Element: Earth
Mode: Fixed
Zodiac Symbol: Bull
Key Motivations: Material security, sensual comfort, physical prowess, artistic pursuits, creative projects
Outstanding Attributes: Practical, stable, grounded, tenacious, artistic, manual dexterity, eye for color, strong sense of aesthetics, love of culinary arts and gardening, business and financial acumen
Center of Body Activity: Throat
Mythological Character: Minotaur
Planetary Ruler: Venus
Number: 6
Archetype: Pragmatist

Information from the book Astrological Secrets for the New Millennium by Laurie A. Baum, M.S.W. For full information on Taurus and the other signs, check this book out!