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वृषभ राशि Vrishabh Rashi – Taurus Sign

वृषभ (वृष) राशि Vrishubh (Vrish) Rashi Taurus Sign

वृषभ राशि (Vrishabh Rashi) के जातक
(Taurus Sign Characteristics)

भचक्र की दूसरी राशि है वृषभ राशि (Vrishubh Rashi | Taurus sign)। आकाश के 31वें से 60वीं डिग्री तक इस राशि का विस्‍तार होता है। पृथ्‍वी तत्‍व, स्थिर, स्‍त्रैण, नम राशि के लोग दूसरों के लिए प्रेरणादायी सिद्ध होते हैं। ये सहनशील, दृढ़, मंद, परिश्रमी, रक्षक और परिवर्तन का विरोध करने वाले होते हैं। ये लोग एक ही काम में जुटे रहते हैं और परिणाम आने की प्रतीक्षा करते हैं।

दीर्धकालीन निवेशक इस राशि से प्रभावित माने जा सकते हैं। इन जातकों की इच्‍छाशक्ति प्रबल होती है और विचारों में दृढ़ता और कट्टरता होती है। शुक्र के आधिपत्‍य वाली वृष राशि से प्रभावित जातक महत्‍वाकांक्षी होते हैं और साधनों का संचय कर उनका उपभोग भी करते हैं। कला, संगीत, प्रतिमा निर्माण, सिनेमा, नाटक जैसे आमोद प्रमोद और विलासी कार्यों में शुक्र का प्रभाव देखा जा सकता है।

इनकी सदैव सुखी जीवन जीने की कामना होती है। ये लोग तभी तक काम में जुटते हैं जब तक कि इन्‍हें इच्छित की प्राप्ति नहीं हो जाती। अपने साधनों को जुटा लेने के बाद ये लोग उसका उपभोग करने के लिए अवकाश ले लेते हैं। सुंदर लिखावट, प्रवाह के साथ लेखन और स्त्रियों के प्रति सम्‍मान इन लोगों में विशेष रूप से देखने को मिलता है। शुभ रंग गुलाबी, हरा और सफेद और शुभ रत्‍न नीलम, हीरा और पन्‍ना होता है।

इस राशि का चिन्ह बैल है, बैल स्वभाव से ही अधिक पारिश्रमी और बहुत अधिक वीर्यवान होता है, साधारणत: वह शांत रहता है, किन्तु क्रोध आने पर वह उग्र रूप धारण कर लेता है। यह स्वभाव वॄष राशि के जातक में भी पाया जाता है, इसका स्वामी शुक्र ग्रह है। इसके तीन देष्काणों में उनके स्वामी शुक्र-शुक्र, शुक्र-बुध, और शुक्र-शनि, हैं।

इसके अन्तर्गत कॄत्तिका नक्षत्र के तीन चरण, रोहिणी के चारों चरण, और मॄगसिरा के प्रथम दो चरण आते हैं। इन चरणों के स्वामी कॄत्तिका के द्वितीय चरण के स्वामी सूर्य-शनि, तॄतीय चरण के स्वामी चन्द्रमा-शनि, चतुर्थ चरण के स्वामी सूर्य-गुरु, हैं। रोहिणी नक्षत्र के प्रथम चरण के स्वामी चन्द्रमा-मंगल, दूसरे चरण के स्वामी चन्द्रमा-शुक्र, तीसरे चरण के स्वामी चन्द्रमा-बुध, चौथे चरण के स्वामी चन्द्रमा-चन्द्रमा, है। मॄगसिरा नक्षत्र के पहले चरण के मालिक मंगल-सूर्य, और दूसरे चरण के मालिक मंगल-बुध है।

