Taurus: Apr 20 - May 20

Ruled by Venus, Taurus golfers are methodical and tenacious, possessing the ability to focus energy toward the realization of their goals. A tendency to be a bit stubborn works in their favor as they are persistent and get things done. On the course they almost never give up and the game isn't over till the last putt drops. They take special pleasure in luxurious surroundings and places, love to travel and usually seek the best places to play. Due to their powers of endurance, Taurus golfers make proficient practicers and you will find them on the lesson tee more often than not. Sometimes they would rather beat balls than play! Slow, careful and deliberate, the Taurus golfer does not like change and may be playing the same irons they so carefully purchased, (custom-fitted of course!) years ago. They eventually must learn the difference between caution and plain stubbornness in order to keep up with technology if they aspire to more distance and control.

Taurus golfers, including touring professionals Hal Sutton, Stuart Appleby, Stewart Cink and Jim Furyk, all test their mettle against a course designers best efforts to thwart them. The great players find a way to overcome obstacles placed in their way by those who think they are being defeated by technology. The desire to win is strong in all Taurans. Taurus displays the Earth sign which is significant for golfers because of the arena in which the game is played, outdoors, in a setting that reflects life in many forms. They prefer courses that allow the natural terrain to define their shots rather than a manufactured landscape. As the 2nd sign of the Zodiac, Taurus' lucky numbers are four digits and come in combinations divisible by two. Unexplainably, Taurus golfers are known to record significantly more eagles on par 4 holes than any other sign.

The TAURUS Fore!Cast

As Venus moves into a new orbit and aligns perfectly with your sign sometime around June the stars indicate the arrival of a new club (putter?) or possibly a new set of irons, either as a gift or as a personal investment. With some new sticks (at last!) and the confidence of the Tauran personality the signs all point to some memorable rounds this season. The drawback to this orbital influence could be a tendency to push the tee shot right as there is some celestial influence on your sign that indicates a period where this may occur. Work with a pro to develop a right-to-left ball flight to compensate for this so you can call it up when you need it.

This is an important year for your golf game. Be wary of "locking horns" on the course with another Taurus, especially if hard cash is involved. Work on your course management techniques, know when to charge, when to lay back and attack each hole with confidence. Taurus' lucky number is 4 and this year might be a good time to start planning that 2004 pilgrimage to the Home of Golf, St Andrews, Scotland - if you haven't done it already.

Look who's also a Taurus! The Taurus Golf Legend.