Taurus Facts
| Dates | April 20 – May 20 |
| Symbol | The Bull |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Body | Throat and neck |
| Keywords | steady, sensual, loyal |
| Opposite sign | Scorpio |
Taurus Personality Traits
Taurus is the zodiac's anchor: patient, grounded and devoted to comfort, beauty and security. Taurus builds slowly and lasts — in relationships, finances and taste.
Taurus needs stability, touch and time, and is turned off by rushing, unreliability and chaos.
Strengths
- Reliable and patient
- Practical with money
- Deeply loyal
- Calm in a crisis
Weaknesses
- Stubborn
- Resistant to change
- Can be possessive
Taurus in Love
Taurus loves through the senses and through consistency: good food, physical affection and showing up again and again. They take their time to commit, but once they do, they're in it for the long run.
Taurus as a Friend
As a friend Taurus is the steady one — the person with the comfortable sofa, the home-cooked meal and the long memory for birthdays.
Taurus Career
Taurus does well in finance, design, food, property, music and any field where craft and patience build real value.
Taurus Compatibility
Best matches for Taurus: Virgo (90%), Capricorn (90%), Pisces (86%). More challenging: Aquarius (55%), Libra (52%).
- Taurus and Aries
- Taurus and Taurus
- Taurus and Gemini
- Taurus and Cancer
- Taurus and Leo
- Taurus and Virgo
- Taurus and Libra
- Taurus and Scorpio
- Taurus and Sagittarius
- Taurus and Capricorn
- Taurus and Aquarius
- Taurus and Pisces
Exact Taurus Dates
Between 1950 and 2030 the Sun entered Taurus as early as April 19 (e.g. 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984) and as late as April 20 (e.g. 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953), in Universal Time. Born on the first or last day of Taurus? Check with the sign finder on the zodiac signs page or read about cusps.
Planets in Taurus
Having the Moon, Venus or Mars in Taurus adds Taurus qualities to that part of you:
- Moon in Taurus — emotions and inner needs
- Mercury in Taurus — mind and communication
- Venus in Taurus — love, beauty and values
- Mars in Taurus — drive, desire and courage
- Jupiter in Taurus — growth, luck and wisdom
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Questions & Answers
What are Taurus's best traits?
Reliable and patient, Practical with money, Deeply loyal, Calm in a crisis.
Who is Taurus most compatible with?
Based on sign angles and elements: Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces.
What are the dates for Taurus?
April 20 – May 20; the exact start varies by a day depending on the year.
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