Your Guide to Taurus in Astrology
what does Taurus in astrology mean?
Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac that brings us back down to earth after the firey action of aries season. The energy of the taurus archetype is that of a deep connection to the material world and the senses.
Taurus wants to indulge in everything that this physical world has to offer – food, money, sensuality, the arts, relationships, luxury.
It has a much slower pace to it than the other zodiac signs – it’s here to stop and smell all of the roses in the gardens. Don’t expect to go anywhere fast with Taurus, but sit back and enjoy, what will most likely be, and indulgent ride.
Sign: Taurus
Dates: 20th April – 20th May
Ruling planet: Venus
Symbol: The Bull
Element: Earth
Mode: Fixed
Ruling House: 2nd House
Polarity: Feminine / Yin
Ruling body part: The throat, neck, thyroid gland, tonsils
Color: Green
Crystal/Jewel: Jade/Emerald
Key phrase: “I have”
Opposite sign: Scorpio
Compatible with: Scorpio, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces
Taurus strengths
Steady, reliable, persistent, patient, practical, trustworthy, devoted, enduring, sensual, stable, creative, loving and peaceful
Taurus weaknesses
Stubborn, doesn’t like change, indulgent, hoarder, materialistic, slow to move.
Taurus’ ruling planet: venus
Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus. Venus rules our values, love/romance and relationships. Venus wants us to connect with others and the world around us in a peaceful and harmonious way.
Venus rules sensuality and the arts. Thus, the energy of Taurus reflects these Venusian qualities. Taurus loves deep soulful connections with others and to stand barefoot on the earth and admire all of the beauty in the world.
Taurus’ symbol: the bull
The symbol for Taurus is the face of a bull.
The Bull symbolizes the connection to the earth and material world. The Bull is also a symbol of steadiness and slow moving energy. So too, the Taurus energy is slow and steady moving.
The Bull is a symbol of wealth and security which is the energy that Taurus seeks.
taurus elementL earth
Taurus is the first earth sign of the zodiac. Earth signs represent a practical, grounded and stabilizing energy. They are logical and pragmatic and often have a calm and centered demeanor. Earth signs are thoughtful and calculated in their responses.
Taurus exudes these earth qualities. Seeking to find stability and security in the physical world.
Taurus modality: fixed
Fixed signs channel their energy into getting things done with enormous reserves of energy to call upon and a knack for having a head down bum up approach to life and work.
As a fixed sign, taurus is renowned for being stubborn and fearing change. This is true for Taurus when the energy becomes stuck or stagnant. However, the fixed quality gives Taurus its stability and endurance qualities. Taurus will work hard to create stability and security in life.
Taurus keyphrase: “I have”
With a strong connection to the material world, Taurus wants to have, own and accumulate.
Taurus compatibility
Taurus is most compatible with their fellow earth signs – virgo and capricorn. These signs have a mutual understanding and so get along well.
Taurus is also compatible with Scorpio – it’s opposite sign. They say opposites attract, and scorpio can connect with the soft, sensual side of Taurus while Taurus has the depth and capacity to reach the depth of connection that scorpio requires.
Taurus is least compatible with leo and aquarius. Leo as a fire sign ruled by the sun may find the energy of taurus to be too grounded and slow paced. Aquarius may well find that don’t understand the sensual loving and material accumulating desires of taurus.
Taurus celebrities
- Audrey Hepburn
- Sigmond Freud
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Gigi Hadid
- Kelly Clarkson
- Robert Pattinson
- Channing Tatum
