Astrologers assign personality traits to the signs. The following are traits more widely associated with Taurus. Note that no scientific research thus far has been able to prove such correlation. Many astrologers consider planetary aspects to hold a key influence[6] which may override sign location and thus conceding many exceptions.

• Stubborn, however prefer thinking of themselves as patient, sensible and firm.
• Dedicated, willing to work hard for what they enjoy.
• Determined.
• Disciplined, methodical
• Sensible, practical
• Conservative, traditional
• Artistic / creative, often musical.
• Relaxed, laid-back, generally cool and self-possessed
• Slow to anger, but can become furiously mad
• Sensual, greatly enjoys food
• Loving
• Romantic and affectionate.
• Getting stuck in ruts
• Good sense of humor
• Resentful
• Prudent, cautious
• Reliable, dependable and trustworthy
• Tenacious, steadfast
• Stable, steady
• Patient
• Loyal, faithful
• Overindulgent
• Very strong
• Good taste

• Ideal careers: banking, modeling, music, almost any form of bureaucracy, engineering, auctioneering, artist, managers, singers, chef and acting
• Likes: stability • beauty • nature and natural things • taking their time • comfort and pleasure • luxury • the arts • music
• Dislikes: Disruption • being forced • being rushed • change • chaos

Physical traits

Many astrologers believe that each of the zodiac signs has identifiable physical traits. Individuals born under the sign of Taurus will tend to have long faces, a well defined jawline, small ears, a large and dimpled chin, sometimes prominent foreheads, a pointy or short and turned-up nose, large and expressive eyes that offer a steady gaze, opaque, clear, light skin, often beautiful pale complexion, full and well-shaped lips, small and even teeth, and thin, often straight hair. Many astrologers believe Taurus to be very good looking individuals.They are thought to usually be above average height and the women often possess a voluptuous figure, a swan neck and Grecian nose. Some of the women are pure Aphrodites. They are beautifully proportioned, and extremely graceful in their movements and exude airs of deep sensuality, amazing drawing powers, and tremendous magnetism.

Compatibilities

Although many mainstream astrology books do not bother with superficial sun-sign compatibilities, Taurus is widely thought to be compatible with the earthy signs, Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus itself. Taurus is also often considered to be a good match with Cancer and Pisces. Its relationship with Scorpio is often considered powerful and passionate, but rather complicated. According to Liz Greene, Taurus could also learn a lot and build a solid enduring bond with air sign Aquarius, however both will have to make an effort from time to time to understand each other's different world-views. Taurus is also said to be good with Leo, although the relationship may need some work as both signs can be very stubborn, and should instead try to understand and accept each other. There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Taurus do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac. Professional astrologers rarely boil compatibility down to just the sun-sign. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.

Correspondences

• Birthstones:Sapphire ; Emerald (May) ; Diamond (April)
• Colours: Light Blue • Pink • Lemon
• Gemstones: Emerald
• Metal: Copper
• Flowers:Rose • Violet
• Countries:Ireland • Switzerland • Sweden • Russia
• Cities: Lucerne • Leipzig • St. Louis
• Animals: Cattle

• The Indian equivalent of Taurus is Vrishabha.

• The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the wise, purposeful Snake, whose lunar month is 5 May - 5 June.

What every Aries should know...

