Sign, Taurus

Definition

Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac. It is a fixed earth sign traditionally ruled by Venus and symbolized by the Bull. In the tropical zodiac, the Sun usually passes through Taurus from about April 20 to May 20. Taurus can describe a Sun sign, but it may also contain any planet, angle, or house cusp in a natal chart.

Astrological Meaning

Taurus is associated with stability, embodiment, resources, comfort, patience, and sustained effort. Its fixed quality favors continuity, while its earth element emphasizes practical and tangible concerns. Venusian rulership adds themes of attraction, pleasure, value, beauty, and relationship. A planet in Taurus may express itself deliberately and consistently, though it can sometimes resist disruption. Interpretation depends on the planet involved, its house, aspects, dignity, and the chart as a whole. The Moon is traditionally exalted in Taurus, indicating conditions that may support steadiness and nourishment.

Why It Matters

Understanding Taurus helps clarify how a chart approaches security, material priorities, self-worth, sensory experience, and change. Strong Taurus emphasis does not guarantee wealth, calmness, or stubbornness; it suggests that preserving value and building durable results may be recurring concerns. Examining Venus, Taurus’s house placement, and relevant aspects provides a fuller interpretation than relying on Sun-sign traits alone.

Related Encyclopedia Entries

• Traditional Astrology
• Astrological Terminology
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