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Taurus Zodiac Sign

Apr 20 – May 20 · The Bull · Earth sign ruled by Venus

SteadfastSensualPatientStubborn
82%
Love
78%
Career
85%
Health

Venus highlights your second house — a day to invest in what matters slowly. A financial decision you've been deliberating on becomes clearer by evening.

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The Taurus personality

Taurus grounds the zodiac in beauty and endurance. Ruled by Venus, they find meaning in the tangible — good food, lasting love, a home that feels like a sanctuary. Their patience is legendary, but once pushed past their limit, the Bull reminds you why they earned the name.

SteadfastSensualPatientStubbornReliableArtistic

Taurus in love & relationships

In matters of the heart, Taurus is loyal, steady and sensual — they build love slowly and prove it through reliability and care rather than grand words, and they value security and commitment.

Taurus career & money

At work, Taurus natives are practical, disciplined and excellent at building lasting results; they excel in finance, management, craftsmanship and any field that rewards patience and follow-through.

Taurus health & wellbeing

Taurus is generally robust, but stress tends to settle in the body (the neck, throat, digestion or bones); steady routine, good food and regular movement keep them well.

Taurus compatibility

virgo
92% capricorn
90% cancer
88% pisces
82% leo
62% aquarius
56%
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The 12 houses for Taurus ascendant

When Taurus rises as the Lagna (ascendant), each of the twelve houses is naturally ruled by the sign and planet below — the reference frame Vedic astrologers read a Taurus-ascendant chart against.

HouseSignifiesSignLord
1Self, personality & bodyTaurusVenus
2Wealth, speech & familyGeminiMercury
3Courage, siblings & effortCancerMoon
4Home, mother & happinessLeoSun
5Children, education & creativityVirgoMercury
6Health, debts & enemiesLibraVenus
7Marriage & partnershipsScorpioMars
8Longevity & transformationSagittariusJupiter
9Fortune, dharma & higher learningCapricornSaturn
10Career, status & karmaAquariusSaturn
11Gains, income & networksPiscesJupiter
12Losses, expenses & liberationAriesMars

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Frequently asked

Taurus questions, answered

What are the personality traits of Taurus?

Taurus (The Bull) is typically described as Steadfast, Sensual, Patient, Stubborn, Reliable and Artistic. As a Fixed Earth sign ruled by Venus, Taurus blends earth-sign drive with a fixed way of moving through the world.

What element and ruling planet is Taurus?

Taurus is a Earth sign of the Fixed quality (modality), ruled by Venus. The element shapes its core temperament, while the ruling planet colours how that energy expresses itself in day-to-day life.

What is Taurus's lucky number, colour and day?

Traditionally, Taurus's lucky number is 6, its lucky colour is Emerald, and its lucky day is Friday. These are customary associations to enjoy as a light focus, not fixed rules.

Who is Taurus most compatible with?

As a broad guide, Taurus tends to click with other Earth signs and with complementary elements, though sun-sign compatibility is only a starting point. Real compatibility depends on both full birth charts — check any pairing with our love compatibility tool, or match charts with Kundli Matching.

What are the Taurus zodiac dates?

Taurus covers Apr 20 – May 20 in the Western (tropical) zodiac. The Vedic (sidereal) rashi dates differ by roughly three weeks, so your Vedic Moon sign may not match your Western sun sign — use the sun-sign and moon-sign calculators to find each.