Dates: April 21st to May 21st
Element: Earth and Fixed
Ruling planet: Venus
Key characteristics: possessive, perpetual, stubborn and reliable
Strong characteristics: Practical, reliable and patient. Taurus excels in doing businesses while being the possessor of great endurance. They have a unique ability to discern and appreciate values, particularly regarding art. They like luxury and good food. They are stable, decisive, strong willed, loving and warm hearted.
Challenging characteristics: Possessive, lazy, self-satisfied. Occasionally, they exhibit a tendency towards predictability and stagnation in their viewpoints. They may lack originality and can become greedy, stubborn, restless and stuck in routine work.
Taurus individuals are typically steadfast, practical and grounded. They have a knack for appreciating the essence of any situation but may also exhibit stubbornness when advocating for their viewpoint, occasionally appearing inflexible or confrontational. Diplomacy may not come naturally to them. Taurus is known for their patience and resilience, yet they may struggle with restlessness in circumstances they find unpleasant. Their motivation to achieve goals may drive them to take calculated risks. Taurus’ courage and ability to confront danger head-on are renowned.
If you have the Sun in Taurus, you will exhibit the characteristics described above. Having the Sun in Taurus means that your birthday falls between April 21st and May 21st. Additionally, if you have other planets in Taurus, these traits will be further emphasized.
My brother has both sun and moon in Taurus. His energy is very practical, assignment oriented and capable of understanding how to solve various issues – not just regarding craftmanship, but also when it comes to paperwork and understanding how to help a person in a particular situation in order to move forward. However, when faced with challenges, he sometimes become inflexible, stubborn and can become downright furious if people oppose to his approach.
If you for example go camping with a person with heavy Taurus traits, you can be sure of them taking charge of building the campfire. They will have a well equipped backpack with everything you need for the night – probably inflatable mattrasses, camping chairs, plush blankets. Moreover, the food will be homemade and they will make sure it is sufficiently packed – for example in a cooler. They will never miss a single thing for a good meal and drinks. Thus you can count on Taurus well planned, focused and practical skills in such situations. Another example from my brother is the fact that he always engages in any family members car purchases. He is fully capable of finding a car for the specific persons needs and he will go out of his way to find a really good deal too!!
Physical traits of Taurus
Taurus folks are physically strong and mentally tough. They often have broad shoulders and toned muscles. Their strength and resilience will often make them stand out. They often have square facial structures and big bones which is also quite often identified in their strong neck appearance. Eyes are often intense. If you have ascendant in Taurus these physical characteristics will typically be more prominent. If you want to know more about the physical appearance of taurus you will find it by reading about Taurus as rising sign. See for example Taurus Rising: Personality Traits, Compatibility, and More Explained (elle.com)
Taurus in love
Taurus is a steadfast partner who cherishes both earthly pleasures and cosmic connections. They are a perfect blend of romance, sensuality and loyalty. They will want to be by your side a lot since security matters to them, and your presence provides this. This fact however, also often makes them jealous and possessive of their loved ones.
My brother has a tendency of falling in love with women who has children. He likes family and being centred at home. Thus, he quickly becomes a good practical helping hand. However, this may sometimes become inconvenient for the partner due to interference in already established routines. Nevertheless, food and children are core elements of what attracts him. He doesn’t mind his partner being older either. He sees beauty in this and dislikes prejudice towards age gaps.
Romance is a big part of Taurus love life. They love grand gestures, roses, hand-holding and candle-lit dinners. These are not just acts, but heartfelt expressions of love.
Read more about Taurus in love and their compatibility with other signs:
Taurus Compatibility – Taurus Love Horoscope Zodiac Sign Matches (elle.com)
Taurus and career
A city’s hustle and office life aren’t really for Taurus. On the other hand, the security of conventional living will attract them. They work best when they know that at the end of the month, a paycheck is guaranteed. There is a likelihood that they will succeed in a career related to financial matters or craftmanship, and they will look forward to security when they retire.
They may excel in being a gartner, farmer, business(wo)man, involved with real estate, machinery, craftmanship, financing, art dealer, or engineering among others. However, also many famous sculptors or architects are taurus. For example, Michael Hopkins who designed light weight steel and glass structures and ran Hopkins Architects, was born on May 7th in 1935.
Read more about Taurus and career here: Taurus Career, Money & Success Traits | Horoscope.com
Parenting a Taurus child
Taurus as a child can benefit from being encouraged to share toys and play with others. This ability doesn’t come naturally to them and therefore some guidance here would be beneficial from an early age.
Taurus’s innate instinct for discipline will be an advantage in school, where they’ll enjoy following rules. Taurus shouldn’t be pushed too hard, as they are steady and progress slowly. However, what the child learns will stay with them, and their upward striving will be secure and determined. Taurus’s natural charm will infuse their relationships with enviable intensity.
Embrace their energies and play with them. Building Lego would be a very desirous activity for Taurus children.
Read more on how to parent a Taurus: Parenting Your Taurus Baby or Child | Maisonette
