Taurus Season Astrology Guide: Wine Pairings by Zodiac House
Taurus Season is April 20 - May 20
Coming in second in the Zodiac lineup is Taurus. Taurus is a fixed earth sign symbolized by the bull. Taurus takes the bright, exuberant energy of Aries and transforms it into something grounded, stable and occasionally indulgent. After the hubbub and new beginnings of Aries and the astrological new year, Taurus season offers us a change to take some time for our self, setting into routines, indulge in some self-care and maybe romanticize your life a little bit.
Taurus energy is all about creating, building and nurturing. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love and pleasure, while grounded the bull also always says yes to the most delightful option. Taurus can turn a return weeknight take out dinner into something truly special. And whether your a Taurus Sun, Moon, Rising or none of the above, you can embrace Taurus season energy based off where Taurus appears in your chart.
To find out where Taurus is in your chart, you need to calculate your Rising Sign. The Rising sign is based on the date, location and exact time of your birth. There are tons of free calculators out there if you don't already know your Rising sign, personally we love Chani!
Embrace Taurus Season Energy and Wine Pairings by House
1st House (Taurus Rising)
The first house is the house of self, identity and appearance. As a Taurus Rising, Taurus season is your time to shine. This is the season to pursue your personal goals, revamp your personal appearance or establish your more authentic self.
Wine Pairing: Reach for that bottle of Brunello di Montalcino, make a night of it and get ready to step into the spotlight and celebrate your season.
2nd House (Aries Rising)
The second house is the house of money, value and possessions. This is Taurus's natural home so Taurus season is always extra abundant for you. Take some of Taurus's stabilizing energy and apply it to your financial life.
Wine Pairing: While you're updating that budget spreadsheet and calling in abundance sip on a glass of Nero D'Avola as you combine your bright Aries energy with the stability of the bull.
3rd House (Pisces Rising)
The third house is the house of communications, siblings, and daily rituals. With Taurus is your 3rd house this is a great time to keep it local and bring that grounding energy to your conversations with friends, neighbors and close family.
Wine Pairing: And if you want a little something to help those conversations go down even smoother, pair them with some Spanish Godello. A white wine that is sure to help keep the good conversation flowing.
4th House (Aquarius Rising)
The fourth house is the house of home, family, caregivers and your ancestry. During Taurus season this is the time to revamp your living space, invest in pieces that will stand the test of time and make sure you feel totally at home in your own environment.
Wine Pairing: As your curating the perfect corner of your living room christen the space with some Picpoul. A bright French white that may have only recently gained popularity but that's been a French staple for decades.
5th House (Capricorn Rising)
The fifth house is the house of pleasure, romance, children and creative energy. With a 5th house placement you may find your sensual side heightened. This is yoru time to indulge in your favorite creative outlet, plan a romantic outing with a partner or crush or simply lean into the little things that bring you joy.
Wine Pairing: Get romantic with some sparkling wine this Taurus season. Whether on a special night with a special someone or simply to brighten your own day, pop open a bottle of Franciacorta this Taurus Season.
6th House (Sagittarius Rising)
The sixth house is the house of work, health and pets. With Taurus in your 6th house, things are about to get practical for you this season. Use this time to build sustainable daily habits, organize your work space or start a new workout regimine.
Wine Pairing: While you're putting together all those oh so practical to do lists and routines enlist the help of some Carmenere to make the process a bit more fun.
7th House (Scorpio Rising)
The seventh house is the house of committed partnerships, relationships and collaborations. During the Taurus season you will find yourself focusing on your relationships. This is a great time to make sure you're putting in the time to build loyal steady bonds with people that feel the same. This can apply to romantic partners but also friendships and business partners as well.
Wine Pairing: Strengthen those bonds while you drink some Mourvedre. A wine that combines the earthy structure of Taurus with the deep intensity of Scorpio.
8th House (Libra Rising)
The eight house is the house of death, mental health and other people's resources. With Taurus in your 8th house this is a season for you to focus on establishing solid, clear boundaries with those in your life that you share finances with. This is also a time to approach your deep connections with a sense of openness and vulnerability.
Wine Pairing: Whether your planning a joint financial future or focusing on going deep with your emotional connections pair this season with some Catarratto - a sicilian white wine.
9th House (Virgo Rising)
The ninth house is the house of travel, education, publishing, long term plans and spirituality. This is the house that encourages you to travel but since Taurus tends to not like to leave the ground, during Taurus season you might be looking for new, interesting and sensual experiences closer to home. Things like local nature preserves, food tours or historical sites that invite you to slow down and take notice of what's around you.
Wine Pairing: Pair this new slow, local sensory travel with some Nebbiolo. An Italian red wine that looks like but is deceptively intense and interesting. Travel to Italy in a glass.
10th House (Leo Rising)
The tenth house is the house of career and public roles. During Taurus season you career takes center stage. This is a time when you might feel some extra energy and see your patience, hard work and diligence start to pay off.
Wine Pairing: After of day of putting all your effort towards your career and public goals, you still need to savor a moment to yourself and reward your hard work. Rest is crucial towards meeting your goals, and we recommend you rest with a glass Soave.
11th House (Cancer Rising)
The eleventh house is the house of community, friends and good fortune. With Taurus in your 11th house you can expect Taurus season to bring a grounded, loyal and pleasure seeking energy to all of your friend groups.
Wine Pairing: Gather your besties and pop open a bottle of Pinot Noir to combine the emotional, nostalgic energy of Cancer with the slow, indulgent energy of Taurus.
12th House (Gemini Rising)
The twelfth house is the house of sorrow, loss and hidden life. As a Gemini Rising your season is coming up but so Taurus season is a great time to retreat a bit, get some quiet reflection and recharge before the Sun moves into your first house.
Wine Pairing: As your taking a little bit of a quite, slow moment to yourself pair it with some Chenin Blanc.
