Category Archives: Zodiac

Taurus

Taurus

This is Taurus, Latin for “The Bull.”

Though we like to think we’re smart, apparently we’re the reason Cretans exist, according to Greek mythology:

In Greek mythology, Zeus assumes the form of a magnificent white bull to abduct Europa, a legendary Phoenician princess, and thus, fathers Minos. The tale informs the names of constellations since it is necessary to traverse the area of sky known as the Sea to reach it. When passing through the Zodiac, it forms the origin of the myth of the Cretan Bull, one of The Twelve Labors of Heracles… Minos inspires the name given to the ancient Aegean civilization of Crete.

We are dependable, stable, good in the sack, and big eaters. We also take a long time to do things, but only because we think them through. Most people think we’re assholes, and none of us know why.

Taurus is compatible with the other earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn.


Virgo

Virgo

Virgo is an earth sign, signifying stability, solidarity, and practicality.

According to Wikipedia:

Virgo constellation depicts Astraea, the virgin daughter of the god Zeus and the goddess Themis. Astraea was known as the goddess of justice, and was identified as this constellation due to the presence of the scales of justice (Libra) nearby, and supposedly ruled the world with her wise ways until mankind became so callous that she returned to the skies, disgusted. Virgo is also identified with Persephone, daughter of Demeter (goddess of agriculture and guardian of marriage). Persephone was the goddess of innocence and purity, then later on became the Queen of the Underworld, when she was abruptly snatched away by Hades

Virgo is compatible with Taurus and Capricorn, its sibling earth signs.