Taurus: The Bull

  • April 20 - May 20
  • Fixed Earth Sign
  • Complementary Sign: Scorpio
  • Colours: Pastel shades and Blues
  • Plant: Mallow
  • Gemstone: Topaz
  • Metal: Copper
  • Tarot Card: Hierophant (High Priest)
  • Animal: Bull

    • This sign is concerned with:

  • Beauty, romance, sentimentality, sensuality
  • Materialistic values, wealth, prosperity
  • Nature, harmony, love of living things
  • Possession, control, security, dependability
  • Habit, organization, tenacity, kindness
  • Shyness, cautiousness, trustworthiness, calmness
  • Appreciation of values, talents, abilities

    • Taurus Personality Characteristics:

    Positive

  • A careful and conservative outlook
  • Dependable and offers enduring loyalty
  • Calm and patient
  • Artistic
  • Thorough
  • Attentive
  • Values the talents of others
  • Very loving
  • Resourceful
  • Gentle and placid
  • Excellent cook
  • Good sense of time and is orderly

    • Negative

  • A tendency to be self-indulgent
  • Can be stubborn, obstinate, and get stuck in a rut
  • Materialistic
  • Slow-moving
  • Little to say
  • Delays action by lengthy pondering
  • Easily embarrassed
  • Boring
  • Insensitivity

    • Physical Appearance:

  • Body compact and sturdy, often with thick, muscular legs and thighs
  • Face rounded with a clear, often beautiful complexion
  • Neck short, and may appear rather thick if the shoulders are high and square, which is typical of those with a very strong Taurean influence
  • Typical Taurean feet are large or broad
  • Eyes are usually large and offer a steady gaze

    • The Taurus Male:

  • Rarely changes his point of view
  • Works hard to build security
  • Is astute and can evaluate a situation very quickly in financial terms
  • Is quiet and has a low-key charm
  • Is unpretentious
  • Enjoys comfort
  • Can be defensive and suspicious in a new or unexpected situation
  • Is wary of others taking advantage of him
  • Dresses to create an image of respectability
  • Uses influential connections to get what he wants

    • The Taurus Female:

  • Is an introvert
  • Has considerable moral and emotional courage
  • Takes people as the come
  • Is very loyal to her friends and sticks by them if they are in trouble
  • has practical common sense
  • Is deeply sensual
  • Prefers the real to the artificial, eg, real flowers, real silk, and genuine, high-quality antiques

    • Young Taurus:

  • Is usually a quiet baby with rare outbursts
  • Is stubborn and wants his or her own way
  • Has a strong little body and can often be found clenching his or her fists when opposed
  • Is usually calm, pleasant and a little shy
  • Is cuddly and affectionate
  • Dislikes being the center of attention
  • Responds to common sense and affection
  • Usually works slowly but steadily at school