Taurus traits are very much influenced by their ruling planet, Venus, which is the planet of beauty, love, fertility, and prosperity. All of those things are related to Taurus, too.
Taureans are famous for their love of good food and comfort and an appreciation of art, beauty and practicality.
They are the second sign of the zodiac, which makes them a fixed sign. This quality gives them great endurance and stability.
They are here to sustain what the cardinal signs started and on top of that, Taureans are earth signs, which only makes these traits even more prominent.
There’s no wonder why this star sign is probably the most stubborn sign in the zodiac. Their corresponding tarot card is the Hierophant, which represents spirituality and tradition.
Taurus zodiac sign is (unsurprisingly) represented by the bull; a strong, tough, and calm animal, unless you push the wrong buttons, and that’s when you don’t stand a chance.
Let’s dive deeper to learn a little bit more about Taurus toxic traits, Taurus good traits, how they behave in different aspects of life (love, marriage, work, bed, and friendship), and their astrological compatibility with other signs.
Taurus season: April 20 – May 20
Element: Earth
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: Bull
Ruling planet: Venus
Taurus eminent personalities: Adele, Gigi Hadid, Kelly Clarkson, Jessica Alba, Dwayne Johnson, George Clooney, Audrey Hepburn, William Shakespeare, Mark Zuckerberg, Al Pacino, John Cena, Queen Elizabeth II, Jack Nicholson, and Penelope Cruz.
Taurus Personality
When it comes to Taurus personality traits, their strongest traits are being reliable, patient, and responsible. Truth be told, they can also be jealous, possessive, and really stubborn.
They value honesty above all else, and they are hard-working people. Their strong ambition is what helps them achieve great things in life.
Also, their hedonistic tendencies can sometimes lead to procrastination (if they aren’t careful). Here’s how their personality traits influence their behavior in love, marriage, bed, friendship, and at work!
Taurus in love
Taureans are big fans of talking about love, exchanging romantic gifts, and enjoying that vintage kind of romance.
They look for partners who are romantic souls, sensual, sweet, and, of course, intelligent. Basically, they look for Earth signs given that their values match.
Taureans love intensely, but they can also become one of the most possessive zodiac signs out there. They are overly protective of their partners, and sometimes they can’t help themselves but overthink things for no apparent reason.
Taurus in marriage
Taurus is the synonym of ‘marriage material’ because they’re armed with patience, responsibility, and loyalty to the core.
They enjoy showering their partner with romantic gestures and affection, and surprising them with little things that matter the most. This zodiac sign is ready to go the extra mile only to see their partner smile.
Taurus in bed
Attention, focus, reciprocity, and passion are characteristics of a Taurus in bed. This zodiac sign has a high libido and is very passionate in the bedroom. This is especially true for a Taurus man in bed.
However, there’s a catch. They aren’t imaginative and they don’t really like to experiment. Instead, Taurus souls are more into following a routine.
Because of that, they go along with zodiac signs who are great at experimenting (e.g., an Aries).
Taurus in friendship
If you’re a friend with a Taurus, chances are you’ll be friends for life because this is one of the most honest zodiac signs.
This zodiac sign is a loyal friend and full of wittiness. When hanging out with them, lots of fun and laughing is guaranteed.
They are those individuals who don’t take their friendships lightly. Instead, they remember every little thing about their friend, including birthdays and other events. Yes, they also give thoughtful gifts.
Taurus at work
Taureans are hard workers, and they are very competitive when it comes to other colleagues. They want to prove to everyone (especially their boss) that they have what it takes to do the job.
Sometimes, they will even overwork themselves only to get the job done. After all, stubbornness is one of their dominant personality traits.
Given that money matters to a Taurus, they are determined to work tirelessly so that they can appease their hedonistic cravings later on.
Taurus Characteristics
What are the positive and negative traits of a Taurus? How do these traits shape their overall personality?
Apart from being one of the most reliable zodiac signs, they are also one of the most stubborn star signs out there. Below, you’ll find Taurus characteristics described in detail.
Taurus Good Traits
1. Reliability
Taurus loves a sense of security, and they love to give it to other people too.
As already stated, they are earth signs, which means they are connected to aspects of providing, maintaining and building, which translates into their relationships too.
They are loyal friends and lovers you can always count on. Whenever you feel panicky, talk to your Taurus friend, because they will give you an objective opinion and calm you down.
Reliability is an important trait to have for a chance of a truly happy relationship that will last a lifetime.
2. Great taste
It’s no secret that Taureans love the finer things in life. After all, they are ruled by Venus.
Tastefulness is especially one of the best traits of a Taurus woman; whether it’s food, clothes, Netflix TV shows, or a hotel they want to stay in, they want the best.
It’s a good thing that they have great taste. Taurus has natural grace and beauty in the way they move and speak and that only adds to their already beautiful taste.
3. Patience
People with the Taurus sun sign possess great patience for their loved ones and the tasks they do. They take the people they love, and their job, very seriously.
They see everything they love as a project that needs to be cared for and invested in, in order to progress.
