♉︎ Taurus Zodiac Sign

The anchor. Steady, sensual and impossible to rush.

DatesApril 20 – May 20
ElementEarth
ModalityFixed
RulerVenus
PolarityYin
Symbol♉︎

EarthFixedRuled by Venus

Taurus personality

Taurus is the sign that makes a house feel like a home. Ruled by Venus and anchored in earth, Taurus values what can be touched, tasted and trusted: good food, soft fabrics, reliable people, money in the bank. They move at their own pace, and that pace is not negotiable. Once a Taurus has decided something, whether it is a person, a plan or a favorite sandwich, they tend to stay loyal to it for a long time.

Dates are approximate and shift by a day in some years. If you were born near the start or end of Taurus season, use the Big Three calculator to confirm your exact Sun sign.

Taurus in love

Taurus loves slowly and thoroughly. They are physically affectionate, deeply loyal and generous with comfort: home-cooked meals, back rubs, a blanket without being asked. Trust is built over time, and betrayal is hard for them to forget. They can be possessive and stubborn, but they are also among the most dependable partners in the zodiac.

Taurus in friendship

Taurus friends are low-drama and long-lasting. They remember your favorite order, show up with food when you are sick, and prefer a cozy evening to a crowded night out. Do not expect them to change plans on short notice.

Taurus at work

Taurus does well in careers that reward patience and craft: finance, real estate, cooking, design, gardening, banking, building and anything involving beauty or quality. They are excellent long-term planners, and they work best when the environment is calm and the pay is fair.

Strengths

  • Reliability and follow-through
  • A strong sense of beauty and comfort
  • Patience under pressure
  • Generosity with loved ones

Growth edges

  • Stubbornness once a view is set
  • Resistance to change
  • Holding on to people or things past their time

Taurus as your Sun, Moon or Rising

Taurus Sun

Your core self is steady, sensual and determined. You build slowly and protect what you have built.

Taurus Moon

Emotionally you need calm, comfort and routine. Familiar people, good food and a peaceful space help you reset.

Taurus Rising

You come across as calm, grounded and warm, with an easygoing presence that people trust quickly.

Not sure which signs you have? Calculate your Sun, Moon and Rising sign.

Taurus compatibility

Strongest natural matches for Taurus: Cancer, Pisces, Virgo. Pairings that ask for more effort (and often more growth): Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini.

PairingOverallScore
Taurus & AriesChallenging but possible●●●●●
Taurus & TaurusStrong potential●●●●●
Taurus & GeminiChallenging but possible●●●●●
Taurus & CancerNatural match●●●●●
Taurus & LeoChallenging but possible●●●●●
Taurus & VirgoNatural match●●●●●
Taurus & LibraChallenging but possible●●●●●
Taurus & ScorpioNatural match●●●●●
Taurus & SagittariusChallenging but possible●●●●●
Taurus & CapricornNatural match●●●●●
Taurus & AquariusRewarding with effort●●●●●
Taurus & PiscesNatural match●●●●●