posted January 17, 2013 11:35 PM            

Taurus Sun, Leo Moon: The Risk of Authenticity

"Any real change implies the break up of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one identity, the end of safety. And at such a moment, unable to see and not daring to imagine what the future will now bring forth, one clings to what one knew, or thought one knew; to what one possessed or dreamed that one possessed. Yet it is only when man is able, without bitterness or self pity to surrender a dream he has long cherished, or a privilege he has long possessed, that he is set free-that he has set himself free- for higher dreams, for greater privileges."
-James Baldwin, Nobody Knows My Name

The word change is defined in Webster's dictionary as [1] To make different in some particular. [2] To make radically different: transform and [3] To give a position, course or direction to. It's my contention that in order to embrace our authenticity, we must become acquainted with change in some form and hone our ability to navigate those waters. This undoubtedly requires risk. To truly be who we are and validate ourselves sans outside approval requires a tremendous amount of patience and intestinal fortitude. The combination of a Taurus Sun and Leo Moon serves as an accurate illustrator of the path of internal certification.

On a general level, the combination of these two signs implies a relationship of dynamic or developmental tension. This means when they're synthesized the most significant growth can emerge via periods of crisis, upheaval or intense circumstances which demand that we make very clear progression or regression choices.

In an individual birth chart, when the Sun is placed in Taurus and the Moon in Leo, the core life energy is geared toward safety and security; the maintenance of stability. Keeping things as they are with relatively few surprises is the prevailing order of the day. The Venus ruled Taurean energy is also stimulated by pleasure and the enjoyment of creature comforts which awaken and stir the senses. As an earth sign, the bull wants something they can "grab a hold of" to point to as a symbol of certainty, whether it's a career, relationship or money in the bank.

The Leo Moon uses the Taurus Sun's light to reflect an individual whose personality needs consist of identity validation, approval, and the recognition and fundamental appreciation of their uniqueness. All of these emotional needs are ingredients to the puzzle of self esteem:

"Self esteem is the disposition to experience oneself as competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and as worthy of happiness."

In order to be emotionally fulfilled, the Moon in Leo person must feel as if they have the necessary tools to not only "cope" as an individual, but to flourish. With Leo's sense of self-importance, there's no "just getting by". If that were to be the case, they might be viewed as "ordinary", and in their book, that's something too be avoided at all costs:

"Needing to live up to a big and rather dramatized image of themselves, the Leo Moon person can be rather a show off. But they do it with such innocence and high expectations that they are often forgiven for their tendency toward self absorption and dramatization."

When these Sun/Moon energies are blended, the tension which exists vacillates from wanting to keep conditions the same to desiring a growth and advance in the personality. A balance is required to maximize this placement. Stability of the most basic sort is required in our lives. However, part of acquiring self-esteem is the ability to successfully adjust to changes. To drop the script, act or image of this "big" person that you've convinced yourself that you need to embody and get on with the business of being yourself.

If this path of authenticity is sought with great effort, the individual has the potential to be warmly inspiring and supportive to others who are also on their quest for self-actualization. In Nathaniel Branden's book "The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem", there's a rundown of some basic ways self-esteem manifests in ourselves and others, many of which I deem applicable to the optimum use of the Taurus Sun/Leo Moon combination:

"Self-esteem expresses itself in a face, manner and way of talking and moving that projects the pleasure one takes in being alive. It expresses itself in an ease in talking of accomplishments or shortcomings with directness and honesty, since one is in friendly relationship to facts. It expresses itself in the comfort one experiences in giving and receiving compliments, expressions of affection, appreciation and the like. It expresses itself in an openness to criticism and a comfort about acknowledging mistakes because one's self esteem is not tied to an image of "being perfect."

"It expresses itself in one's comfort with assertive (not belligerent) behavior in oneself and others. It expresses itself in an ability to preserve a quality of harmony and dignity under conditions of stress."

Stability does not have to be synonymous with sameness or inertia.

The highest compliment the Sun-Moon blend of Taurus and Leo can bestow upon the universe is to embrace taking the risks which come with the pursuit of authenticity and to implement personal changes over time which will allow them to meet the demands of genuine self-esteem.

References: "The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem" by Nathaniel Branden; "Person To Person Astrology: Energy Factors in Love, Sex and Compatibility" by Stephen Arroyo

posted January 18, 2013 12:13 AM            

I had to skim the reverse.
http://www.sagittarianmind.com/2012/09/libra-sun-leo-moon-mass-appeal.html

posted January 18, 2013 12:36 AM            

I just had a huge realization...

I'm too centaur to even find my placements on there to begin with~

I made it down to taurus sun, libra moon and said f- it~ X___X

off to find another one! XD *floaton*

posted January 18, 2013 01:01 AM            

hey! cut me some slack this is the latest I've stayed up in at least a week! XD (1AM)

lol

he does have it listed! Welllll, I'll be a Scorpion martian, alright!!!~ surprising~ most the time I end up only finding Taurus Sun/Cap Moon listed anywhere.. lol o.o

oh but... same ol' same ol'... spew~

cap sun - tau moon = explained by the sadge here -- and countless others!

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,"

... it's always the same crap... @___@

Caps are not stuffy workhorses only
Tauro are not all slow and simple this and that...

I may not be "interesting" per se

... but if I was /ever/ (even half) as banal as any of these carbon-copy descriptions said I should be (as a triple Earth), I'd shoot myself... no lie.

ridiculousness~ *continuesdrifting*

posted January 18, 2013 01:17 AM            

>.>;

<.<

no one saw that!!!!

