**The Bright Side **
Taurus has a patient, steadfast and reliable personality. People generally know where they are with Taurus - unless they make the mistake of goading one too far! The Taurean personality is also warm and sensual.
**Security**
As Taurus is firmly motivated by a need for security, this sign is often excellent at business matters and can be trusted to plan and carry things through carefully with resolute attention to detail. An earth sign, Taurus also values the environment and will do everything possible to preserve its well-being.
**The Dark Side**
Unfortunately the Taurean personality can be so committed to self-preservation and so cautious in approaching anything new that it may become boring - although many people are prepared to brave the possibility of a tedious evening in view of the excellence of the food served at Taurean dinner parties! Taureans at their best are typically 'string, silent types' but all too often they appear ignorant and willfully obstinate to others.
**Explosive**
Taureans have two other main difficulties in interacting with people: a very slow-to rouse but terrible temper and possessiveness. Sexual jealousy, another Taurean trait can often lead to explosions of anger.
This sign also rules the throat, neck and voice. Overdoing things often results in muscle tension in this area, or laryngitis. Regular, gentle massage should ease stiffness in the neck muscles. Their natural weak spot in the throat may lead to long-lasting colds. Of this happens, Taureans should re-think their diet and take up some form of exercise.
Taureans are extremely faithful, with strong need for security and settled routine. Although they have Raeth as their element, they can be highly romantic and sensitive when it comes to love.
Security is of paramount important to Taureans and emotional contentment and stability come high on their list of priorities.
Although passionate, they are steadfast which may not appeal to those who crave constant excitement. Nevertheless, there are many who fall for that Taurean charm, those film star good looks and that placid, easy-going nature.
Taureans like to take things slowly and they make no exceptions to this rule when it comes to love. In fact, they like to be extra sure of sweethearts before they commit themselves, so they often spend lots of time getting to know them well. Reliability is second nature to Taureans, which means that they are faithful lovers. But they can be overpoweringly possessive. they need to let go and give their partners the freedom they need, or they may end up alone. When in a serious relationship, marriage is often a better solution than living together, since it helps boost their much-needed sense of security. They are often traditionalists who prefer not to fly in the face of convention.
Although they do not sweep prospective lovers off their feet, Taureans are incurable romantics and shower their loved ones with gifts. Once in love, they are prepared to make a commitment and remain very faithful.
