Sun in Scorpio, Moon in Taurus

You bring together qualities that seem hard to combine: independence from what others think and a peaceful nature, a sharp tongue and real gentleness, passion and calm. You are very persistent and you hold firmly to your course. The wish to reach a goal is what sets you in motion. You tend to move in one direction, paying little attention to what is happening around you. Your will is very strong. Everything connected with secrets and hidden things draws you in, and you need to reach the very depths, even when it is painful or uncomfortable. You are insightful, with an innate intuition and a fine sense of people. Crises tend to find their way into your life, yet you know how to live through them creatively and come out renewed and transformed.

You prefer not to act in the open and like to stay in the background. You make your decisions trusting only your intuition, without consulting anyone. Once you decide, you carry the decision out steadily and with purpose, yet softly, always keeping practical and material matters in mind, because they are important to you. Money has a significant place in your life in general. You are good at managing both your own resources and those of others. You tend to be careful with what you give away. You feel very possessive about whatever you consider yours, whether it is the people you love or the things you are attached to, and giving those you love a little more freedom can deepen the bond. Long separations from the people close to you are hard, and they leave you with a quiet, hard to name unease. You are a deeply passionate person, though at first sight this does not show at all. To those close to you, you are patient, peaceful and romantic. You care for your loved ones gently, with a good sense of what they need.

You like to rest where you can feel thrills and strong, exciting emotions, and extreme experiences are just what you need. At the same time, you truly relax only in a calm, comfortable setting that gives you a sense of stability. Sleep and food matter a great deal to you as essential needs of the body. Eating is an unhurried ritual for you, and you like to savor every moment of it. You are very patient and loyal. Your mother has a strong influence on your inner world, and despite your strength of character, you are likely to keep a strong emotional bond with her throughout your life. In love, that loyalty can come with a proud, jealous streak and a wish to have things your way, and holding these feelings lightly keeps love warm.

What you set out to do and what you need inside do not always pull in the same direction. At times you may lack flexibility and lightness, and listening to both sides of yourself is part of your path.

In a man's chart, this combination gives a very strong will, and it often draws him to a partner who is gentle, sweet, kind and romantic. In a woman's chart, it brings out the gentle, receptive side of her nature in a harmonious way, and she is often drawn to a partner who is passionate, deep and insightful.