Apothecary & Astrology: Taurus & Scorpio
TAURUS—THE BULL
(April 20-May 19)
Element: Earth—Practical, Grounded, Creative
Planet: Venus—Relationships, Beauty, Sensuality
Body Part Ruled: The Neck & Throat, Thyroid
Taurus is such an Earthy sign, and for good reason. It seeds the season of spring, not only tender but also resilient. Whether intermittent frost, the last late snowfalls, or pounding rain, like young sprouts, Taurus moves as a strong and steady force.
It makes beauty and order from a place of deep connection with natural forces and the abundance the follows from living close to the earth.
The tendency to stubbornness can cause stubbornness and reluctance to change.
Taureans also dislike anything experimental, preferring time-tested and concrete methods. As such, initiating health changes, such as a change in diet, for these folks takes time. Like their own steady nature, this sign requires patience and persistence in kind to determine for themselves that a pattern is no longer serving them.
Taurus is vulnerable in its sensitive areas of the body; to coughs, colds, sore throats, earaches, swollen glands, and stiff necks.
Daily stresses can accumulate in these areas, causing a Taurean tension that manifests as a persistent cough or crick in the neck.
Adaptogenic herbs, such as Holy Basil, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and Eleuthero are great tonics for the Bull when the thyroid and adrenals need extra support.
SCORPIO—THE SCORPION
(Oct 23 – Nov 22)
Element: Water— Depth, Mystery, Transformation
Planet: Pluto— Regeneration, Power, Explosive
Body Parts Ruled: Genitals / Urinary System
End of Autumn and the leaves fall, as the Earth goes into rest. Scorpion is an emotionally-driven sign and is unafraid to plunge into dark water.
They gather strength from daring the edge of what is known and unknown in themselves and their experience of life. They welcome the radically altered states afforded by death, sex, and rebirth
The rulership of genital regions makes them prone to venereal disease, UTIs, impotency, infertility, and other disorders of reproductive organs. Unsurprisingly, Scorpios can be a very sexual and creative individuals. As well, the pelvic bowl can easily accumulate repressed emotions, such as shame, and trauma.
Clearing stagnation or tension in these regions, clarifying boundaries, creative self-expression, and releasing anger and frustration from the body will allow for a healthy flow of energy here.
Yarrow is the ultimate warrior and protective herb. Named after Achilles, yarrow energetically brings strength and protection helping to bolster your energetic and emotional boundaries.