The INTUITIVE
aspect of consciousness is symbolized by KEY 5, THE HIEROPHANT, religious
instinct and spiritual requirement, the need to sometimes turn within to
seek direction from the realm of Spirit. The upraised right hand of THE
HIEROPHANT or POPE (spiritual leader in either an ancient mystery school
or organized religion) blesses the recipient with valuable information of
a special or even secret nature as the lower mind (governed by intellect
and emotion) symbolically bow before the presence of the HIGHER SELF or
higher wisdom. There is the principle of wholeness embodied in the Higher
Self. When SUPERCONSCIOUSNESS governs the self-conscious and subconscious
aspects of mind, protection is part of the deal, more often than not from
our very own stupidity or ignorance.
As THE EMPEROR, ARIES, or reasoning mind,
ideally rules over matters practical and earthly in nature, so THE
HIEROPHANT, the intuitive powers within, should be consulted and allowed
jurisdiction in circumstances involving emotion and matters of the
Spirit. It is the STILL SMALL VOICE WITHIN that guides each individual
along a specific path, regardless of personal belief or religious
inclination. The Voice of the Silence permeates every cell in our
body. The Higher Self faithfully guides each individual in terms of
ultimate destiny and purpose when the time is taken to
LISTEN, one of the most
important words associated with KEY 5.
TAURUS is ruled
by VENUS, KEY 3, THE EMPRESS, the Goddess, Mother
Nature and Patroness of the Arts, which is why TAURUS is such a creative,
artistic sign. The
Goddess bestows gifts that please upon all of her children in one form or
another. Check out VENUS in your chart. On the other hand, when talents
are left undeveloped or ignored, and the promptings of the STILL SMALL
VOICE that speaks through subtle though definite aspects of our
feelings, are likewise disregarded, an individual can end up with a
profound sense of regret. Turning a deaf ear to powerful instincts
has been known to contribute to the most unpleasant circumstances or
conditions arising in the course of a Life. Primarily because
someone didn't pay attention to those feelings deep down inside that he or
she should or should not have done or said ... whatever may be the case!
That silent voice
of the HIEROPHANT is commonly known as INTUITION, the true Revealer of
the Mysteries. INTUITION is truly our biggest fan and greatest
helper when we learn to listen and yield to sublime wisdom. The HIGHER
SELF knows what the HIGHER SELF KNOWS beyond a shadow of a doubt through
generating sensations, gut feelings, or sometimes electrical charges that
course through every cell. Learning to LISTEN, to trust your
instincts and pay close attention to the TAURUS aspect of your nature will
always pay off in great dividends. Listen ... for TAURUS rules money and
sensuality, therefore, dividends in either area are usually a highly
pleasant part of our earthly existence.
Ah, the good
things of life, TAURUS to a T! Comfort, good food, beautiful
surroundings, musical notes, a pleasant even seductive voice, especially
singing a siren's song, and you fall under his or her unique magical
power. TAURUS is known to be blessed with a singing voice. The Gifts of
the Spirit can be downright alluring and entertaining. Soft fabrics
appeal to VENUS, the richness of Mother Nature in all her glorious
abundance. Lush forests, green hills, spectacular landscapes, the
seductive sensation of flowers gracing a meadow and the gentle whispering
of the Cosmic Mother in a soft breeze is a "gotcha" for most.
The same sensual nature that enjoys all the luxuries and pleasantries of
life can be used by the Divine to enrich your life and keep you from
harm's way.
In seeking the
silence by turning within, the ability to contact the SUBCONSCIOUS
governed by KEY 2, THE HIGH PRIESTESS, the MOON, exalted in
TAURUS, comes into play. The answer you seek may come to you in a variety
of ways: spoken, written, or an inspirational idea that comes from a book,
movie or TV show. The message of THE HIEROPHANT is stop, look, and
listen to the promptings from within or above that always prove practical
in the final analysis. More often than not, hindsight on such promptings prove
valuable after the fact, especially when intuition was not heeded and
painful experience was the result. Why didn't I listen?
Why didn't I say what I meant? A TAURUS tendency can sometimes be silence
when it might be best to say something and not allow smoldering resentment
to creep in. This is one of the zodiacal signs known to hold a grudge,
along with CANCER, ruled by the MOON. Silence can be golden, but not
always. The can also be shyness in expressing feelings and emotions
for fear of rejection or reprisal.
Formal marriage
or a business partnership is sometimes indicated by KEY 5, THE HIEROPHANT,
a union of forces in emotion or practical matters. While the reversal
indicates unorthodox or unconventional unions: living together outside of
marriage, or engaging in a controversial union in either business or love. TAURUS
has a tendency to be conventional in matters of the heart or business,
practical and down to earth, but there are exceptions to all
rules.
Through the
development of talents and skills, the financial security TAURUS seeks may
be secured. Creativity may be expressed in a variety of ways from
the arts and sciences to business in a manner great or small. Banking
could appeal, but owning the bank would better suit the average TAURUS. Give your
TAURUS child a piggy bank and they will find a way to fill it, and no
doubt enjoy counting every penny. When there is enough,
allow the child to open a bank
account, but always encourage the offspring to do what they love and the
rest shall surely follow!
THE
PLEIADES
PATRICIA
McLAINE
