Born with Taurus as rising sign ascendant is generally of short to middle height, good looking, broad forehead, plumpy, bright eyes, thick and stout neck, clear complexion and a well developed body. You look solidly built with big shoulders and muscles which are well developed.

The Bull is an animal known for its strength. Therefore you being a Taurian, often exhibit physical and mental strength and rise to anger very slowly, but once irked, the you become an irresistible force. You have a sharp intellect. Preserving, constant , conservative , determined, stubborn, and ambitious of power , yet social, affectionate, and loving but can also be very unreasonable at times, prejudiced , when angry will not stop at anything.

You are possessed of strong will and determined. Any thing done is well done and thought beforehand. Can work hard, when opposed may become stubborn and unyielding. Usually secretive and reserved, sincere, reliable and trustworthy. Fond of pleasure and love, natural beauty, art, music and literature. Sympathetic, having a magnetic quality. You have the ability to earn and are good for responsible jobs. May become engrossed in worldly matters and lead a pleasurable life. Fond of ease, comfort, opposite sex and will have many love affairs. You will on the whole enjoy a good health. One can depend on your opinion, people like your company as you are ever smiling and highly diplomatic. You are not impulsive. You are fond of good food and are very much after money and other worldly possessions. You are ambitious, cheerful and fond of enjoyment. You are fortunate. You are sexy but are steadfast in your love. You like to hoard money and are cautious in spending. Your married life may generally be a happy one. You are reliable and can work hard. You will never admit your ailments or physical disabilities. You are skilled in remembering small things which will give you an advantage when put forward at correct time and place.

2005 Taurus Horoscope Predictions, Planetary Transit overview

There are 3 Major transits happening in year 2005. Saturn returns to Gemini in retrograde motion from 12^th Jan. 2005 to 26^th May 2005. Rahu’s transit from Taurus to Taurus (and Ketu’ transit from Libra to Virgo) from March 25^th 2005 and Jupiter’s transit from Virgo to Libra on Sept. 28^th 2005.

Therefore the year 2005 can be roughly divided in to 3 parts, mid January to April, May to September and then October to December.

If a child is expected, one will be blessed with child, else gains, happiness, friendship with good persons, government or employers favour. Defeat of enemies, increased property, gain of knowledge, favour from superiors and success.

But at the same time health must be guarded as Saturn transiting the 2^nd House in retrograde motion: Ill health, loss of wealth and happiness, disputes and loss of position, increased expenditure, financial stress, reduced comforts, disturbed peace of mind, gain of wealth but loss thereof, may cause difficulties to the health of wife, and troubles through enemies. Saturn in 2^nd house receives aspects of Ketu , could be a bad period and need to be careful.

Success, pleasant functions, recognition of service, agreeable events, outstanding reports, gain of wealth, pleasure, prosperity, success in undertakings. Defeat of enemies, happiness, power , position and enjoyment. New friendships and gain through them and elder brothers. Financial gain and profits from the traits of sign posited in 11th house. May expand the business for definite profit. Friends and relations will be helpful and sincere. If a child is expected, one will be blessed with child, else gains, happiness, friendship with good persons, government or employers favour and good period. Defeat of enemies, increased property, gain of knowledge, favour from superiors and success. Ketu transiting the 5th house, Ketu's transit denotes difficulties to spouse, or worries in regard to the matters of children or child births. One should have patience and not become disheartened over the adverse conditions.

Jupiter transiting in 6th house, will have troubles from enemies, cousins or sickness and distress. Domestic unhappiness, quarrels, loss of money and increased expenditure. Fruitless undertakings, anxiety and disputes with relatives.