Traditionally steady, loyal, and comfort-loving. Taurus is associated with patience, practical care, and enjoying life’s simple pleasures.
- Dates
- April 20 – May 20
- Period length
- 31 days, inclusive
- Element
- Earth
- Mode
- Fixed
About the dates: We use common Western (tropical) sun-sign date ranges. Exact transition dates can vary with birth year, time, and location. Period lengths include both the first and last day.
Just for fun: Astrology is a tradition for entertainment and reflection, not scientific evidence about personality or relationships. Any two signs can get along; communication, values, and behavior matter more.
Overview
Taurus is symbolized by the bull. Its earth element and fixed quality are traditionally linked to stability, persistence, and building something that lasts. It is often portrayed as appreciating dependable routines and sensory pleasures.
Traditional strengths
Reliability, patience, loyalty, and making a welcoming environment for others.
Room to grow
Staying open to change, distinguishing persistence from stubbornness, and speaking openly about needs.
Traditionally compatible signs
Earth signs are traditionally described as sharing Taurus’s practical priorities. Cancer’s nurturing style is often viewed as a comforting fit.
Signs described as more challenging
Leo’s wish for recognition and Aquarius’s interest in novelty may challenge Taurus’s preference for familiar rhythms. Different preferences need not mean a poor relationship.
Sign pairings are a storytelling tradition. They don't decide whether real people get along.