कॄत्तिका के दूसरे चरण और तीसरे चरण के मालिक सूर्य-शनि, जातक के जीवन में पिता पुत्र की कलह फ़ैलाने में सहायक होते है, जातक का मानस सरकारी कामों की तरफ़ ले जाने, और सरकारी ठेकेदारी का कार्य करवाने की योग्यता देते हैं, पिता के पास जमीनी काम या जमीन के द्वारा जीविकोपार्जन का साधन होता है। जातक अधिक तर मंगल के बद हो जाने की दशा में शराब, काबाब और भूत के भोजन में अपनी रुचि को प्रदर्शित करता है।
कॄत्तिका के चौथे चरण के मालिक सूर्य और गुरु का प्रभाव जातक में ज्ञान के प्रति अहम भाव को पैदा करने वाला होता है, वह जब भी कोई बात करता है तो गर्व की बात करता है, सरकारी क्षेत्रों की शिक्षाये और उनके काम जातक को अपनी तरफ़ आकर्षित करते हैं, और किसी प्रकार से केतु का बल मिल जाता है तो जातक सरकार का मुख्य सचेतक बनने की योग्यता रखता है।
रोहिणी के प्रथम चरण का मालिक चन्द्रमा-मंगल है, दोनो का संयुक्त प्रभाव जातक के अन्दर मानसिक गर्मी को प्रदान करता है, कल कारखानों, अस्पताली कामों और जनता के झगडे सुलझाने का काम जातक कर सकता है, जातक की माता आपत्तियों से घिरी होती है, और पिता का लगाव अन्य स्त्रियों से बना रहता है।
रोहिणी के दूसरे चरण के मालिक चन्द्र-शुक्र जातक को अधिक सौन्दर्य बोधी और कला प्रिय बनादेता है। जातक कलाकारी के क्षेत्र में अपना नाम करता है, माता और पति का साथ या माता और पत्नी का साथ घरेलू वातावरण में सामजस्यता लाता है, जातक या जातिका अपने जीवन साथी के अधीन रहना पसंद करता है।
रोहिणी के तीसरे चरण के मालिक चन्द्र-बुध जातक को कन्या संतान अधिक देता है, और माता के साथ वैचारिक मतभेद का वातावरण बनाता है, जातक या जातिका के जीवन में व्यापारिक यात्रायें काफ़ी होती हैं, जातक अपने ही बनाये हुए उसूलों पर अपना जीवन चलाता है, अपनी ही क्रियायों से वह मकडी जैसा जाल बुनता रहता है और अपने ही बुने जाल में फ़ंस कर अपने को समाप्त भी कर लेता है।
रोहिणी के चौथे चरण के मालिक चन्द्र-चन्द्र है, जातक के अन्दर हमेशा उतार चढाव की स्थिति बनी रहती है, वह अपने ही मन का राजा होता है।
मॄगशिरा के पहले चरण के मालिक मंगल-सूर्य हैं, अधिक तर इस युति मैं पैदा होने वाले जातक अपने शरीर से दुबले पतले होने के वावजूद गुस्से की फ़ांस होते हैं, वे अपने को अपने घमंड के कारण हमेशा अन्दर ही अन्दर सुलगाते रहते हैं। उनके अन्दर आदेश देने की वॄति होने से सेना या पुलिस में अपने को निरंकुश बनाकर रखते है, इस तरह के जातक अगर राज्य में किसी भी विभाग में काम करते हैं तो सरकारी सम्पत्ति को किसी भी तरह से क्षति नहीं होने देते.
मॄगशिरा के दूसरे चरण के मालिक मंगल-बुध जातक के अन्दर कभी कठोर और कभी नर्म वाली स्थिति पैदा कर देते हैं, कभी तो जातक बहुत ही नरम दिखाई देता है, और कभी बहुत ही गर्म मिजाजी बन जाता है। जातक का मन कम्प्यूटर और इलेक्ट्रोनिक सामान को बनाने और इन्ही की इन्जीनियरिंग की तरफ़ सफ़लता भी देता है।

जब चन्द्रमा निरयण पद्धति से वॄष राशि में होता है तो जातक की वॄष राशि मानी जाती है, जन्म समय में जन्म लगन वॄष होने पर भी यही प्रभाव जातक पर होता है। इस राशि में पैदा होने वाले जातक शौकीन तबियत, सजावटी स्वभाव, जीवन साथी के साथ मिलकर कार्य करने की वॄत्ति, अपने को उच्च समाज से जुड कर चलने वाले, अपने नाम को दूर दूर तक फ़ैलाने वाले, हर किसी के लिये उदार स्वभाव, भोजन के शौकीन, बहुत ही शांत प्रकॄति, मगर जब क्रोध आजाये तो मरने मारने के लिये तैयार, बचपन में बहुत शैतान, जवानी में कठोर परिश्रमी, और बुढापे में अधिक चिताओं से घिरे रहने वाले, जीवन साथी से वियोग के बाद दुखी रहने वाले, और अपने को एकांत में रखने वाले, पाये जाते हैं।

