By Patricia, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 08:54:25 AM
Sylvia: I have always highly respected you and thank you for bringing a sense of purpose to my life through your religious teachings and insights but I have to say that I was disappointed in the lack of positive qualities mentioned of the Taurus. I do not hold much to belief in astrology signs but when you examine some of the qualities of those born under those signs, whether coincidence or not, they seem to fit some individual. I never considered myself stupid - it just takes me a little longer to catch on to some things, and yes, I have to work harder at learning new things. I do have a tendency to hang on to people but the positive side of that in me is forgiveness or acceptance. Whether it is someting done to me or saying sorry for something I have done and attempting to work past it. If after some time, it does not work, although hard, I try to let it go. I know that I am dedicated to those around me (I like to try and make things right) and the minute someone needs help, I jump right in there. I have a few close friends and many friends that I see on occasion and just have a good time with. I enjoy time alone and away from people. I also feel things deeply - which can be good or bad. I just wish you had mentioned some more of the positive qualities of a Taurus. Lord knows, in these times especially, it is nice to sometimes see the positive in ourselves.

By Susan, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 07:21:19 AM
Gerri, I read your post and you sound like my twin. I am sorry for the loss of your husbands. My first husband cheated on me also. I am still married to my second (just celebrated 17 years). I think you hit the Taurus personality to a tee. I am the same way you are and value friends and family over material things. Blessings to you and your family!

By Diane, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 01:28:17 AM
I also have to disagree with your profile of a typical Taurean. I'm a Taurus (April 26), and I'm more like Ferdinand the bull. I prefer to sit under a tree and smell the flowers, but if stung I will flare up. It still takes a lot to get me to fight, and I usually try to forgive and forget. As far as stubborn, as one of the previous bloggers stated, sometimes it's because we may be right on the money, but I will admit when I'm wrong. I do believe if you do something, do it right, so I can be particular when it comes to how a job is done, but I apply the same principles to myself. I do catch myself spewing too much information sometimes. My husband begs for a yes or no answer, but I have to give him the whole reasoning for my answer. I find Taureans grounded, thoughtful, strong and fairly easy-going, but then I'm surrounded by Aries and a Leo! Thanks for all your good work, and ease up on the poor Taureans!

By Lauren, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 01:15:34 AM
Okay... I think some of the things you've written are true about Taurus. We ARE stubborn, we do hold on to things, though I can't remember ever throwing something I've done for someone in their faces (I've always personally HATED when people do that). And I DO care if someone is feeling guilty, it's my least favorite of all emotions, and I'd never wish it on anyone unless they TRULY deserved it. However true some of the things you've written may be... you'd think you could say some POSITIVE things as well. It hurts me that you couldn't just add a sentence of nice things. JUST ONE SENTENCE. My take... you've been hurt by a Taurus, maybe more than one before... Toughen up!

