Taurus (astrology)

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**Taurus**

Zodiac Symbol:	Bull
Birth Dates (Tropical):	April 20 - May 20
Birth Dates (Sidereal):	May 16 - June 15
Birth Dates (Solar):	May 14 - June 19
Constellation:	Taurus
Zodiac Element:	Earth
Zodiac Quality:	Fixed
Body Part:	Neck and Throat
Domicile:	Venus
Detriment:	Mars
Exaltation:	Moon
Fall:	Uranus
Birthstone:	Emerald
Colours:	Green ,Pale Blue, Mauve
Numbers:	One and Nine
Day:	Friday
Gemstones:	Emerald, Golden Topaz, Lapis, Azurite, Agate
Metal:	Silver, Gold, Copper

Symbol of Taurus

Taurus is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation of the same name. Under the tropical zodiac, Taurus is occupied by the Sun from April 20 to May 20, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from May 14 to June 19. The opposite sign to Taurus is Scorpio.

Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac and associated with material pleasure. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a practical, reliable, patient, affectionate, sensuous, ambitious, and determined character, but one which is also prone to laziness, jealousy, inflexibility, greediness, and stubbornness. In terms of anatomy, Taurus is said to rule the vocal chords, tonsils, palate, throat, neck, ears, and lower jaw. In terms of geography Taurus is linked with Switzerland, Sweden, Cyprus, Ireland, Iran, Russia, and Greece.

Physically, individuals born under the sign of Taurus supposedly tend to have a full and square face, small ears, a rounded and dimpled chin, a short and turned-up nose, large and expressive eyes, glowing and opaque skin, full and well-shaped lips, small and even teeth, and thick hair. Generally, there is something distinctly sensual about the appearance. They are thought to usually be of average height. According to astrology, those born in April are usually big-boned and those born in May are sometimes more slight-of-frame.

Taurus is traditionally thought to be ruled by the planet Venus. However, in more recent years a few astrologers have come to believe that the true planet which governs Taurus is one named Pan-Horus, first discovered during the 1970s. Some astrologers have also speculated that the dwarf planet 1 Ceres is the true ruler of Taurus. But since it has never been stated that either 1 Ceres or Pan-Horus are actually planets the vast majority of astrologers still consider Venus to be the planetary ruler of the Sign of Taurus, as Venus has a much more archetypical representation in Taurus than the other Venus-ruled sign, Libra.

In mythology Taurus is often associated with the Greek myth of the bull-form taken by Zeus in order to win Europa, as well as the mythological figure of Midas, King of Phrygia, from the Greek myth of the Midas Touch. Taurus is also associated with the Greco-Roman goddess Aphrodite/Venus and sometimes also the goddesses Hera/Juno, Ishtar, Isis, Freyja, and Frigg and the gods Pan, Dionysus/Bacchus, Xolotl, and Quetzalcoatl

Taurus is said to be compatible with Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, with the best match being Scorpio, its natural partner.

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Western Zodiac
Elements	Water · Earth · Fire · Air
Qualities	Cardinal · Fixed · Mutable
Signs	Aries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces