Taurus in Love

Earthy Taurus is an incredible mix of the sensuous and the scintillating; A larger than life presence sitting between the spring fire of Aries and Gemini's promise of summer fun; youngest of the earth signs, eager to be shaped by life - up to a point. This week's list tells Taurus where that point is with every other sign of the Zodiac. For those of you in and/or contemplating a relationship with Taurus, maybe you should take notes.

Taurus with Aries - You started this lemonade stand together, how come you're the one left holding the lemons?

Taurus with Taurus - You are an unstoppable team, yoked together for all eternity, and really, how long could that be?

Taurus with Gemini - It would be like dating potpourri - aromatic and decorative but without any real purpose.

Taurus with Cancer - This one will rain on every parade you ever try to throw: makes it easier to sweep up confetti.

Taurus with Leo - Welcome to the Dome - Two signs enter, One sign leaves! This will get bloody before it gets better.

Taurus with Virgo - You two will be cooking along so well that you open a restaurant - a vegan rib joint. Bon apetit.

Taurus with Libra - You love pretty things that require special care and handling, but they break so easily

Taurus with Scorpio - They will only love you for one thing and it isn't your recipe for pound cake.

Taurus with Sagittarius - Sagittarius wanders off in the grocery store and you forget to go look for them.

Taurus with Capricorn - These are the people who want your recipe for pound cake - refuse to share your secret ingredient.

Taurus with Aquarius - Get yourself a t-shirt that reads "I already gave at the office" - head things off at the pass.

Taurus with Pisces - Are you any good with a Hula Hoop? That's just exactly how silly this would look.

Taurus - April 20 - May 20

Taurus are all about value and they understand that you get what you pay for. This can sometimes lead to the belief that the more it costs you the better it is. Rarely will a Taurus get into a 'mine's bigger' discussion though; the Bull prefers to just walk on by, secure in the knowledge that his is. This is the second reason why, if you're dating a Taurus, you need to be very high maintenance for the relationship to succeed. The more time, money and/or effort that a Taurus has to put into keeping you happy, the more they will come to view your happiness as a worthwhile goal. Also, unless you're really kicking up a fuss, Taurus will frequently not even notice that you're there. Which is why the key words for Taurus are I'm Sorry.

Taurus is thought of as being bull-headed and stubborn. It's true that they will plow through quite a lot to get to where they want to go, but try to see this in terms of being tenacious and focused rather than relentless and unyielding. Have you ever watched a Taurus multi-task? Uh-huh, and did your insurance cover it? A Taurus will have more hobbies, interests and extra-curricular activities than any ten ordinary people. Or at least they will have the accessories. These accoutrement often stand as a monument to what Taurus is sacrificing in pursuit of a greater goal. But don't think that means for a moment that Taurus can't whip out the paints, the tap shoes and the Didgeridoo and perform credibly with any or all. Just make sure you've got coverage.

Another term you'll hear used to refer to Taurus is 'bull in a china shop' and that's just ridiculous. Taurus is very earthy, sensual and graceful in all of their movements and if Taurus is in a china shop there's a credit card involved somewhere.

Keep in mind that for 2008, Ford is bringing the Taurus back! And that's an indicator of Taurus' greatest asset - staying power. Greatest weakness? Being so busy getting someplace that they miss where they are.

Aries Year Ahead

Just as the Sun moves out of Aries (April 20) The Cosmic Courier delivers a goody bag full of insight. You will definitely feel the urge to create a more spiritual life in which to look more closely at these new ideas; but try to avoid flying off to Tibet on a pilgrimage just yet. For one thing you'll need a new passport photo - that stunned expression on your face won't begin to match the one you have now.

Start out slowly and enrol in some yoga classes ( I can hook you up if you like). There's something about you that thrives in well defined spaces so it stands to reason that a little discipline would be a good thing! Choose your own level: mild, smoky barbecue, extra spicy or honey garlic. There will be finger-licking, so choose wisely. In this situation it's a good idea to go for the slow burn - go for the mild, and let the heat build. You don't want to flame out.

This is the year that this pantomime you've been calling your life finally kicks in to gear. In puppy talk that means the off-leash park. Sure, it's a small fenced in park, but nevertheless there's a degree of devil-may-care, laissez-faire, "watch me I can run" about it. You'll finally get to lose the training wheels and strike out on your own. Have you ever considered Interior Design? I think you'd have great success if you started with a marketing campaign and then progressed backward, so to speak, until you actually do some actual designing.

