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'''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 | '''Taurus''' (♉︎) (Latin for bull, derived from the Greek word Ταῦρος), is the second [[astrology|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 primary color of this sign is green. | |||
==Dates== | |||
The Sun transits this sign from approximately April 21 until May 20 in western astrology. The dates for Taurus in sidereal astrology are May 15 – June 14. | |||
==Name== | |||
The sign of Taurus is associated with several myths and bull worship from several ancient cultures. It was the first sign of the zodiac established among the Mesopotamians, who called it "The Great Bull of Heaven," as it was the constellation through which the Sun rose on the vernal equinox at that time, that is the Early Bronze Age, from about 4000 BC to 1700 BC. | The sign of Taurus is associated with several myths and bull worship from several ancient cultures. It was the first sign of the zodiac established among the Mesopotamians, who called it "The Great Bull of Heaven," as it was the constellation through which the Sun rose on the vernal equinox at that time, that is the Early Bronze Age, from about 4000 BC to 1700 BC. | ||
==Characteristics== | |||
People born under the sign of Taurus have a reputation for being very stubborn and uncompromising. They are also reliable and practical. Taurans can tend to be materialistic, loving physical pleasures and beautiful things. | |||
==Famous Tropical Zodiac Taurans== | |||
* [[Eva Perón]] - Argentine first lady and folk [[saint]]. | |||
* [[Nicholas II]] - The last Russian Tsar. | |||
* William Shakespeare - English playright. | |||
* Adolf Hitler - Leader of Nazi Germany. | |||
* Sid Vicious - Bassist of the Sex Pistols. | |||
* Cher - American singer. | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;text-align:center;" | |||
!style="background:#fcffc7;text-align:center;"; colspan="4"|Signs of the Tropical [[Zodiac]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[Aries]]<br><small>''Mar 21 - Apr 20''</small> | |||
|[[Taurus]]<br><small>''Apr 21 - May 21''</small> | |||
|[[Gemini]]<br><small>''May 22 - Jun 23''</small> | |||
|[[Cancer]]<br><small>''Jun 24 - Jul 23''</small> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Leo]]<br><small>''Jul 24 - Aug 23''</small> | |||
|[[Virgo]]<br><small>''Aug 24 - Sep 22''</small> | |||
|[[Libra]]<br><small>''Sep 23 - Oct 23''</small> | |||
|[[Scorpio]]<br><small>''Oct 24 - Nov 22''</small> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Sagittarius]]<br><small>''Nov 23 - Dec 21''</small> | |||
|[[Capricorn]]<br><small>''Dec 22 - Jan 19''</small> | |||
|[[Aquarius]]<br><small>''Jan 20 - Feb 18''</small> | |||
|[[Pisces]]<br><small>''Feb 18 - Mar 20''</small> | |||
|} | |||
[[Category:Zodiac Signs]] | [[Category:Zodiac Signs]] | ||