Taurus Zodiac Sign
Taurus dates
April 20 – May 20
The Bull · Fixed earth sign · ruled by Venus
Taurus is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, so it is associated with comfort, beauty and security. The Bull is known for working steadily toward a goal and enjoying good food, music and nature.
| Symbol | ♉ Bull |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth (with Virgo and Capricorn) |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Polarity | Negative |
| Traits | steady, patient, loyal, sensual |
| Strengths | Reliable, patient, practical and devoted. |
| Weaknesses | Stubborn, possessive and slow to change. |
| Opposite sign | Scorpio |
| Most compatible with | Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces |
| Birthstones in season | April: Diamond · May: Emerald |
| Share of US births | 8.3% |
Taurus decans
| Decan | Dates | Co-ruler |
|---|---|---|
| First | April 20 – April 29 | Venus |
| Second | April 30 – May 9 | Mercury (Virgo) |
| Third | May 10 – May 20 | Saturn (Capricorn) |
Every Taurus birthday
- April 20
- April 21
- April 22
- April 23
- April 24
- April 25
- April 26
- April 27
- April 28
- April 29
- April 30
- May 1
- May 2
- May 3
- May 4
- May 5
- May 6
- May 7
- May 8
- May 9
- May 10
- May 11
- May 12
- May 13
- May 14
- May 15
- May 16
- May 17
- May 18
- May 19
- May 20
Taurus questions
- What are the dates for Taurus?
- Taurus runs from April 20 – May 20. People born on the first or last day should check a birth chart, because the Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year.
- What is Taurus’s element?
- Taurus is a fixed earth sign, along with Virgo and Capricorn.
- Who is Taurus most compatible with?
- By element, Taurus gets on best with Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces. Its opposite sign is Scorpio.
- What planet rules Taurus?
- Taurus is ruled by Venus.
- How many people are Taurus?
- About 8.3% of US births fall in Taurus season, based on birth records from 1994 to 2014.