To some people, that might sound odd but in reality, it’s a responsible and down-to-earth approach to the important things in life.
Patience is a necessary trait to have if you want to build something that lasts, something that will be in use for many years. Patience and devotion are what make them the strongest zodiacs.
Even if Taurus doesn’t look that far into the future, they unconsciously help to better it. Taureans are naturally mindful because they are very present and interested in what’s happening now.
The earth element gives them strength and endurance and Venus blesses them with gentleness which results in patience.
4. Responsibility
This sign loves to enjoy life, there’s no question about that. However, they also know that work comes before play.
Responsibility is one of the best Taurus traits so they’re a trusty and reliable sign. They leave no room for something to ruin their joy afterward.
This is why people trust them and they can quickly progress in anything they do. They naturally awaken a sense of reliability and loyalty, and they can be huge perfectionists.
They can be seen as leaders or at least people in charge, which also means they can be tough bosses. They expect what they give, and many people can’t follow their tempo or intensity.
Their sense of responsibility is connected to a deep sense of duty of carrying out what Aries started. It’s like the world is on their shoulders in a way.
They’re expected to make ideas real and tangible and that’s no easy task. Gemini, ruled by Mercury, is quite the opposite of them.
5. Devotion
A beautiful thing about Taurus is their devotion to their partners, friends, and family (including other people and the things they love).
This particular trait probably comes from their ruling planet Venus which requires but also gives devotion and all other attributes related to love and loving.
Devotion is simply a very present and thoughtful focus on the thing or person we love. It’s a very selfless act and requires all the things Taurus has: loyalty, love and interest, as well as enthusiasm for everything they love.
In other words, Tauruses are some of the biggest lovers and the most loyal partners of the zodiac.
6. Strength
Just like their symbol, Taureans are strong like bulls, mentally and often physically too. That’s why strength is one of the most prominent Taurus traits.
They are sturdy in every sense, though that doesn’t make them any less elegant. This helps them in their long and exhausting projects and helps them support the people around them.
They are aware of their strength and that is why they’re rarely scared or anxious in the ways most people are.
Their fears go more toward the fear of failure and the fear of sudden change, which sometimes interferes with getting out of their comfort zones.
Since they love and depend on their routines, sudden change is the stuff that nightmares are made of for them. If you ever plan to tell Taurus about a big change that concerns them, I suggest you do it in time and slowly.
7. Practicality
Since this sign is very down-to-earth and in tune with the material side of reality, they’re also the ones with common sense when everyone loses it.
They’re practical people with solid knowledge and they don’t have unrealistic expectations. If you want something done, ask Taurus to do it. They take a while, but they’ll do it without errors because they’re perfectionists by nature.
8. Sensuality
When it comes to intimacy and sensuality, it’s pretty obvious that Taurus is ruled by the planet of love.
They love all kinds of physical pleasures and have great endurance in those things too. Their sensual side enables them to enjoy the best sex. That’s also one of the reasons why Taurus are so good in bed.
They love to give and receive pleasure and they take their time when it comes to it.
They don’t mind when things are going slow and steady; in fact, they prefer it, both the Taurus man and the Taurus woman.
They love to bask in all the little things that make intimacy so great, so they love scents, textures, warmth, touch, and kisses…
Bad Taurus Traits
1. Jealousy
Jealousy comes from a strong or unhealthy attachment to things or people.
Since Taureans are very connected to the material plane and they put value on the things they work hard for, including people, it’s understandable that one of their weaknesses is jealousy.
According to astrologers, their jealousy often doesn’t come from insecurities, but from anger and the feeling that they’re being disrespected.
When it comes to this, it’s a scary thing to witness, especially because most people see Taurus as calm and collected.
However, the traits of a female Taurus are different from the traits of a male Taurus so they’ll react differently.
Nevertheless, when you cross the line, they turn into the epitome of true anger. That’s why they’re in the top five on the list of the most toxic zodiac signs.
2. Stubbornness
You have probably read this in every daily Taurus horoscope you ever read, but yes, Taurus is one of the most stubborn signs of the zodiac which is why Taurus can be hard to love.
They’re the earthy bull with a fixed quality after all and that screams stubbornness. Stubbornness for them is essentially a strong determination to finish what they started.
That’s an amazing trait to have, even though it can end up in an argument with other people, an argument they’re going to win.
Another trait that kind of emerges from this one is that they’re often traditional. Now that doesn’t have to mean they’re ultra-conservative but it can mean they don’t like changing things they’re used to doing.
They’re likely to stay in the same religion as their parents and you probably won’t see them doing unusual jobs unless they decide on a career in art.
3. Possessiveness
Yes, Taurus likes to be comfortable in this material world. In a sense, they represent the material aspect of reality and that’s why they’re so in tune with it.
The problem is when they become too dependent on material things and start giving them more value than they actually have.
In other words, the problem is when love turns into nothing more than obsession and possessiveness.
Yup, these folks can be materialistic, but they are also lucky because water signs bring balance to this personality trait. That’s why Taurus and Pisces are the perfect match.
