Taurus (♉︎) (Latin for bull, derived from the Greek word Ταῦρος), is the second astrological sign in the modern zodiac. It spans from 30° to 60° of the zodiac. This sign belongs to the Earth element or triplicity, and has a feminine or negative polarity, as well as a fixed modality, quality, or quadruplicity. It is a Venus-ruled sign along with Libra. The Moon is in its exaltation here at exactly 3°. The Sun transits this sign from approximately April 21 until May 20 in western astrology.
Zodiac symbol | Bull |
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Duration (tropical, western) | April 19 – May 20 (2021, UT1) |
Constellation | Taurus |
Zodiac element | Earth |
Zodiac quality | Fixed |
Sign ruler | Venus |
Detriment | Traditional:Mars Modern:Pluto |
Exaltation | Moon |
Fall | Traditional: No planet is fall or depressed here; Modern: Uranus |