इनके जीवन में उम्र की 45 वीं साल के बाद दुखों का बोझ लद जाता है, और अपने को आराम में नहीं रखपाते हैं। वॄष पॄथ्वी तत्व वाली राशि और भू मध्य रेखा से 20 अंश पर मानी गई है, वॄष, कन्या, मकर, का त्रिकोण, इनको शुक्र-बुध-शनि की पूरी योग्यता देता है, माया-व्यापार-कार्य, या धन-व्यापार-कार्य का समावेश होने के कारण इस राशि वाले धनी होते चले जाते है, मगर शनि की चालाकियों के कारण यह लोग जल्दी ही बदनाम भी हो जाते हैं। गाने बजाने और अपने कंठ का प्रयोग करने के कारण इनकी आवाज अधिकतर बुलन्द होती है। अपने सहायकों से अधिक दूरी इनको बर्दास्त नहीं होती है।

वॄष राशि वालो के लिये अपने ही अन्दर डूबे रहने की और आलस की आदत के अलावा और कोई बडी बीमारी नहीं होती है, इनमे शारीरिक अक्षमता की आदत नहीं होती है, इनके अन्दर टांसिल, डिप्थीरिया, पायरिया, जैसे मुँह और गले के रोग होते हैं, जब तक इनके दांत ठीक होते है, यह लोग आराम से जीवन को निकालते हैं, और दांत खराब होते ही इनका जीवन समाप्ति की ओर जाने लगता है। बुढापे में जलोदर और लकवा वाले रोग भी पीछे पड जाते है।

Taurus Sign

Physical Features: The stature will be middle; body plumpy; forehead broad; neck thick and stout; eyes bright: hair dark; complexion, clear: in appearance solidly built and stocky; shoulders big and muscles well developed.

Characteristics: Taurus (Rishabh) is the first of the earthy; triplicity and the first of the fixed signs. Being earthy by nature, Taurus people can put up with a lot of provocation. They can endure and be very patient. People compare a patient person who works steadily and waits for the results to come up at one time or the other only to ‘Bhoomi’, the earth. But, Taureans, when provoked to anger, become very wild with rage and they are dangerous like earthquake. They will be violent and unrelenting. They are slow and steady, plodding and persevering, patient and persistent, enduring and executive. They are conservative. They will never waste their energy. Being a fixed sign, these persons will have strong will. They will be determined and dogmatic. Anything done is deliberate and well-thought-out beforehand. They will not mind to bide their time till they feel that it is advantageous and wise to act. When this house is afflicted, the person will have the vices, e.g., laziness and self-indulgence. These are their faults. They may nurse such disorders producing fatal results. As it is both an earthy and fixed sign, the person both in Taurus will have a sharp eye on his money, worldly possessions and impelling appetite for food (second sign of the Zodiac second house for food) and preferring sweets. He will worship money and those which money can buy. They concentrate their thoughts. They have immense power and will. They become worldly and take pleasure in the good things of life. They are fond of ease, comfort and feast. They live in their feelings rather than in their minds. If they were to energize their minds a little more and live little less in their feelings, they will help themselves to maintain good health.

The persons born in this sign will be straightforward and natural. Their nature will be plain. They do not jump to conclusions without considering the pros and cons. One can depend on their opinion as it will be unbiased and honest. As Venus rules this sign, the person will be ambitious and cheerful. As it is the second sign of the Zodiac representing face, expression, etc., and as Venus owns it, he will be ever smiling. He may be highly diplomatic. It’s difficult to understand him. Venus shows that he will come upon a legacy at any part of his life because he will command the good will and sincere affection of his relatives. Venus also indicates that he will be fortunate and Goddess Lakshmi will bless him with ornaments, costly jewels, gems, furniture, conveyance and comforts. He will also be blessed with estates, garden etc., and his hobby also will be horticulture. He wit evince keen interest in such and lead a pleasant life. All pleasurable natural scenery will appeal to his mind. He will prefer solitude and rural lire if Saturn lends its assistance by forming beneficial aspect. Taurus being the second sign of the Zodiac, it includes one’s speech. People born in Taurus have their knowledge and intuition deeply settled.

