Taurus: The Bull
The Sign of Steadfastness and Sensuality
The Zodiac Sign
Taurus is the second astrological sign in the zodiac, spanning from 30° to 60° of celestial longitude. Represented by the Bull, it is an earth sign known for its grounded, reliable, and determined nature. Taureans are often associated with patience, loyalty, and a strong appreciation for life's comforts and beauty.
Element
Earth. This connects Taurus to practicality, stability, and a tangible connection to the material world.
Quality
Fixed. Taurus is steadfast, resistant to change, and excels at seeing projects through to completion.
Ruling Planet
Venus. This planet governs love, beauty, and value, making Taureans sensual, artistic, and drawn to harmony.
Key Traits
Reliable, patient, devoted, persistent, sensual, and possessive. They value security and consistency above all.
Mythology & Symbolism
The symbol of the Bull is deeply rooted in mythology, most famously in the Greek myth of Zeus. To win the affection of Princess Europa, Zeus transformed himself into a magnificent, gentle white bull. Carried across the sea, Europa eventually gave her name to a continent, and the bull was immortalized in the stars as the constellation Taurus.