TAURUS PERSONALITYTRAITS

April 20 - May 20

Illustration of taurus zodiac sign character

Strong in both spirit and body, independent, blessed with excellent health, and viewing life with positivity and a good sense of humor, Taurus people are friendly. However, they can be unbearably stubborn and terrifying in anger if provoked, transforming from a calm calf into a raging bull seeing red. These are the primary traits of people born under this sign. Let’s delve into the qualities typical of Taurus, what distinguishes men, women, and children born under this sign, what brings Taurus joy, what causes their dissatisfaction, and much more.

General Characteristics of Taurus

The symbol of this zodiac sign is the bull, which speaks for itself. People born under this constellation are hardworking and diligent. They are ready to work long and hard, performing the toughest jobs to achieve their goals. In this persistence, they are hard to outdo by anyone from other zodiac signs. Below is a description of Taurus that reflects the main traits of typical representatives of this sign.

Dates: April 21 — May 20

Element: Earth

Planet: Venus

Quality: Fixed

Tarot Card: The Hierophant

Color: Pink

Gemstone: Emerald

Flowers: Rose, Red Poppy

Talisman: Golden Bull, Owl

Best Compatibility: Cancer, Virgo

Taurus Personality

While Taurus people are characterized by the persistence mentioned above, they often exhibit a certain passivity. Yes, they are ready to work until they drop. However, they won't actively seek new opportunities but will continue confidently doing their job.

Additionally, Taurus is endowed with practical wisdom, making them excellent homemakers, striving to do everything for their home. Due to their grounded nature, Taurus prefers the feeling of stability and security. Uncertainty and abrupt changes, especially those accompanied by the unknown, are hard and painful for them to bear.

Typical representatives of this zodiac sign are attractive in appearance, pleasant in communication, and easily find common ground with people. They are enjoyable to be friends with and simply be around, for example, in a work team. However, it's not wise to anger them — an enraged Taurus resembles a furious bull charging at the red color, sweeping everything in its path.

That said, it's hard to provoke a Taurus — outside of conflict situations, they are very calm, balanced, and possess enormous patience. Additionally, most Taurus individuals have an innate ability for empathy and understanding others.

Strengths and Weaknesses of Taurus

Taurus are very strong personalities, as previously mentioned. However, when their positive traits become excessive, they can complicate the lives of those around them. They are persistent and hardworking, ready to work for years to achieve their goals. But in certain circumstances, these qualities can turn into drawbacks. In such cases, Taurus becomes excessively stubborn, pursuing goals that are not truly necessary for them.

Taurus's long patience can also turn negative. Accumulating dissatisfaction, they may explode over a trivial matter, causing a grand scandal without considering others. Additionally, Taurus are born possessive and jealous, capable of exhausting even the most loved ones with their suspicions and scenes. Some of them develop a passion for hoarding, which can turn into excessive greed.