They are not verbose. They formulate their own opinions. Generally, they do not go wrong. They hold fast to their own opinions. They do not yield to others’ suggestions or orders. They will prove to be very stubborn and steadfast. They will argue and convince others; but to change their view, once formed, is out of question. They will be very slow in accomplishment which is correct when certain circumstances need great deliberation; Anyhow they need more some speed to cope with majority of theft work without mulling matters over and over again.

They are the best long-term planners. In spite of any opposition or criticism from others, they will carry out their original plan, fight it out and emerge victorious, triumphant and successful.

As Venus rules this sign, in love affairs, they will continue to be loyal and true to the one whom the person likes, even though there may be opposition or upsetting conditions. A little of self-control is necessary in early life: especially when Taurus receives aspect from Saturn or if Saturn were to be in the ascendant in Taurus. For they enjoy the ‘fleshpots’ and the pleasant things of life to such a great extent that they will have unbounded appetite. One is to try to lead a temperate life. Venus gives taste in arts, music, sculpture, cinema, drama, etc. Yet, they are the lucky people who know the value of money; how to handle it and never give away easily. They will be at ease only when they receive money, put it in the pocket or keep it in safe or deposit in the bank. They do not believe in mere hopes of making money or realizing the entangled money on a later date. Though they believe that ‘Haste is waste’, yet to make money, they do not hesitate.

Weakness: One should not be so obstinate, nor slow, in action. Also, one should not be so selfish nor vindictive by retaining anger for a very long time.

Health: Normally these persons have robust health. They will appear to have super-human strength. They are best adapted for mechanical and laborious pursuits. They appear to suffer from an overabundance of life; rather than a deficiency of it. Unlike others they are less sensitive, to pains. They will never admit physical disability. If they fall ill, they suffer for a long time without revealing it. Their recuperative powers are not satisfactory. Hence their recovery is generally slow.

Disease: Generally, whenever Taurus is afflicted, one suffers from tonsils, diphtheria, pyorrhea or from the affections of the throat, palate and neck. It also shows that one may ail from cold and apoplexy. Constipation, plethora and similar difficulties may be experienced as age advances. As Taurus denoted throat, it is that part of the body which is most susceptible to illness. As it is the second sign of the Zodiac, pimples in the face and eye-sore always give trouble

Finance: Patience and perseverance pays the Taurus born. They will be able to accumulate and hoard money. They will be cautious while spending, especially when they are in need. When once fortune is made, they spend to their satisfaction, keeping a portion always in reserve even though they do not risk in money matters. Never will they squander unnecessarily. As Mercury owns both the second and the fifth houses from Taurus, they have the gambling temperament also. Luckily, they will often gain especially during Mercury periods. As they have patience and perseverance, they are able to put on a ‘poker face’ easily, whenever necessary. Generally, Saturn is held the worst malefic. But for people born in Taurus Saturn becomes a benefic by owning the most favorable houses nine and ten. Houses 9 and 10 denote what meritorious deed one has done in the previous birth and what fortune one can expect in this birth.

They work for material status. They will invest on estates and grow fruits, flowers, tea, coffee; etc. They will have gardens and groves. Mercury also shows that they will be able to get money for others. Hence, they may be brokers, underwriters etc., to collect share capital for an industry or arrange with bankers for overdraft facilities. They are practical and build their fortune on a steady, firm and reinforced foundation. They don’t take chances. They do not spend away to the very last paise of their income but always keep something in reserve. They will measure their success only from their savings.

Profession: As those born In Taurus desire to _be comfortable and enjoy life to the full, they always go in for the best-paid profession. They have great liking to trade in luxury goods. As Venus rules this sign, they deal in furs, cosmetics, scents, costly jewels and gems. As it is the second sign of the Zodiac and as the second house indicates finance, they may be bankers, or one in the board of company, managements. Stock- brokers, treasurers, cashiers, speculators, gamblers, race-goers are mostly born in Taurus. As Rishabh is said to be the sign of agriculture (Krishi), they may be agriculturists, farmers, gardeners, nursery owners etc.

Venus being the chief governor for music, pleasure and social success, they will be excellent musicians, actors, film producers and owners of theatres. Also bill collectors, employees in the revenue or agricultural department, book binders, dress makers, tailors, chemists, printers, decorators, insurance agents, bus owners, taxi permits, automobile transport owners are governed by Taurus. Those who deal in flowers, mirrors, glasses, mica, plastic, rubber, rice, cows, cattle, milk, dairy farm, ice-cream, parlor, silk, cotton, vegetables, petrol, sugarcane and sugar are also those who are born having that planet which indicates their profession of Taurus.

