Moon conjunct Venus. It is affectionate and patient when well aspected. Farming and growing produce etc makes for a healthy domestic life in many cases.

[Claire19]

Um, I personally know someone whose Moon progressed from Aries to Taurus in the middle of our relationship. And I think the reputation of being "calm, and steady" for me, has seemed more like emotional laziness.

Her Moon in Aries would put up a good fight to keep a good thing going, but this Moon in fixed Taurus, just wants to sit there and let everyone do the work.Very stubborn emotionally. I see the vanity of Venus here,(she's 5'4 and wants to model now) and her materialism rearing its ugly head here. She has Mars natally in Taurus, so she's driven to work to be financially stable for now, but deep down, she just wants to be lazy and have a rich man take care of her.

Just wanted to say this, maybe the Moon exalts her self in Taurus? Because I thought this progression would be a good thing, making her emotionally stable, but it's actually made her emotionally stagnant, hardheaded and stubborn.

Albeit, I am a Leo Rising and her Mars in Taurus squares my Mars in Leo. Also, her Moon is conjuncting my natal Chiron, so I guess this is just opening up old wounds for me, sorry if my judgment seems a little harsh, but this what Im experiencing.
Well you are both fixed and stubborn and bound to clash. Her progressed Moon wont have any influence unless it has natal aspects for her anyway.
There has to be basic underlying natal incompatibilities with you to cause such a reaction as you seem to have had. Hardheadedness belongs to Aries actually.

No one at 5'4" is going to have a career in modelling I would suggest. If she is thin enough to model then she is not exhibiting the Moon in Taurus appetites anyway.

[Claire19]

Taurus moon is probably the BEST moon placement.

Should make for stable emotional life, wealth, easy temperament...

How does my interpretation sound to you?

As a Taurus Moon I wish that was true. HOwever I had a stable upbringing in that we only had two houses during my childhood. Food always on the table. My mother was the book keeper and keeper of the purse so she economised and we were able to survive despite limited income from my father.

I have inherited from my mother and makes for an easier life but not wealthy. I have a square to Pluto so my emotions are deep and intense and although I dont lose my temper I can get pretty bitchy when challenged. My home is very important to my security and I have flowers and planets all around always as well as music.

[flea]

Claire19,
I wonder if taurus is focused more on physical security and support and cancer more on emotional security and support.... it would make sense to me anyway... your comments struck a chord with me see the difference between my sis and me, moons in taurus and cancer respectively.

FleaXX

[tanamarios]

i have for this Solar Return my moon in taurus in the 8th. It's the SR's 10th ruler. My natal placement is in pisces in my 6th house ruling my 11th.

[Maira]

What I've noticed about moon in Taurus people is that they have a hard time letting go of anything that they are used to. The are very attached to the past, in a sentimental way, and hold those memories close. They like the comfort of familiarity - friends and surroundings - and new is hard for them. They are stubborn in this also. They don't give up the old willingly! They are good people with generous hearts and a great appreciation of the beauty of the earth.

I completely agree!!
My moon is in Taurus, it's peregrine, singleton, so it's a switch on/off kind of situation, but it's a very good description, at least in my case :)

[Modcleopatra]

As I understand it,

a Moon in Taurus is considered exalted because of how the Taurus qualities influence the Lunar style. The moods and emotions ebb and flow, whilst the fixed qualities of Taurus help the moods to remain tethered to a stable center. Moreover, Taurus is about nurturing, pleasure, security, and the Moon operates effectively when seeking out those things in life. A Cancer moon is more of what we "expect" of a moon, whereas a Taurus moon allows and makes space for everything the Moon represents, but also adds an element of stability and practicality.


I'm sure this was already mentioned, in fact I know it was, I'm just stretching my old astro knowledge, trying to stay sharp!

mod.

[gaer]

Claire19,
I wonder if taurus is focused more on physical security and support and cancer more on emotional security and support.... it would make sense to me anyway... your comments struck a chord with me see the difference between my sis and me, moons in taurus and cancer respectively.

FleaXX
That certainly makes sense to me. Almost any astrology book, focusing on basics, will stress stability for Taurus as a gift, while deep intuition (not stability) is stressed for Cancer as a gift. So theoretically the two signs should point to a need for stability in different areas. :)

[Claire19]

Orb of 1 is good news for me, but I thought Algol influences a orb of 6.
No asteroids or fixed stars have an orb of more than 1 or 2 degrees I would suggest. I dont even use them......

[Claire19]

That certainly makes sense to me. Almost any astrology book, focusing on basics, will stress stability for Taurus as a gift, while deep intuition (not stability) is stressed for Cancer as a gift. So theoretically the two signs should point to a need for stability in different areas. :)
Cancer is home and family oriented and wants the security of a nest whilst Taurus likes to acquire a home as property and asset in order to feel secure and so in that way they are quite compatible. Cancer is the 4th house and Taurus is the 2nd.
Cancer uses gut instinct and that is seen as intuition. They are both linked with food and sustenance as Cancer likes to nurture and Taurus just likes to eat...:)

[gaer]

Cancer is home and family oriented and wants the security of a nest whilst Taurus likes to acquire a home as property and asset in order to feel secure and so in that way they are quite compatible. Cancer is the 4th house and Taurus is the 2nd.
Cancer uses gut instinct and that is seen as intuition. They are both linked with food and sustenance as Cancer likes to nurture and Taurus just likes to eat...:)
That made me smile. :)

I have three people close to me in my life with Moon in Cancer. Two are my age or older, very caring people, with remarkably strong ties to family and growing up. The other is not yet 7, but I can see the tendencies there already.

On a superfical level, I often notice that Taurus really is calm, while Cancer appears to be so but is very, very emotional underneath the "hard exterior".

[Maira]

The Moon can't be peregrine (lacking all essential dignity) in Taurus. Not only is it exalted in Taurus, if you were born at night, it also holds triplicity rulership.

It may be afflicted, but it cannot be peregrine - day or night birth.

Yes, you are right! I meant unaspected, and confused that with peregrine. (mercury in pisces, what do you expect :) )

"She" is not afflicted, unless you count the tight conjunction with Chiron, other than this, it makes no major aspects to the planets.

[Claire19]

Is this really one of the traits of this aspect :eek:?
Moon connected to Jupiter does tend to overweight and coming from the mother's side but not necessarily because of large quantities of food, just metabolic problems and perhaps the wrong food that the body lays down as fat too readily.

I have Moon in Taurus and when I am stressed I tend to eat sweet things and it gives me comfort. It is a sensual placement and usually gives steadfastness and financial acumen when well aspected. ALways security and finance conscious and again coming from the mother and mother figure.

[virgo18]

My sister has Moon in Taurus and loves to eat! She is obese.
She doesn't have Jupiter aspecting her Moon/Venus.
She does have a Jupiter trine ASC and sextile Sun.



Thats funny I also love to eat.

I have Moon in Taurus Opposing Pluto and Venus!
The ruler of my chart is Jupiter and its in Cancer....

But I am more than quite skinny, my fat percentage is extremely low.
I dont know how will I be when I grow older.

I have a friend who has the Moon also in Taurus trine venus and she is on her bones.

[ethertwist]

What I've noticed about moon in Taurus people is that they have a hard time letting go of anything that they are used to. The are very attached to the past, in a sentimental way, and hold those memories close. They like the comfort of familiarity - friends and surroundings - and new is hard for them. They are stubborn in this also. They don't give up the old willingly! They are good people with generous hearts and a great appreciation of the beauty of the earth.

