20th April – 20th May
Element: Earth
Ruling planet: Venus
Symbol: Bull
Positive traits: Practical, Patient, Dependable, Enduring
Negative traits: Lazy , Materialistic, Stubborn
Crystal: Carnelian
Taurus is one of the most patient, calm and stable sign among all the 12 zodiac signs.
They are reliable, firm, steady and well organised.
Sudden and new plans cause unease and anxiety in a Taurus. They dislike change and disruption in their own lives, but they are very patient with others. They look for stability in all aspects of their lives - love, jobs, and home life.
They are extremely honest, loving, giving and trustworthy. Because they are firm and rigid, they at times come across and impolite but they infect are very soft spoken and have a gentle side to them.
Because of their sense of duty and reliability, you can count on a Taurus to get a job done - no procrastinating here. They are not afraid of labour and are energetic and dependable. Carnelian helps Taurus by providing them strength, inspiration and motivation.
Carnelian helps the soft spoken Taurus be a strong leader. It gives them the confidence to find the courage and personal power to speak out and lead.
Carnelian also helps in making good choices about future. It is believed to ward off negative emotions and bring love, peace and serenity to the calm loving Taurus personalities. It also aids in decision making because of its ability to motivate and focus.
CARNELIAN
Colour: Red, orange, pink, brown
Hardness on Moh's scale: 7
Appearance: Small, translucent pebbles, often water worn or-tumbled
Rarity: Very common
Source: Britain, India, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Peru, Iceland, Peru.
Chakra: Sacral
Healing properties: Motivation, Creativity, Prosperity.
HOW TO USE
To activate your crystals, sit comfortably in a meditation pose holding your crystal in your hands. Breathe in and visualise your intentions. Say your intentions aloud. Your stones are listening and ready to act on your intentions.
You can also –
• Carry the crystals in a pouch along with you in your bag.
• Place them in your home or office to maintain balance and a healthy flow of energy throughout the space.
• Meditate holding them.
• Place crystals on your body.
CLEANSING YOUR CRYSTALS
The crystals work best when these are cleansed and activated. It is recommended to cleanse them often to wear out any negative energies they might absorb from around the space.
To cleanse them –
• Rinse them with fresh water.
• Keep them in sunlight or moonlight for at least 4-6 hours.
• Place them in soil in your garden or under a healthy plant for 4-6 hours.
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