Taurus Zodiac Sign: Traits, Dates & Compatibility

Taurus at a glance

Dates

April 20 – May 20

Sun enters

April 19, 2026 at 9:39 PM EDT

Sun leaves

May 20, 2026 at 8:37 PM EDT

Symbol

♉︎ The Bull

Element

Earth

Modality

Fixed

Polarity

Receptive

Ruler

♀︎ Venus

Exalted here

☽︎ Moon

In detriment here

♂︎ Mars

In fall here

None

Opposite sign

Scorpio

Same element

Virgo, Capricorn

Natural house

2nd · money & values

Polarity: active signs (fire, air) reach outward, receptive signs (earth, water) take in. Ruler: the planet tradition links to the sign. Exalted, detriment and fall: by tradition, the planets that are strong, work against the grain, or are weakest in this sign. Natural house: the house this sign matches when the wheel starts at Aries.

Born on the cusp?

The Sun changes sign at a different minute every year, so a birthday near the start or end of Taurus can belong to either sign. Find your birth year below: born on the date shown before the time, you have the earlier sign; at or after it, the later one. Times are Eastern (EST or EDT, as in effect that day); for another time zone, convert your birth time to Eastern first, or get the exact Sun sign from the birth chart calculator.

Aries → Taurus. From 1950 to 2030 the Sun entered Taurus on April 19 in 39 years and April 20 in 42 years.

Taurus → Gemini. From 1950 to 2030 the Sun entered Gemini on May 20 in 39 years and May 21 in 42 years.

Taurus traits

Strengths

Reliability is the core of Taurus. You tend to finish what you start, and people often trust you with plans because you carry them out without fuss. Patience lets you work at a slow pace without scattering your energy. Your willpower is strong, and your quiet firmness can steady a room that is full of nerves. Venus adds warmth and a good eye for beauty and comfort, so you may make spaces and moments feel pleasant. Loyalty comes naturally, and friends often count on you to stay the same.

Weaknesses

The shadow of Taurus is obstinacy. Because the sign is fixed, you may dig in on a view simply because it is yours, and dogmatism can follow when you only consider your own needs. When desire outweighs will, comfort can turn into laziness or over-indulgence. Mars in detriment suggests that anger may build quietly and then arrive as a hard refusal rather than an open argument. Conservatism is a plus until it blocks a change that would help you. Noticing when steadiness has turned into stuckness is a useful habit.

Taurus in love

With Venus as ruler, love is central to Taurus. You tend to show affection through steady presence and a comfortable home rather than grand speeches. Trust builds slowly, but once given it often lasts. Fixed energy makes you faithful, and it can also make you slow to forgive or to adjust. Virgo and Capricorn share your earth practicality, so the pace and priorities may feel familiar. Scorpio, your opposite, offers the pull of opposites: similar determination, very different intensity.

Taurus as a friend

Taureans are often faithful friends. You may not have a huge circle, but the people in it can expect you to show up and remember what matters to them. The Moon's exaltation gives a sociable, good-natured side, especially around good food, music or a relaxed evening. Your firm opinions can cause friction if you refuse to bend, so friends may sometimes need to ask directly. Once a friendship is settled, you tend to treat it as long-term.

Taurus at work

Taurus does well where patience and follow-through count. You are good at carrying out plans entrusted to you, and your persistence can wear down problems that others abandon. The Moon here is said to suit long-established businesses, real estate or heavy goods, and the Venus influence points toward art and design. Change at work may feel uncomfortable, so you might need extra time to adapt to new systems. Coworkers often see you as dependable and steady under pressure.

The three decans of Taurus

The first decan, 0°–10° with the Sun from April 20, is colored by Taurus itself and ruled by Venus. It is the most typical version of the sign: sensual and patient, with a love of comfort. The second decan, 10°–20° from April 30, carries Virgo and is ruled by Mercury. Thinking and speech sharpen the practical streak, adding a methodical, precise side that can also turn self-critical. The third decan, 20°–30° from May 10, carries Capricorn and is ruled by Saturn. Duty and structure come to the fore, so this group may be more ambitious and reserved, with a responsible, thrifty streak.

Taurus compatibility

• ♈︎ Taurus & Ariessemi-sextile · 1 apart
• ♉︎ Taurus & Taurussame sign
• ♊︎ Taurus & Geminisemi-sextile · 1 apart
• ♋︎ Taurus & Cancersextile · 2 apart
• ♌︎ Taurus & Leosquare · 3 apart
• ♍︎ Taurus & Virgotrine · 4 apart
• ♎︎ Taurus & Libraquincunx · 5 apart
• ♏︎ Taurus & Scorpioopposition · 6 apart
• ♐︎ Taurus & Sagittariusquincunx · 5 apart
• ♑︎ Taurus & Capricorntrine · 4 apart
• ♒︎ Taurus & Aquariussquare · 3 apart
• ♓︎ Taurus & Piscessextile · 2 apart

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