Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly from April 20 to May 20. It is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus: steady, patient and loyal, with a love of comfort, beauty and good food. Its symbol is the Bull and its tarot card is The Hierophant. Read today's Taurus horoscope.
Taurus at a glance
| Dates | April 20 – May 20 (varies by a day; see the finder) |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth: practicality, patience and the material world |
| Modality | Fixed: sustains, commits and resists change |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Symbol | The Bull |
| Tarot card | The Hierophant |
| Opposite sign | Scorpio |
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Taurus personality: strengths and challenges
Taurus in love and compatibility
Taurus loves slowly and for keeps: affectionate, sensual and loyal once committed. Security matters, and so do small daily gestures. The growth point is flexibility: letting a relationship change and grow instead of holding it exactly as it was.
| Match type | Signs | Why, in traditional astrology |
|---|---|---|
| Easiest matches | Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces | Signs of the same element, or of the element that complements earth, tend to understand each other easily. |
| Opposites attract | Scorpio | The opposite sign has what Taurus lacks: strong attraction, and something to learn from each other. |
| More friction | Leo, Aquarius | Signs three apart ("square") have different needs; it can work, but takes more compromise. |
Sun signs are only one part of compatibility. For a reading based on your birth cards instead, try the tarot love compatibility calculator.
Taurus careers
Taurus tends to do well in work that rewards patience and a good eye: finance and banking, real estate, cooking and hospitality, design, gardening, art and music.
Taurus tarot card: The Hierophant
In the tradition of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, each zodiac sign is linked with a Major Arcana card. Taurus's card is The Hierophant. Reading it alongside your sign adds another layer: its themes often echo the strengths and lessons above.
Born on the cusp?
Born on April 19 or 20, or on May 20 or 21? The Sun changes sign at a different time each year, so use the sign finder above with your birth time to know whether you are Aries or Taurus, or Taurus or Gemini.
Taurus horoscope
Read the Taurus horoscope today, the weekly Taurus horoscope or the monthly Taurus tarot horoscope, each with a tarot card drawn for the sign.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Taurus?
Usually April 20 to May 20. The exact start and end change by a day or so from year to year, so people born on those edges should check with the sign finder on this page.
What is Taurus's element and ruling planet?
Taurus is a fixed earth sign, ruled by Venus.
Which signs are most compatible with Taurus?
Traditionally the other earth signs, Virgo and Capricorn, and the water signs Cancer and Pisces. Scorpio, the opposite sign, often brings strong attraction.
What tarot card is Taurus?
The Hierophant, the card of tradition, learning and shared values.
What is the Taurus symbol?
The Bull, a symbol of strength, patience and fertility.
Other zodiac signs
Sources and further reading
- Zodiac · Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Astrology · Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms (2nd ed., 1998), chapter 25: the solar position formula used by the sign finder
- How our readings work: randomness, use of AI and limits · The Mystica
Written by The Mystica Editorial Team under our editorial standards. Last reviewed: October 25, 2026. Astrology is a traditional belief system; personality descriptions are offered for reflection and entertainment, not as scientific findings.