The Taurean's characteristics are solidity, practicality, extreme determination and strength of will - no one will ever drive them, but they will willingly and loyally follow a leader they trust. They are stable, balanced, conservative good, law-abiding citizens and lovers of peace, possessing all the best qualities of the bourgeoisie. As they have a sense of material values and physical possessions, respect for property and a horror of falling into debt, they will do everything in their power to maintain the security of the status quo and be somewhat hostile to change. Mentally, they are keen-witted and practical more often than intellectual, but apt to become fixed in their opinions through their preference for following accepted and reliable patterns of experience. Their character is generally dependable, steadfast, prudent, just, firm and unshaken in the face of difficulties. Their vices arise from their virtues, going to extremes on occasion,such as sometimes being too slavish to the conventions they admire.
On rare occasions a Taurean may be obstinately and exasperatingly self-righteous, unoriginal, rigid, ultraconservative, argumentative, querulous bores, stuck in a self-centered rut. They may develop a brooding resentment through nursing a series of injuries received and, whether their characters are positive or negative, they need someone to stroke their egos with a frequent, "Well Done!" Most Taureans are not this extreme though. They are faithful and generous friends with a great capacity for affection, but rarely make friends with anyone outside their social rank, to which they are ordinarily excessively faithful. In the main, they are gentle, even tempered, good natured, modest and slow to anger, disliking quarreling and avoiding ill-feeling. If they are provoked, however, they can explode into violent outbursts of ferocious anger in which they seem to lose all self-control. Equally unexpected are their occasional sallies into humor and exhibitions of fun. Although their physical appearance may belie it, they have a strong aesthetic taste, enjoying art, for which they may have a talent, beauty (recoiling from anything sordid or ugly) and music. They may have a strong, sometimes unconventional, religious faith. Allied to their taste for all things beautiful is a love for the good things of life pleasure, comfort, luxury and good food and wine and they may have to resist the temptation to over indulgence, leading to drunkenness, gross sensuality, and covetousness. In their work, Taureans are industrious and good craftspeople, and are not afraid of getting their hands dirty. They are reliable, practical, methodical and ambitious, within a framework of obedience to superiors. They are at their best in routine positions of trust and responsibility, where there is little need of urgency and even less risk of change, and a pension at the end. Yet they are creative and good founders of enterprises where the rewards of their productiveness come from their own work and not that of others.They can flourish in many different trades and professions: banking, architecture, building, almost any form of bureaucracy, auctioneering, farming, medicine, chemistry, industry Taureans make good managers and foremen surveying, insurance, education and, perhaps surprisingly, music and sculpture. They make an ideal trustee or guardian, and can attain eminence as a chef. Some Taureans are gifted enough in singing to become opera stars or to excel in more popular types of music.They are more than averagely amorous and sensually self-conscious, but sexually straightforward and not given to experiment. They make constant, faithful, home loving spouses and thoughtful, kindly parents, demanding too much of neither their spouses nor children. They can be over possessive and may sometimes play the game of engineering family roles for the pleasure of making up the quarrel. If anyone offends their amour proper they can be a determined enemy, though magnanimous in forgiveness if their opponent makes an effort to meet them halfway.No other sign in the zodiac is closer to earth then Taurus. The main objective in leading a Taurean life is primarily (though not entirely) to maintain stability and physical concerns. Your inner spiritual sense longs for earthly harmony and wholesomeness. When you fully understand this, and work toward this end, you will no longer need to blindly reassure yourself with external possessions and comforts. A realization that finding this inner peace will cause all of the above mentioned positive things will overtake you and your life will be very full.
Possible Health Concerns...
Taurus governs the throat and neck and its subjects need to beware throat infections, goiter and respiratory ailments such as asthma. They are said to be at risk of diseases of the genitals, womb, liver and kidneys, and of abscesses and rheumatism. Because their body type has an inclination to physical laziness, Taureans can be overweight.

PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE FOR YOU, AND THEIR SOLUTIONS

As with all sun signs, we all have unique traits to our personalities. When these traits are suppressed, or unrealized, problems will arise. However, with astrology we can examine the problem and assess the proper solution based on the sun sign characteristics. As a Taurean you may see things below that really strike home. Try the solution, you most likely will be amazed at the results. If you find yourself on the receiving end of the negatives below, it is because you are failing to express the positive. PROBLEM: Having feelings of being used and manipulated, led down the garden path and made a sucker of.
SOLUTION: Realize that your magnetism attracts negative as well as positive influences. You need to choose your friends, not let them choose you. PROBLEM: Physical things start loosing their appeal, and you feel more and more out of touch with the world around you. You stop caring so much about how much money you have among other physical concerns.
SOLUTION: You are starting to discover an inner harmony that is trying to replace the physical with spiritual. You must let this grow without killing the part of you that provides sustenance for your family. PROBLEM: Unexplained fear of loss, jealousy and a paranoia that others are out to get you.
SOLUTION: You have within you the ability to not only attract faithfulness, but also the intellect to see what is truly going on around you. You are loosing faith in both of these personal traits. Rebuild that faith. PROBLEM: Feeling depressed with life. Disgusted and dissatisfied. People around you are little comfort. You feel that life lacks meaning. Easily addicted to physical pleasures.
SOLUTION: Revisit and realize the value of spiritual things in life. Take control of your life by realizing it is not the things in life that are important, but the spirit behind it all.

