Decoding Your Date: The Taurus Man

Whoever said plumbers aren't hot? Obviously this myth was created by someone who never found herself holed up in a bathroom with a red blooded, blue-collar Taurus man. Taurus males are definitely not all plumbers, nor are they all blue-collar workers, but their earthly attributes make them more likely than other signs to select an occupation in which they can use their powerful hands, working slowly and even tediously, to get a job done, and earn a better than decent living in the process.

The main goal of any Taurus male is to feel secure. Their attributing quote is "I have," and as such, Taurus men claim both possessions and people as theirs. They look at work not as an endeavor to realize some great achievement, but as a way to afford their luxurious, though simple tastes. Few Taureans will opt for an ostentatious home, but regardless of their financial status, they will surround themselves with the very best quality items. From the best grade of leather for their couch, to the best grade of beef for their hamburgers (don't even consider serving these men beef that comes in a tube!), Taureans know exactly what they want and set out early in life to get it.

There's no mistake that both references above relate to cattle. After all, Taureans are symbolized by the bull. And yes, there is some truth to the bull in a china shop fable. Taureans, especially males, are prone to destroying fine dinnerware, vehicles, electronics, and any other expensive items they may get their hands on. Part of their problem is because they tend to have large hands, and equally large fingers. Don't serve a Bull coffee in a dainty china cup. You will only make them feel awful when they accidentally grip it too tightly and break off the handle. Likewise, a Bull may not be the best person to call if you get your vehicle stuck in the mud. Your car will get pulled out miraculously, but there's also a good chance that your Bull friend will get his own vehicle stuck, take out a tree, and dig ruts all across the field in his endeavor to rescue a friend in need.

And Taureans like nothing better than to help those in need. They are the one true Alpha male breed left, though don't confuse their knight in shining armour role with that of a wife-beater misogynist. Taureans may prefer a more traditional family, but they certainly respect and adore their loved ones enough not to inflict injury on them. For the Taurus male, his partner is his trophy, but not necessarily because she is the most beautiful woman in the room. Most likely it is because she is the most kind-hearted, or the best cook, or perhaps the most intelligent. Taureans have a great respect for the feminine, and many will find themselves always searching for someone they think can match their mother.

Any woman interested in getting involved with a Taurus male should find out all she can about his mother. This will be the standard she is held to for the duration of the relationship. Specifically, find out if there is one particular dish that her Taurus son loves, and learn how to replicate it exactly! All Taurus males have some recipe of their mother's or grandmother's that they dearly love, and by showing that you care enough to make it for him, you will earn huge brownie points. Don't, however, try to substitute an item or mix things up. Taureans don't like change, and they will definitely be able to tell the difference, because for most Taureans, eating is a sensual experience.

Their love of good, hearty food can lead to weight concerns (Taureans are definitely meat and potatoes kind of men), but usually their propensity for physical work results in a stocky but well-muscled build. If you find yourself next to a broad shouldered, barrel chested man with muscular arms and hands that obviously didn't come from a gym, chances are high that you're standing next to a Taurus. Most Taurus men consider working out in a gym unmanly, and believe that their goal should be brute strength over a well-defined six pack. Not only that, they typically love the outdoors, and therefore enjoy honing their build through work in a garden or better yet on a farm.

And believe me, Taurus men, at some point in their lives, will pine for a farm, ranch, cabin in the woods, or some other homestead that affords them lots of land and privacy. Taureans like space, physically and emotionally. If they are unable to convince their honey to move to a rural setting, they will definitely be the men who take week long vacations with their buddies to hunting lodges or fishing trips to Alaska. Being outdoors enjoying nature renews the Taurus man's spirit.

Emotionally, a Taurus man is a rock. Regardless of how long you've been with him, you will rarely see him get emotional, and your best indicator that something is bothering him is that he will close into himself and become too quiet. Of course this can be difficult to see since Taureans are typically more quiet and reserved anyway, but in times of turmoil, they become more pensive than usual. He will not, however, want to discuss what's bothering him, and eventually he will work it out himself and one day wake up and once again be the man you fell in love with. Likewise, he doesn't do well with other people's emotional outbursts, and will likely run for the hills, or the hunting camp, if he finds himself trapped by a moody woman.

For the woman seeking a man who is solid, sincere, and sensual, Taurus is a good bet. He will always ensure that the bills are paid, his credit will be impeccable, and he will surround his lover and himself with the best quality items he can afford. He will not be the one to do the chasing during courtship; a woman who finds herself falling for a Taurus will have to have lots of self-confidence and likely will end up having to literally throw herself at the Taurus, hoping he will catch her in his muscular arms. But once she has nabbed him, he will shower her with gifts (jewelry is a common gift because it appreciates in value), or with items that make him feel more secure. Taurean husbands were the first to buy cell phones, GPS systems and self-defense classes for their mates because they always want to ensure that their loved ones are safe.

In the bedroom, Taurus lovers are passionate and earthy, sometimes even being called base. Sex is not romantic to them, but rather an experiment of the senses. They like the smell, the touch and the talk of the bedroom, and can be slow to rise and slow to finish, enjoying luxuriating in the wonder of their lover's body. For Taureans, not much, if anything, can compare with sex, so women lacking a healthy sexual appetite need not apply. Think Jack Nicholson in the film Something's Gotta Give. Taureans will not slow down their bedroom activity just because they have a bad heart, or an arthritic hip. There's good reason why Nicholson is considered an aging but ever sexy womanizer both on and off the screen; you guessed it, he's a Taurus.

Other famous Taurus males include:

Al Pacino
Sigmund Freud
Orson Welles
George Clooney
Billy Joel
George Lucas
David Beckham
Bono