Taurus Zodiac Sign
The Taurus personality, compatibility, and traits — Fixed Earth, ruled by Venus.
Taurus
| Sign | ♉ Taurus |
|---|---|
| Dates | Apr 20 – May 20 |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Best matches | Virgo, Capricorn |
| Opposite sign | Scorpio |
What is the Taurus zodiac sign like?
Taurus (♉, Apr 20 – May 20) is the second sign of the zodiac — a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus. Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac, is the builder and the sensualist — a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, planet of love and beauty. Taureans are grounded, patient, and dependable, moving through life at their own steady pace and savouring its pleasures fully. They value security, comfort, and the good things earned through persistence, and once committed they are loyal and immovable. Practical yet deeply sensual, the Bull builds lasting foundations and enjoys the fruits of its patient labour.
Taurus strengths
Reliable, patient, and grounded, Taurus builds lasting security through steady effort and unshakeable determination. Loyal, devoted, and practical, they are calm anchors others trust completely. With Venus as their ruler they have refined taste and warm sensuality, and their persistence carries them through where flashier signs give up.
Taurus weaknesses
Taurus can be stubborn, possessive, and resistant to change, digging in their heels long past reason. Their love of comfort may slide into laziness, indulgence, or materialism, and they can be slow to forgive or adapt. Learning flexibility and letting go of control over people and possessions is their central growth work.
Taurus love and compatibility
In love Taurus is devoted, sensual, and steadfast, offering deep loyalty and physical warmth to a committed partner. They seek stability and are in no rush, courting slowly and loving for keeps. Taurus harmonises beautifully with fellow earth signs Virgo and Capricorn; its opposite, Scorpio, brings intense, transformative attraction. The Bull loves richly but must guard against jealousy and possessiveness.
Taurus career and work
Taurus excels in fields rewarding patience, reliability, and an eye for quality: finance, agriculture, design, food, real estate, and the arts. Hard-working and methodical, they build steady careers and lasting wealth, preferring security over risk. They shine in stable roles where their persistence, good taste, and dependability compound into real success over time.
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