Taurus
April 20 – May 20 · Earth sign · ruled by Venus
The one who will simply outlast the problem.
At a glance
| Dates | April 20 – May 20 |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| House | Second |
| Birthstone | Emerald |
| Opposite sign | Scorpio |
Key traits
- Steady
- Sensual
- Patient
- Stubborn
- Loyal
Strengths
Taurus builds things that last and does not panic. Ruled by Venus but grounded in earth, it has an unusual combination of aesthetic sense and practical follow-through: it can both imagine the comfortable life and actually construct it.
Challenges
Fixed earth resists change even when change is clearly needed. Taurus can defend a position long after it stopped believing in it, purely because reversing feels like losing. Comfort quietly becomes a cage.
Love & relationships
Slow to commit and then extremely committed. Taurus shows affection through provision and physical presence rather than declaration. Possessiveness is the failure mode.
Career & work
Excels where consistency compounds: finance, property, craft, food, design, long-horizon building. Struggles in chaotic environments with constant pivots.
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