They work hard for what they have and that’s why they can fall into the trap of possessiveness. They are quick to equate their worth with their possessions, which couldn’t be further from the truth.
However, that mostly happens only with immature Tauruses.
4. Indulgence
Taurus believes in the ‘work hard, play hard’ saying so once they’re done with their hard work, they don’t skimp when it comes to enjoyment.
They’re notorious for indulging in pleasures of all kinds and taking things to the next level when it comes to them.
Sometimes they’re over the top, but luckily, they’re strong enough to not give in even if it looks like they will.
From time to time, they will create some kind of imbalance in their life due to this particular tendency, whether it’s a material or health imbalance, but they will find their way out in most cases.
Taurus Traits; Male
Some of the strongest Taurus man traits are being loyal, determined, and generous. If a Taurus man likes you, he will make sure that you know it!
He’ll shower you with thoughtful gifts and romantic gestures. He’ll also kiss you like he really means it.
A male Taurus is also competitive in both love life and other aspects of life. Their strong desire to be the best and first in everything is what motivates them to work hard.
Winning is simply in their blood. However, stubbornness is both their weakness and strength. A Taurus male is one of those males who rolls up his sleeves and gets things done.
Taurus Traits; Female
These are the strongest Taurus woman traits: gentle, ambitious, and loyal. When a Taurus woman sets her mind to something, she doesn’t give up that easily.
She has a gentle heart, she is loyal to the core, and she is ambitious. That is why attracting a Taurus woman is not an easy job.
You have to be able to impress her with your intellectual side, make her laugh, and prove that you’re not like others.
Winning a Taurus woman’s heart is an art in itself that only real men can manage. By real men, I refer to men who have a strong personality just like a male and a female Taurus.
Taurus Moon Traits
The Moon in a Taurus is responsible for their determined, patient, and persistent personality. Taureans are patient zodiac signs, but they can also be really stubborn at times.
When that happens, changing their mind becomes mission impossible. The moon in Taurus brings reliable instincts, natural determination, and a luxurious lifestyle.
The moon in Taurus also brings lots of romance. Their affections are sentimental, deep, and selfless.
Taurus Rising Traits
If you’re not familiar with the rising concept, here’s a brief explanation: The sign that was rising over the eastern horizon at the time of your birth is your rising sign (or ascendant).
If your rising sign is Taurus, it means you’re self-indulgent, creative, reserved, resourceful, and matter-of-factly. You are sensual, and your primary love language is physical touch.
Taurus as a rising sign means that you’re focused on long-term financial goals, and you don’t get fascinated with new ideas immediately, but you’re willing to consider them.
Also, you’re at risk of becoming lazy and stuck in your own ways if you don’t step out of your comfort zone.
Taurus Compatibility
TAURUS AND ARIES – Low compatibility
TAURUS AND TAURUS – High compatibility
TAURUS AND GEMINI – Medium compatibility
TAURUS AND CANCER – High compatibility
TAURUS AND LEO – Medium compatibility
TAURUS AND VIRGO – High compatibility
TAURUS AND LIBRA – Medium compatibility
TAURUS AND SCORPIO – High compatibility
TAURUS AND SAGITTARIUS – Low compatibility
TAURUS AND CAPRICORN – High compatibilitY
TAURUS AND AQUARIUS – Low compatibility
TAURUS AND PISCES – Medium/high compatibility
FAQs
What are Taurus bad traits?
Taurus bad traits include jealousy, stubbornness, and possessiveness. When they really like someone, they easily cross the line and enter the realm of displaying jealousy and their possessive nature.
If you contradict them or tell them that they can’t do something, they will instantly jump into stubborn mode.
They have this strong tendency to prove to themselves and others that they’re capable of achieving anything they want. However, most of the time, this trait is a double-edged sword.
Are Taurus men jealous?
Taurus is somewhere in the middle of the list of jealous zodiac signs. Coincidence? I don’t think so. Taurus men can be really jealous and protective of their loved ones.
If you’re in a relationship with a Taurus man, you can expect lots of unexpected questions and jealousy outbursts. If you tell him that he’s overreacting, his stubbornness will prevail.
Taurus men are jealous by nature, but this doesn’t mean they can’t control it (if they want to). Once they balance their personality traits, a relationship with a Taurus man can be both healthy and happy.
Does a Taurus go back to their exes?
If a Taurus still has feelings for their ex, their stubborn nature usually won’t allow them to initiate or consider reuniting. They may still feel affection toward their ex, but they will be cautious about jumping back into something from their past quickly.
They will take some time to think about all the potential outcomes of their decision. They will also analyze what happened in the past and compare it to the current situation.
If a Taurus senses that things could work, he will go back to his ex, but it will take some time for that to happen. Patience is a virtue. At least, that’s what Aries knows very well.
In Conclusion
Whether Taurus is your zodiac sign or not, it’s great to learn about Taurus traits and see what makes this sign so special.
Is it their reliability, patience, responsibility, and devotion? Or, all of the mentioned (including their stubbornness).
One thing is for sure: They are providers and protectors, and we need them in order to reach our goals, and that’s why they deserve our praise and respect.