12 Birth Signs

April 20 - May 20

Psychological Type: Perceptive

Negative Sign: Feminine

Element: Earth

Quality: Fixed – Taurus is quiet, affectionate, patient, stable, determined and practical, stubborn and resistant to change

Ruling Planet: Venus – Roman goddess of beauty and the arts, pleasure, emotions. In astrology, Venus’s influence inclines toward a love of luxury

Symbol: The Bull, Strong, stubborn, plodding, can be both fierce and gentle

Glyph: The pictograph represents the horns and head of the Bull. It also outlines the chin and Adam’s apple of the human throat (the part of the anatomy that Taurus rules). In symbolic terms, the glyph is a half moon forming a cup that rests on the circle of the sun. The cup represents material power and wealth derived through the force of will (the circle)

Dominant Keyword: I HAVE

Polarity: Scorpio – Taurus is the sign of property and money. Its natives put a high regard on collecting possessions known to cling to what is theirs. Scorpio, Taurus’s opposite sign, is the sign of legacies and shared wealth. The wealth of Scorpio people tends to be spiritual rather than material, which they give to others in the form of teaching, writing and the healing arts.

Part of the body ruled by Taurus: Neck and Throat – Many Taurus people have beautiful speaking and singing voices. But they are vulnerable to colds, laryngitis, score throats, and thyroid problems.

Lucky Day: Friday

Lucky Numbers: 6 and 4

Magical Birthstone: Emerald – Protects against infidelity and deceit, insures loyalty, and improves memory

Special Color: Pale blue and mauve – the soft colors of refinement and gentleness

Metal: Copper

Animals ruled by Taurus: Cattle

Caution: Taurus people have a tendency to get involved in violent situations that have to do with love or money. They often antagonize others and incite the passions of lovers because of their stubbornness and possessiveness.