Famous Taureans

Dante Alighieri (May 21, 1265)
Italian Philosopher-Poet: The Divine Comedy
Niccolò Machiavelli (May 11, 1469)
Italian Political Strategist, Author: The Prince
William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564)
Famed English Bard, Playwright
William Lilly (April 30, 1602)
Famed English Astrologer
David Hume (April 26, 1711)
Scottish Historian, Philosopher: Political Discourses
John James Audubon (May 5, 1780)
French-American Artist, Naturalist
Eug�ne Delacroix (April 26, 1798)
French Romantic Painter
Honoré de Balzac (May 20, 1799)
French Innovative Novelist: The Human Comedy
Robert Browning (May 7, 1812)
English Poet: The Ring and the Book
Sören Kierkegaard (May 5, 1813)
Danish Philosopher, Forerunner of Existentialism
Anthony Trollope (April 24, 1815)
English Novelist: Phineas Finn
Charlotte Bronte (April 21, 1816)
English Novelist: Jane Eyre
Karl Marx (May 5, 1818)
German Philosopher, Economist,
Author of The Communist Manifesto
Dante G. Rossetti (May 12, 1828)
English Painter, Member of the Pre-Raphaelites
Johannes Brahms (May 7, 1833)
German Composer
Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856)
Austrian Founder of Psychoanalysis
L. Frank Baum (May 15, 1856)
American Novelist: The Wizard of Oz
William Randolph Hearst (April 29, 1863)
American Newspaper Publisher
Harry Truman (May 8, 1884)
U. S. American President
Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888)
Russian-American Composer: GodBlessAmerica
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894)
American Dancer
Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895)
Italian-American Actor
Vladimir Nabokov (April 23, 1899)
Russian Poet, Novelist: Lolita
Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901)
American Actor: High Noon
Bing Crosby (May 2, 1904)
American Singer, Comedian
Salvador Dali (May 11, 1904)
Spanish Surrealist Painter
John Wayne (April 26, 1907)
American Actor: True Grit
Evita Perone (May 7, 1908)
Argentine First Lady
Joe Lewis (May 13, 1914)
American Boxing Champion
Orson Welles (May 6, 1915)
American Actor, Film Director: Citizen Kane
Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917)
Legendary American Jazz Singer
Satyajit Ray (May 2, 1921)
Indian Film Director
Elizabeth II (April 21, 1926)
Queen of England
Hosni Mubarak (May 4, 1928)
Egyptian President
Ernesto 'Che' Guevara (May 14, 1928)
Argentine Revolutionary
Audry Hepburn (May 4, 1929)
American Actress: My Fair Lady
Willie Mays (May 6, 1931)
American Baseball Legend
James Brown (May 3, 1933)
American Rhythm & Blues Singer
Madeleine Albright (May 15, 1937)
American Secretary of State,
First Woman to Hold the Office
Al Pacino (April 25, 1940)
American Actor: The Godfather, ScentofaWoman
Barbara Streisand (April 24, 1942)
American Singer, Actress, Director
Kolo Omotoso (April 21, 1943)
Nigerian Novelist: Just Before Dawn
George Lucas (May 14, 1944)
American Film Director; Star Wars; IndianaJones
Cher (May 20, 1946)
American Singer, Actress
Stevie Wonder (May 13, 1950)
American Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Tony Blair (May 6, 1953)
British Prime Minister
Randy Travis (May 4, 1959)
American Country & Western Singer, Actor
Bono (May 10, 1960)
Lead Singer of the Irish Rock band U2
George Clooney (May 6, 1961)
American Actor
Janet Jackson (May 16, 1966)
American Singer, Actress

