Traditional Astrology just for fun

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Ascendant conjunct Ascendant

People may think you look like each other. You probably have similar personalities. You both can know you're alike just by first impressions alone. You can assume you've had shared experiences in life based on appearance and gestures. Public reactions to how you act can be similar, too.

Taurus Venus placements look amazing in the high contrast light and shadow that's traditionally used in many movies/music videos. Because Taurus energy is ruled by the planet Venus, it is naturally very comfortable in creative and expressive outlets. The native with this placement may at times look almost painterly in their beauty, taking on a "work of art" feel. They often come across as a timeless, classic type of beauty. Their conventionally attractive looks may easily inspire others to draw, paint, or sculpt them.

Ariana Grande, a 5th House Taurus Venus, in the "God is a woman" music video

Prince, a 6th House Taurus Venus, in the "When Doves Cry" music video

Billy Joel, an 11th House Taurus Venus, in the documentary film "Building the Bridge"

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Tip #1: As a Taurus Saturn native, you might often feel like you're behind everyone else in life. Perhaps others finish tasks faster than you, or you have limited opportunities to share what you want to say. Try not to overly worry about this, because that's common for this placement. It doesn't mean that you're doing something wrong or failing at anything.

Taurus Saturn is extremely detail-oriented and slow in its processes. If you try too hard to rush into tasks you wish to accomplish, it'll just cause more frustration and delays. This also applies to important life decisions like your potential career, schooling, and marriage partner. Even if it takes you over a decade longer than "normal" to achieve these kinds of things, that's just how this placement usually works. Don't force yourself to be fast just to match other people.

On the bright side, information you learn will probably stick with you forever. It may be a slow process, but when you finally learn something, you'll absolutely master it. You'll know the subjects, career, and hobbies that interest you inside and out.

Tip #2: It's more effective for a Taurus Saturn to work on things consistently over a long period of time than to do it all at once. This placement wants effort, dedication, and stability. Try to give yourself time before making big decisions. Let things work themselves out by leaving them alone for as long as is realistically possible. If you have to attend to something right away, try forming and/or continuing daily routines and patterns in your life, instead.

Tip #3: If you're feeling more restricted, sluggish, or blocked than normal, Saturn may be trying to tell you that you're overindulging in something.

For example, if you spent several hours going shopping and hadn't rested enough at home that day, you may have started experiencing delays. Maybe your car ran out of gas, or maybe the product you wanted to purchase isn't stored in the same place as usual. These delays are typically very annoying, but if you do your best to balance out what's currently frustrating you with other tasks, things will probably go back to normal (if it's related to Saturnian matters and not caused by anything else).

Tip #4: Taurus energy loves comfort, being slow-moving and following traditions. In Saturn, it becomes stricter and more stubborn than usual.

I would recommend setting aside some time to learn about history, read old books, or watch vintage films. Whatever medium appeals most to you should work pretty well. Taurus doesn't like change nor what's modern, and incorporating the past into your present can temporarily lessen some of Taurus Saturn's overbearing pressure. However, as mentioned in the third tip, don't forget to balance out the past with the present.

Tip #5: Try not to make yourself talk fast or speak often (unless there are other placements in your natal chart that indicate this will work well for you).