Taurus Personality Traits

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Taurus thrives through shameless sensory indulgence.

After Aries has lit the match, our vision begins to focus. Now we can clearly see the world around us: we can touch, taste, smell and hear the sounds of the newly lit environment.

Under the Taurus sky, the world is a place fresh and beautiful, and everything is in bloom. Being the first earth sign of the zodiac, Taurus are thrilled with anything that teases the senses. Taurus is inspired by its surroundings and, in turn, loves to accumulate physical manifestations of their reality.

So that Taurus can experience the their truest life, these earth signs must fill their worlds with things that bring them joy. But it`s not about being materialistic; it`s about embracing the here and now. The sun in Taurus is enchanted by earthly magic, and likewise, these heavenly bulls should always find new and innovative ways to celebrate their sensory experiences.

With a headstrong determination, Taureans are able to accomplish anything they set their bull horns to. And while slow and steady is their game, that`s just because they`re a methodical group, resigning themselves to do what they intend and to do it well. "They`re also super creative, affable, calm, consistent, and persevering—they`re some of the most thorough people you`ll ever meet," says O`Reilly.

The flip side of this commendable determination is that a Taurus is known for being aggressively immovable and stubborn. Their fixed-sign energy makes rolling with the punches rough, to say the least. "Taurus is a security-oriented sign, and so they`re not easily persuaded to change their course," says O`Reilly, adding that when they do accept new ideas or shift gears, it`s on their own terms. "Given the facts and the time to consider, they may come around, but only because it was their decision to do so in the end."

How to get along with a Taurus
Despite the naturally tempestuous nature of a Taurus, O`Reilly repeats what I believe in my heart of hearts as a general theme for getting along with a bull: "It`s not hard, honestly!" And that makes sense, given that we`re naturally loyal, loving, and adoring; big on hugs, cuddling, and, uh, showing our affection in other touchy-feely sexy ways. "Taureans are easygoing by nature and are quite affable, thanks to Venus—planet of love, affection, and friendship—being their ruling planet," she says.

But to earn a spot in their good graces, lay off the communication games, and say what you mean—especially if you have compliments to offer. "Taurus is not the sign lacking common sense, so they appreciate clear, direct communication,” says O`Reilly. “They like to know where they stand, and they also thrive on acknowledgement for their effort. They want to be helpful, and so it warms their heart to know they`re appreciated."

What a Taurus needs in order to be happy
“Taurus is the sign traditionally linked with the middle of spring, when the Earth is in full bloom and lush, and so for Taurus, getting out in nature is important,” says O`Reilly. It`s likely that a Taurean`s dominant love language is "receiving gifts," with a secondary influence of "physical touch" and, okay, probably some "words of affirmation," too. The key characteristics of a Taurus that translate to happiness largely center on being supremely loved.