Taurus at a Glance
| Dates | Apr 20 – May 20 |
| Symbol | the Bull |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruler | Venus |
| Keywords | steady, sensual, patient, loyal |
Strengths & Challenges
Strengths
- Reliable
- Patient
- Practical
- Devoted
Challenges
- Stubborn
- Possessive
- Resistant to change
Taurus Beyond Your Sun Sign
You may have Taurus energy even if it isn't your Sun sign. Any planet in Taurus — or Taurus rising — expresses itself in a steady, sensual, patient, loyal way. Check your full chart with our natal chart calculator.
Taurus at Work
Taurus thrives in finance, design, food, real estate or work that builds lasting value.
Taurus in Love
In love, Taurus energy is steady, sensual, patient, loyal. It looks for loyalty, security and physical affection and shows care with reliability, practical help and physical affection. For the full picture, look at Venus, Mars and the Moon in a chart: see Venus in Taurus.
Taurus as a Friend
As a friend, Taurus is reliable and patient. Friends appreciate its steady energy; the challenge is that it can be stubborn under stress.
Taurus Compatibility
| Match | Signs | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Natural harmony | Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces | Same Earth element or complementary Water element |
| Growth through tension | Leo and Aquarius | Square signs: same fixed modality, different element |
| Magnetic opposite | Scorpio | Polar sign across the zodiac |
Real compatibility depends on whole charts; compare yours with the synastry calculator.
Taurus Through the Planets
| Placement | In a nutshell |
|---|---|
| Sun in Taurus | With your Sun in Taurus you are steady, sensual and loyal. |
| Moon in Taurus | Your Moon in Taurus craves calm, comfort and consistency. |
| Mercury in Taurus | Mercury in Taurus thinks steadily and practically. |
| Venus in Taurus | Venus in Taurus loves slowly, sensually and loyally — Venus at home. |
| Mars in Taurus | Mars in Taurus is slow to start and impossible to stop. |
| Taurus Rising | Taurus rising gives a calm, grounded presence. |
Placements in Taurus
Sun in Taurus
☽︎Moon in Taurus
☿︎Mercury in Taurus
♀︎Venus in Taurus
♂︎Mars in Taurus
♃︎Jupiter in Taurus
♄︎Saturn in Taurus
↑Taurus Rising
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Taurus's dates?
Apr 20 – May 20 (exact dates shift slightly by year).
What element is Taurus?
Earth, fixed modality.
What planet rules Taurus?
Venus.
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