April 20 - May 20 · Earth · Fixed · Bull
Taurus
Taurus embodies the archetype of the Builder and Cultivator—the steady, grounding force that creates lasting value and beauty in the material world. As an earth sign ruled by Venus, Taurus combines practicality with sensuality, finding spiritual connection through physical experience. Taurus possesses exceptional patience, determination, and reliability, approaching life with a methodical, thoughtful stance that values quality over speed. While sometimes resistant to change or overly possessive, Taurus' greatest gifts lie in their ability to create security, appreciate life's pleasures, and build structures of enduring worth through their unwavering persistence and deep connection to the natural world.
At a glance
- Dates
- April 20 - May 20
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Symbol
- Bull (Feminine)
- Opposite sign
- Scorpio
- Focus
- Security, values, and earthly pleasures
- Best trait
- Dependability
Taurus as a Sun sign
Taurus is the sign of stability, the sign that represents the establishment of order and form. You are a builder who constructs with care and deliberation. You are also a lover of beauty and material comfort. You are drawn to the good things in life — fine food, wine, music, art, and sensual pleasures. You have a gift for working with your hands and a talent for accumulating wealth. You are practical and persistent, and once you make up your mind to accomplish something you stick to it. You are not interested in theory or speculation. You want to know what is going to work, and once you find a method that works you do not want to change it. You are stable, solid, and utterly dependable. You are also stubborn, unbending, and nearly immovable when you dig in your heels. You are a fixed earth sign, and you can be as immovable as a mountain. You are not interested in change for its own sake. You want to know what is going to work, and once you find a method that works you do not want to change it. You are stable, solid, and utterly dependable. You are also stubborn, unbending, and nearly immovable when you dig in your heels. You are a fixed earth sign, and you can be as immovable as a mountain. You are not interested in change for its own sake. You want to know what is going to work, and once you find a method that works you do not want to change it. You are stable, solid, and utterly dependable. You are also stubborn, unbending, and nearly immovable when you dig in your heels.
Taurus by life area
- general
- stable and sensual
- career
- practical and determined
- relationships
- loyalty and comfort
- health
- physical endurance
- spirituality
- earthly wisdom
- personal growth
- self-worth
The three Taurus decans
Every sign spans thirty degrees, and those thirty are traditionally read as three ten-degree decans, each sub-ruled by a different planet. Two people born three weeks apart under the same sign can be describing genuinely different versions of it.
First decan (April 20 - April 30): Acquisition, sub-ruled by Venus.
Second decan (May 1 - May 10): Evaluation, sub-ruled by Mercury.
Third decan (May 11 - May 20): Determination, sub-ruled by Saturn.
Taurus Moon and Taurus Rising
The same sign reads differently depending on which point occupies it. As a Moon sign it describes emotional need rather than conscious identity; on the Ascendant it describes how a person comes across before anyone knows them.
Taurus Moon
You have a strong need for security and comfort. You are very sensitive to your surroundings and need a peaceful, harmonious environment. You are also very sensitive to food and may have a tendency to overeat when under stress. You have a strong need for physical contact and affection. You are very loyal and devoted to those you love. You have a strong need for stability and routine in your life. You are very resistant to change and may become quite upset when your routine is disrupted.
Taurus Rising
You project an image of stability and reliability. Others see you as someone they can count on. You have a strong physical presence and may be quite attractive in a sensual way. You move slowly and deliberately, and you speak in a measured, thoughtful way. You have a natural dignity and grace that others admire. You may have a tendency to be stubborn and inflexible, but you are also very patient and persistent.
Correspondences
Birthstone: Emerald. Lucky day: Friday. Keywords: steadfast, sensual, resourceful, patient, reliable, appreciative.
Common questions
- What are the Taurus dates?
- Taurus runs from roughly April 20 - May 20. Birthdays at either end fall on a cusp, where the Sun may have changed sign - the only way to be certain is to calculate the chart for the exact date, time and place of birth.
- What element is Taurus?
- Taurus is a Earth sign, along with Virgo and Capricorn. practicality, stability, patience, and resourcefulness
- What planet rules Taurus?
- Taurus is ruled by Venus. The ruling planet colours how the sign expresses itself, and in a birth chart the position of Venus says a great deal about how someone's Taurus side actually operates.
- Is Taurus cardinal, fixed, or mutable?
- Taurus is a Fixed sign. stabilizing, persisting, and maintaining
- Which signs are most compatible with Taurus?
- Traditionally Virgo and Capricorn and Cancer and Pisces and Scorpio. That is a starting point rather than an answer, though - real compatibility depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars and the aspects between two whole charts, not on Sun signs alone.
- What are the three Taurus decans?
- The first decan (April 20 - April 30) is sub-ruled by Venus and emphasises acquisition. The second decan (May 1 - May 10) is sub-ruled by Mercury and emphasises evaluation. The third decan (May 11 - May 20) is sub-ruled by Saturn and emphasises determination.