At 4:30pm on November 13th, 2007, Joan said…: Hi Jackie:

I do counted cross stitch. I also put it down and pick it up. I seem to go on a roll with it. The last time resulted in 13 Alphabet Samplers LOL One can never have enough samplers!

At 6:33am on September 15th, 2007, ms.flossy.broccoli said…: Hi Jackie, thanks for the friend invite. I have become a little addicted to this site it's soooo interesting! Venus in Taurus is nice.

Here's some info I googled:

Love for Venus in Taurus centers on the physical world and creature comforts -- they revel in sensual surroundings. These people project themselves as solid and comfortable. In fact, something about their manner promises they will be satisfying lovers and partners. They need a certain measure of predictability and dependability in their relationships, even if their Sun is in the more spontaneous signs of Aries or Gemini.

Venus in Taurus men and women can be possessive in love, and they are threatened by fast-paced, high-energy situations in the context of relationships and love. These are sensual partners who require lots of "hands-on" expressions of love. Their lovers may complain that Venus in Taurus can get a little too comfortable and settled. It's true that they resist change in their relationships, but even when they seem stuck in a groove, you can always reassure yourself by remembering that they are constant partners.

Pleasing Venus in Taurus involves emphasizing your loyalty, and their worth to you. You may need to give in to them in love matters, because they won't readily give in to you! Get physical with them; do comfortable things. Avoid pushing them in love -- give them plenty of time. You will probably need to cultivate patience if you are in a relationship with Venus in Taurus. Remember to be simple and natural -- Taurus will appreciate it. Promise them a comfortable, cozy time.

http://www.cafeastrology.com/zodiactaurus.html

Or some more from the same site:

When Venus or Mars is in Taurus, the sexual nature involves all of the senses. Touch and smell are supremely important to these lovers. These are the most physical of sexual partners. No frills sex is quite fine, as long as the mood is right and there is plenty of physical contact. These lovers don't have a reputation for spontaneity or variety, but they are good at what they do nonetheless, simply because they are truly right there with you. Abstaining from sex is especially difficult for Taurus, so finding a regular sex partner is particularly important. Their sexual stamina during love-making is long-lasting and steady. Although generally patient, their style is natural and physical, and intellectualizing the sex act would only serve to baffle Taurus.

http://www.cafeastrology.com/articles/sexualastrology.html

I'm in a relationship with a Venus in Taurus man (Taurus Sun) so it's a placement I'm quite familiar with and in love with!

BTW my name is actually Jelena. Flossy Broccoli is just one of my email addresses.

Have a great weekend :-)

Jelena

At 6:45pm on September 11th, 2007, jackiec said…: Hello Joan!

Sorry you have been without a reply for so long, its been a bit chaotic here too!

Joan you sound really balanced, you seem to have got the best traits of both signs. I sometimes think I have all the worst... (self-pity, see, told you!)

I have just taken up cross stitch again, in a very small way, making a bookmark for a friend for Christmas. I gave it up for a long while as my eyesight isn't what it was. I gave in and got specs :D

Hope all is well with you.

Best wishes, Jackie x

At 10:13pm on August 17th, 2007, Joan said…: Hi Jackie, it's been a wild week in the office so I haven't had time to spend here but wanted to respond to you regarding the Cap Sun/ Cancer Moon.

I am a real homebody and I am very much at home in the kitchen and garden. When I was younger I had a crafts business in NY, which made for a nice income.

I do needlepoint and counted cross stich, and knit some. I guess I am a walking contradiction and a very ying yang type LOL My life is always in balance, or is to me. Some would certainly disagree.

I'm not paticularily emotional, but can flare at the drop of a hat. I do tend to gather my emotions in, like a crab, but forgive and forget easily.

My children are a joy to me. My home a close second. Having said all that I am just as at home in the office and am pretty kick ass if I do say so myself LOL

Not sure if that makes me typical of any sign really LOL

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At 10:24am on August 10th, 2007, The Usual Unsuspect said…: Yes! That's one of the few things that help me to tune out! Knitting is just so.. therapeutic.

Almost everyone into it I know has strong Cancer, Virgo or both. Need to take care of all that moodiness and nervousness ;)

At 10:07am on August 10th, 2007, jackiec said…: Yay!! Another knitter :-) I find it so relaxing, meditation in movement - except when it all goes pear-shaped :D

j x

At 10:02am on August 10th, 2007, The Usual Unsuspect said…: Knitters unite!

At 8:17am on August 10th, 2007, jackiec said…: Hi joan

I do remember reading that Venus in Taurus is a good place for a woman to have it, not sure about Capricorn but, as you say, it is another earth sign. I am thinking that there is a lot to be built with water and earth :-)

Be intresting if any other earth sign venus ladies could chime in here and let us know how they think.

In fact, my new partner asked me if my sexuality was as a result of being older but I can honestly say I have had this attitude since the very beginning, right back to my first partner at college when I was 18, I didn't know there was any other way to be back then...

Interesting too that your sun and moon are the other way round from mine. Do you find that the Cancer in your chart is a hinderance to how your Capricorn self wants to see themselves?

This is so fascinating, I have to tear myself off this site :-)

Best wishes, Jackie x