TAURUS
April 20 - May 20

Stability, security and patience are strong characteristics of Taurus. Risks are taken only when and if they are essential, and then only after careful consideration. Taurus is the sign of purposeful determination and power. And, as it is also an earth sign, Taureans were born to achieve mastery over physical matter. The element earth teaches and guides them to become efficient in practical matters. They are likely to take their time about things. Often Taurians are good singers.

The symbol for the Taurus is the bull - gentle and yielding when things are going smoothly, but if provoked they can become angry, even furious, and difficult to appease. They are constructive, methodical and deliberate, but not very original.

They'd rather follow the accepted and reliable paths worn by others.

In a negative sense there are times when your natural caution and prudence degenerate into obstinacy and stubbornness.

Taurans are fond of the good things of life and often focus their attention on material acquisitions.

The key phrase for Taurus is "I have."

Love of comfort, satisfaction, and pleasure is also a characteristic of people born under this sign. Whatever fulfills these needs has great value to Taureans, and they make an effort to possess it. Once they do, no earthly force can persuade them to attach their interests elsewhere.

Because Taurus is the first sign of the earth element and the first fixed quality, these people are practical and literally "down to earth!". Venus, the planet of love,
rules this sign and her influence ensures that Taureans have a great love of beauty, are sensual lovers and enjoy luxury.

Taureans have a strong possessive streak and even the loved one may become just another possession.

If you were born between April 20 and April 30th - you are more reliable, practical and steadfast than most other Taureans; you MUST have security.

Born between April 30th and May 10th. - - the Virgo decante of Taurus, brings out the intelligent, discriminatory influence.

If you were born May 10th - May 20th - - the Capricorn decante of Taurus shows you high on ambitions, extremely practical, secretive and reserved. See writing for Capricorn.