Taurus
Sign 2 of 12 · 30°–60° of the ecliptic
Taurus is a fixed earth sign. Astrologers associate it with steadiness, comfort, patience and the senses. In the tropical zodiac the Sun is in Taurus from about 20 April to 20 May.
| Symbol | ♉ The Bull |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Polarity | Feminine (receptive), nocturnal |
| Ruler | Venus |
| Exaltation | Moon |
| Detriment | Mars |
| Fall | — |
| Opposite sign | ♏ Scorpio |
| Body (traditional melothesia) | Neck and throat |
| Tropical Sun dates (approx.) | 20 April – 20 May |
Taurus in a chart
Sun in Taurus: identity expressed through steadiness. Moon in Taurus: emotional needs coloured by earth and a fixed rhythm. Taurus rising: a first impression in the style of Taurus, with Venus as chart ruler.
Across traditions
| Tradition | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Western (tropical) | Taurus | Measured from the March equinox. The Sun enters around 20 April. |
| Vedic (sidereal) | Vrishabha (वृषभ) | Lord: Shukra (Venus). With the Lahiri ayanamsa the Sun enters around 15 May. |
| Chinese | No equivalent | Chinese astrology has no Sun signs. The 12 animals count years, months and hours. |
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