Taurus (Vrishabha) is the 2nd sign of the Vedic zodiac, symbolised by the bull and ruled by Venus. It is a Earth sign of Fixed (Sthira) quality, governing the face and neck in the body. At its heart, Taurus is about grounded stability and sensual patience.
Personality and Nature
Taurus natives are steady, loyal and pleasure-loving, building security patiently and enjoying life’s comforts. They resist being rushed and value what lasts. As a Earth sign, the underlying temperament is practical, patient and grounded; the Fixed (Sthira) quality shapes how that energy is expressed and sustained.
Career and Strengths
Finance, agriculture, the arts, food, luxury goods and real estate.
Strengths
- Reliability
- Patience
- Loyalty
- Practicality
Challenges
- Stubbornness
- Possessiveness
- Resistance to change
Compatibility
Taurus shares its Earth element with Virgo and Capricorn, making those pairings naturally harmonious in temperament. In practice, Vedic matchmaking weighs eight kootas from both Moon charts, so element alone is only a starting point. Check any pairing with the free Guna Milan calculator.
Key Attributes
- Ruling planet
Venus - Element
Earth - Quality
Fixed (Sthira) - Symbol
The Bull - Body part
Face and neck - Sanskrit name
Vrishabha