Earth sign · Fixed
Taurus April 20 to May 20
Taurus arrives a month after the equinox, once spring has settled in across the north. Its constellation holds two of the easiest sights in the night sky, the orange star Aldebaran and the Pleiades star cluster. In astrology Taurus is ruled by Venus, and it is the sign of patience, comfort and loyalty that lasts.
Taurus at a glance
- Symbol
- The Bull
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Opposite sign
- Scorpio
- Season
- Spring in the north, autumn in the south
When Taurus season starts
The Sun enters Taurus at a slightly different moment each year. From 2000 to 2050 that moment falls on April 19 or April 20 in UTC, and local time can move it a day earlier or later. Someone born on one of those days could be Aries or Taurus, depending on the year and the hour.
Check a Aries or Taurus birthday
Times are worked out from the Sun's position using Jean Meeus's Astronomical Algorithms and checked against the US Naval Observatory's equinox and solstice times. How the calculator works
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What astrology says about Taurus
Astrology's steady earth sign, fond of good food, soft fabric and friends it has known for years.
- Patient and dependable
- Notices quality and comfort
- Calm when things get busy
- Loyal to their people for years
Gift ideas for a Taurus
Something good to eat or drink
Single-origin coffee, a good olive oil, a box from a local bakery.
A soft, well-made throw or scarf
Taurus is the sign of texture. Choose the nicer fabric.
A plant that is easy to keep
Something green that grows slowly, like a pothos or a snake plant.
Dinner at their favourite quiet place
No new places, no queues. The one they already love.
One good kitchen tool
A cast-iron pan or a sharp knife that will last.
