
the sun entered sidereal taurus on may 14, just hours after jupiter entered sidereal gemini.
in venus-ruled taurus, the sun is sanguine, flushed with warmth. the will is strong and now gains the grounding and endurance needed to interface with the material world. the sun in taurus is where the sense of self and identity become embodied, rooted, and contained. at this stage, following the sun’s exaltation in aries, we are developing more of ourselves through the experiences of defining what helps us feel secure, safe, resourced, and nourished. we discover and name what we value, we develop more of our tastes, and preferences, and we assign worth to not just ourselves, but to the world around us and what’s contained within it. with the sun in taurus, we understand the importance of having resources (money, food, relationships, self-esteem, etc.) and are challenged with not equating our personal sense of self with how much we have or how much we own. the tension between security and insecurity are explored and felt here, and we are challenged to root deeper into who we are so that we can forge forward into the world with openness and curiosity, which is seen at the next stage in gemini.