It’s time to get dedicated to our purpose as the asteroid Vesta transits the grounded earth sign of Taurus from April 15th to June 21st. Vesta rules what fuels our eternal flame. As Vesta transits Taurus, it’s time for us to get devoted to building strong foundations that will last the test of time.
Meeting our security needs, making ourselves and those close to us feel secure, and honing in on our own values are highlighted during this Vesta in Taurus transit.
Keeping The Flame Alive With Vesta
Read More »Vesta is quite special because it is not only the second-largest asteroid, but it is also the only asteroid that is visible to the naked eye! The asteroid Vesta is named after the Roman goddess Vesta, and in Roman society, she was worshiped as the guardian of Rome.
A temple was erected in Rome where a sacred fire that burned continuously was actually cared for by virgin goddesses.
Some of the general characteristics of Vesta in astrology include dedication, purpose, mission, home and family, commitment, duty, independence, identity, fertility, and sexuality. Vesta reveals what we are dedicated and focused on.
This is where we find our purpose, motivate us to keep moving forward, and fuel our internal fire. It even denotes where we are willing to make sacrifices in order to accomplish our desires.
Vesta In Taurus: Slow & Steady Wins The Race
With Vesta in Taurus, there is a genuine understanding that taking our time to get what we want will help us accomplish our missions. During this Vesta in Taurus transit, we are encouraged to slow down so that we can get grounded in our purpose.
This position is all about moving with intention. Adopting a fixed perspective about our desires, missions, and purposes allows us to take slow, steady movements toward what we are most devoted to.
Patience and persistence are important with this transit, and taking our time to do things thoroughly is advised. Make no doubt about it, with Vesta in Taurus, we will definitely get to where we want to be as long as we are willing to put in consistent effort.
Because of the fixed nature of Taurus, once we put our minds to what we want we are the only ones that can stand in our way.
For a simpler understanding of this energy, move like the tortoise instead of the hare.
Devoted To Your Security
Given the Vesta governs devotion and purpose, in the sign of Taurus, we find ourselves more dedicated to making sure that we are secure in all aspects of our lives. This is a great transit to consider where we may be feeling insecure so that we can finally address what is needed to get grounded in this physical experience.
Our security needs can vary. They can show up as making sure that we have a home to making sure that we have enough food to eat. By noticing what we don’t have, we are in a better position to take the concrete, practical steps to achieving the security that will make us feel more content in this physical realm.
With Vesta’s influence, getting into the habit of practically pursuing security is important. We can take simple steps each day to achieve the security that we desire which will keep us committed to our mission of being grounded and secure for ourselves and even those closest to us.
A Grounded Purpose
Why exactly are we here? For those who are unsure, this Vesta in Taurus transit is what is needed to help us gain perspective. So many of us have an idea of what our purpose could be, but do we ever really take the necessary steps to do so?
How many of us feel like we are just wasting our lives and not really living up to our full potential? Well, under the energy of Vesta in Taurus, we get the opportunity to slow down to consider what our purpose is and then take action to actually set it in place.
Because Taurus is an earth sign, there is a desire for pragmatic ways of getting things done. Thus, during this transit, we are fueled when we see that we are seeing physical manifestations that show us that we are moving in the direction of living in our purpose.
For example, if you’ve always wanted to be a fitness trainer, what have you done to make this happen? If nothing, this Vesta in Taurus transit gives you the opportunity to ground your purpose.
Take practical steps such as registering for a fitness course. Purchasing fitness equipment. Creating your fitness training website. These are practical actions that can help you move towards your purpose and show you that you are actually doing something concrete to make your purpose a reality.
Securing Your Comfort
Taurus energy thoroughly enjoys indulging its senses. Thus, the Vesta in Taurus transit creates a desire to secure what makes us feel comfortable. To be honest, it’s difficult to feel secure and comfortable when we don’t feel safe.
It is for this reason that Taurus spends so much energy in building a strong foundation. The strong foundation allows Taurus to enjoy the simpler pleasures of life without worrying that something’s going to disrupt their stability.
As we go through this transit of being devoted to securing our foundations and living in our purposes concretely, it is also important that we consider what we need for our own comfort. This will vary for all of us as comforts are based on our own individual wants and needs.
Some people may want to have a home filled with plants because it makes them feel grounded. Some people may feel that having a vacation two to three times a year is something that makes them feel comfortable.
We are encouraged to take time to consider what will make us feel most comfortable with ourselves and take steps to make it happen.
A Dedicated Provider
With Vesta in Taurus, taking care of ourselves is important. This is the reason why Taurus is all about creating strong foundations. Now is an excellent time to consider whether we are good providers for ourselves in the way that we would like to be.
Taurus energy governs our ability to create resources for ourselves through our own efforts. Vesta in Taurus makes us dedicated to being our own providers.
What is it that we have to do to have the physical and financial security we desire? Do we need to pay down debt? Do we need to get another job? Do we need to ask for a raise?
It is important to use this Vesta in Taurus transit to become the best providers that we can be for ourselves because in doing so we are also able to be good providers for those we care about the most.
At Your Best When Your Needs Are Met
If there’s anything that comes from this Vesta in Taurus transit is the understanding that we are at our best when our needs are met. Taurus energy doesn’t like chaos and confusion. One of the major goals of Taurus energy is to avoid worry and insecurity by making sure we have everything that we need.
This is the feeling of having a pantry full of food. The feeling of knowing that the rent or mortgage is paid. The feeling of knowing that we have money in our bank accounts so that we can get what we need when we want it.
So, what exactly do we need to feel our best? Vesta in Taurus encourages us to take time to think about how we need to fashion our lives so that we can give ourselves the security that we need to be at our best. What do we need to do to be okay? This is a major consideration for all of us during the Vesta in Taurus transit.
Ultimately, Vesta in Taurus is a wonderful transit that encourages us to get dedicated to building strong foundations that help us meet our security needs. It’s hard to feel comfortable when there is a feeling of lack.
Vesta’s eternal flame burning brightly in the sign of Taurus keeps us motivated, committed, and dedicated to achieving the circumstances that will make us feel solid, grounded, and most importantly, secure.
