As we move from the fiery energy of Aries season into the grounded nature of Taurus, our pace of life shifts. Where Aries urged us to move fast and take action, Taurus inspires us to settle and savor the moment. A time to stop and smell the roses. Taurus season, is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus.
It’s a season that reminds us to slow down and engage with the five physical senses: sight, touch, smell, taste, and sound. All the things that make life more beautiful and pleasurable. The physical embodiment of all things that Venus loves.
Fixed Earth Venus wants to luxuriate. To move with deliberation, to curate a sense of calm. It’s natural to see why the moon is exalted in the sign of Taurus.
The area of your birth chart that contains Taurus can show a part of your life where you take a steadier pace. You’re not impulsive in your actions, and instead prefer to take time to receive more information before making a decision.
What Taurus Season Illuminates, Based on Your Element
The sun in Taurus casts a steady light on different areas of life depending on your Sun or Rising sign. Here's what Taurus season highlights for each element:
Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius):
Focus on money, values, physical health, the body, and career. The sun in Taurus begs you to establish stability in these areas and to align your goals with your deeper desires.
Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn):
Emphasis on identity, creativity, self-expression, and personal beliefs. The sun in Taurus invites you to explore your true values and express them through grounding creative outlets.
Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius):
Focus on energetic boundaries, psychic healing, and familial roots. The sun in Taurus asks you to ground your energy, cultivating emotional resilience and a sense of inner balance.
Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces):
Highlighting community, connection, and relationships. The sun in Taurus encourages you to create deeper bonds with those who bring stability, beauty, and nourishment into your life.
Taurus & the Body
In medical astrology, Taurus rules the throat, neck, ears, jaw, vocal cords, and salivary glands. This connection suggests that individuals with a strong Taurus influence can be more prone to afflictions in these areas, like sore throats, ear infections, vocal strain, and dental issues.
Taurus also governs our sensory experience, especially taste, reminding us that the way we engage with the world is just as important as what we take in. It’s a perfect time to bring attention to how we nourish our bodies, our voices, and our senses.
Supportive Herbs
Taurus connects us to the sensual pleasures of life and the grounded beauty of the earth. The herbs that support Taurus energy help us ground and nurture our body, mind and spirit.
🌹 Rose : Soothing • Opening • Stabilizing
Rose reminds us to slow down and savor beauty. Stop and smell the roses, immerse ourselves in simple pleasures, be present, and find healing through softness and strength.
Medicinal Properties: Rose is a gentle nervine and cooling anti-inflammatory. It’s also a mild astringent and supports our skin and cardiovascular system. Rose’ soothing embrace helps us to steady our moods and calm anxiety.
Astrological Connection: As a flower ruled by Venus, rose embodies Taurus’ planetary ruler. It whispers to the sensuality, grace, and emotional steadiness that Taurus craves. It opens the heart, softens emotional rigidity, and harmonizes relationships, especially with ourselves.
🌿 Thyme : Protective • Vocal • Energizing
Thyme encourages us to honor our voice, both literally and metaphorically. It invites us to speak with intention, breathe deeply, and take up space in the world. Yes, you are so worthy of taking up space and resonating your energy outward.
Medicinal Properties: Thyme is antimicrobial, antifungal, and a powerful expectorant, ideal for clearing the respiratory tract. It also supports digestion and strengthens immunity, particularly in the throat area.
Astrological Connection: Thyme aligns with the throat chakra which rules the voice and vocal cords. It offers protection and clarity, supporting Taurus' ability to speak their truth.
🏵️ Dandelion : Detoxifying • Resilient • Releasing
Dandelion reminds us that comfort can come from release, not accumulation. Where we have strong clingy desires, this herb encourages us to let go of what no longer serves us, making room for new growth and learning.
Medicinal Properties: Dandelion is the poster child of liver tonics, aiding in detoxification, bile production, and digestion. Both the root and leaf support the kidneys and urinary system. Emotionally, it helps release bitterness and tension, particularly in the body.
Astrological Connection: Dandelion’s strong taproot and persistence reflect Taurus’ grounded, resilient nature. It helps release physical and emotional stagnation and connects us to the rhythms of nature. It supports internal balance, a creature comfort of Taurus.
The Ritual of Nourishment
Being fully present with your food isn't just some cute slow-living wellness trend — it's about tuning in to subtle cues from our body that most of us ignore.
Think about it: when was the last time you actually tasted what you were eating instead of scrolling, watching, or working through a meal?
Why this matters: There's a direct communication happening between what's on your plate and your body. When you slow down, you give that conversation space to unfold. Your body gains actual information, not just calories.
Stress eating is common, we’ve all been there. Cold weather, anxiety, deadlines — they all trigger a need to seek comfort. Don't beat yourself up about it.
But here's the thing, eating has become so automatic that we rarely put any thought into it. We do it while doing everything else, treating our bodies like an afterthought rather than the intelligent systems they are.
Each mindfulness skill you develop builds onto another. Having even a basic meditative practice supports awareness of your eating habits in ways that tracking apps and diet plans never will.
By creating a moment of silence before meals, you initiate a positive feedback loop (!!!) that leads to better food choices, more satisfaction, and a body that feels heard rather than just fed.
How do you slow down with food? Do you have rituals around the act of eating, or is this an area where you could create more consciousness?
Because how we nourish ourselves is just as important as what we choose to consume. It's nutritional wisdom that diet culture doesn't want to talk about.
This month, create a ritual around how you nourish yourself through food that is unique to you. Whether that’s through slow-cooking a meal from scratch and farm fresh ingredients, taking a moment to bless your food, chewing each bite with intention–pick what is right for you. Your body’s natural intelligence will guide the way.
The Ritual of Nourishment: Key Steps
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Pause Before Eating
Create a moment of silence to ground yourself before you begin your meal. -
Remove Distractions
Put away your devices and turn off screens. Create a calm, peaceful environment for eating. -
Check In With Your Body
Ask: Am I hungry? What does my body need? -
Engage Your Senses
Notice the colors, smells, textures, and flavors of your food. Allow yourself to fully experience it. -
Slow Down
Chew each bite thoroughly and put your fork down between bites. Relish the textures and tastes. -
Listen to Your Body’s Signals
Notice when you feel satisfied and honor those cues. You don’t need to finish your plate if your body says it’s had enough. -
Practice Gratitude
Take a moment to express gratitude for the nourishment and energy your meal provides.
Slow down, indulge in the simple pleasures, and remember: the world is abundant when we take the time to truly notice it.
Through tuning into the seasons of the Earth and the Sun’s journey through the zodiac, we find a natural harmony that guides us toward embodied wisdom. This connection between earth rhythms and cosmic patterns helps us navigate our inner journey.
You've been invited to look inward and cultivate self-awareness. In the coming month, you might find yourself drawn to the tools we've shared, discovering what truly feeds your soul and nourishes a sense of connection to the earth.
As above, so below.