By gerri, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 11:07:45 PM
Well Sylvia,you almost got it right on taureans and relationships. I've been married three times, first marriage ended in divorce because he cheated on me more than once. My 2nd marriage lasted 17 years (he was a cancer) he passed away of a heartattack in his sleep. My 3rd marriage, my, also a wonder marriage, ended after 3 short years when he was killed in a motorcycle accident on his way home, he was a leo and we fit together as if God hand picked him for me. I am stubborn & bullheaded when it is warrented, but I am a good listener, loving, kind, devoted and loyal. I am also very sensitive and my feelings get hurt easily. I would never and have never put one husband down to another or volunteered any intimate details about the other. Each were individuals and special to me in their own individual ways. I can rememgbegber the deaths of my husbands as if it happened yesterday because it was a very painful time in my life that left my children and I traumatized, that kind of pain you never forget. I have been hurt by people in other ways, like my first husband cheating, but that was part of lifes lesson. It did leave me with trust issues, but I moved on from it and learned to trust again. Only love can break a heart and only love can mend it again. I would never intentionally hurt anyone, when someone ask my honest opinion I tell them be sure they want my honest opinion because if you ask, that is what you ware going to get so don't be mad if it hurts your feelings. I believe in honestly but not to ever intentionaly hurt anyone. I've always tried to live by, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all, but if you ask for my 'bull horns' I'll be sure to show them. I do have a lot of patients and I am very tolerant of people but I do have my limitations and stupidity truly gets on my nerves and it is something that I don't have patients for that and people who intentionaly hurt another. I am not vengeful, I believe in Karma If you are vengeful it just keeps the drama going and will come back on you, I don't forget but I do forgive and move on. I am sorry you have had such bad experience with taureans. I am also a very responsible person and I guess I can see how others that are not so responsible can find that boring, but I am far from boring. I admit I have Charmpaign taste but live on a kool-aid budget and stay within my means, materal things don't mean much to me, they can be replaced but people can't. My friends, family and my children are my greatest treasures and when I do something for someone I do it from the kindness of my heart never expecting anything in return except for maybe that person to pay it forward to someone else who may need a helping hand. just because the symbol of Taurus is a bull it doesn't mean that we are mean and hateful, we are actually very romantic, loving, kind, giving and obviously misunderstood. I wish you all of lifes blessings.

By Socorro, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:51:06 PM
Dear Sylvia: I'm not the only Taurus surprised at your downright negativity you have on all us Taurus folks. My birthday is May 20th right on the cusp. Yes, I can be stubborn but I'm also someone who gives someone the benefit of the doubt and if someone does me wrong I know that what comes around goes around. I believe in cause and effect so I wouldn't want to hurt anyone. People sometimes what to hurt folks who are too nice maybe which I sometimes can be. But I know how to stand up for myself but vindictive no way. Yes, I am demanding and say things I shouldn't, but who doesn't sometimes make mistakes, we are all human. I'm proud to be a Taurus we are strong, kind and loving people. God be with you Sylvia and Happy Birthday fellow Taurus's.

By kathy, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:33:27 PM
Wow, what a nice Birthday greeting, I and my son are both Taurus, my son has always been loving, caring and sinsative, he is in the Air Force protecting, yes you too Sylvia, I may be stubburn, that part is true and so is he, but I am a very private person and what goes on in my life both now and later is my buisness, and I do not tell others, you are so wrong about Taurus people, I have bought your books and watched all you do, but ater this I am thinking maybe you do not get your sign's from our Heavenly Father after all, because he would not talk hateful about his children or hold any type of grudges. Vengful no I am not but I will never watch you again, or buy your books.

By DONNA, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:27:54 PM
Well Hello Sylvia..HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME.I am a TAURUS(MAY 18) BUT ALSO A TAURUS RISING..YOU MUST REALLY HATE ME! UNLIKE YOUR ARTICLE I WILL FORGET EVERYTHING YOU SAID AND NEVER REMIND YOU ABOUT IT AGAIN. MY SAYING IS "NEVER KISS AND TELL".

By kayla, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:01:12 PM
As a taurus who is SMART enough to have read EVERY ONE of your books, I must say I am surprised at your negativity and downright hurtful attitude toward Taureans. MOST of what you said both in your astrology book and on this website of me and my Taurean friends is thoughtlessly untrue. Whatever happened to "If you can't say something nice (or at least CONSTRUCTIVE) don't say anything at all"?

By ebony, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 09:35:08 PM
Hi Sylvia, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all TAUREANS. I read a reference style book at Barnes and Nobles, that indicated that I am a Taurus with Aries tendencies. It said that if your birthday is on the 23rd of any month, that you also share personality traits of the previous sign. In my case ,Aries, because at times like my husband I can be PRIDEFUL, ARROGANT, AND a KNOW-IT-ALL(?) to some. Maybe because my help is usually right-on(intuitive? at times). Don't like dwelling on something I understand, but what I can learn. I assume thats why you use your birth time also to make your information more personal. THANK YOU for all your help with your gift because we all know it comes from the heart!!!! :)