This is very true for me.

I have a Taurus Moon and a Cancer Sun. I really don't care for surprises and genuinely like to know the outcome of things whenever possible. It seems like one of my life's greatest lessons is to learn to navigate in the "dark" (Sun in the 12th house) and to make peace with change (Moon in wide opposition to Uranus). I think that's why I love divinatory tools like tarot cards, pendulums, and of course, astrology because I have trouble with mystery and the mental chaos it sometimes creates, so I'm always looking to dodge life's curve balls (totally futile, of course!).

I'm a terribly picky eater in general, but I have a sweet tooth that's beyond measure! I can't keep sweets nearby because it's one area where I don't seem to have any self-control or sense of moderation. I hate to cook, so that's one cookbook definition that doesn't resonate with me being a Cancer Sun/Taurus Moon, but I really do love creature comforts and tactile pleasures and I'm very sensitive to my surroundings. I think the word "sensual" is such an apt descriptor of Taurus, which seems all about processing experiences (and in the case of Taurus Moon, the emotions) through the senses.

[Fragoso]

I am taurus moon too :taurusimg:.

The good side of it: we are sensible, caring and loving. I like to be surronded by beautiful and conforting things... Enjoy the pleasure of living and every single minute like it was the one. : D

The negative side: LAZYNESS. Besides, sometime others aren't as caring or loyal as we are and that affects me. We can become indolent and closed in our feelings if others hurt us.

Frag

[kade]

yes moon you ma be right dear but every one is not a god experience but i hope your mate is so nice fellow dear ....

[yyyyyyyy]

I actually wanted to ask a question about moon in taurus which is why I sought out this thread. I have Taurus moon at 14 degrees. I would agree I am soft spoken and extremely stubborn. I barely want to go out unless I am familiar with it in some way which is problematic since I am recently single and don't want to allow any of my suitors to take me out.

I do like food but I won't allow myself to get fat. I diet when I'm not as active.

I am Leo Sun/Taurus Moon/Scorpio Rising. All fixed signs in angular houses. Also Leo sun conjunct POF and Leo Mercury.

I wish I wasn't so stubborn and such a homebody sometimes. But I do love my moon.

[BJB]

Im so very much diggin this whole site! I too have a taurus moon, mine is in my third house. I make a big point out of only dressing in things that I find comfortable. I can cook but tend to cook simply and only really things that I enjoy otherwise its a chore. I could make a new soup a day and be a happy girl. Has anyone read anything by Steven Forest? I really love his viewpoint on all of the signs, especially virgo, he makes it seem like the best sign ever, which I love since I have a 4 planets in it including the sun. It seems as if that is the hardest thing to find, good viewpoints on virgo. But back to the taurus moon, I too would chose to stay in over going out and rarely stray from my favorite dishes at my favorite restaurants, cause seriously why mess with a good thing?! My moon happens to be in the third house, any other third house taurus mooners out there:lol: I swear my favorite smell is fresh cut grass. I think it lends people with this moon sign to also be reliable and dependable. And to likely make everyone around you in your home comfortable. My moon is a singleton too. Im not sure about the lazy part for me if I dont know for sure things will turn out exactly the way I want I dont tend to throw lots of effort at it, but again that sounds more like the virgo in me. My voice is at least original, I personally dont care for it but I enjoyed reading the other posts in regards to voice. So yup I would definately have to agree with a good deal of what everyone else is writing about their taurus moon, homebody, sensual, but there is lots to said for being down to earth and stable. With the sensual part I dont find it so boring.

[Claire19]

Im so very much diggin this whole site! I too have a taurus moon, mine is in my third house. I make a big point out of only dressing in things that I find comfortable. I can cook but tend to cook simply and only really things that I enjoy otherwise its a chore. I could make a new soup a day and be a happy girl. Has anyone read anything by Steven Forest? I really love his viewpoint on all of the signs, especially virgo, he makes it seem like the best sign ever, which I love since I have a 4 planets in it including the sun. It seems as if that is the hardest thing to find, good viewpoints on virgo. But back to the taurus moon, I too would chose to stay in over going out and rarely stray from my favorite dishes at my favorite restaurants, cause seriously why mess with a good thing?! My moon happens to be in the third house, any other third house taurus mooners out there:lol: I swear my favorite smell is fresh cut grass. I think it lends people with this moon sign to also be reliable and dependable. And to likely make everyone around you in your home comfortable. My moon is a singleton too. Im not sure about the lazy part for me if I dont know for sure things will turn out exactly the way I want I dont tend to throw lots of effort at it, but again that sounds more like the virgo in me. My voice is at least original, I personally dont care for it but I enjoyed reading the other posts in regards to voice. So yup I would definately have to agree with a good deal of what everyone else is writing about their taurus moon, homebody, sensual, but there is lots to said for being down to earth and stable. With the sensual part I dont find it so boring.
Yes another 3rd house Moon in Taurus here.:smile: My Moon is also a singleton. It is the house of siblings and school friends as well as neighbours and they will be rather like Taureans if not of that sign.
My Moon also rules my 4th house so I have family members who are Taurus as well as friends. I take trips that are to the country and to see gardens as well as buying pottery and flowers and knick knacks for the home when I am travelling, and that is very 3rd house. I talk to my neighbours about my garden and growing vegetables and one is actually a Taurus too!! However my moon is not well aspected and I am not close to my siblings and my school days were lonely because of my shyness. Taurus can be conservative and cautious.

[Claire19]

That made me smile. :)

I have three people close to me in my life with Moon in Cancer. Two are my age or older, very caring people, with remarkably strong ties to family and growing up. The other is not yet 7, but I can see the tendencies there already.

On a superfical level, I often notice that Taurus really is calm, while Cancer appears to be so but is very, very emotional underneath the "hard exterior".
True Taureans are basically quite stable and fixed. They dont like change and are materially oriented, have strong physical appetites and particularly for sweet things because of the Venus connection. They are Earth so they want to feel grounded and secure. They are often attractive and look a little like calves or cows.

Cancer is water and more moody because of the Moon connection which has changeable form and moves quickly. They tend to be more defensive and will crawl back into their shell when threatened or hurt. They can have a tough shell but that is protection. They are sentimental and nostalgic and family oriented.

Taurus grows the food and Cancer cooks it.....

[Claire19]

Sun in Cancer moon in Taurus= good cook

An old housemate of mine had this combination and he was very sweet. Would cook great stuff, but would raid our cupboards for our food!

Would also like hugging, even in very formal occasions- lots of group hugs. A very homely sense of humour.
sounds absolutely textbook astrology.

[BJB]

Yea! Good to meet you! I love your picture you chose. I was reading something about third houses that really struck me the other day, cant remember where or I would link it. But it was basically discussing the different ways that communication comes out through the different signs in the third house. My favorite with the earth signs was even the way that the communication comes across and how it is about the experience of the enviroment all around through the earthly or sensual aspects of the senses. Until I read that my moon was a bit confusing to me. I could sit in a beautiful outdoor setting all day long and not have the need to do anything else. That would be fufilling enough for my moon. If I can focus on how pretty and green the trees or grass are or how good the fresh breeze of fall smells, I can get centered easily and quickly compared to any other method. I guess I hadnt thought of action and response so much in communication somehow, which is weird. I think the taurus moon is also a feeling one. If Im stuck inside all day under artificial light without a window to look out of Im not a happy camper. I think taurus moon in the third house is the perfect combination of someone communicating happily by experiencing their earthly environment. Talking over coffee too, or the feel of my cats fur while Im writing this. I think that insight though made it all make more sense to me. Its about senses with an earth sign/communication combo.

