KosmicK & Kory Varlen: TAURUS

WHETHER YOU ARE a Celestial Bull by birth, have your Moon, Ascendant or ruling planet in this sign or have a ‘loaded’ second house in your chart, Taurus is a sign associated with springtime in the northern hemisphere and the heavenly marker of fecundity. For all of us, new life is growing inside us. From April 20 to May 21, we all get a chance to experience the Taurus focus which brings perseverance, a love of beauty and great endurance. Somewhere in your daily life you will feel this force because everybody has “Taurus” somewhere in their astrological chart and when the Sun – our solar star, lights up this sector – you too light up and can partake in the sweet dance of sensation. Even if you are not a Taurus by birth date, take a test drive on some of the qualities and suggestions below if you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be a tenacious Taurus.

TENDER TAURUS

1. Your mystical gem is the sapphire.

2. Lucky day is Friday.

3. Make sure the numbers 1 and 9 are everywhere in your life.

4. Best colours are blue and green.

5 Get out of the fast lane – quiet places are essential for success.

6. Develop a relationship with a tree.

7. Pay attention to your lips, throat and larynx.

8. Stop being so obstinate!

9. Learn to let go and get on with life.

10. Realize that you enjoy taking your time.

11. Your greatest liability is waiting too long.

12. Your greatest asset is your reliability.

NO MATTER HOW crazy or catastrophic your life appears to be, the language of astrology can help to decode the complexity of any situation. Finding your current path and establishing new rhythms for balance are my primary focus when I translate the symbolism and patterns of your chart. I promise you that if you begin to take action based on following the guidance of your internal compass with the celestial one, an empowered new you will emerge. If you haven’t already, check out all the cool services available at SESSIONS. Meanwhile enjoy the challenges that flow around you. Life is never simple and it is often hard. Were it not so, we would not know ourselves as well or the great strengths that lie within waiting to be awakened.

DEPENDING ON WHERE you were born on the planet and at what time, you could be a late Aries or an early Gemini if your birthday falls on either April 20 or May 21. If you’re not sure there are many free horoscope sites on the net that will calculate your natal birth chart for you. One of my favourites is Astrotheme where you’ll find lots of people who share your birthday. When you sign up to become a Newsletter subscriber here at KOSMICK, and if you still don’t know your Sun sign, I will be happy to calculate that for you. From antiquity, the planets, stars and their stories continue to light our way, helping us navigate the deep waters that carry us along on our journey through life.

BIRTHDAY WISDOM

APRIL 2010 – MAY 2011

20 April

Your social life is now moving into blessed territory. If you've ever wanted to see a major healing happen in terms of your friendships, networking capability and all around sense of being valued for the wonderful human being that you are, this is the year for you. Take a cooking or home improvement course or anything that gets you grounded.

21 April

You’re going to be one emotional mass of sentiment, sensation and sizzle so get used to being a creature new to yourself. Everything is starting over. Your fresh and you need to keep it that way for the coming 12 months. A huge breakthrough in your ability to love is at hand if you can balance your need for security with your equal need for freedom of expression.

22 April

You are such a good companion and the universe wants to reward you with a rich and happy love union in the coming months. Your charisma and charm ooze self-confidence and you are slated to win over the majority of those you meet. Let your expectations allow your leadership and noble nature to play in the big leagues. Trust me, you won't regret it. Coming Tomorrow

23 April

It's time to punch it up and that means everything: your style, your friendships, your living arrangements, belief systems and yes, your mind. But start with a new suit as that always looks good on you. The trend is for a more flamboyant, self-assured Taurean to step out and strut their stuff on the stage of life. There is tons of activity ahead.

24 April

How amazing to be you in the coming months as you take on rejuvenation in all its wonder, angst, guts and glory. It's time to stop settling for crumbs and time to reach for the entire enchillada my lovely. What's at stake is your sanity, your health both physically and mentally. The prize at the end of the year is a total transformation of spirit.

25 April

You've been waiting decades for this year to arrive as it's a preview of what's in store if you want to rehabilitate your finances and your life. In one fell swoop you can accomplish both if you are willing to put your phenomenal determination to work at germinating a new growth plan. It will be an action packed year for sure but you're going to love it.

26 April

Love and loyalty command you in the coming weeks and months as you turn your life over to the forces of fairness, down to earth goodness and the delightful play of engagement with others. Much responsibility awaits you if you walk this path but so too does the glory and vigour of being alive and in relationship to others.

27 April

You really must turn your formidable observation skills to writing in the coming year. There is a drive now for leadership and recognition that is being harnessed to a deep need to serve humanity in some way. Your love and passion revolves around communication in all its art forms so take a clue from the kosmick pattern and let it lead you to unbridled good fortune.

28 April

This is a year of fulfillment and especially in the area of relationships. Your attitudes and personality are shifting and have been shifting now for the last 4 years. You've lightened up on so many levels and at the same time this is a year to appreciate the depth to which you have travelled to get to this place of beginning to see your goals and dreams come to fruition.

29 April

My my, what a difference a year can make. You're stronger, bolder, wiser and able to express yourself spontaneously this year. Your thoughts have deepened and can now include other points of view in conjunction with your own. The 4 seasons ahead is about showcasing your identity within the framework and magic of partnership.

30 April

You are turning over a new leaf in the coming months so don't be surprised if you notice that you have two distinct sides to your personality. But it is all in the name of self exploration as you walk a path of new opportunities. If a chance arises in a new land to start over, the prospect should be taken under serious evaluation. You are being stretched.

1 May

This is the end of a very long road but by June you'll be blossoming into the new creature that is destined to rule for the next decade. Let go of what needs to leave your life and begin to accept the freedom that comes when you lighten your load. Your emotional life is the star of the show for the coming year so take your feelings seriously and respect them.

