You begin this year in the final months of Uranus’ 8-year transit through your sign, from May 2018 - April 26, 2026. This satellite of the left field, of topographical viewpoints, liberation and pattern recognition has likely brought much spaciousness and spontaneity to your sign. If a comfort zone has become a cage, you’ll have become very aware of it during this time. It's hard to articulate just how different the energies of Uranus and your sign are, one is grounded into the artform of everyday living, swimming in the senses, the other is completely off world, a satellite of New Thought, riding the first waves of consciousness as they stream down to our planet. And here you are, privy to the intel first, more familiar with the unfamiliar. In myth, Uranus is the father of your ruling planet, Venus/Aphrodite. He was castrated by his youngest son, Cronus (Saturn) and as his phallus fell into the ocean Venus/Aphrodite was born. How interesting for these two to have been reunited. Father and daughter. The superhighway of ideas and great flashes of insight (Uranus) landing back into the earthly delights (You) and the physical body. Do reflect on these years and take note of how you and your life have evolved over this time frame.
"If a comfort zone has become a cage, you’ll have become very aware of it during this time."
Three months later in July, the nodes will shift into Leo (South Node) and Aquarius (North Node) and reside here until March 2028. This forms a strong relationship to your Sun as it looks at themes of inner and outer worlds, domestic environment and worldly responsibilities for your sign. There are themes here of shifting towards self-validating how you live your life and why, both at home and out in the world, appreciating the uniqueness of who you are and by extension, appreciating the differences in others. The medicine is in Aquarius, and you’ve just spent 8 years under the mentorship of its ruler, Uranus. This feels like another confirmation for your Sun to live less for the crowd and more in line with your own authenticity, on your own time frame.
"This feels like another confirmation for your Sun to live less for the crowd and more in line with your own authenticity, on your own time frame."
Your ruler, Venus, will retrograde this year in Scorpio (your opposite sign) and then back into Libra from October 3 - November 15. Venus retrogrades are always strong experiences and here in the realms of deep intimacy and relating, you can re-evaluate your values and desires in all the forms that your relationships take. Part of your journey as a Taurus is in deeply tending to your own self-worth and self-value, showing yourself how you take care of yourself. The more you have acquired this relationship with yourself, the easier it is to notice which relationships uplift you and which ones fall short. Remember, your sign can stay in what it knows and seek comfort from the familiar. The elevated version has her own back and will walk into the unknown versus staying in something detrimental. This is a beautiful year for you Taurus, you’re taking up more of your own space.
Taurus 2026 words to live by
VENUS AS REBEL
Want to understand why the zodiac signs are the way they are? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to the personality traits of each zodiac sign. Plus, you can find all the answers to the year ahead in our 2026 astrology forecast.
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