Detailed Compatibilities

• TAURUS - ARIES: Two completely different personalities. Taurus doesn�t like when somebody is hurrying him and will damp ardor Aries, who is more inclined to impulsive sex. Taurus doesn�t have a delicate sensual imagination and won�t be able to meet expectations of Aries, if he will only be guided by emotions. Compatibility horoscope Taurus predicts a hot and fierce relationship, but in marriage Taurus will have to neglect unfaithfulness of Aries.
• TAURUS - TAURUS: They are not always compatible sexually. A woman is sentimental in love; a man has a more down-to-earth nature. A Taurus man may prefer the company of other men. He also likes to flirt with women. As for Taurus woman, she can�t stand deceit and lack of care of her partner. A relation is sure to be a pleasant one, but compatibility horoscope Taurus doubts about the future of marriage.
• TAURUS - GEMINI: Mobile ambivalent double-faced Gemini are in sharp contrast with faithful Taurus. But artistic nature and rich imagination of Gemini attracts Taurus. Discretion of Taurus appeals to Gemini. However Gemini are irritated by slow reaction of Taurus and his awkward amateur tenderness. Compatibility horoscope Taurus forecasts a colorless relationship and unlucky perspectives of marriage.
• TAURUS-CANCER: Taurus considers Cancer to be a romantic partner, able to meet his expectations. Stable Taurus won�t be put off by changeable mood of Cancer and firmness of his aspirations, which may be a sufficient reason for not hurrying to begin sexual relationships. Both have a strong desire for a passionate emotional life. If they are satisfied with sexual side, the relationship will be quite acceptable and marriage is possible to be successful.
• TAURUS - LEO: Taurus will have to put up with extreme self-respect of Leo. Leo finds it natural to play the main role in the life of a lover. Leo is active and sympathetic; Taurus is more reserved and egoistic. Compatibility horoscope Taurus sees no problem in sexual life in case Leo is the one who sets the pace and the spirit. Leo is difficult to please and this may complicate the relationship. It is not a very good match if you are considering a relationship in perspective.
• TAURUS -VIRGO: Taurus physical nature is more strong and revealing, and he may be irritated by puritanical inclinations of Virgo. Virgo prefers simple ways of making love and avoids excesses if possible. Taurus is not against simple things, but he is tireless in sex and that may worry Virgo. Otherwise, the relationship is quite safe and a happy marriage is possible. But a compromise in sex will be most essential.
• TAURUS - LIBRA : Libra will bring into sexual life of Taurus a lot of emotional warmth and understanding, necessary for considering and solving all the physical problems. Libra will try to make aroused and then satisfy the partner. Taurus is also persistent, so the possibility of mutual satisfaction is quite high. Taurus may play a leading role in bed. A liaison is quite �lovely� and a good alliance over a long period of time is most probable.
• TAURUS - SCORPIO: They have the same strong sexual appetite. Besides, nobody feels a need for romance outside the liaison. Taurus may be obstinate while irritated, and Scorpio in anger will frighten all the signs. Compatibility horoscope Taurus expects a stormy relationship; marriage is possible only if both partners show extreme patience to each other.
• TAURUS - SAGITTARIUS: There is a danger that Taurus will try to take under control the whole life of a freedom-loving Sagittarius. He won�t succeed anyway. Extremely sexual Taurus will be pleased with passionate imagination of Sagittarius, but will be irritated by his desire to look for love wherever it is possible. They will be happy together, but careless Sagittarius is usually a better lover then a spouse.
• TAURUS - CAPRICORN: The sexual desire of the both signs is identically strong. But no one urges towards impulsive pretentious sex. Capricorn is inclined to conceal his expectations and this kind of behavior doesn�t appeal to Taurus. Taurus will try to go his own way and Capricorn won�t definitely approve it. Perhaps, a relationship will lack romance, but passionate liaison and a lucky stable partnership is most probable.
• TAURUS - AGUARIUS: Aquarius has inclinations for self-examination and is not as interested in the physical side of relationship as Taurus. Aquarius prefers intellectual communication, but sensual Taurus won�t be satisfied with this type of love. On one hand, Aquarius will consider Taurus too exigent. On the other hand, he likes to learn the technique of sex and this may encourage him to get involved. The relationship is accidental, marriage is unpromising.
• TAURUS - PISCES: Pisces have an unexpected temperament in sexual relationship. It�ll be difficult for Taurus to get along with his partner. Sharing sensual fantasies of Pisces, persistent Taurus will manage to achieve great pleasure. The success of sexual harmony depends on Taurus. Compatibility horoscope Taurus foresees a passionate relationship and an acceptable marriage.

