Taurus energy is a strong, reliable, sensual and building-oriented energy.  A master producer, Taurus forms ideas into a tangible reality! Taurus energy is ruled by Venus making it a lover of comfort, quality items and sensual experiences, meaning when it comes to foods spices, flavours and decadent flavours are a must! Taurus Energy is all about how a dish smells, tastes, looks, feels in texture and sounds (think the crackle of a fresh baguette!)

The Colour Red-Orange (Vermilion)

Red-Orange or Vermilion is a tertiary colour that is comprised of equal parts of the colours red and orange.  Vermilion is a vibrant and energetic colour, combining the passion of red with the warmth of orange.  In design, it is often used to convey a stimulation of appetite as well as a demand for attention (which can certainly be attributed to the Taurus energy.) 

Red-orange can be found in many facets of art from Van Gogh’s impressionist paintings to fashion runways.   Shades of red share the psychology of being passionate, intense, and energetic, but the colour orange adds the symbolism of vitality and life.   

Red-, orange-, and yellow-coloured fruits and vegetables contain the pigments carotenoids.  Your body can convert some of these carotenoids (called provitamin A carotenoids) in Vitamin A which helps with cell growth, overall immunity and eye health.

What can you eat to increase Taurus sun and rising sign vitality?

Red-orange coloured foods really boost the natural essence of the Taurus Energy, enhancing vitality and the life force within.  If you have a Taurus Sun or Taurus Rising energies, red-orange (or vermilion) foods like these are your go-to for fuelling your strength, endurance and magnetism:

Fruits & Vegetables – pumpkin, yam, orange bell pepper, grapefruit, blood orange, persimmon, and carrot
Meat & Fish – salmon
Lentils, Whole Grains, Nuts & Seeds – brown rice, almonds and buckwheat
Spices & Herbs – cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne pepper

The art of the colour wheel reminds us that everything is best in balance and so to ensure a balance to the Taurus energy, it is beneficial to add its complimentary colour on the opposite side of the wheel which is the Blue-Green of Scorpio. This would include added foods like curly kale, seaweed, and broccoli to name a few.  For the full list of Scorpio enhancing foods, check back during Scorpio season!

Some great recipes to enhance the Taurus Energy would be: Pumpkin Risotto, Buckwheat Pilaf, or Persimmon Bread. So, if you have a Taurus Sun or Taurus Rising Sign and you need a pick-me-up to boost your dynamism, be sure to reference this list of red-orange foods and try a recipe listed above!! 😉

Reference Articles & Recipes

1. Mikheil. White Label Agency, What Are Tertiary Colors? August 2024.
2. Adobe. Inspiration in the Colour Vermilion. Accessed on April 2025.
3. Tour Box Tech, Exploring the Magic of Colour Mixing: What Colours Make Orange? June 2023.
4. Cleveland Clinic, Health Essentials. Eat the Rainbow: The Health Benefits of Carotenoids. July 2023.
5. Susan Miller, Astrology Zone, Taurus. 
6. Erin Lynch. Plating + Pairings, Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese Recipe. Updated: November 20, 2024.
7. Amy. BohoVegMom, Buckwheat Pilaf Recipe. Posted: January 4, 2021.
8. Little House Big Barn, Persimmon Bread Recipe. Posted: September 29, 2024.