Taurus is a Fixed Earth sign, ruled by Venus. As the second sign in the zodiac, the Taurus individual is a stable, conservative, home-loving individual who will always make a loyal friend or partner. Famous and historical figures sharing the Taurus traits include Ulysses Grant (April 27), Harry Truman (May 8), George Clooney (May 6), and Audrey Hepburn (May 4).
The Taurus personality is one of the most easily recognizable of the zodiac. These are steady, reliable people who only rarely get frazzled or upset. Like a bull, the Taurus personality will almost never lose course and will remain level no matter what chaos surrounds him. Taurus knows his own strength but usually handles situations with dignity and self-control. Push him too far, though, and the Taurus individual can suddenly turn into a raging bull, and once this happens, he will be difficult to calm. And oh yes, lest we forget, the Taurus individual is stubborn - the most stubborn of all the zodiac signs. Once he forms an opinion, he is immovable, and nothing will change his mind. Taurus likes the good life, but tends to be careful with money, slowly building up wealth as he goes. Not all Taureans are rich, but you won't find many at the very bottom of society.
For those with a Taurus child, one thing to remember from the start is that you will never, ever be able to steer this child in a direction in which he does not want to go. This is a sturdy child with a good appetite - sometimes too good. Watch out for overindulgence with this kid. When young, the Taurus child may be prone to fly into rages over little upsets, and these will have to be handled with quiet logic rather than force, or the situation will quickly spiral out of control. Taurus children will generally obey the rules and will follow a steady course in school., usually somewhere in the middle of the class. The child will appreciate comfortable surroundings in his bedroom and consistency in his schedule. Don't rock the boat by changing things around too much in the Taurus child's domain. Encouraging social interaction is good for the Taurus child, as he is quite comfortable being alone, and will generally not seek out friends and playmates on his own. There's a definite selfish trait in these children, so teaching sharing and concern for others from an early age is essential. These children like material possessions from day one, so provide as many quality toys as possible, and you will have a happy child who does not get lonely or need excessive attention. Watch out for a lazy streak in the Taurus child - they may be slow to walk or crawl, and they may be content to play in one spot in their room for long periods. Find stimulating activities to get this child out of his chair, as he probably won't motivate himself in this respect.
Adult Taureans in the workplace are the ones with neat, well-appointed, comfortable offices that never change much. These folks handle tasks steadily and confidently, rarely complaining or getting into a tizzy about minor setbacks. They are reliable, focused, practical, and usually right on time. They won't turn out work in record time, but rather will just make steady progress until the given task is completed. They are honest and forthright, and are usually well-regarded and well-respected by their colleagues. Employers love the Taurus individual, because they are dependable, work hard, stay late if necessary, and never complain. Taureans tend to keep jobs for a long time - often for life - because they hate change. Many are business owners themselves, and good ones at that because of their steady, stoic personas.
If you have found a romantic partner in a Taurus, you have a sensual, luxury-loving, loyal lover. Don't expect anything spontaneous out of the blue from your Taurean, but you can definitely expect a nice gift to come right on time on every birthday or anniversary. Taurus will take courtship and dating slowly and methodically, and there is nothing you can do to speed them up, but once committed, they will stay committed through thick and thin. Taurus is loyal, sometimes to extremes, and they expect the same of you, so don't play games under any circumstances. Taurus will usually assume the lead in partnerships, so a willingness to be flexible is a must with this sign.
The best matches for Taurus for sure are Virgo and Capricorn, but Pisces, Cancer, Aries, Gemini, and another Taurus may work for some too, depending on the individuals. The polar opposite for Taurus is Scorpio, and this match can work, but is likely to be a stormy one.
Taurus in any relationship is stoic, stable, and dependable. These are the folks we go to for support. when we are in a crisis. However, as the most stubborn sign in the zodiac, you will find that your Taurus friend can often be maddeningly inflexible and unable to see any view but his own. However, if you can avoid those types of situations, the Taurean friend will be a loyal one who will enjoy nights out on the town in nice bars and restaurants, and who is good with his hands and will be willing to help with any tasks you are unable to do yourself. His house and yard will be well-appointed and comfortable, and he will likely be well-set financially, if not overtly wealthy. Just remember, that with Taurus, the by-words are stable and reliable, and you can hardly go wrong by choosing a Taurus friend!
