Taurus is the steady hand of the zodiac, drawn to comfort, beauty and things that last. It builds slowly, holds on tight, and trades speed for staying power.
The basics
- Symbol: The Bull
- Dates: Apr 20 to May 20
- Element: Earth
- Mode: Fixed
- Ruling planet: Venus
Every earth sign shares a way of being: grounded, practical and embodied; it builds and tends the tangible. And as a fixed sign, Taurus sustains: it holds, deepens and resists being moved.
Its ruling planet is Venus, which governs love and values. That ruler is a big part of why Taurus feels the way it does.
Born under Taurus? Remember it’s only your Sun sign. Your Moon, your rising sign and every other planet add their own colour, which is what a full birth chart shows.
Keep exploring: see all twelve signs together, or learn how the whole chart fits in What is a birth chart?