BIBLICAL ASTROLOGY
Taurus
Sign of
Taurus
Sacrifice
Under Mosaic Law
Fat of the Land
Symbolized by
Tribe of Asher
Culinary Prosperity
Grace Prosperity
Failing
the Prosperity Test
Satanic Counterattack
Plowing with an
Ox and an Ass
The Worker and
His Wages
Face
of the Living Creature
Sun in Taurus
Star Gospel
Nearby Constellations
Application
Sign of Taurus 
Taurus, the Bull, from Latin and Greek, symbolizes the Lord
Jesus Christ as the Redeemer (Jn 19:37, Isa 44:24), who will return as
a mighty warrior at the Second Advent to redeem Israel (Isa 1:24-28; 34:2-8;
44:6-7, 22-23; 49:26; Jer 31:10-11; Zech 12:9-10; Heb 10:13-14; Rev 1:7)
and establish worldwide prosperity for a millennium.
Redemption from early times was symbolized by the sacrifice
of bulls and oxen. The bull or ox symbolized Jesus Christ, who would
redeem mankind from the slave market of sin by means of His substitutionary
spiritual death for sin. The blood of the animal symbolized the Blood
of Christ. The life of the animal was in its blood. The Blood
of Christ is a metaphor for His substitutionary spiritual death for sin.
Taurus is symbolized by the Tribe of Asher (Gen 49:20;
Deut 33:24-25).
Sacrifice
Under Mosaic Law
Under the Mosaic Law, the bull and ox were used for Burnt
Offerings, Peace Offerings, and Sin Offerings.
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Burnt Offerings (Lev 1:1-9) were sacrificed and burned on
the Altar to symbolize Redemption (Tit 2:14; Heb 9:11-14; 10:4-10; 1 Pet
1:18-19) and Propitiation (Rom 3:25; Heb 2:17; 1 John 2:2; 4:10) through
the offering of Jesus Christ for sins in His Judgment on the Cross.
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Peace Offerings (Lev 3:1-6) were also sacrificed and burned
on the Altar. They symbolized Reconciliation from the offering of
Jesus Christ as a substitute for all mankind (Rom 5:1, 11; 2 Cor 5:18;
Eph 2:16; Col 1:20).
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Sin Offerings (Lev 4:1-21) were sacrificed and burned
to symbolize Unlimited Atonement and Rebound
through the payment of Jesus Christ for the sins of the world (Isa 53:4,
11; 1 Cor 15:3; 1 Pet 2:24; Heb 9:28; 13:11-13; 1 Jn 1:7, 9; 2:2).
Fat of the Land
The bull or ox, as the largest and most expensive sacrifice,
also symbolized the fat of the land (Isa 30:23-24; 32:20). The bull
or ox symbolized Jesus Christ, who gave up His riches to become a man and
pay for the sins of the world (2 Cor 8:9; Phil 2:6-8).
The prosperity of the fat of the land will reach its peak
in the Millennium. The Lord Jesus Christ will establish a millennium
of prosperity for the whole Earth. There will be great happiness
(Isa 25:8; 35:10; 51:11; 65:19; Jn 16:22; Rev 21:4), and great prosperity
(Jer 31:12-14; Hos 2:21-23; Joel 3:18). And there will be widespread
faith (Isa 11:9; Hab 2:14).
Symbolized by
Tribe of Asher
The Tribe of Asher, which symbolizes
Taurus, was richly blessed with happiness and prosperity in the security
of royal castles (Gen 49:20; Deut 33:24-25).
Out of Asher shall come
fat, his food,
And he shall yield royal dainties.
(Genesis 49:20)
Asher means happy one. Asher
ate the fat of the land and royal dainties. The Tribe of Asher inherited
the fertile soil of the of the lowlands of Carmel on the Mediterranean
as far as Tyre, which abounded in wheat and oil that Solomon supplied the
household of King Hiram (1 Ki 5:11).
Culinary
Prosperity
Taurus symbolizes culinary prosperity,
eating the fat (best produce) of the land (Gen 18:6-8; Deut 6:3; 32:9,
13-14; 2 Sa 13:8; 17:27-29; 1 Chron 12:39-40; Psa 81:16; Isa 7:15, Messiah).
Abraham served a dinner of the best produce of the land to the Lord Jesus
Christ, who appeared to him as an Angel (Gen 18:6-8). The Promised
Land was described as "flowing with milk and honey" (Deut 6:3). Israel
entered and ate the fat of the land (Deut 32:9, 13-14).
Wine also represents culinary prosperity
(Psa 104:15; Eccl 2:3; 10:19; SOS 7:9; 8:2; Isa 25:6; Dan 1:5; Jn 2:10).
The wedding feast of the Lord in the Millennium will include the best of
wine (Isa 25:6; Joel 2:19, 24; 3:18; Amos 9:13-14).
The LORD of the Armies
will prepare for all nations upon this mountain a feast of fat things,
a feast of wine on the lees, fat pieces full of marrow, wine on the lees
thoroughly strained. (Isaiah 25:6)
Grace Prosperity
While Taurus symbolizes prosperity,
not all prosperity is the same. Only prosperity from God in Grace
is blessing, while the prosperity of the world is cursing. Prosperity,
which includes success, support, and production, is part of Divine Good
production from the Grace of God. God blesses the individual2
(Gen 26:12-16; Rom 9:23; Eph 1:3, 18; 3:8, 16; Phil 4:19; Col 1:27) and
the nation3 (Deut 28:1-14; Lev 26:3-13) because of obedience
to Bible Doctrine. Taurus symbolizes the manifold blessing of Spiritual
Maturity (Psa 23:5-6).
Failing
the Prosperity Test
Prosperity is the most difficult test.
