Learn Astrology > Taurus Zodiac Sign in Your Natal Chart or Horoscope

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew

Saint Francis de Sales

French saint & bishop of Geneva (1567 - 1622)

Glyph	The horns and head of bull form the gyph signify the strength and determination of the sign
Symbol	The Bull
Dates	20 April - 20 May
Ruler	Venus
House	2nd
Mode	Fixed
Element	Earth
Polarity	Yin (Negative, Female)
Season	Late Spring
Day	Friday
Number	6
Birthstones	Emerald
Metal	Copper
Colours	Green, Pink, Pale Blue, Lemon White
Foods	Apples, Spinach, Beetroot, Cereals, Grapes, Pears
Likes	Comfort, Luxury, Sex, Retail Therapy
Dislikes	Change, Uncertainty, Being Hurried, Cold, Hunger, Discomfort
Keywords	Grounded, Stubborn, Slow, Persistent, Materialistic, Enduring, Wealthy, Liking Beautiful Objects

In this step 3, zodiac signs, of the learn astrology guide to your natal chart/horoscope, you will learn about the Taurus zodiac sign, first earth sign in the zodiac.

Taurus

Taurus is fixed in nature and is ruled by the planet Venus. Taureans are noted for their love of the Earth and it's cycles. They are very grounded in the expression of their energy. As such they can be very slow to move in to action and to initiate change. There is an earthly heaviness associated with the energy of this sign. Do not ask a Taurean to leave the comforts of his home and surroundings without a lot of resistance. Infact the word stubborn comes to mind quite often when we talk about Taurean energy, hence the fixed nature of the sign. It's not so much that they are difficult but it just takes a lot of momentum to get them moving. They follow their own rythms of time before they can begin a new task. On the other hand once a Taurean is engaged in a task they will see it right through to the end, there staying power is immense.

Taurus energy endows it's recipient with a love of all the sensual pleasures, taste, smell, hearing, sight and touch. This is very much connected with the beauty given to Taurus by the planet Venus. Taureans have a certain grace and charm and style about them. They like the finer things in life, good food and wine and beautiful objects. Don't ever damage or take away a Taureans favoured possession as they will soon let you know how attached they are to these things. American Indians say; "if you love something give it away so you own it and it doesn't own you". Taureans could take good note of this.

Taurus Personality

This is a tenacious, diligent and patient personality. Determination is a key feature of the Taurean personality as are inflexibility and a dislike of taking risks. They like routine and security and are extremely reliable, loyal and dutiful and make excellent team players. With the Taurean energy being so earthly, they are practical people - their heads are not in the clouds but in the here and now, often concentrated on manifesting physical wealth and comforts. They are often reliable and sensible even it takes them a while to get there.

Taurus Careers

People with Taurus energy can use this energy in a number of professions. They make great gardeners as they are so in touch with the earth and it's beauty. They often make good farmers for the same sort of reason. They are also known to make great artists and musicians with their appreciation of the senses. With their connection to the earth they could also make good practical business people accumulating lots of wealth. Taurean energy that is distorted or misused could result in the person obsessed with food and drink, or someone bound to his material possessions or too lazy to get up and achieve anything.

Taurus & Money

In the interest of security, Taurus accumulate money in the bank, but also spends on quality luxury items. They spend on property and insurance and only invest after careful research.

Zodiac Sign Compatibility

The most compatible zodiac signs with Taurus are generally considered to be Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn and Pisces and the least compatible zodiac signs Leo and Aquarius.

Comparing sun signs is a quick and easy way to give a general idea of compatibility. However, to unlock the real power of astrology to fully understand someone or how compatible you are with them, we need to calculate other planet placement factors from their date of birth, and compare them to your own, and then interpret the results to give more specific information. If you would like to explore this further, please see astrology compatibility reports.

Taurus Rising (Ascendant in Taurus)

People with Taurus rising in their natal chart or horoscope, tend to be strong, persistent, slow to change, determined, stable, quiet (until pushed too far – then there will be trouble), practical, stubborn, non-aggressive, patient, affectionate, loyal, hard-working, passive and unassuming in general, and fixed in their convictions with a general slow pace of mind.

Planets in Taurus

Discover what each planet in Taurus in your natal chart or horoscope means below;