As Venus is feminine planet and the sign Taurus is also, feminine, one may be employed in girl’s school and ladies club. Law court. Income-tax department. Sales tax department etc. Dealings in earrings, rings, watches, insulators, hats, shoes, leather, hides and skins, leather pocket books, purse, traveling bags, necklaces, garlands, canes etc. are indicated by Venus. When so many modes of earnings are attributed to Taurus. It is left to the ingenuity of the astrologer to judge by considering the other aspects: for instance, one is consider which planet occupies Taurus; which aspects the sign, or the lord of the Sign, Venus etc.

For example, he who supplies boiling milk will have Mars, and the sign Taurus in any manner connected, so that Taurus denotes cow. Moon milk and Mars the fiery planet, to boil it. But he who deals with ice-cream will have Saturn and Moon connected with Taurus or Venus, its lord, so that Venus denotes cow. Moon milk and the cold binding planet cools down and brings out ice-cream. Venus denotes silk; Venus and Sun indicate silk with lace. Venus and Mars show the dealers in Rayon: Venus with Mercury indicates cloth merchants. Saturn shows mineral products: Moon and Saturn denote kerosene as Moon is watery: Venus, Moon and Saturn indicate petrol as Venus shows refinement and is also the chief governor for motor cars etc. Venus is Tejas; beauty and Skin. Saturn is for the hair-growth. Sun for wool; Mars for industry. Venus and Saturn show that one will deal in skins and hides as Saturn is the chief governor for longevity and indicates the dead. So, Saturn and Venus indicate dead skin. Mars indicates industry. If Venus were to be in the twelfth house, then dealings in shoes is to be predicted as 12th house shows foot. Foot-wear dealers will have Venus, Saturn and. Mars as the planets indicating profession. If Venus is connected with second house it denotes money purse; 3rd house shows hand-bag. Venus, Saturn and Mercury show that the native will deal in exports and imports of leather goods. If Sun also has any connection with them, he will deal in woolen goods, carpets etc.

Venus is for scents and for beauty: If Venus is connected with Moon, he will deal in scents and scented oils; If Venus and Moon receive aspect from Mars, the native may manufacture scented soaps: If Sun is also connected, it indicates medicated soaps; If Venus and Mars alone are connected, they show scented powders. Venus, Sun and Moon denote Anjan for the eye or eyelet. Venus, Mars and Moon in the 3rd and 12th houses indicate the fancy colors in liquid used to polish the nails like cutex. Planets in Taurus indicating vehicle show that he will have four-legged vehicle; Mars suggests that it will be run by motor; i.e., there is mechanical contrivance; Saturn or Lord of 6 connected with the planets indicating profession and Taurus show that he will be a taxi-driver. In this manner one is to analyze and judge, its whatever profession they are, they will prove to be good administrators maintaining discipline and controlling others. They are hard to budge. If they once make a decision; they will go ahead even though there may be opposition. If they have partners in business, it is advisable that the partners do not confront them with fresh ideas suddenly, off and on.

They (the partners of Taurus born) should wait, select a time and plant the seed. Carefully and cautiously, they have to impress on the mind of the’ Taureans; allow time for them to accept the idea ‘slowly; then they themselves will come out with a little improvement or modification to the original idea, regard it as their own and finally put the proposal into practice. In service, Taureans are found to be faithful to the end.

Domestic Environments: Men born in Taurus are good providers and the women are good home makers. There will be happy and harmonious life. They have comfort, rest and peace at home. They like their own native land. Scenery will attract them. Peace, pleasure, prosperity, property, popularity and position mean much to them. Taureans always supply sumptuous food and give feast to others. If they are not served similarly by the guest, they cannot tolerate. They decorate the house, keep furniture etc., tidy and maintain their home in good condition

Marriage and Married Life: People born in Taurus are not generally impulsive. They take much time to take a decision in the matter of selecting the partner in life. If once they decide that a particular individual is ideal, they will stick on and will never leave a stone unturned till they come out successful. Since the sign is an earthy, one, those born in the other two earthy signs or in the three watery signs will prove to be good partners contributing to peace, maintaining harmony and leading a happy life. There may be romances for Taurus-born If they fall in love with any, they are faithful to them to the last. Their emotions will be deer.