For most of the year you will have the nagging feeling that you've forgotten something. Can't help you there - I have no idea what it is. You'll meet your soul mate on November 21, 2007. Apparently you both believe you're doomed and by the end of the year you've manifested allergies to one another. Hey what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. By New Year's Eve "Plain Old You" will be have turned into "Super You".

Aries in Love

Aries - Who's in charge? Who's making the rules, setting the direction, setting limits? Total anarchy can be exhilarating but doesn't have much of a shelf life.

Taurus - Like an annoying older sibling, when Taurus isn't telling you what to do they're pretending to ignore you so they can catch you doing something "wrong" again.

Gemini - A Gemini always knows where he/she is going, expects you to follow along but doesn't have a clue how to get there. Eventually you'll both be lost and it'll be your fault.

Cancer - This is nice, this is cosy, all your needs are provided for and you feel completely loved. You may never find time to leave the house ever again but who cares?

Leo - If this one's even speaking to you, you'd better count your fingers and toes because 'ulterior motive' doesn't even begin to cover it. You are a pawn in a much larger game.

Virgo - You're a bit of a fixer upper in a Virgo's eyes and they are just the sign to do the job. When all is said and done, you won't recognize yourself. Is that a good thing?

Libra - You can spend years trying to please while Libra makes up his or her mind. They don't like to be rushed. Then you wake up one day and they've chosen - you're not the one.

Scorpio - Mistrusting of your straightforward honest demeanour and clear motives, Scorpio's instinct will be to dissect you in order to see what you're hiding. Ouch.

Sagittarius - Nobody appreciates candle light when the house is on fire. It'll be just like being invisible except you still won't get away with naughty stuff. What's the point?

Capricorn - You can stay just as long as you don't do anything embarrassing - like sleep with the boss's spouse, fart in public or appear more successful than your darling Capricorn.

Aquarius - There are qualities here that you admire and might like to emulate, but beware! What looks quaintly challenging is actually the tightrope walk of true insanity.

Pisces - Kind of like being with a Cancer but without all the good stuff. If you're looking for the fastest path to becoming totally neurotic, look no further, you've found it.

Aries March 21 - April 20

Symbol: The Puppy
Yes I know that traditionally Aries is the sign of the Ram symbolized by the horns but honestly.....Aries has less in common with the hyperactive head-butters we all know from nature programs and more with a group of puppies bashing beans as they all rush after the same ball. Besides, the ram doesn't come close to conveying the idea of the unswerving loyalty that an Aries will demonstrate to loved ones.

Glyph: The Wagging Tail
Again, traditionally, the ram's horns are meant to symbolize Aries' headstrong, headlong, head first attitude. As the first sign of the Zodiac Aries are meant to lead the rest through the cycle of the year. The way a puppy on a leash "leads" on a walk. Which means that the rest of the world is more conversant with their hind ends.

Key Words: I Saw It First
While this is probably true, seeing isn't always understanding. Aries will exert a great deal of energy on something worthless, like a puppy chasing a car it can never drive. It's a kind of primitive value system that says if it's moving it's prey and therefore worth pursuing. This makes it difficult for them to sit still and appreciate what they actually have. And, in an environment with a lot of moving targets, an Aries will be too distracted to actually follow through on anything.

There is a reincarnation theory of Astrology that says this is an Aries' first physical manifestation on Earth. Which is probably why they have a puppy's enthusiasm for everything new, and are much more successful when presented with some firm guidelines. Everybody (except me) has at some point been completely exasperated by an Aries friend's vigor, determination and total naivete. But they're too darn cute to actually be mad at.

Not only does Aries need to learn what they want from life, but also, what's worth wanting, and what's an appropriate way of getting it. They do this by paying very close attention to other people to see what they want and how they get it. Arians are impressionable but also discriminating. They frequently gravitate to earth signs whose success is often more material and therefore visible than that of the other elements.

Aries itself is a fire sign and there is indeed a discernible warmth and a glow about them. They are often misrepresented as being hotheads with short fuses, but in reality are just passionate about absolutely everything they do.

Next week we'll talk about Aries in love. Whether you are an Aries or you're in like with an Aries, I'll tell you what matches are a good bet.