[Claire19]

Is this really one of the traits of this aspect :eek:?
Moon aspected to Jupiter can mean many things and not just over indulgence. Sometimes the genetic factors from the mother's side will give rise to overweight.

[Claire19]

Yea! Good to meet you! I love your picture you chose. I was reading something about third houses that really struck me the other day, cant remember where or I would link it. But it was basically discussing the different ways that communication comes out through the different signs in the third house. My favorite with the earth signs was even the way that the communication comes across and how it is about the experience of the enviroment all around through the earthly or sensual aspects of the senses. Until I read that my moon was a bit confusing to me. I could sit in a beautiful outdoor setting all day long and not have the need to do anything else. That would be fufilling enough for my moon. If I can focus on how pretty and green the trees or grass are or how good the fresh breeze of fall smells, I can get centered easily and quickly compared to any other method. I guess I hadnt thought of action and response so much in communication somehow, which is weird. I think the taurus moon is also a feeling one. If Im stuck inside all day under artificial light without a window to look out of Im not a happy camper. I think taurus moon in the third house is the perfect combination of someone communicating happily by experiencing their earthly environment. Talking over coffee too, or the feel of my cats fur while Im writing this. I think that insight though made it all make more sense to me. Its about senses with an earth sign/communication combo.
I am with you. My Moon is afflicted and as a child I was very shy and introverted. I needed greenery around me and to sit in the park and be amongst nature. My relationships with my female siblings has not always been good either. However I am a loyal friend and steadfast. My early life was stable and routine. I still need to be amongst nature and if I dont see trees around I can get quite depressed. I have plants everywhere and also Taurean females abound in my life. All part of the Moon Taurus. I use food for emotional comfort and this causes weight gain later in life.

[ReggaePassion]

What interesting things can be said of Moon in Taurus?

What are the positives and negatives of this placement?
I just happen to have a Taurus moon in my natal chart?

Positive?
Good at cooking
Good nuturer
Imagination outstanding
Empathy
Influencing others
Creativity
Sensuality

Bad?
Too clingy
Too emotional
Too sensitive
Too passive
can be immature,
demanding, exacting, picky about food.


This might be my chart only. Not sure if it applies to all with this moon. The moon in my chart is both afflicted and well aspected.

[IleneK]

I just happen to have a Taurus moon in my natal chart?

Positive?
Good at cooking
Good nuturer
Imagination outstanding
Empathy
Influencing others
Creativity
Sensuality

Bad?
Too clingy
Too emotional
Too sensitive
Too passive
can be immature,
demanding, exacting, picky about food.


This might be my chart only. Not sure if it applies to all with this moon. The moon in my chart is both afflicted and well aspected.

Hi, RP.

Would you care to share how your Moon is afflicted and how it is aspected?

[ReggaePassion]

Hi, RP.

Would you care to share how your Moon is afflicted and how it is aspected?
For one thing, its at 27 Taurus so it's close to Gemini. It opposes Scorpio Neptune at 26 degrees 7' which explains why it doesn't act like the typical Taurus moon. It's not as placid and stable as the classic example and doesn't attract as many good things.

I have a planet late in the earth sign Virgo, Pluto, which the moon trines with an orb of a few degrees. Then, I have a small stellium in the very beginning of Libra involving a conjunct of Mercury, Jupiter (within 2 degrees) Uranus which is conjunct Pluto so Pluto is in the stellium, too, just not by much. The moon sorta trines all these planets. Actually it does not trine Jupiter (it is out of orb) but I read if a planet or luminary aspects part of a stellium, it is like it aspects all of it. Maybe you could give me some insight into that, if it is indeed true. It does trine part of it. This helps with the Neptune opp which can be quite profound in affect. It's very strong and noticeable in my life and in my childhood, especially.

[IleneK]

For one thing, its at 27 Taurus so it's close to Gemini. It opposes Scorpio Neptune at 26 degrees 7' which explains why it doesn't act like the typical Taurus moon. It's not as placid and stable as the classic example and doesn't attract as many good things.

I have a planet late in the earth sign Virgo, Pluto, which the moon trines with an orb of a few degrees. Then, I have a small stellium in the very beginning of Libra involving a conjunct of Mercury, Jupiter (within 2 degrees) Uranus which is conjunct Pluto so Pluto is in the stellium, too, just not by much. The moon sorta trines all these planets. Actually it does not trine Jupiter (it is out of orb) but I read if a planet or luminary aspects part of a stellium, it is like it aspects all of it. Maybe you could give me some insight into that, if it is indeed true. It does trine part of it. This helps with the Neptune opp which can be quite profound in affect. It's very strong and noticeable in my life and in my childhood, especially.

I have to agree with you, without seeing the rest of the chart, that an opposition from Neptune would certainly deny your Moon the security and safety that it so strongly desires. I also think that your Moon's proximity to fixed star Algol, has inclined a relaxed steadfast Moon in Taurus to lose its serene composure, to lose its head, as it were, with greater than ordinary frequency. I think even the trine from Pluto could be someone intimidating, disturbing. So those are the challenges of your particular Moon.

But reasoned and bright Mercury in Libra, amplified by Jupiter and made inventive by Uranus, out of sign, bring an airiness, a spaciousness to afflicted Moon in Taurus' density. So you have an effective outlet to work with the material you have been given, and it shows well by the tenor of your post. Good for you!

[ReggaePassion]

I have to agree with you, without seeing the rest of the chart, that an opposition from Neptune would certainly deny your Moon the security and safety that it so strongly desires. I also think that your Moon's proximity to fixed star Algol, has inclined a relaxed steadfast Moon in Taurus to lose its serene composure, to lose its head, as it were, with greater than ordinary frequency. I think even the trine from Pluto could be someone intimidating, disturbing. So those are the challenges of your particular Moon.

But reasoned and bright Mercury in Libra, amplified by Jupiter and made inventive by Uranus, out of sign, bring an airiness, a spaciousness to afflicted Moon in Taurus' density. So you have an effective outlet to work with the material you have been given, and it shows well by the tenor of your post. Good for you!
Thank you for the feedback! I have not studied Algol, but took a quick tour after reading your post and am fascinated that such a wonderful sounding eclipsing binary star system has such a maligned reputation among humans! Couldn't help but marvel at that! The star is engaged in a rhythmic dance with her twin that stretches onto vast strands of time. She is a star with her own dancer providing her continuous entertainment. The twin seems to be quite content, maybe even ecstatic, forever dancing in the same revolving pattern, so constant and stable. Yet, they are thought of so horribly here on earth. It mystifies me! I have decided to make a friend of this dreaded fixed star by studying and awing. Tonight I will view Perseus. I've stargazed before but it is Cassiopeia that captures my attention while Perseus is ignored, followed by the funny little house (part of the same constellation, I think) and Ursa Minor and Major if it can be seen. I focus on the obvious!

I can't help but feel the star system is a bit of an underdog in the astrology world now and I feel sad for it. What if it is simply a bit misunderstood? It has been given a terrible reputation it can never live down when it's quite elegant and harmonious when you look at how it behaves.

