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♉︎ Taurus Vrishabha rashi · वृषभ
A fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, linked with comfort, food, money and the body. Taurus is described as patient and loyal, slow to change its mind, and very hard to hurry.
Taurus at a glance
| Western dates | 20 Apr – 20 May (tropical zodiac) |
|---|---|
| Vedic name | Vrishabha rashi (वृषभ) |
| Sun in Vrishabha (Vedic) | about 15 May – 14 Jun (sidereal, Lahiri) |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Opposite sign | Scorpio |
| Same element | Virgo, Capricorn |
| Nakshatras in Vrishabha | Krittika (padas 2, 3, 4); Rohini (all four padas); Mrigashira (padas 1, 2) |
When the Moon is in Taurus
The Moon spends about two and a half days in Taurus each month. The mood people tend to notice: slow, sensory, stubborn in a good way. The day rewards comfort and finishing what's already open. Where is the Moon today?
Western Taurus and Vedic Vrishabha
Western astrology measures signs from the seasons (the tropical zodiac); Vedic astrology measures them from the stars (the sidereal zodiac). The two are about 24° apart now, which is why the Sun is in Taurus from 20 Apr – 20 May but in Vrishabha from about 15 May – 14 Jun. Your Moon sign can differ between the two systems for the same reason. Find yours in both.
Your birth card
Taurus has its own birth card in the online deck. It stays face down until you add your birth date to today's reading, then it joins your collection.