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Taurus: Sign and Ruler
Taurus is a fixed earth sign, associated with patience, loyalty and a feel for the tangible.
- Approximate dates
- April 20 – May 20
- Element
- Earth
- Mode
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
Reading the symbolism
Comfort, dependable routines and a chance to build something over time are recurring Taurus themes. Change becomes easier to discuss when its practical benefits are clear.
Strengths and a useful pause
The traditional profile emphasizes patience, loyalty and a feel for the tangible. A useful point to notice is staying with a familiar arrangement after it has stopped working. Try recalling a particular situation before deciding how closely the description fits.
The ruler in context
Venus supplies another layer of symbolism in this profile. A birth chart also includes the Moon, rising sign and other placements, so a Sun-sign description leaves many details open.