Adding Algol to the mix makes a bit more sense. It seemed far more profound and influential in my life than just moon/Neptune and I never knew why. A piece to the puzzle seemed to be missing... When I include Algol, I can understand my past more clearly and certain life themes and motifs.

[IleneK]

Thank you for the feedback! I have not studied Algol, but took a quick tour after reading your post and am fascinated that such a wonderful sounding eclipsing binary star system has such a maligned reputation among humans! Couldn't help but marvel at that! The star is engaged in a rhythmic dance with her twin that stretches onto vast strands of time. She is a star with her own dancer providing her continuous entertainment. The twin seems to be quite content, maybe even ecstatic, forever dancing in the same revolving pattern, so constant and stable. Yet, they are thought of so horribly here on earth. It mystifies me! I have decided to make a friend of this dreaded fixed star by studying and awing. Tonight I will view Perseus. I've stargazed before but it is Cassiopeia that captures my attention while Perseus is ignored, followed by the funny little house (part of the same constellation, I think) and Ursa Minor and Major if it can be seen. I focus on the obvious!

I can't help but feel the star system is a bit of an underdog in the astrology world now and I feel sad for it. What if it is simply a bit misunderstood? It has been given a terrible reputation it can never live down when it's quite elegant and harmonious when you look at how it behaves.

Adding Algol to the mix makes a bit more sense. It seemed far more profound and influential in my life than just moon/Neptune and I never knew why. A piece to the puzzle seemed to be missing... When I include Algol, I can understand my past more clearly and certain life themes and motifs.

You are able to employ your Libran planets with such artistry, it is a pleasure to read your post. And I strongly agree with and appreciate your approach to Algol's import in your life. Wishing you the very best and please feel free to PM me if you would care to continue the conversation, as I have an important personal point at Algol, as well.

[greybeard]

Suggestion:

In order to understand your Moon in Taurus, you MUST examine Venus, lord of Taurus. The condition, or cosmic state, of Venus determines how the Moon will express its inherent nature.

If Venus is well conditioned (strong by sign, in a good house, well-aspected, etc) then she strengthens and supports Moon. But if Venus is without dignity, in a house of Infortune, in bad aspect to undignified malefics, etc...then she either cannot support Moon in a positive way, or may even lead her to evil -- depending on the level of affliction Venus receives.

And what about the ruler of the term of Algol, Mars? Is he in good condition? Does he threaten either Moon or Venus, or give them some assistance?

[ReggaePassion]

Suggestion:

In order to understand your Moon in Taurus, you MUST examine Venus, lord of Taurus. The condition, or cosmic state, of Venus determines how the Moon will express its inherent nature.

If Venus is well conditioned (strong by sign, in a good house, well-aspected, etc) then she strengthens and supports Moon. But if Venus is without dignity, in a house of Infortune, in bad aspect to undignified malefics, etc...then she either cannot support Moon in a positive way, or may even lead her to evil -- depending on the level of affliction Venus receives.

And what about the ruler of the term of Algol, Mars? Is he in good condition? Does he threaten either Moon or Venus, or give them some assistance?
Mars is in really rough shape. Venus is pretty good, close to the MC and well aspected by Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune, squared by Saturn. I read house 10 isn't a good place for Venus, according to Vedic astrology. Not sure about western.

Mars doesn't afflict moon and he might make a minor aspect to Venus, not sure which one. They are both in fire signs. Mars is afflicted by Pluto and doesn't make any favorable aspects to anything. It's in a cadent house (3.)

[greybeard]

Very well.

Evaluate the positions and aspects. Determine whether these guys are in good or bad condition.

For further, in-depth, information,actually interpret the practicial, real-life meanings of each.

Is Venus in Virgo? Then she is in Fall and weakened, and apt to cause sorrow from time to time. In Libra? Why then she is in domicile and strengthened. Maybe in Leo? She is peregrine, weak and sometimes apt to cause mischief...and so on.

Figure out what Venus says. What she says is what will affect Taurus and the planets in it.

[fullmoonlibra]

I wonder for a long time if moon in taurus works about the same like moon in libra.
Since both are venus..
Besides: my moon in libra is in 2nd house, the house of taurus. So does it work the same as the moon in taurus?


My Sun and venus are in taurus.
My moon is in wide orb trine to my venus.

[JUPITERASC]

I wonder for a long time if moon in taurus works about the same like moon in libra.
Since both are venus..
The difference is that Moon is exalted in Taurus :smile:
IN CONTRAST
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 1ST TEN DEGREES of Libra where the Moon has only slight dignity by face, then the Moon is peregrine in Libra

http://www.skyscript.co.uk/im/dignities2.gif

The above table is sourced from Deborah Houlding website http://www.skyscript.co.uk/dig2.html Besides: my moon in libra is in 2nd house, the house of taurus. So does it work the same as the moon in taurus?

My Sun and venus are in taurus.
My moon is in wide orb trine to my venus.
2nd house is not automatically 'the house of taurus' - there are many astrologers who do not accept that misleading idea

[ReggaePassion]

Very well.

Evaluate the positions and aspects. Determine whether these guys are in good or bad condition.

For further, in-depth, information,actually interpret the practicial, real-life meanings of each.

Is Venus in Virgo? Then she is in Fall and weakened, and apt to cause sorrow from time to time. In Libra? Why then she is in domicile and strengthened. Maybe in Leo? She is peregrine, weak and sometimes apt to cause mischief...and so on.

Figure out what Venus says. What she says is what will affect Taurus and the planets in it.
Venus is in Leo but not in square to the moon. Instead she is square to Saturn which is earlier in Taurus at 8 degrees. Venus is 5 degrees Leo.

[Claire19]

Thank you for the feedback! I have not studied Algol, but took a quick tour after reading your post and am fascinated that such a wonderful sounding eclipsing binary star system has such a maligned reputation among humans! Couldn't help but marvel at that! The star is engaged in a rhythmic dance with her twin that stretches onto vast strands of time. She is a star with her own dancer providing her continuous entertainment. The twin seems to be quite content, maybe even ecstatic, forever dancing in the same revolving pattern, so constant and stable. Yet, they are thought of so horribly here on earth. It mystifies me! I have decided to make a friend of this dreaded fixed star by studying and awing. Tonight I will view Perseus. I've stargazed before but it is Cassiopeia that captures my attention while Perseus is ignored, followed by the funny little house (part of the same constellation, I think) and Ursa Minor and Major if it can be seen. I focus on the obvious!

I can't help but feel the star system is a bit of an underdog in the astrology world now and I feel sad for it. What if it is simply a bit misunderstood? It has been given a terrible reputation it can never live down when it's quite elegant and harmonious when you look at how it behaves.

Adding Algol to the mix makes a bit more sense. It seemed far more profound and influential in my life than just moon/Neptune and I never knew why. A piece to the puzzle seemed to be missing... When I include Algol, I can understand my past more clearly and certain life themes and motifs.
I dont agree about the fixed stars and the many thousands of asteroids which are space junk in essence having much validity at all.
I just concentrate on the major planets and major aspects and it is best always to simplify the chart. It has always worked well for me ove the last 30 years.

[ReggaePassion]

I dont agree about the fixed stars and the many thousands of asteroids which are space junk in essence having much validity at all.
I just concentrate on the major planets and major aspects and it is best always to simplify the chart. It has always worked well for me ove the last 30 years.