They do not like to quarrel and they hate confusion’. The men born In Taurus will have loving wives and the ladies born in this sign will have devoted husbands Love is real to them.

They will always be fulfilling their social and financial obligations. They will always be affectionate, warm and ever-loving. They respond to kind treatment. They are flattered by luxury. Divorce is rare. They will endure and suffer even untold miseries and never desert the partner.

They will have such a feeling that the partner must be sheltered, looked after, attended upon, cared for and protected under any circumstances. Taurus husbands adore their wives. They do not mind taking all pains to supply them whatever they want. They may have their partners born in a higher rank.

They may not be already related as the lord of the seventh house is also lord of the twelfth house. They are reliable, generous and faithful. They will never neglect their house. They want their wives to dress nicely and look attractive.

They will never find their domestic life tiresome, nor at any part of their life will they regret marriage and look back to the school days when they were bachelors and were free to do as they pleased. Taurus wives will behave both like a mother and also a wife. They will appear to be reserved and calm.

They may doubt their husband’s love and affection and they make no secret of their love. They will also be equally anxious to lead a happy harmonious wedded life. They seem to care more for their homes than they do for themselves between husband and wife.

They are more satisfactory and dutiful parents than they do as partners in life. The softer side of their nature endows them with a gentleness, a peacefulness and a serenity which makes them the most desirable companions in any relationship of life. Their feelings are not easily hurt. If does not find hasty or ill-timed expression.

Children: Parents born in Taurus will appear to be strict with their children. They may even appear to be tyrannical to them. Anyhow their intentions are good and their children will, in the long run, realize it and will be much benefited. Therefore, they are capable and conscientious parents who try to lead a noble family life. The children will always treat the parents with respect and bring them great pleasure and satisfaction. They will be well-built and intelligent.

Handwriting: As Taurus-born have a great liking to beauty and art, due to Venus, their handwriting will be beautifully curved small and smooth. Being economical, they do not leave much space in between words or in between lines. They do not use offensive words. They are always mild and gentle. Invariably, they put a full-stop after their signature. They underline their signature with artistic hooks at both ends.

Day: Generally, Friday is their lucky day. Grand success can be expected on Wednesdays; Saturdays delay the results, but do not deny nor disappoint. Ultimately on Saturdays, Taurus horns will be crowned with success. Tuesdays show extravagant expenses. Thursdays denote gain through partner. Monday, indicate short journey and pleasant correspondence. Sundays show rest at home.

Lucky Color: Pink, green and white.

Lucky Number: 6, 5 and 8.

Luck Stone: Sapphire, diamond and emerald.

Places: indicated Taurus are stables, cow houses, Oatley sheds, furniture marts, pasture grounds away from the houses, deforested areas, cleared grounds, trees which are close by, low rooms and cellars.

Countries : Persia, Mazandaran, Azerbaijan, Caucuses, Georgia, Cyprus, Asia Minor, Poland, the Archipelago. Holland, white Russia and Ireland.

Cities and Town: Rhodes, Mantua, Dublin, Parma, Leipzig, Franconia, Palermo, Bhadra, Marwar, Ghosha, the Yamuna, Matshya, Mathura, Surasena, Panchala, Ayodhya, Kuru, Parlyatra, Mountain, Kapisthala and Hastinapura.

Animate and Inanimate Objects: White flowers, reciters of sacred hymns, grammarians, miners, potters, priests, astrologers, observers of vows, merchandise, kings, wealthy persons, yoginis, cartmen, cows, bulls, aquatic animals, agriculturists, mountains, men in authority, garments, fruits, gems, musicians and lovers

Character To Be Corrected: So, for the general indications of Taurus are dealt with in detail. They are applicable only when Taurus sign is not afflicted by any planet. But if the birth-sign Taurus receives adverse aspects, the person will have undesirable effects and results. It is necessary to cultivate some virtues and try to avoid the evil effect. For instance. Mars and Mercury afflicting the ascendant Taurus, or Mars afflicting Mercury in Taurus or Mercury forming evil aspect with Mars in Taurus makes one a criminal, Saturn and Mercury give them the courage to commit forgery and cheat the bank. Saturn alone afflicting the ascendant makes the native lazy and lethargic. They don’t realize that life moves ever forward. They generally do not move along with it. So, they are soon out of step and out of tune.