1st House in Taurus
A. N. Ryzhov. House Boundaries in the Signs
Strong, broad-boned body, but short legs and thick neck. Occiput prominent. Often stoops. Face is full. Broad nose and mouth with thick lips. Dark and beautiful eyes and hair. Good skin. Hands are plump, short. Shoulders are broad. – Ancient Egypt (Book of the Dead).
Avesalom Podvodny. Houses in the Zodiac Signs
A caterpillar tractor plows virgin soil. Here the dominant trait of personality is inertia and laziness. The person reacts only to what appears to him as weighty and highly significant, and expresses only what agitates him so deeply that it breaks through the heavy Taurus programs of the subconscious that shape his thoughts or feelings. As a result, self-expression turns out to be very powerful and sometimes even threatening; it’s better not to stand in this person’s way. However, if he feels insecure, he will more likely remain silent, unless, of course, there is a strong Mercury that will chatter even through a Scorpio Ascendant. Here, limitations and restraint are characteristic—both in perception and in expression. But when the person does learn something, he masters it permanently and does so with great strength. It is necessary to overcome dogmatism in perception by focusing on one’s enemies (7th house Scorpio), who bite precisely in those areas where attention in perception and speed of responsive reaction in expressing thoughts and feelings are lacking. This position gives a heavy karmic program, and to fulfill it, one must learn to perceive subtle planes as material and move away from naive materialism in perception.
Houses in the Signs. Alexander Kostovich
Gives a solid, stable character with traits that change little. Great firmness, rationalism in character, slow, step-by-step transformation of one’s personality. Takes up new matters firmly, striving to bring them to completion. Characterized by a desire for security in life, comfort, and stable relationships with people. Stable attitude toward all initiated affairs. Practicality, persistence, stubbornness. In actions may be harsh, but usually maintains decency. Very great inertia—much effort is required to do something new or learn something. Sense of ownership may sometimes turn into jealousy. In any strong emotional reaction, often loses sense of measure and control. Opponents are hidden, insidious, disturbing peace, striking at the most vulnerable points. It is necessary to learn rational, calculated active actions, decisiveness and self-control, to move away from naive materialism in perception.
Indubala. Eastern Signs. (Indian Tradition)
{The Ascendant, or first house, is the sector of space (sign) located directly above the eastern part of the horizon at the moment of a person’s birth. The Ascendant gives us a wealth of information about a person’s outward appearance and behavioral traits. In many respects, the Ascendant exerts greater influence than the signs in which the Sun or Moon were located at the time of birth. Knowledge of the Ascendant provides much preliminary information about the overall character of the entire horoscope and the general makeup of a person’s character. This sign is symbolized by the bull, advising one to be polite and cautious with such a person. Since Taurus is ruled by Venus, the character of such a person will be sensual, artistic, charismatic and strong. Outwardly, he is usually handsome; his character is loving, devoted, but in moments of anger—passionate, prone to violence. Although this person is proud and stubborn, he is at the same time courteous, easily influenced by the opposite sex. Such people are self-confident; they possess great endurance and determination. Intellect is strong; abilities to understand art, knowledge and love of nature may develop well. These people can be generous with gifts. They are endowed with a spirit of sacrifice and their friendships are lasting. They love things in their own way and are capable of performing work that requires high quality. Attempts to control or provoke such a person can be risky. Ascendant Taurus is a sign of brilliant appearance, large eyes and hands, but weak nerves. These people learn well, easily forgive, and are happy. Sometimes they behave poorly toward their parents. They may experience success in matters related to agriculture. They are attached to their spouses, usually have more daughters than sons, but their children may bring them less joy than is usual for other people. Finally, it should be noted that Ascendant Taurus is associated with a sensitive, feminine and pleasant character.
Pavel Globa. Houses in the Signs
TAURUS – restrained self-expression, inertia, rationalism. The person moves forward slowly but confidently. It is better not to stand in his way; he is hard to knock off course or out of the saddle. Stubborn, enduring, and very peaceful—until provoked. Harmony of the environment.
Francesca Sakoyan. Ascendant in the Zodiac Signs
Securing the surrounding world—preserving property. Investing energy in financial enterprises and processing raw materials. He loves the pleasant aspects of life and, through his own creativity, produces beauty. Desire for stability, peace and security, steadfastness, firmness, persuasiveness, friendliness. The environment corresponds to inner needs for possession, harmony and material values. The “I” requires enhanced significance, living fundamentally on facts. Practical way of life. Egoism, craving for pleasures, stinginess, stubbornness. You are characterized by a sensible, realistic outlook on life, and you stand firmly on the ground (although at times your thoughts may drift among the clouds). Others often see in you the embodiment of strength, solidity, reliability, and constancy. You are indeed surprisingly consistent, possessing great endurance and disliking changes or improvements in your usual routine. You act thoughtfully and methodically, adapting with difficulty to surprises. Outwardly, you are a gentle person, but you possess immense willpower and stubbornness. You go your own way and dislike being hurried or pushed into anything you don’t feel confident about. You are easily persuaded, inclined toward something through charm, beauty, love, tenderness—but never through force. You will not fight with anyone, but will simply stubbornly resist any attempt to force you to do something you don’t want to do. When you have a goal, you pursue it zealously, with incredible persistence; you cannot be thrown off course. Your stubbornness often angers others, especially because it takes great effort to make you flare up or react to someone else’s anger. Most of the time, you appear calm, indifferent, and unemotional, but behind your kind and peaceful exterior lies immense strength. When it comes to a clash of wills, you often win simply through your relentless persistence, capable of overpowering anyone. Another reason you are reluctant to change is your strong need for security. You feel best in stable, relatively unchanging conditions and strongly desire tangible proof of your safety—your own home, money in the bank, a secure job, etc. The other side of your stability is the power of habit, under whose influence you easily fall and desire to remain in a familiar situation (at work, in family—anywhere) long after it has lost its vitality and interest. You highly value material goods and derive great pleasure from ordinary life comforts and the physical world with all its countless pleasures. You are very sensual—in the natural, healthy sense—and know how to bring yourself satisfaction. You feel a natural, earthly attraction to the opposite sex. You are also a great appreciator of beauty—your tastes may be described as conventional, classical, but not modernistic.
Harrison Omar. Medical Astrology. Eastern Sign
Ascendant Taurus: widely open eyes and round heads.