I would normally agree but my life circumstances are such Al' Ghul makes sense in my life. Have had all these Al' Ghul issues come up and had problems with hysteria in the past, emotionalism and the like. These are Al' Ghul issues. I thought it was because of the moon opp Neptune but it could be more akin to Al'Ghul conjunction with the moon.

[JUPITERASC]

I would normally agree but my life circumstances are such Al' Ghul makes sense in my life. Have had all these Al' Ghul issues come up and had problems with hysteria in the past, emotionalism and the like. These are Al' Ghul issues. I thought it was because of the moon opp Neptune but it could be more akin to Al'Ghul conjunction with the moon.
The fixed stars WHEN IN CLOSE CONJUNCTION with any natal planet on the ecliptic - or by latitude with that planet - as well as by paran - according to ancient astrology is most definitely best not ignored :smile:

[ReggaePassion]

The fixed stars WHEN IN CLOSE CONJUNCTION with any natal planet on the ecliptic - or by latitude with that planet - as well as by paran - according to ancient astrology is most definitely best not ignored :smile:

I should definitely keep an eye on progressions and transits. Checked earlier and saw nothing anywhere near Algol. Need to check the progressions when I have time later.

[JUPITERASC]

I should definitely keep an eye on progressions and transits. Checked earlier and saw nothing anywhere near Algol. Need to check the progressions when I have time later.
Latitude is important with fixed stars as well.

astro.com Extended Chart Selection Page provides latitude of all planets as well as house cusps and these may easily be displayed by clicking on the words "View the additional tables pdf" just above and to the left of the natal chart image :smile:

[Claire19]

Suggestion:

In order to understand your Moon in Taurus, you MUST examine Venus, lord of Taurus. The condition, or cosmic state, of Venus determines how the Moon will express its inherent nature.

If Venus is well conditioned (strong by sign, in a good house, well-aspected, etc) then she strengthens and supports Moon. But if Venus is without dignity, in a house of Infortune, in bad aspect to undignified malefics, etc...then she either cannot support Moon in a positive way, or may even lead her to evil -- depending on the level of affliction Venus receives.

And what about the ruler of the term of Algol, Mars? Is he in good condition? Does he threaten either Moon or Venus, or give them some assistance?
Although Venus is the ruler of Taurus for now I am not comfortable with it and feel it should be Earth or another planet, with Venus co ruling. I speak as a Taurus Moon and strong Venusian with Venus in Libra person.

Unless Venus actually contacts the Moon then Venus has no bearing on the Moon. You are drawing a long bow there. Sure where Taurus rules a house, then the condition of Venus is looked at.

[JUPITERASC]

...Unless Venus actually contacts the Moon then Venus has no bearing on the Moon. You are drawing a long bow there. Sure where Taurus rules a house, then the condition of Venus is looked at.
That fact alone would have a significant effect on matters associated with Taurus Moon in that particular natal chart :smile:

[fullmoonlibra]

The difference is that Moon is exalted in Taurus :smile:
IN CONTRAST
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 1ST TEN DEGREES of Libra where the Moon has only slight dignity by face, then the Moon is peregrine in Libra

http://www.skyscript.co.uk/im/dignities2.gif

The above table is sourced from Deborah Houlding website http://www.skyscript.co.uk/dig2.html
2nd house is not automatically 'the house of taurus' - there are many astrologers who do not accept that misleading idea

My moon is at 4 degrees??
So..?
Sorry, but I didn't really understand u :andy:

[greybeard]

Well,astrologers for some 2000 years have given Venus rulership over Taurus.

The ruler of a sign becomes ruler of the houses which have that sign on the cusp. There is a powerful connection between them. The occupants of a sign and a house are subject to and determined by the ruler.

No contact between Moon and Venus is needed if Moon occupies the sign of Venus; she is subject to the conditioning of Venus.

Earth can rule nothing. Earth is the Subject of the horoscope. If you want Earth to be a ruler, then you should be using heliocentric charts, not geocentric.

[greybeard]

Jupiter....the face of the Moon is the second ten degrees of Libra, not the first.

[JUPITERASC]

Jupiter....the face of the Moon is the second ten degrees of Libra, not the first.
Not according to these terms :smile:
http://www.skyscript.co.uk/im/dignities2.gif

[ayc216]

I always thought Taurus moon was the best moon, moon is exalted in taurus

[JUPITERASC]

My moon is at 4 degrees??
So..?
Sorry, but I didn't really understand u :andy:
Moon at 4 degrees Libra is - according to the table posted - in the terms of the Moon and so has some slight essential dignity

To check and verify find the sign Libra on the table and read ACROSS until you find the column heading 'The Faces of the Planets' :smile:
http://www.skyscript.co.uk/im/dignities2.gif

[JUPITERASC]

I always thought Taurus moon was the best moon, moon is exalted in taurus
Taurus is the Exalted home of the Moon
Cancer is the natural home aka domicile of the Moon

William Lilly gives +5 for Moon in own sign i.e. Cancer Moon
William Lilly gives +4 for Moon in exaltation i.e. Taurus Moon :smile:

Lilly's Table to Examine the Strength & Debility of Each Planet Essential Dignities http://www.skyscript.co.uk/dig5.html

[greybeard]

My error....I was reading Taurus. Sorry.

[Claire19]

Thanks everyone for your replies....very informative!!

I would like to add a question....

Why is the Moon exalted in Taurus? What is it about Taurus that makes it exalt the Moon?
Usually Moon in Taurus lends to stable emotions. Good with finances and like to own a house, all lending to security.

However hard aspects can mean routine bound, eat too much, exercise too little and mother is very money oriented and budget conscious.

[dr. farr]

Actually, USING OUR CONTEMPORARY SIGN NUMERATION, the Moon DOES disposit the SECOND FACE of Taurus: remember the tables numerate signs from 1 to 30, and we now numerate them 0 through 29:59:59; in our contemporary sign numeration the first face of a sign goes from 0 degrees through 9:59:59, the second face starts at 10, the third face starts at 20; in the old-style numeration (as in the table above) they gave the final degree of the face (decan) and counted from 1 to 10, from 10 to 20 and from 20 to 30: so, in modern sign numeration, the first face (0-9:59:59) of Taurus = Mercury, the second face (10-19:59:59) = the Moon, and the third face (20-29:59:59) = Saturn
Same with the old-style exaltation and Fall degrees: they all must be moved BACK by 1 degree (since the signs now start at 0, not at 1), eg the exaltation degree of the Moon in Taurus is 2 degrees Taurus in our contemporary sign numeration, NOT 3 degrees (only way to use these tables as they are presented, is to use a chart erecting program which is set to 1-30, rather than to 0-29:59:59)

[greybeard]

The exaltations of the planets are the oldest known dignity, and were used by the Babylonians.

No one knows the "why" of exaltations. Their origin is lost to us. Probably (my guess, not substatiated fact) began as specific degrees, was later extended to signs. Of course, each planet still has a specific degree of exaltation. If I am not mistaken, both Hindu and Western traditions use the same degrees for most planets, with a couple of exceptions.

Balbillus (1st century ME), in discussing profections, requires that a star (planet) be on the exact degree of its exaltation, else a year is subtracted for each degree of separation from that point. By the 8th century, Masha'allah was using signs as exaltations in his discussion of receptions.

To clarify what dr. farr said, the Moon's exaltation is in the Third degree of Taurus, not in "3" degrees. The First degree of any sign runs from 0*00' through 0*59', the second degree from 1*00' through 1*59', and so on.

