Dictionary term
Taurus
Direct answer
Taurus is the second zodiac sign: fixed earth, ruled by Venus, associated with embodiment, value, steadiness, appetite, beauty, patience, and material continuity.
Taurus is fixed earth, ruled by Venus.
The sign glyph and elemental field orient the archetype without reducing it to a stereotype.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Taurus when interpreting money, body, comfort, persistence, sensuality, values, possession, and the house where life asks for steadiness.
- Do not use it for
- Do not reduce Taurus to laziness or indulgence.
- In astrology
- Taurus is fixed earth, ruled by Venus, opposite Scorpio, and traditionally linked with cultivation, voice, and durable value.
- Reference category
- Zodiac Signs
- Related terms
- Zodiac, Sun Sign, Moon Sign, Rising Sign
Deeper Almanac guide: Taurus zodiac guide. This dictionary entry is a concise definition page; the linked guide remains the long-form topic page.
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The story behind Taurus
Taurus carries bull symbolism and follows Aries in the zodiacal sequence.
Taurus in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Taurus asks what is worth protecting, cultivating, and enjoying without guilt.
Why Taurus matters
Taurus matters because it shows where a chart seeks stability, pleasure, loyalty, resources, and a slower trust in what can be touched.
Taurus at work: an example
Taurus on the second house can make income, food, craft, and self-worth central topics in the chart.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Zodiac Signs
- Also appears in
- Zodiac Signs
- Aliases
- Taurus sign, Taurus zodiac sign
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Taurus?
Taurus is the second zodiac sign: fixed earth, ruled by Venus, associated with embodiment, value, steadiness, appetite, beauty, patience, and material continuity.
How is Taurus used in astrology?
Use Taurus when interpreting money, body, comfort, persistence, sensuality, values, possession, and the house where life asks for steadiness.
What should I avoid when interpreting Taurus?
Do not reduce Taurus to laziness or indulgence. Taurus often knows how to preserve life.
