Sign 02 · Western tropical zodiac

Taurus
April 20 - May 20

Taurus in the Western tropical zodiac: conventional April 20 - May 20 range, Earth element, Fixed modality, and clearly labeled astrological interpretations.

Astrology note: Date range, element, modality, and ruling planet describe a conventional astrological system. Personality, luck, compatibility, and career material below are interpretations—not scientific findings or predictions.

Immediate answer

Taurus at a glance

Conventional dates: April 20 - May 20
Element: Earth
Modality: Fixed
Ruling planet: Venus

Calendar fact

Born near the Aries–Taurus boundary?

A sign starts the moment the Sun reaches its position on the ecliptic, not at midnight on a fixed calendar date. Because the tropical year is about 365.2422 days long, that moment moves by up to about a day from one year to the next and resets with the leap-year cycle. This is why reputable tables list a sign as beginning on, for example, 20 or 21 March and both are correct for different years.

How the two boundaries around Taurus behave, and what decides a borderline birthday.
Boundary	Dates it can fall on	What decides it
Aries Taurus	April 19 or April 20	The birth year, then the birth time and time zoneNot resolvable from a date table alone
Taurus Gemini	May 20 or May 21	The birth year, then the birth time and time zoneSame drift applies at both ends

How to read this: if a birthday falls squarely inside April 20 - May 20, the sign is Taurus in every year. If it falls on April 19, April 20, May 20 or May 21, a published table cannot answer it and this site does not pretend otherwise. This site uses the conventional ranges for a month-and-day lookup and does not compute the Sun's exact position, which is what an ephemeris-backed natal chart does.

Astrological profile

How tradition describes Taurus

Taurus is the anchor of the zodiac. Those born under this sign are known for being reliable, practical, and sensual. They appreciate the finer things in life and work hard to obtain them. Taurus individuals value stability and comfort above all else.

ReliablePatientPracticalDevotedResponsibleStableSensual

Traditional strengths

Common themes

Dependable · Hardworking · Patient · Appreciates beauty · Financially savvy

Traditional challenges

Common cautions

Stubborn · Possessive · Resistant to change · Materialistic · Can hold grudges

Astrological interpretation

Compatibility themes

Astrologers compare elements and other chart placements. This simplified sun-sign list is for exploring the tradition, not assessing a relationship.

Cancerhigh in this simplified readingBoth value security and domestic comfort Virgohigh in this simplified readingPractical earth signs with shared values Capricornhigh in this simplified readingAmbitious pair building lasting foundations Leolow in this simplified readingBoth stubborn, power struggles likely Aquariuslow in this simplified readingDifferent values and needs

Traditional associations

Colors, numbers, day, and symbols

Traditional numbers: 2 · 6 · 9 · 12 · 24
Traditional colors: Green · Pink · White
Traditional day: Friday
Associated symbols: Emerald · Lily of the Valley

Interpretation label: “Lucky” associations are traditional correspondences. They do not change probability or predict outcomes.

Astrological interpretation

Career themes in sign guides

Popular astrology often connects Taurus with the following fields. Career fit depends on a person's skills, interests, access, and circumstances—not a zodiac sign.

FinanceReal estateCulinary artsAgricultureInterior design

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the conventional Taurus dates?▼

Taurus is commonly assigned to April 20 - May 20 in the tropical zodiac. Boundary dates can vary by source, and a full natal chart uses year, time, and location.

Am I Taurus or Aries if I was born on April 19?▼

It depends on the year. Taurus begins the moment the Sun reaches its point on the ecliptic, and that moment shifts by up to about a day across the leap-year cycle, so April 19 falls in Aries in some years and Taurus in others. A table cannot settle it; the birth year, and strictly the birth time and time zone, are needed.

Is there really a Aries–Taurus cusp sign?▼

No. In astrological tradition the Sun occupies exactly one sign at any moment, so there is no thirteenth "cusp" sign. "Cusp" is popular shorthand for a birthday close to a boundary, where the published date alone is not decisive.

What are the Taurus element and modality?▼

Taurus is classified as a Earth sign with a Fixed modality in Western astrological tradition.

Are Taurus personality and compatibility readings scientific?▼

No. They are interpretations within astrology, not scientific measurements or reliable predictions about personality, relationships, career, or future events.