We can have a similar misunderstanding of what is meant when talking about the age of a person. The first year of life is from birth through the first birthday, but we say a person is one year old for the period from the first birthday to the second. Hmm. I'm going to be 71 years old in a few days, which means I will be living in my 72nd year. Whooda thunk it...ah, sweet youth does not last forever. Another example that may help clarify the numeration of the degrees -- we live in the 21st century, but our dates are 2013 and so on. That is the same as saying that 2*44' is in the third degree of a sign.

[ReggaePassion]

The exaltations of the planets are the oldest known dignity, and were used by the Babylonians.

No one knows the "why" of exaltations. Their origin is lost to us. Probably (my guess, not substatiated fact) began as specific degrees, was later extended to signs. Of course, each planet still has a specific degree of exaltation. If I am not mistaken, both Hindu and Western traditions use the same degrees for most planets, with a couple of exceptions.

Balbillus (1st century ME), in discussing profections, requires that a star (planet) be on the exact degree of its exaltation, else a year is subtracted for each degree of separation from that point. By the 8th century, Masha'allah was using signs as exaltations in his discussion of receptions.

To clarify what dr. farr said, the Moon's exaltation is in the Third degree of Taurus, not in "3" degrees. The First degree of any sign runs from 0*00' through 0*59', the second degree from 1*00' through 1*59', and so on.

We can have a similar misunderstanding of what is meant when talking about the age of a person. The first year of life is from birth through the first birthday, but we say a person is one year old for the period from the first birthday to the second. Hmm. I'm going to be 71 years old in a few days, which means I will be living in my 72nd year. Whooda thunk it...ah, sweet youth does not last forever. Another example that may help clarify the numeration of the degrees -- we live in the 21st century, but our dates are 2013 and so on. That is the same as saying that 2*44' is in the third degree of a sign.
So what this means is, even though I have a Taurus moon, it is not exalted due to where it's located within the sign?

[greybeard]

Moon in Taurus is exalted.

It still means that you must closely examine the condition of Venus, who as ruler of Taurus determines how that sign, the planets in it, and the house or houses it controls will function, for good or bad.

Exaltation is normally considered "good." What it surely means is powerful, influential. The degree of "good" or "bad" is shown by the condition of the ruler, Venus, and the aspects to Moon...and other planets in Taurus.

I think you said there is a square, of close orb, to Saturn in Taurus from Venus. Obviously, this will affect anything in that sign. Saturn is of earlier degree than Moon, so the obstacles he creates precede the Moon and produce circumstances she must then deal with.

P.S.-- Look up the word determine in the dictionary. It will tell you what the power and effects of Venus are. It tells what rulers of signs do. Rulers are also called "dispositors", so look up the word dispose; it too describes what rulers do. Look up the word "king", who is a species of ruler..... rulers are also called lord. The king's word is law. A drunken king does not make for a happy kingdom.

I think you said Venus is in Leo. Both Leo and Taurus are Fixed signs. Look up the word fix. Fixed signs indicate things that are not easily changed; they are enduring, long lasting, internalized and organic, resistant to the ephemeral effects of passing circumstance, idealistic rather than expedient, require structure to function well and therefore seek to organize what is disorganized or highly fluid in nature...... The difficulty (the square aspect) comes from the difference in Element: Taurus is Earth, Leo is Fire. Study the nature of the Elements, which are fundamental to astrology.

Astrology can be described as "the study of the correlation of celestial facts with human affairs." Astrology is a language, and it is natural that the beginning student struggles with the new language, and all attention is focused on the language itself. But what is necessary is to understand what the language says. So, to use astrology effectively, you have to look to its meaning rather than the language of itself. The language is a tool, a system of symbols, but the symbols have no meaning until they are applied to something outside the language. We have to translate this foreign language into terms that are meaningful to us. So "Venus square Saturn" really says nothing until we understand that such a square may "cause" denial of affection (now, what effects does "denial of affection" have on a human being?) and lots of other things (which you will find described in delineations of Venus square Saturn).

So when it is suggested that to understand the milieu in which the Moon must function (Moon in Taurus) we must study Venus, what is meant is that we have to understand what "Venus in Leo" means in practical terms. To do that, we must understand what Venus herself means: what psychological functions does Venus perform, what energies, drives, expressions does she symbolize? Venus is our sense of Values. She shows what we put value on, which is different for each individual. If we value something, we desire it. We seek to attract it to ourselves, and are attracted to it, magnetically. This is why Venus symbolizes "relationships, love". We want to "become one" with what we value, to possess it and be possessed by it, to belong. Whatever Venus says about you, it is that nature which "determines" how the Moon will go about "doing her thing" according to her own intrinsic nature (for example, the Moon shows how we provide for ourselves, how we nurture ourselves.)

[ReggaePassion]

Moon is Taurus is exalted.

It still means that you must closely examine the condition of Venus, who as ruler of Taurus determines how that sign, the planets in it, and the house or houses it controls will function, for good or bad.

Exaltation is normally considered "good." What is surely means is powerful, influential. The degree of "good" or "bad" is shown by the condition of the ruler, Venus, and the aspects to Moon...and other planets in Taurus.

I think you said there is a square, of close orb, to Saturn in Taurus from Venus. Obviously, this will affect anything in that sign. Saturn is of earlier degree than Moon, so the obstacles he creates precede the Moon and produce circumstances she must then deal with.

Agree with that. What about the fact Venus is in house ten? It also happens to be chart ruler. Strange how the only angular planet in the chart is also the ruler. Libra is ascending.

Thing that's odd about the chart. The ruler makes great aspects to the ascending degree and the planets which conjunct it but Saturn does so much to disagree by squaring the ruler and exactly quincunxing the ascending degree, Mercury and Jupiter (conjunct and on the asc.) It does seem karmic. Square the ruler, deny the Libra planets. Saturn goes before the ruler and Libra planets also.

[JUPITERASC]

Moon is Taurus is exalted.

It still means that you must closely examine the condition of Venus, who as ruler of Taurus determines how that sign, the planets in it, and the house or houses it controls will function, for good or bad.

Exaltation is normally considered "good." What is surely means is powerful, influential. The degree of "good" or "bad" is shown by the condition of the ruler, Venus, and the aspects to Moon...and other planets in Taurus.

I think you said there is a square, of close orb, to Saturn in Taurus from Venus. Obviously, this will affect anything in that sign. Saturn is of earlier degree than Moon, so the obstacles he creates precede the Moon and produce circumstances she must then deal with.
Agreed. Moon in Taurus is exalted :smile:

Moon in Taurus is received by Venus in Venus natural home aka domicile

'....After its own sign, the next best place for a planet to be is in its sign of exaltation. In symbolic terms this is comparable to being an honoured guest in someone else's home. There is not the same level of freedom or strength as when a planet is in its own sign but it shows a dignified position, often indicating a person of respect or rank.

One has only to consider the meaning of the word 'exalted' to understand the use of this dignity in judgement. The 12th century Hebrew astrologer, Ibn Ezra, said that a planet in its own exaltation "is like a man in the pinnacle of his rank", while Lilly less flatteringly notes that it: "presents a person of haughty condition, arrogant, assuming more unto him then his due"....' Deborah Houlding

[ReggaePassion]

Moon in Taurus is exalted.

It still means that you must closely examine the condition of Venus, who as ruler of Taurus determines how that sign, the planets in it, and the house or houses it controls will function, for good or bad.