Funny stuff

You are brooding emotion incarnate. One minute you're up, the next you're down, the next you've shot your favorite newscaster in the kneecaps, "just 'cuz.". You're very earthy, which may mean that you don't shower as often as most people. Or it may just mean that you like to roll around with your nose in clover and sigh. Taureans love happy movies where everyone is jolly and having fun, but they fight with waiters and get upset with billboards. They like to psychoanalyze their friends but have no real experience with life in general. Taureans mumble while describing philosophical concepts. The Taurus is a strange bird because he or she holds grudges about things that never actually happened. This may stem from the feelings of inadequacy resulting from being beaten out for first in line in the zodiac by Aries. That is the Taurean self-image, always second best. However, they are undoubtedly the best at feeling like second best. All Taureans want to be God. Unfortunately, God is an Aries. You are generally tough to figure out because you answer every question with a question. Also, you won't come out from under the bed. Most Taureans love conflict. If nothing is wrong, then that in itself is something wrong. Some especially like bar fights. If they can't get into an actual bar fight, they will make up interesting stories about them which they can tell their friends right before they psychoanalyze them. If it weren't for Bazooka Joe and The Family Circus, Taureans wouldn't know what to do. You feel that you are going nowhere in life. You are probably right. Milwaukee is full of Taureans. Taureans are impatient and pushy. They are in a tremendous hurry to get to the nowhere that they intend to go to. They make little dioramas of their homes, complete with tiny effigies of the people they know, and act out scenarios of the way things would be if they were God.

Character
Taurus are as patient and relaxed as they are stubborn and possessive. All Taurus are born with dual personalities and giving birth to a Taurus child is almost like having twins - without the government benefits. A Taurus is never in any hurry at all. He is the sort of person who can only manage one or two licks at an ice cream before it falls off the cone and splatters dramatically onto the floor.
Taurus spend an extraordinary amount of money on plane tickets but almost always arrive late for their flights. These paid, unclaimed seats are the secret behind low-cost airlines that can fly you half way around the world for the price of a cholesterol-packed fast food meal. Low-cost airlines don't offer free meals because Taurus are not quite stupid enough to pay for them.
Taurus are the definition of stubborn. Once a thought gets into a Taurus' head, it never ever gets out again. Actually, it's very hard to get anything into a Taurus' head in the first place! Many Taurus suffer horrible migraines caused by a build-up of spontaneous ideas that suddenly materialise and never go away. They are also very prone to have nosebleeds. Some nosebleeds are caused by this build-up of ideas. Most are caused by irritated people.
Taurus make great dictators (in other words they make some of the most horribly atrocious dictators imaginable). One sure sign that a Taurus is becoming a dictator is that even their typical patience has packed its bags and gone on retirement. Another, even more definite, sign is that they keep talking extremely slowly and expect everyone to take notes.

Love
Taurus might be hard to put up with, but as far as loving them is concerned, they're more or less the human equivalent of broccoli. To make matters worse, they are very, very jealous and become paranoid extremely easily. Even the slightest incident, such as asking them for the TV remote, can make a Taurus a severely doubt your love. The good thing is that they forgive and forget and arguments don't usually last longer than the commercial break. All in all, lovers of Taurus ought to consider themselves very lucky indeed. Or rather, lovers of Taurus should consider themselves extremely lucky if they don't go totally insane.

Money
Taurus are very stingy and don't spend much on anything (apart from airplane tickets). Many live almost exclusively on a diet of white rice, except for some toast and jam at Christmas. Don't give a Taurus any money on his birthday - he'll probably never use it.

Future
In a sense the future belongs to Taurus because they often get their way in the end, not by being persuasive, but by patiently waiting long enough and generally being a pain. And in a sense it doesn't, because death is in much less of a hurry and always wins the waiting game eventually. A Taurus will probably save up a considerable amount of money over the years. Inflation will see to it that this money will be worthless whenever it's most needed. Taurus are also very likely to die of malnutrition or to be killed in a botched burglary.

Ideal jobs
Taurus tend to make good dictators, megalomaniacs and, believe it or not, shepherds.

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