2 May

Last year you grew in self asssertiveness and showmanship. This year it's all about taking those strengths and crafting your skills into a set of tools that wlll take to right to the top of the ladder for that is where you are heading. Be prepared for opportuniites that will need split-second decision making. You're in sync with yourself and therefore the world.

3 May

You are entirely within your elemental comfort zone yet at the same time are willing to take some long-shot risks as you expand out into the wide and very blue horizons of your metaphysical self. It's all about exploration and even better if you can cover new ground with a partner. Associating with foreign friends should be at the top of your 'To Do' list.

4 May

Getting behind a cause will inspire you to do the research and go the extra mile that will be required in the coming 4 seasons as you stretch your known horizons. You have a need for excitement and at the same time security issues will frequently arise so that you can feather your nest with a little "down" (forigve the pun). Be prepared for some risk taking.

5 May

You're all business and putting that pretty head of yours to work in a way that showcases two very distinct sides to your value system. Which is fabulous because when it comes to earnings, you've got at least two seperate but equally compelling channels of flow to follow. Your good karmic road is all about taking on positions of leadership and responsibility.

6 May

The desire to create beauty is what you will live for in the coming 365 days. If you follow this creative desire for artistic expression, a renaissance of mind, heart and soul will reshape your life in ways you have never imagined. Such wonders as an extraordinary happiness will be yours for the bidding if you challenge yourself to win in the name of love.

7 May

Wow - I'm not sure it gets any better than this! The year ahead is cosmically designed to bring you into alignment with your deepest hopes, wishes, dreams and connections to the world. And all you have to do is bring your exquisite sense of design and purpose into harmony with what the world is prepared to offer. And please stop looking for perfection.

8 May

If you've ever wondered about the geneology of your family, especially on your mother's side, the coming 12 months are well suited to dive into the depth and mystery of your maternal ancestors. There is something about mothers, motherhood and the ability to nurture and bring forth life that is critical to your psychological healing now.

9 May

You and Babe Ruth are in a league of your own. What lies before you is the ability to not only hit the ball out of Rigley Stadium but to score a home room for the planet so huge is your ability to dream and dream big. Focus on your sheer god-goddess given natural power and on the amazing value system you bring to the world and then step up to the plate.

10 May

Throw yourself into the void and know that out beyond the known horizon there is a new life waiting to be discovered. You have the nerve and verve to make the leap and you have nothing to lose. What you must be willing to do however is to let go. Faith is key to the unfoldment of the entire year ahead. There is a much bigger plan than you can see right now.

11 May

You'll be walking a tightrope of great tensions all year as you feel the need to move forward yet continue to hesitate for fear of falling into the abyss. Make your plans but take great care to map out the new territory ahead for the ground is indeed unsettled. You'll be taking calculated risks but risks that will move you closer to your worldy goals.

12 May

Everything is coming together and I mean everything: work, health, friendships, money, career and of course love. The momentum that has been eluding you is going to be a thing of the past as you get your sea legs steady beneath. The sea is an appropriate metaphor as you'll need to be in a constant state of flow as you learn the art of receptivity.

13 May

There is something of a mythic struggle going on inside you all year. It's as if the forces of darkness are trying to determine if the light within you is strong enough to overcome its pull of the past. What will champion your cause is to cast your lot with your inner daimon and learn the fine art of living in present time. Practicing the Herculean art of forgiveness will help.

14 May

It's all about values for the next 12 months--what is your creed and how deep is your well of belief. You'll have many chances to impress the world with your personality and it is essential that you stay attuned to that essence that is singularily you. There are many new startups in this cycle of rejuvenation and your mind and mental powers are scintillating. Show them off.

15 May

You're moving out of an interior and reflective phase to now being able to handle whatever comes your way thanks to a new flexibility, curiosity and love of spaciousness. The starry heavens bid you open roads ahead and hope you'll venture down at least two of them. Duality is a huge part of your agenda for the coming 12 months so enjoy having life come at you in pairs.

16 May

The realm of home, family, brethren and responsibility is what's up in the coming 12 months. If you want to improve any or all of your relationships with the above there's no better time than today to start the healing. You yourself are like a baby and need to be baptized into a new world but this time it's you who get to do the choosing of where your faith lies.

17 May

I encourage you to drill down deep if you want to hit the big gusher that flows silently within. The year ahead is about intensity of feeling and taking the steps that are needed to bring you some seperation and a few steps back from all the webs of entanglement that draw you in. Your life will hugely and uniquely expand if you work on your values.

18 May

You're so busy this year I don't think you're going to have time to read this. The 12 months ahead are full of emotional/sexual challenges, adventures, travel and about as much excitement as you've had in a decade. Everything seems to be happening at once or in your case twice as your search for variety and novelty take you where you need to go.

19 May

Go for the highest inspiration within. It's a year of closure but also of exposure to mystical awareness and to coming into contact with teachers from all walks of life. Your emotional nature is exquisitely fine-tuned to seperate out the rubbish from the rubies. You seem to be undergoing a trail by fire in your personal life but it's all about self-expression.

20 May

Think of the Sphinx and you'll start to get a sense of what is in store for you. The Tiger is merging with your reflective Taurian nature to give you the power and stamina of both heaven and earth's domain. You will go forth with renewed confidence and assume a leadership role as your life pivots around action and self-expression. You are tied into the heartbeat of the world.

21 May

You are channeling Aphrodite, Hera, Hestia, Innana and all the female icons of antiquity. If you're a male you are going to have one amazing year for female companionship and if female - well my dear, turn on the charm. You're intuition is right on the money and if it's a partnership, mate, lover or soul mate you're longing for, you don't have long to wait.