I continue my series of blogs about children and the signs of the Zodiac. Last time we talked about Aries children, and this time we’re discussing Taurus. First, I want to note that the concept of a “pure” Zodiac sign is a myth. In reality, there are no absolutely pure Taurus, Aries, Gemini, or other symbols in nature. That is why each of us only resembles the description of the “pure” Zodiac sign to a certain extent, which in astrology is called the archetypal sign, derived from the word archetype. In each of us, the archetype of your sign is represented to a certain degree; an astrologer can determine to what percentage you are a Taurus, an Aries, and so on. Why is this the case? I’ll tell you another time, but today let’s focus more on the pure Taurus archetype.
Taurus Child: What Are They Like?
At first glance, Taurus is the complete opposite of an Aries child. In their “pure” archetype, Taurus children belong to the introverted personality type with a dominant phlegmatic temperament. This gives them smooth movements, a somewhat slow speech or thinking (they think in great detail), the ability to play alone or quietly with toys, a lack of vivid mobility, and creative abilities. Taurus children are much more patient, more inclined toward drawing, and more diligent than Aries children, but they share one trait with Aries—stubbornness. However, it manifests differently and in different situations. So, if a Taurus child has a parent with an active Zodiac sign, for example Aries or Sagittarius, the parent may sometimes find it difficult to understand why the child is not as quick or clever as they’d like. Their child simply isn’t like them, and it’s important not to impose your own childhood image onto a little Taurus. That would not be the right approach.
Taurus children tend to be quiet around unfamiliar or barely known people because they need more time than Aries children to get used to someone new. This is important when changing teachers, babysitters, or educators. Taurus children usually have calm, even speech, without pronounced emotions, gestures, or facial expressions—again, unlike very active Aries children.
Here’s a characteristic example of how Taurus children interact with their Fire-sign parents (a real-life example):
“…My younger sister is a Taurus by Sun. Slowness and phlegmatism describe her perfectly. She even speaks slowly and acts very slowly. She’s no longer a child, but she hasn’t changed. She might start cleaning the apartment and after three hours nothing will have changed. My mother is an Aries, and I remember how they did homework together. Even the neighbors learned the lessons, but my sister always understood. And I’ll never forget how my mother taught her to read. It went something like this: m-a, what’s m-a? I don’t know. It was funny!…”
It’s also important for parents of a little Taurus to understand that Taurus children are comfortable living by a familiar routine; they adhere to established patterns in work and study. Convincing or retraining them can be very difficult. Here’s another real-life example from a Taurus adult’s childhood memories:
“…I was born on May 5th. Change in circumstances is simply unbearable for me. I remember running away from the teachers at kindergarten when we had to move to another group because our room was being renovated—they chased me in threes, but I didn’t want to go; I wanted to stay in my own group because the unfamiliar one scared me. Even now, if something doesn’t match what I’ve planned—from the wrong brand of sour cream my husband bought to unexpected guests arriving—it’s a kind of stress for me. I need about ten minutes to process and get used to (file away) the new situation. My father and husband are Aries. My relationship with my father was good and harmonious—he was hot-tempered, but I really knew how to process it without anger. With my husband, I give in 99% of the time (as long as I stay quiet about it in time), even if I get what I wanted two hours later. If arguments start, they always end in a fight. At kindergarten, I watched from the side as others misbehaved; I was patient and did well in school. At first glance, I was a very calm child, but that’s only on the surface. I loved climbing and trees, could hit a boy if he really annoyed me, and if I said in late autumn that I’d go to kindergarten in sweatpants, I would absolutely wear them…”
Expressive Taurus children typically have habitual and stable tastes, sometimes even conservative ones; they struggle with novelty and may even fear it. This is especially true of children.
A Taurus’ nervous system is structured in such a way that it easily suppresses impulses, especially as they grow older. From the outside, it may seem like they’re sulking, withdrawing, or simply ignoring the person they’re talking to. This isn’t the case, and they shouldn’t be scolded for it, as this trait is beyond their control.
Other notable characteristics of Taurus include:
- their lack of malice and tolerant attitude toward jabs directed at them,
- their slow involvement in new activities and slow transition from one task to another,
- their even-tempered nature in relationships with others.
Little Taurus children grow up under the patronage of the glamorous and refined planet Venus, which gives them the ability to sense beauty, have good taste, and enjoy drawing, crafts, music, or dancing. Pay close attention to little Taurus children, and they will certainly delight you with their development.
Here’s another story from a mother about her little Taurus:
“…I also have a little Taurus growing up (my son, born April 28, 2010, at 3:45). He fits the description very well. Stubbornness is present, of course—where else would it be? But his character is quite calm, more patient than my cousin’s (born May 28, 2010, at 20:00), who isn’t an Aries but is still quite active. His conservatism shows up a lot in food; it’s very hard to convince him to try something new. But if all the children in his group are trying it, he might also want to try it—but again, a psychological approach is needed. You can offer it to him, but don’t persuade him. If he refuses, offer it to others, and at the very end, offer it to him again, but casually. In character, he’s very peace-loving, sometimes even too much; he’ll only defend himself if he’s directly provoked (physically), and even then, he’ll only fight back if he sees a conflict brewing, quietly disappearing instead. But at the same time, he can actively start defending someone else, often by complaining to adults. He’s always collecting something. Moreover, he doesn’t allow anyone to touch his past collections, which are still stored away. Sometimes he can be overly generous, often at someone else’s expense, like: ‘Mom, let’s buy toys for my friends too!’ But at the same time, he can be stingy about letting someone play with a toy he already has. He likes to divide people into good and bad (this rarely happens, but he sometimes starts philosophizing), but more often he’ll point out to me (his mom) that I look very pretty, notices a new manicure, or a new hairstyle on Grandma. He cares about how he looks and even asks if he’s handsome. He loves to draw. He loves watching concerts live; when we go to an event where there will be a concert, he may prefer to sit and watch rather than join active games.
In his studies, the problem is that he drifts off into the clouds; he often gets lost in thought and doesn’t even hear when someone speaks to him. But despite all his calmness, when he’s playing with peers, he can be quite active, mobile, and even a instigator of mischief (though he won’t do it himself, just suggest the idea), which is why he gets scolded afterward.
He’s very afraid of losing or not being first, so he consciously avoids participating in various competitions. He used to join in, but after a few failures, he refuses to take part anymore.”
In the next blog post, we will continue discussing the image of Taurus: we will examine the characters from fairy tales and animated series that best match the image and character of a Taurus.
As always, I will be happy to read your comments and grateful to everyone who has previously commented on my child astrology blogs on other platforms.
If you are also a parent of a little Taurus — tell me, what are your Taurus children like? In time, if I ever finish writing and publish my book on child astropsychology, I would be happy to include your examples, as this information could be useful to someone. Please send them to astrodata.pro@gmail.com with the subject line “CHILD ASTROLOGY.” Thank you in advance!
Best regards,
Astrrologer and astropsychologist
Anzhelika Zhuravska.
My email: astrodata.pro@gmail.com
