Ruled by Venus, your earthy sign is cool, calm, and collected. Your nature is robust and grounded; you carry yourself with the wisdom of an ancient, rooted redwood. You put pressure on yourself to be responsible and hard-working, but you deserve to take a load off!
Best Books for Taurus
Enter a new world that exists only in the pages of a fantastic book. Reading is a relaxing yet active pastime that engages your soul as well as your mind. You are a special gem in astrology, Taurus, and you should dive into a book that will speak directly to you. These books will trickle into your brain and delight your senses.
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Tina Fey, like you, is a strong and motivated Taurus and she definitely has the moxie to prove it. Her memoir, appropriately called Bossypants, is full of humor and heart. In it, she writes about her childhood dreams, her nerdy teenage years, her time on SNL, and her role as a mother.
This enchanting book will remind you why you should always stand up for yourself and what you believe in.
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Written as a children′s book, The Lorax contains lessons that will touch our souls at any age. This story illustrates the dangers of corporate greed as well as the inherent beauty of the natural world. In fact, Dr. Seuss has said that The Lorax is the favorite of his own works.
This book will help you get in touch with your inner child, and inspire the adult you are now to change the world.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
A psychological thriller and New York Times bestseller, The Girl on the Train is a page-turning thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Hawkins takes us into the world of a barely functioning alcoholic whose marriage was seemingly torn apart by her disease. You’ll never guess what’s coming in this mysterious tale, and you’ll be riveted until the very last page.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
Sometimes we need a little guidance to remind us to stay in the present. Of course, your ambitious, earth-driven nature has an eye on the future, but what about right now? The Power of Now speaks to the soul, reminding us to focus on what is happening today, rather than what could happen tomorrow.
Over two million copies have been sold around the world, proving that this book can translate within a myriad of cultures. This story will help you slow down a little, and appreciate life as it is today.
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
As our society grows and expands, we find many similarities between it and the greatest dystopian stories of our time, such as Nineteen Eighty-Four. Set in former Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, a mere province of the greater Oceania, this classic sci-fi novel is more relevant now than ever.
Featuring a leader who may not exist, the overbearing gaze of Big Brother and perhaps the birth of ‘alternative facts,′ this book is a must-read and reminds us to respect and protect our privacy while we still can.
Read on, Bull!
These books were hand-picked to speak to and engage the brilliant mind of any Taurus. These stories span generations, genres and tone to bring you a wide variety of page-turning delight.
Engage and enchant your mind with these stories of desire, determination, greed, lust, loss of privacy and the power of the present moment will satisfy the different aspects of your personality and inspire you to create your own story.
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