♉︎ Taurus: zodiac sign meaning

The Bull · Earth · Fixed · ruled by Venus

By The Crystal Moonlight team · Published 27 October 2026

Taurus is the 2nd sign of the zodiac, a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus. The Sun is in Taurus for people born roughly 20 April – 20 May, but every planet in your chart can be in Taurus, and each one shows a different side of the sign.

What does Taurus mean for your Sun, Moon and rising sign?

Sun in Taurus · The Builder

With the Sun in Taurus you are steady, patient and grounded. You build your life step by step and you value what lasts: trusted people, good food, beautiful things and a sense of security. Once you commit, very little can move you.

Moon in Taurus · Your emotional needs

With the Moon in Taurus your feelings are steady and deep. You need comfort, routine and a sense of security to feel at ease. Once settled, you are calm and hard to rattle, and you bring that calm to others.

Taurus rising · The Calm Presence

With Taurus rising you come across as calm, steady and easy to be around. People sense that you are reliable and grounded, and your unhurried manner puts them at ease. You take your time, and you rarely do anything you have not thought through.

What does each planet mean in Taurus?

What are the key facts about Taurus?

Dates (Sun)	20 April – 20 May
Symbol	The Bull
Element	Earth
Mode	Fixed
Ruler	Venus
Polarity	Receptive (yin)
Opposite sign	Scorpio
Natural house	2nd house
Body	Throat and neck
Gemstone	Emerald
Colour	Green