Handling prosperity requires Capacity for Life, which comes through Spiritual
Growth (Deut 29:9; Josh 1:7-8; Psa 1:1-3; 1 Cor 3:2; 14:20; Eph 3:16; Phil
4:13; Col 1:9-12; 1 Pet 2:2). Riches are a distraction to Salvation
(Matt 19:23-24; Lk 16:19-25; 18:22; Jas 1:10-11). The love of money
is a root of all evil (Matt 6:24; Luk 16:13; 1 Tim 6:10). God curses
the individual in reversionism4 (Jer 10:21; 2 Pet 2; Jude 10-11)
and the nation5 (Deut 28:15-68; Lev 26:14-45) because of disobedience
to Bible Doctrine.
Examples of failing the prosperity
test include: Jeshurun (Deut 31:20; 32:15), Solomon (1 Ki 10:10,
14, 21; 11:5-8; 1 Chron 29:25; Eccl 2:1-11; 5:15-16), the Laodicean Christians
(Rev 3:17-18), and the Corinthian Christians (1 Cor 4:8).
Worldly riches are no reward in
the Christian Life (Prov 23:4; Matt 6:19-21; Heb 13:5; Jas 5:2-3).
The Prostitute of Babylon takes over commerce, business, and the economy
to deprive Asher of his prosperity (1 Ki 21:5-16; Ezek 27; 1 Cor 4:8; Rev
18:3, 11-19, 23).
Satanic Counterattack
Satan counterattacks those with the
prosperity of Taurus, like Asher. The counterattacks come from the
Evil King, Baal, and giants. Examples of the Evil King include Nimrod
(Gen 10:8-12), the kings of Canaan (Josh 12:24), and Nebuchadnezzar (2
Ki 25). Baal is the personification of Satan as the Demon Commander
(Bel, Isa 46:1; Jer 50:2; 51:44; Molech, Lev 18:21; Jer 32:35) and the
Goddess of Love (Baal of Peor, Num 25). Molech was fashioned with
a bull's head.
Giants are symbols of Satan's Demon
Commanders. Examples of giants include:
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The Anakim (Num 13:22, 28; Deut 1:28;
Josh 11:21-22; 14:12, 15)
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Rephaim (Zamzummin) (Deut 2:11, 20;
3:11; Og, king of Bashan, Num 21:21-35; Deut 2:26-37; 3:1-17)
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The five giants of the Philistines
(1 Sa 17:51; 2 Sam 21:15-21; 1 Chron 20:4-8).
Plowing with
an Ox and an Ass
Plowing with an ox and an ass was prohibited under the Mosaic
Law (Deut 22:10). It was prohibited because it symbolized partnership
with an unbeliever. Marriage to an unbeliever is prohibited for a
Christian (2 Cor 6:14-16). In the analogy of the ox and the ass,
the ox symbolizes the Lord, and the ass symbolizes an unbeliever.
The Lord Jesus Christ symbolizes the husband of the believer (Isa 54:5;
Hos 2:19-20; 2 Cor 11:2; Eph 5:26). The Lord is not the husband of
the unbeliever.
The Worker
and His Wages
The Mosaic Law also prohibited muzzling the ox when he was
threshing (Deut 25:4; 1 Tim 5:18). That was because the ox that was
threshing symbolized the worker, who was worthy of his wages. The
symbolism of not muzzling the ox was later adopted in the dispensation
of the Hypostatic Union (Gospels) and in the Church Age to justify wages
and food for the apostle, pastor, and evangelist as the representative
of Christ (under shepherd) (Matt 10:10; Luke 10:7; 1 Cor 9:14; 1 Tim 5:18).
Face
of the Living Creature
The bull or ox is one of the personalities of Christ reflected
by the Living
Creatures before the Throne of God (Ezek 1:10; Rev 4:7). The
bull or ox symbolizes Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, as portrayed in the Gospel
of Luke.
Sun in Taurus
The Sun in Taurus symbolizes the glory of the Millennial
King (Isa 24:23; Mt 16:27-28); the king's royal majesty (Psa 45:3), or
highest glory (Lk 19:38).
Star Gospel
Nearby Constellations
Constellations around Taurus contribute to a fuller meaning
in the Star Gospel.1 The nearby constellations include:
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Orion - Mighty Warrior - Conqueror at Second Advent (Psa.
110:1; Isa 42:13; Rev. 19:11-16); from Gk. Oarion, origin unknown,
some speculate on Akkadian Uru-anna "the Light of Heaven."
Hebrew lys!K+
(kesil) = Orion (Job 9:9; 38:31; Am 5:8), which the Orientals
call Hebrew al*yg!n+ (negila'),
the giant. (Ges)
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Eridanus - The River - River of Fire at the Judgment following
the Second Advent (Dan 7:9-11)
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Auriga - The Shepherd - The Shepherd of Israel at the Second
Advent (Psalm 23:1; Zech 12:8; Matt 16:27; 25:32); from L. auriga
= a charioteer, driver
Ruling planet - Almighty God.
Application
Taurus can symbolize, depending upon the planets in it, a
hero, champion, conqueror of the world or empire, or great riches.
It can symbolize the destruction of the world, plagues, or world war.
It may symbolize success through a mediator. Or it can symbolize
hidden wealth, prosperity, rank, or power, or a rich man's tomb.
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References
1. "The
Star Gospel," Larry Wood, January 16, 2008.
2. Larry Wood. Colors
in Scripture, Spiritual
Growth/Sanctification Colors.
3. Larry Wood. Colors
in Scripture, National
Blessing Colors.
4. Larry Wood. Colors
in Scripture, Colors
of Carnality & Reversionism.
5. Larry Wood. Colors
in Scripture, National
Cursing Colors.
Released February 14, 2010 - Revised Sept. 30, 2011
Author: Larry Wood
