Taurus, The Bull
Taurus, The Bull, is the second sign of the zodiac, which runs from April 21st to May 21st every year.
Western astrology is based on the Sign of the Zodiac of people's date of birth. In astronomy, the term "zodiac" means the ring of constellations on the ecliptic which is the apparent path of the Sun across the sky over the course of the year.
The Western astrological year is divided in to 12 roughly equal parts, and the names given to these 12 parts are the "Signs of the Zodiac". The animal or object shaped patterns of stars in the part of the zodiac that the sun passes through during that part of the year is used as the name for the sign of the zodiac.
Western astrology associates positive and negative characteristics and character traits with typical people from born under each sign of the zodiac. These characteristics and character traits may not fully apply to a particular person.
Taurus Characteristics
Taurus is a feminine, or negative, sign, so Taurus people tend to be withdrawn and passive.
Taurus is an Earth sign, so Taurus people tend to be matter-of-fact and controlled.
Taurus is one of the Fixed signs, which are the signs of stability, earthiness, and immovability. Taurus people tend to have these characteristics.
Taurus Character Traits
According to Astrology Insight, people born under Taurus tend to have these character traits:
- Positive traits: patience, reliable, warm hearted, loving, persistent, determined, placid, and security loving
- Negative traits: jealous, possessive, resentful, inflexible, self indulgent, and greedy
Influence of Chinese Zodiac Signs on Taurus
Read about how the characteristics and character traits of people under Taurus are influenced by the Animals of Chinese Zodiacthey were born under.
Taurus Birthstone
Western astrology associates a birthstone with each sign of the zodiac. They are designed to support the strengths of the zodiac sign, and to compensate for its weaknesses.
Sapphire is the birthstone for people born under the Taurus zodiac sign. Sapphires are most commonly blue, but also occur in a number of different colors. Sapphires are associated with communication skills, mental discipline, and personal organization.
Taurus Planetary Ruler
The Ruler of each sign of the zodiac has a special potency in that sign, and has a more powerful influence over that sign when it is in the sign's part of the zodiac. The planetary ruler of Taurus is Venus.
Taurus Color
Pink is the main color for people born under Taurus. For more information, see Colors for the Signs of the Zodiac.
Taurus Compatibility
Western astrology holds that the character traits for each sign of the zodiac determine if two people are compatible. People who trust in Western astrology often consider the compatibility of their zodiac signs before committing to a romantic relationship or to a business relationship.
Taurus people are most compatible with the other Earth Signs: Virgo and Capricorn. They are also compatible with the Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Horoscope for 2012 for Taurus
2012 should be a rewarding year for Taurus people, both in their careers and in their relationships, with good progression being evident in both by the end of the year. For a full horoscope for 2012, see Horoscope for the Taurus Sign of the Zodiac.
The Signs of the Zodiac
The 12 signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
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Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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