Earth sign · Fixed
Taurus
April 20 – May 20 · Ruler: Venus
- Constancy
- Sensuality
- Grounding
You build for the long run, with a keen sense of the tangible, of beauty and of what feels good.
Symbol and myth
Zeus took the form of a white bull to carry off Europa. The sign keeps that calm, sensual strength, at the heart of a spring that blossoms and settles in.
Strengths and challenges
- Resisting change out of comfort.
- A stubbornness that can freeze exchanges.
In relationships
You love with constancy and sensuality. Trust builds slowly with you, but once given, it is solid.
At work
You build step by step, with method and stamina. You know how to turn an idea into a tangible, lasting result.
Taurus ascendant
Your presence is reassuring: calm and composed, it gives the impression that people can lean on you. Facing the unknown, you take time to observe and get a feel for the ground before committing, which spares you many missteps.
Understanding the ascendant →Moon, Venus and Mars in Taurus
Moon in Taurus
You find your calm in stability, comfort and simple pleasures. Once you trust, your attachment is deeply loyal. Learn more
Venus in Taurus
You love with constancy and sensuality. Tenderness, loyalty and shared pleasures matter more than grand speeches. Learn more
Mars in Taurus
You act with patience and tenacity. Slow to start, you are almost impossible to stop once under way. Learn more
Affinities
Same element
Trine: earth with earth, you understand each other effortlessly. Learn more
Kindred element
Sextile: elements that spur on or nourish each other, an easy understanding. Learn more
Opposite sign
Opposition: your mirror. What it has, you often lack, and vice versa. Learn more
An affinity between Sun signs is only a starting point: the full chart and the Enneagram say much more.
Element and mode
Earth is the element of the tangible: stability, patience, a sense of what is real and what lasts. Fixed signs hold the heart of the seasons: they consolidate and persevere.