Taurus (20th April – 20th May)
| Symbol: | The bull |
| Ruler: | Venus |
| Element: | Earth |
| Mode: | Sensation |
| Quality: | Fixed (steadfast, finds change difficult) |
| Sign’s gender: | Feminine |
| Qualities strongest at : | Morning (9 –11am) |
| Lucky day: | Friday |
| Season: | Spring |
| Lucky number: | 6 |
| Lucky colours: | Pale blue, bright green, pastels |
| Lucky gems: | Emerald, blue sapphire, lapus lazuli, rose quartz |
| Metals ruled: | Copper, bronze |
| Plants linked: | Columbine, primrose, violet, sorrel |
| Body area vulnerable: | Neck and throat |
| Chinese sign: | Snake (wisdom) |
| Native American: | Beaver (perseverance) |
| Keyword: | ‘I have’, the need to possess |
Characteristic Taurus traits:
Positive: Steady, persevering, loyal, down-to-earth, reliable, patient, determined, sensual, prosperous, loves beauty, kind and affectionate
Negative: Possessive, stubborn, self-indulgent, resistant to change, resentful and prone to jealousy
Famous Taurus Men
| name | fame | birthday |
| Jack Nicholson | Actor | 22 April |
| Yehudi Menuhin | Violinist,conductor | 22 April |
| William Shakespeare | Playwright, poet | 23 April |
| Al Pacino | Actor | 25 April |
| David Beckham | Footballer | 2 May |
| Michael Palin | Comedian | 5 May |
| Sigmund Freud | Psychoanalyst | 6 May |
| Tony Blair | British Prime Minister | 6 May |
| Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Composer | 7 May |
| David Attenborough | Presenter, naturalist | 8 May |
| Fred Astaire | Actor/dancer | 10 May |
| Stevie Wonder | Singer | 13 May |
Famous Taurus women
| name | fame | birthday |
| Shirley Maclaine | Actor, author | 24 April |
| Barbra Streisand | Actor, singer | 24 April |
| Ella Fitzgerald | Jazz singer | 25 April |
| Renee Zellweger | Actor | 25 April |
| Penelope Cruz | Actor | 28 April |
| Michelle Pfeiffer | Actor | 29 April |
| Audrey Hepburn | Actor | 29 April |
| Uma Thurman | Actor | 29 April |
| Katherine Hepburn | Actor | 12 May |
| Florence Nightingale | Crimean War Nurse | 12 May |
| Daphne du Maurier | Novelist | 13 May |
| Cher | Singer, actor | 20 May |
