Taurus Zodiac Sign

As the zodiac unfolds, and after the trail blazing and initiating energy of Aries, comes stable, patient Taurus helping to make sense and add structure and form.

The glyph (graphic of this sign) is of the Bull. Yet paradoxically the ruling planet of this sign is Venus, the planet of love and beauty. Whilst Taurans can be willful and stubborn, they are also capable of being very gentle too.

The symbolism of Taurus is of procreation, of all natural reproductive forces. In mythology, it was said that Aphrodite was represented as wearing two horns on her head to imitate a bull. But within this there is also a weird tie-up here between Mars and Venus, the two yet very different planets of love and sexuality.

In terms of material resources and the unfolding of the zodiac, the Fixed quality of Taurus along with its elemental rulership of Earth, often makes Taurans highly concerned with values, though not necessarily materialism – though this can be a failing.

Some Taurans find great happiness living a very simple life. This could be in working part-time, making the most of an allotment or small holding and improving their homes through the patient marshaling of resources.

Yet other Taurans can take great pleasure in a totally calorific lifestyle of much wine and good food and plenty of excursions to the shopping mall to indulge in some serious retail therapy. Not only can this stretch the patience of their personal banker but also the elastic in their waistlines!

But the bigger picture shows Taurans to be constant, able to work towards long term goals but who can get stuck in ruts of beliefs or attitudes which makes them closed to evolving as easily as some signs.

Taurans are without doubt very sensual however, and make ardent lovers and stable long term partners. However, obstinate sometimes jealous attitudes, can be very damaging to relationships and Taurans can have a tendency to try to take the object of their affection away from other distractions, which over time can starve the relationship of air and new influences.

Famous Taurans include: Queen Elizabeth II, reformer Oliver Cromwell, playright Will Shakespear, Adolph Hitler, daddy of analysists Sigmund Freud, singer/actress Cher and footballer David Beckham.

Today’s Horoscope

Friday 4th July

Taurus 21 April – 21 May

With artful Venus entering your money zone, your ability to encourage growth can show itself in an increase in income. Ideas and schemes could spring to mind that enhance your financial worth over the short and long-term. Plus, your ability to spot a bargain or a brilliant investment could be ramped up. And anything that increases your confidence is certainly worth investing in.

Yesterday’s Horoscope

Thursday 3rd July

Taurus 21 April – 21 May

Need a break from routine? Anything that diverts your attention away from mundane chores and schedules might help. You could start the day by wearing something that’s a little quirky, but that could net you some interesting comments and might set the stage for a new way of dressing. That odd item of clothing you’re not sure what to do with could make its one and only debut.

Tomorrow’s Horoscope

Saturday 5th July

Taurus 21 April – 21 May

With Neptune now retrograde in Aries, you may discover an illusion wrapped in another illusion, like layers of a dream. Something you took at face value, now reveals a second, glassier element. But this isn’t about betrayal, it’s about awakening. The mist can thin, and you’ll start seeing what’s real. It’s oddly satisfying, like peeling back wallpaper to find something truer underneath.

Weekly Horoscope

WC 30th June

Taurus 21 April – 21 May

This week’s Quarter Moon urges you to move from planning to doing, but don’t go it alone. Rally your friends and share your ideas, as a little teamwork turns dreams into reality. With Venus, your ruler, gliding into Gemini, it’s the perfect time to uncover smart deals and make purchases that truly suit your lifestyle. But with Neptune rewinding, don’t be in a hurry.

Monthly Horoscope

July Monthlies

Taurus 21 April – 21 May

Your ruler Venus is in an electric conjunction with Uranus early in the month, and you can encounter a magical connection or desire more personal space in a current tie. You may have experimented with different ideas in recent years, and from the 7th you can start to gauge if any of these will gain traction. You may well also enjoy some financial good fortune this month. A powerful conversation is possible with Full Moon of the 10th, but whatever you think or are tempted to say, past events or deeply rooted issues may need unpicking. An openness to any kind of inner work will be very helpful and potentially healing. If you’re looking to move homes or improve a property, be aware that misunderstandings are possible with Mercury’s Retrograde, but progress can come from the New Moon of the 24th.