Exaltation is normally considered "good." What it surely means is powerful, influential. The degree of "good" or "bad" is shown by the condition of the ruler, Venus, and the aspects to Moon...and other planets in Taurus.

I think you said there is a square, of close orb, to Saturn in Taurus from Venus. Obviously, this will affect anything in that sign. Saturn is of earlier degree than Moon, so the obstacles he creates precede the Moon and produce circumstances she must then deal with.

P.S.-- Look up the word determine in the dictionary. It will tell you what the power and effects of Venus are. It tells what rulers of signs do. Rulers are also called "dispositors", so look up the word dispose; it too describes what rulers do. Look up the word "king", who is a species of ruler..... rulers are also called lord. The king's word is law. A drunken king does not make for a happy kingdom.

I think you said Venus is in Leo. Both Leo and Taurus are Fixed signs. Look up the word fix. Fixed signs indicate things that are not easily changed; they are enduring, long lasting, internalized and organic, resistant to the ephemeral effects of passing circumstance, idealistic rather than expedient, require structure to function well and therefore seek to organize what is disorganized or highly fluid in nature...... The difficulty (the square aspect) comes from the difference in Element: Taurus is Earth, Leo is Fire. Study the nature of the Elements, which are fundamental to astrology.
There's problems with the blending of earth and air as well since the ascendant is an air sign ruled by Venus where Saturn is exalted and has considerable influence yet makes inconjuncts to two planets and the asc degree from house eight in the earth sign Taurus dealing with material possessions, values and physical beauty while Libra is more beauty of the mind. The planets are in house twelve but Jupiter is on the ascendant and is read as residing in house 1. I think a big part of the square between Venus and Saturn is circumstances are not as good as they would be otherwise and since these signs are of fixed quality, they are very difficult to change. The idea is "stubborn."

[fullmoonlibra]

Moon at 4 degrees Libra is - according to the table posted - in the terms of the Moon and so has some slight essential dignity

To check and verify find the sign Libra on the table and read ACROSS until you find the column heading 'The Faces of the Planets' :smile:
http://www.skyscript.co.uk/im/dignities2.gif

Thanks Jupiterasc, u opened an whole new door for me, though, I'm still trying to understand it :tongue:

http://www.astronor.com/dignities.htm

I've also Jupiter as a 'term'i


Jupiter - A person of vision and means, promoter, knowledgeable, opportune, eligible, lifts, inspires - Supervisor, Conductor

[JUPITERASC]

Thanks Jupiterasc, u opened an whole new door for me, though, I'm still trying to understand it :tongue:

http://www.astronor.com/dignities.htm

I've also Jupiter as a 'term'i

Jupiter - A person of vision and means, promoter, knowledgeable, opportune, eligible, lifts, inspires - Supervisor, Conductor
Yay! Opening doors to a whole new astrological world! That's good news fullmoonlibra! Take time to thoroughly process the new information - it's a rich field - astrology has many rewarding layers :smile:

[dr. farr]

Traditionally (and also in Vedic astrology) a planet is exalted in the ENTIRE SIGN in which its exaltation degree (or degrees, in Vedic) are found, but is ESPECIALLY exalted when actually IN its exaltation DEGREE (many of the ancients said, within the exaltation degree or 2 degrees before or 2 degrees after that specific degree)

[Claire19]

Orb of 1 is good news for me, but I thought Algol influences a orb of 6.
No, Algol has no influence, end of....

[Claire19]

:smile:Thanks Jupiterasc, u opened an whole new door for me, though, I'm still trying to understand it :tongue:

http://www.astronor.com/dignities.htm

I've also Jupiter as a 'term'i


Jupiter - A person of vision and means, promoter, knowledgeable, opportune, eligible, lifts, inspires - Supervisor, Conductor
I dont understand how all this has to do with Moon in Taurus?
You cant have a bit of essential dignity by the way. I am afraid this is all gooble gook and no wonder you cant understand it. :smile:

[Claire19]

I always thought Taurus moon was the best moon, moon is exalted in taurus
Like any placement the planet is only as good as its aspects.

[ReggaePassion]

No, Algol has no influence, end of....

I can see the influence in my life and Taurus moon is pretty close to it. You know, I was even Medusa for Halloween as a kid, lol. How many kids you know are Medusa for Halloween? I wore it to school and got ridiculed like crazy. It's just one of the wacky moments in my childhood. My mom took a wig and sewed toy snakes into it and made this green makeup out of jello and flour or something.

[greybeard]

The Moon at 27 Taurus brings the following planets to dignity there:

Venus, Domicile ruler. 5 points
Moon, Exaltation ruler, 4 points (and she occupies the sign)
I don't know if this chart is diurnal or nocturnal. If diurnal, Venus is Triplicity ruler; if nocturnal Moon is. 3 Points
Term ruled (by the Egyptians) by Mars, 2 Points.
And finally, the ruler of the face, Saturn, who receives 1 Point.

These five planets all hold essential dignity, and therefore a degree of rulership, in the degree of the Moon. It is clear that either Venus (possible 8 points) or Moon (possible 7 points) will be the almuten of Moon's degree, depending on whether the chart is diurnal or nocturnal.

In theory, at least, these 4 planets all hold some power, or exert influence over Moon in Taurus. Certainly the lord of the domicile, Venus, must be consulted. The lord ruling the sign of a planet's placement tends to determine the "final outcome" of what goes on in its sign. It in any case "disposes" the planets in its sign to behave in a certain way, dependant on its own condition or state.

Also of concern is Moon's house placement (and that of her lord).

And as Claire19 pointed out, the Moon can't be interpreted properly without due consideration of all aspects she participates in. I believe that in this chart Venus is in Leo, square to Saturn in the early degrees of Taurus. This aspect must of force condition all that occurs in Taurus, including the rather distant Moon. This means that, in interpretation, this aspect and its significance in the life must be understood before the Moon because it indicates conditions and qualities preceding and conditioning the Moon because in earlier degree, and because the aspect doubly affects Taurus: a planet in the sign is aspected by the lord of that sign. Therefore, this aspect is determinant of the Moon.

Thus, if we wish to know what "Moon is exalted in Taurus" means in this specific horoscope, then we must begin our understanding with the Venus-Saturn square. It is preemptive. This aspect will "shape" the expression of Taurus, and therefore the way the exaltation will most likely manifest.

It is necessary in horoscope interpretation to have some idea of what you are looking for. If you don't know what you're looking for, it's unlikely you'll find it. For example, when I look at a chart I am primarily looking for description of psychological traits. That is "What I'm looking for," nothing specific -- I let the chart talk to me here -- but a general line of inquiry that alerts my mind to certain features while possibly ignoring others. It might be that your interest lies in locating specific events in a life, or perhaps are required to answer questions involving personal relationships. Whatever the case, if we look at the chart with eyes attuned to "what we are looking for" the chart will address the question, provided you let it.

A planet in domicile or exaltation is not necessarily "good." I have lately been looking at a chart with Mars exalted in Capricorn (although conjunct the explosive Uranus), but his lord Saturn is in Fall in Aries and cadent, like Mars. The planets are in a square aspect. The two planets are in mutual reception. Mars in this case, even though exalted, is terribly afflicted otherwise. This means the exaltation will show power and influence coming from Mars, but not in nearly as positive and constructive way as "exaltation" might lead us to believe. The reception is detrimental and not "mutually helpful" in the way we would desire.

