Good advice is timeless…
Your mother has probably given you plenty of advice, most of which you no doubt ignored! Crazy as it seems, a lot of it makes sense. Do any of these sound familiar?
Vacation with a purpose…
Perhaps you aren’t completely happy in your job, but the thought of leaving makes you nervous. Taurus likes to stay put! But sometimes that isn’t what’s best for your career. The next time you take a well-deserved break, rather than head off to a resort, why not put a little vocation in that vacation?
If there’s something you’ve harbored a desire to try but never had the opportunity, here’s your chance! Find an organization that lets you “intern” with professionals so you can see what that job is like. Do you have a secret desire to design theater sets, craft artisanal cheeses, keep bees, train horses? Try it! It may not be for you, but there’s a chance you could find your true calling!
You´re the most stable sign in the zodiac…
Taurus is a fixed earth sign, and you can’t get more stable than that! You like—no, <i>need</i>—order in your life, and get anxious when things spin out of control. The unfamiliar makes you feel insecure, and this can cut you off from new experiences. But the nature of life is growth and change. Without that, it becomes static and boring. Try to be more open to change. Start small. Take a new route to work or change your haircut. Wear a new color. Dip your toe in the pool and you’ll see that the water is lovely!
Need a friend? Leave that to the Bull…
Warm-hearted and loyal, your relationships mean the world to you. There are no snarky know-it-alls in your circle of confidants! Your friends are like family, and you treat them all to the same comforts that you enjoy so much, from good food to great parties to sound advice. They love being around you because you’re so kind and gentle—and a welcoming host. And all they have to do in return is keep up their end of the (interesting) conversation and show their appreciation for your efforts (oh, and take that sage advice)!
Your earth sign needs this…
What do you do some 25,000 times a day? Breathe! Shallow breaths don’t reap the health benefits that deep breaths do. Breathing deeply helps you relax, boosts energy, and focuses the mind. To relax, sit comfortably with mouth closed. Slowly breathe in through your nose, exhale fully, and pause briefly before taking another slow, deep inhalation. Do three to five times to feel calmer. Combine with neck stretches to ease tension. Lower your chin to your chest when you exhale. Inhale, then exhale and roll your head toward one shoulder, then the other. Return to center and repeat four times.
Make the choice…
You’re so practical. You’re a star at grappling with problems, but some decisions are big. And big decisions can be stressful. If the stakes are high and you don’t know what to do, think like a medical examiner. But instead of a postmortem, you’re going to do what psychologist Gary Klein calls a “premortem”.
Think a year or two down the road—after you’ve quit your well-paying job to work on that novel, and it’s been an utter failure. Write down the reasons why you think it failed. If your list is long, perhaps you should rethink your plan. The goal is to stave off disaster before it happens!
Deliciousness in a glass…
Sweet, juicy peaches are associated with Taurus. Besides all the usual scrumptious standbys of cobbler, pie, and slices over ice cream, you can use these blushing beauties to make a new twist on an old standard: lemonade.
Puree two cups of peeled peach chunks and two cups lemonade. Chill the mixture until cold, about two hours. Divide ¾ cup pomegranate juice evenly among eight tall glasses. Fill each glass with several ice cubes. Add the peach mixture and chilled club soda. Garnish each glass with fresh peach slices. Yum!
No one camps more in style…
You’re earthy and grounded. You love the outdoors, but you also love your creature comforts! If sleeping in a tent on the ground, lugging a heavy backpack, and wearing the same clothes for a week doesn’t sound so fun, you might like glamorous camping, or glamping. It combines the best of camping with even more comforts than home! From treehouses to yurts, trailers to geodesic domes, these cushy campsites feature everything from king-sized beds to heated floors and indoor plumbing to gourmet food. Whether you prefer desert, mountain, forest, or seaside, there’s a glampsite to feed your wanderlust!
Get artsy Taurus!
You’re so creative! Music, dance, sculpture—there’s probably one art form with your name on it. One of the newest trends has a painterly, art-school vibe. You’ll find it in sculptural shoes, bold graphic prints, and dresses printed with larger-than-life portraits. Makeup lets you brush up on your talent with bold colors in everything from creamy crayons and body paints to lip palettes and skin balms in oil-paint-like squeeze tubes. And with such an ephemeral art you can change up the “show” every day! You may not be ready for “facial graffiti,” but you can have fun without going Baroque!
Do you know your love language?
You feel most comfortable and happy when paired. When you’re looking for love, you’re sincere and honest. You don’t play mind games and won’t put up with another toying with your heart. While Sagittarius thrills to the chase and the novelty of new conquests, you favor commitment. While Leo can turn love into a Broadway melodrama, you try to avoid strife and conflict (but if someone waves a red flag, you won’t back down). Any partner of Taurus can take comfort in knowing they won’t find a more loyal mate. You play for keeps!