Taurus: the Fixed Earth sign

Taurus personality

Taurus is a Fixed Earth sign ruled by Venus. Its core nature is steady, sensual, patient, possessive. As Earth energy in Fixed mode, it approaches life by sustaining.

Core traits: steady, sensual, patient, possessive.

Taurus dates & element

Taurus covers birthdays from April 20 – May 20. It is a Fixed Earth sign ruled by Venus. The element shows how Taurus expresses energy; the modality shows how it acts.

Taurus compatibility

Taurus tends to flow most easily with Virgo and Capricorn (same Earth element), and the Water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Real compatibility, though, depends on the whole birth chart — your Moon, Rising, and the placements of Venus and Mars matter as much as your Sun sign.

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