Mars in Taurus

How does Mars in Taurus take action?

Mars in Taurus is in no hurry, but it never gives up either. It takes time to get moving; once underway, it is almost impossible to stop. A Taurus Mars works steadily, patiently and enduringly — its strength is not speed but continuity.

This is a placement where Mars is uneasy (its detriment); the raw drive slows here, gets measured, becomes concrete. Instead of sudden bursts it applies steady pressure: step by step, stone upon stone, and in the end it outlasts most of the fast starters.

What does Mars in Taurus desire?

A Taurus Mars is sensual and tangible in its desire. It wants with the body — it loves to touch, to taste, to have. It approaches slowly, but once it does it is deep and lasting; it seeks enduring pleasure, not a passing whim.

It is loyal and possessive; once it desires, it does not let go easily. Its passion looks calm, but beneath runs a strong, insistent current. For a Taurus Mars, desire is a test of patience — it waits, but it does not walk away.

How does Mars in Taurus express anger?

A Taurus Mars is slow to anger and slow to cool. It is patient for a long time, storing things up; when its anger finally spills over it is slow, heavy and shaking. Once truly angered, it is hard to make it back down; it turns into a stubborn resolve.

The shadow of Mars in Taurus

The shadow is stubbornness and possessiveness: resisting change, clinging to comfort, stored-up anger overflowing into excess. For a Taurus Mars, maturity means keeping its resolve while learning to bend and to let go in time.