=x

hmmph

@ kerosene LMFAO does it really say that??!?! no way! (((HUG)))

(pssst.., don't worry, I still "look cute and smell good")

posted January 18, 2013 01:18 AM            

don't bring thatttttt upppp, I was going to post a pic on that thread but I'm going to feel vain as hell. I forgot I said that hahaha

posted January 18, 2013 01:28 AM            

tell me about it!

edit - I didn't know that!!! doh !

>.>; we're a forgiving lot...

some of us... <.<

posted January 18, 2013 01:46 AM            

Only Leo sun..

"Who in their right mind can mimic a style like mine? I design rhyme and get mine all the time." - KRS-ONE, Sun in Leo

As the sun leaves Cancer and makes its entrance into Leo, the crabs have peacefully retreated back into their shells as quietly as they emerged. The Cancers, with their graceful sideways motion have exited the picture with little to no fanfare.

BUT WAIT!!

Did someone say fanfare?

That's right! Emerging brightly, like the Sun that rules their sign, Leo is in the building! The lion and the lioness. The king and the queen. Fortunately, I've rented the mega stage for the next month, because we'll probably need every inch of it, and deservedly so.

The Symbolism

Have you ever just gone outside and tried to look RIGHT into the sun during mid-day? Yes, the light is overwhelming. The solar force provides a tremendous amount of warmth and stimulates growth in all living things. Every day, the Sun rises to the occasion to bless the world with it's illumination. At another time, it sets. As to not expend all of it's massive strength at once.

Leo: you have a strong calling. Not only to use your personal power and creativity to shine, but also to ignite others with the rays of confidence that you so effortlessly emit.

The Leo Curriculum

What does the lion and the lioness' curriculum consist of?

What type of journey do they need to embark on to begin the process of mastering Leo?

Those born with the Sun in Leo need to engage in experiences which will allow them to discover their unique identity and also, to use their talents.

Leo's must come to the realization that there's no one in this world exactly like them. They must strive to create their own personal style by placing a creative stamp on their work, whatever that work may be.

Whether it's film, music, language art or business, a significant portion of Leo's lifetime curriculum consists of claiming their kingdom or queendom. Finding their special portion of the world in which they can rule.

In regard to this special place, it doesn't really matter if the outside world is in tune to it or not.

You may not have an album out, but you have one-hundred 60 minute TDK cassette tapes in a box in your bedroom with recorded beats and rhymes. That's YOUR territory. No book, but journals full of dramatic, expressive, heart moving poetry? Once again: a Leo's private domain.

Leo's must also be aware of, and even seek out people and situations which will test their self-confidence, provide them with exposure and allow them to perform. I'm talking about free, unfettered self-expression. The shells are for Cancer's, but the stage is for the LION.

Just as the sun emerges from behind the clouds, you must eliminate any self-limiting relationships, attitudes or complexes which will diminish your shine or drain you of your light which is your birthright. Learn how to risk.

The Leo's Toolbox

What's in Leo's toolbox? What types of instruments do the lion and lioness have at their disposal?

Leo's have charisma.

This star quality which, when cultivated can catapult you into circles which will accelerate your development by leaps and bounds. What better example do we have of this Leo flair than President Obama? His opponents kept labeling him as a "celebrity" because no one they were familiar with exuded such style and regal authority all rolled into one.

You also possess an innate sense of dignity. You know what time it is and won't allow anyone to play you cheap. You know your worth. You'll tell the next Man/Woman in a minute, in the words of MC Lyte:

"you ain't got the bait that it takes to hook this."

Your standards are fully in tact and you know who you are.

Also in your toolbox is an exorbitant amount of generosity. Not only of material resources, but also of spiritual and emotional ones. Your capacity to give and set the world on fire with your zeal is second only to your fire sign cousin Sagittarius.

You possess the ability to use your individual gifts to impact the collective on a large scale.

The Leo's Trash Can

What behavioral waste does Leo need to eliminate? What flaws stifle personal development?

In order to fully actualize Leo's potential, they must diminish selfish pride.

Just like the Sun's symbolism, the low-level expression of the lion's energy is to behave as if the earth revolves around THEM. Carried to extremes, they can become spoiled children, subjectively expanding the parameters of their kingdom or queendom only to invade the space of others. The unsettling intrusion on a physical, psychological and emotional level.

Eliminating the need for excessive praise and validation is also high on Leo's developmental priorities. Yes, we all want pats on the back and acknowledgement for our efforts.

However, when you start to allow external factors such as the amount and frequency of applause to override your internal valuation system, it becomes a serious issue.

We all know, like Eric B and Rakim, "moving the crowd" is one of your serious gifts in life, but when the crowd does indeed move, and the clapping stops, you must have the capacity to stand ALONE.

Leo, your destiny awaits you. It's time to ROAR in the fashion that only YOU are capable of. Develop the knack to express your unique talents and you will be unforgettable.

In the process, arm the "cubs" with developmental tools and send them out into the world well prepared to build upon your creations.

posted January 18, 2013 07:04 AM            

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Originally posted by StacyLewis:
I think he got bored before he got to my combo...

I had to skim the reverse.
http://www.sagittarianmind.com/2012/09/libra-sun-leo-moon-mass-appeal.html

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Oh thank you XD
You saved me thbtrouble of searching