Taurus zodiac sign
The Sun is in Taurus from 20 April to 20 May. Read what astrologers link with Taurus, which signs match it and how the sign differs from the stars behind it.
The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.
Taurus at a glance
- Dates
- 20 April to 20 May
- Sun enters the sign
- 19 April to 20 April
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
- Keywords
- steady, practical, sensual
Taurus traits
Taurus is the sign that astrologers link with comfort, patience and the senses. Its people are described as calm and reliable, with a taste for good food, music and touch.
Persistence and loyalty are the strengths named for Taurus. The weak side is stubbornness: once a Taurus has decided, astrologers say it is slow to change course.
In relationships, Taurus is described as faithful and warm, and as someone who shows love through time and practical care. It is said to value a stable home and a partner who does the same.
Signs compatible with Taurus
Astrologers call two signs compatible when they share an element, or when their elements match: fire with air, and earth with water.
The stars behind Taurus
In 2026, the sign Taurus runs from 20 April to 20 May. The Sun starts that time in front of the stars of Aries and then crosses into Taurus (14 May).
The signs were named for the constellations about 2000 years ago, when the March equinox was in the stars of Aries. The Earth's axis wobbles slowly, a movement called precession, and it has carried the equinox almost a whole sign along the Sun's path. Today the Sun is in front of Pisces at the March equinox.
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Questions about Taurus
The Sun is in Taurus from 20 April to 20 May. It enters the sign between 19 April and 20 April (time zone of San Pawl il-Bahar), depending on the year, so a person born on the first or the last day can have the next or the previous sign. Open the page of your birthday to check your year.
Astrologers usually name Virgo, Capricorn (the same element) and Cancer, Pisces (the matching element) as the signs that fit Taurus.
In 2026, the sign Taurus runs from 20 April to 20 May. The Sun starts that time in front of the stars of Aries and then crosses into Taurus (14 May). The sign Taurus follows the seasons and not the stars, so the two do not line up.