[ReggaePassion]

The Moon at 27 Taurus brings the following planets to dignity there:

Venus, Domicile ruler. 5 points
Moon, Exaltation ruler, 4 points (and she occupies the sign)
I don't know if this chart is diurnal or nocturnal. If diurnal, Venus is Triplicity ruler; if nocturnal Moon is. 3 Points
Term ruled (by the Egyptians) by Mars, 2 Points.
And finally, the ruler of the face, Saturn, who receives 1 Point.

These five planets all hold essential dignity, and therefore a degree of rulership, in the degree of the Moon. It is clear that either Venus (possible 8 points) or Moon (possible 7 points) will be the almuten of Moon's degree, depending on whether the chart is diurnal or nocturnal.

In theory, at least, these 4 planets all hold some power, or exert influence over Moon in Taurus. Certainly the lord of the domicile, Venus, must be consulted. The lord ruling the sign of a planet's placement tends to determine the "final outcome" of what goes on in its sign. It in any case "disposes" the planets in its sign to behave in a certain way, dependant on its own condition or state.

Also of concern is Moon's house placement (and that of her lord).

And as Claire19 pointed out, the Moon can't be interpreted properly without due consideration of all aspects she participates in.

A planet in domicile or exaltation is not necessarily "good." I have lately been looking at a chart with Mars exalted in Capricorn (although conjunct the explosive Uranus), but his lord Saturn is in Fall in Aries and cadent, like Mars. The two planets are in mutual reception. Mars in this case, even though exalted, is terribly afflicted otherwise. This means the exaltation will show power and influence coming from Mars, but not in nearly as positive and constructive way as "exaltation" might lead us to believe. The reception is detrimental and not "mutually helpful" in the way we would desire.
Moon is troubled by Neptune.

I thought moon and Venus are both nocturnal while Sun is diurnal. The sun is in house 11 if this helps, with four planets in house 12, three planets on the ascending degree in house 12 and two in house 8. Only two planets in the bottom part of the chart, Mars and Neptune. Does this mean the chart is Diurnal and ruled by the sun more than the moon? I always considered myself far more a moon person than a sun.

[greybeard]

Sun in 11th, chart is diurnal (the sun is up, it's daytime).

Venus is day lord of Earth.

So Venus is almuten of Moon's degree. She accrues 8 points to the Moon's 4, is the most dignified planet in that degree. So, not only is Venus the domicile ruler, but also almuten of Moon's degree. We can see, then, that this Venus dominates the Moon.

And then along comes that square to Saturn in Taurus....

This means that if you want to understand the Moon in your chart, you must first understand Venus. Understand in terms like "Venus in Leo produces men with a golden mane and long fingernails, lovers of meat, and prone to exaggerated boasting about their romantic prowess in a roaring voice all night long." Sign, house, aspects, you give meaning to your Venus.

What to look for?

Does Venus rise before or after the Sun? This tells a lot about you.
Is Venus at elongation, or is she under the sunbeams, or combust?
Is she direct or retrograde?
These conditions are independent of sign position. They are either relationship to the Sun or inherent motion. Neither depends on sign position, so these facts about Venus are the deepest and most immutable. What they describe (in terms of your character, or personality) shapes your sense of values, your desire nature, the way you meet and maintain relationships, your cooperative capacities, and so on.

Leo is fiery. Venus is a marshmallow. Does Venus have any dignity in its degree? Do any other planets occupy the same sign? What does house position have to say?

And the aspects of course. In your chart, that square is critical.

Anyway, you translate all this astrological jargon into terms of a life lived -- character, personality, types of probable events or conditions that will affect development, direction of iinterests and so on.

[JUPITERASC]

My moon is at 4 degrees??
So..?
Sorry, but I didn't really understand u :andy:
The difference is that Moon is exalted in Taurus :smile:
IN CONTRAST
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 1ST TEN DEGREES of Libra where the Moon has only slight dignity by face, then the Moon is peregrine in Libra

http://www.skyscript.co.uk/im/dignities2.gif

The above table is sourced from Deborah Houlding website http://www.skyscript.co.uk/dig2.html
2nd house is not automatically 'the house of taurus' - there are many astrologers who do not accept that misleading idea
Thanks Jupiterasc, u opened an whole new door for me, though, I'm still trying to understand it :tongue:

When entering new astrological territory fullmoonlibra, take time to thoroughly process the ideas so they are well understood - that takes patience and time because - not unexpectedly - to begin with these ideas are unfamiliar

http://www.astronor.com/dignities.htm
That's an excellent and useful link fullmoonlibra - one to study, understand and learn
I've also Jupiter as a 'term'

Jupiter - A person of vision and means, promoter, knowledgeable, opportune, eligible, lifts, inspires - Supervisor, Conductor
Your comment is very brief and seems unclear as to whether you intended to convey that you think that Jupiter is term ruler of the degree of your moon OR that you intended to convey that you think that Jupiter is term ruler of the degree of your PoF fullmoonlibra!

TO BE CLEAR THEN REGARDING SPECIFIC TERM RULERS OF YOUR MOON/PoF FULLMOONLIBRA: :smile:

Jupiter is NOT term ruler of your moon and NOT term ruler of your PoF either
because if you re-check the table I posted earlier you'll note that:

(1) the term ruler of your Moon is Venus
(2) the term ruler of your PoF is Saturn

[IleneK]

No, Algol has no influence, end of....

Happily, one may expand one's horizons, should one chose to, into the rich work of astrologers Bernadette Brady and the late Diana Rosenberg. There one may inform themselves of the influence of the fixed stars, the matter of which the constellations and the signs are comprised, and of which our Sun is a primary member.

[ReggaePassion]

What to look for?

Does Venus rise before or after the Sun? This tells a lot about you.
Is Venus at elongation, or is she under the sunbeams, or combust?
Is she direct or retrograde?
These conditions are independent of sign position. They are either relationship to the Sun or inherent motion. Neither depends on sign position, so these facts about Venus are the deepest and most immutable. What they describe (in terms of your character, or personality) shapes your sense of values, your desire nature, the way you meet and maintain relationships, your cooperative capacities, and so on.

Leo is fiery. Venus is a marshmallow. Does Venus have any dignity in its degree? Do any other planets occupy the same sign? What does house position have to say?

And the aspects of course. In your chart, that square is critical.

Anyway, you translate all this astrological jargon into terms of a life lived -- character, personality, types of probable events or conditions that will affect development, direction of iinterests and so on.
Thanks for the info, Greybeard, very nice of you!

Venus is at 5 degrees Leo and is not under the sun beams (sun is at least 30 away at 9 degrees Virgo.) Venus rises before the sun, is in house 10, the only angular planet and the chart's ruler. The focal point. Actually, depending on what kind of astrologer you are, Jupiter, although in house 12, conjuncts the ascendant and is only in house 12 by a few minutes so astrologers like to say it is in house 1. It acts more like a house 12 Jupiter in my opinion. I also don't have the large body that people with Jupiter on the ascendant are claimed to have. In fact, I look unusual, lol. So, the two prominent planets in terms of house position are Jupiter and Venus. I think Venus is more prominent because it is all the way in house 10. Jupiter makes a lot of aspects and several conjunctions but it rules houses 9 and 6 which are cadent and it's not the ruler, only rising. Basically, Venus is in great shape except for the square. It even trines Neptune which is another trouble spot in the chart.

All the planets are direct except for Saturn.

[greybeard]

Well Reggae...you seem to have your chart pretty well analyzed....Now all you have to do is interpret it.