Venus sign · Taurus Sun
What is my Venus sign if I'm a Taurus?
Venus rules Taurus, so love is never a side quest for you. But your own Venus may sit in fiery Aries, chatty Gemini or soft Cancer instead. Here is how to tell which.
Johann Bayer, Uranometria, 1603
At a glance
Aries leads with 34.1%; Pisces trails at 7.8%.
- Venus in Aries
- 34.1%Fire
- Venus in Gemini
- 29.8%Air
- Venus in Taurus
- 20.3%Earth
- Venus in Cancer
- 7.9%Water
- Venus in Pisces
- 7.8%Water
- Taurus season 2026
- Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 24, then Gemini Apr 24 to May 19, then Cancer May 19 to May 21UTC dates
The short answer
The sign Venus rules, loving five ways
Try this today
- Pick your birth year in the finder and see whether Venus changed sign during Taurus season that year.
- If your Venus is not in Taurus, compare the two: what you value (Sun) versus how you flirt (Venus).
- Check a partner's Venus and look up the pairing in the grid on the main page.
Taurus is one of the two signs Venus rules, so it gets a lot of credit for being sensual, loyal and good at comfort. That is true of the Taurus Sun in general: you like what you like, and you like it reliably. But when someone asks what your Venus sign is, they mean something more specific: where Venus itself was on the day you were born.
For a Taurus, that is one of five signs, from Pisces through to Cancer. Only a minority of Taurus birthdays put Venus in Taurus. More often, Venus is running a sign ahead in Gemini or a sign behind in Aries, which is why some Taureans fall fast and loud while others want endless conversation before the first kiss.
The birth year matters a lot here. In some years Venus spent all of Taurus season in a single sign.
Aries 34.1%, Gemini 29.8%, Taurus 20.3%, Cancer 7.9%, Pisces 7.8% (1926-2025, 46.2° widest gap; why only five).
20.3% of Tauruss
Taurus Sun, Venus in Taurus
The classic version: loyal, sensual and in it for the long haul. You show love with food, touch, time and presents that are actually useful. You need security and you notice when someone's words and actions do not match. Venus is at home here, so affection comes naturally to you. The growth edge is flexibility: love also means letting the routine change sometimes.
touch, loyalty, slow comfort (Venus in its domicile (Venus rules Taurus)).
63.9% of Tauruss
Aries or Gemini?
Venus in Aries (34.1%). A steady person with a fast heart. Day to day you are patient and grounded. In love you know quickly, you make the move and you like a bit of a chase. The mix can surprise people who expect the slow Taurus courtship. You value honesty and directness and you get restless with mixed signals. Traditional astrology calls Venus uncomfortable in Aries; read that as practice in patience, not a curse.
Venus in Gemini (29.8%). Taurus Sun with Venus in Gemini wants to be courted with words. You are steady in life but playful in love, drawn to wit, banter and people who make you laugh. You might fall for someone's texts before you fall for their face. Variety keeps you interested, which can surprise partners who expected the homebody Taurus. Say what you need clearly, because your easy charm can hide how much you care.
15.7% of Tauruss
Long shots: Pisces, Cancer
Venus in Pisces (7.8%). A romantic with good taste. You want love that feels like a film score: tender, a bit dreamy, with real devotion underneath. Venus is exalted in Pisces in the old tradition, its most celebrated placement after its own signs. You give generously and forgive easily, and you are moved by art, music and small acts of kindness. Protect your softness from people who mistake it for a doormat.
Venus in Cancer (7.9%). Home-made love. You want a partner who feels like family, someone you can cook for, look after and come home to. You remember birthdays and the name of their childhood dog. Security matters twice over for you, once from the Taurus Sun and once from Cancer Venus. It is one of the rarest Venus signs for a Taurus, and one of the most nurturing.
Who it clicks with
Which Venus signs click with a Taurus
Your Venus sign shifts the answer. A Taurus with Venus in Taurus feels most at home with Virgo and Capricorn Venuses (same element) and with Cancer and Pisces Venuses (easy sextiles). A Taurus with Venus in Gemini relaxes with Libra and Aquarius Venuses instead, and enjoys the spark of Aries and Leo Venuses. Whatever yours is, the opposite Venus sign is the magnetic one and the squares are the spicy, effortful ones. A Taurus tends to stay once committed, so it pays to choose a pairing you actually enjoy day to day.
Find yours
Taurus Venus finder
Preloaded: 2020.
Taurus birthday
1950 to 2030.
Tauruss born in 2020
- Apr 19 to May 20: Venus in Gemini
UTC. One sign for every Taurus that year.
Yours
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More to read
Shorter reads. Each opens in place.
Retrograde years
12 retrograde Taurus seasons
1953, 1961, 1969, 1977, 1985, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2004, 2012, 2020 and 2028. Latest: stationed at 19°41′ Gemini May 10, 2028, direct at 3°11′ Gemini June 22, 2028.
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The 8-year echo
7 whole seasons in Aries
Aries: 1953, 1961, 1969, 1977, 1985, 1993 and 2001. Gemini: 1996, 2004, 2012, 2020 and 2028. Split: 85%.
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This year and next
2026 and 2027
2026: Taurus, Gemini from Apr 24, Cancer from May 19. 2027: Aries, Taurus from May 14. Venus returns to Taurus May 14, 2027.
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Taurus by year
Split: 60 of 71.
| Year | Venus |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Aries Apr 20 to May 3, then Taurus May 3 to May 21 |
| 1961 | Aries, whole season |
| 1962 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 28, then Gemini Apr 28 to May 21 |
| 1963 | Pisces Apr 20 to Apr 24, then Aries Apr 24 to May 19, then Taurus May 19 to May 21 |
| 1964 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 9, then Cancer May 9 to May 21 |
| 1965 | Taurus Apr 20 to May 12, then Gemini May 12 to May 21 |
| 1966 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 5, then Aries May 5 to May 21 |
| 1967 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 10, then Cancer May 10 to May 21 |
| 1968 | Aries Apr 20 to May 3, then Taurus May 3 to May 21 |
| 1969 | Aries, whole season |
| 1970 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 27, then Gemini Apr 27 to May 21 |
| 1971 | Pisces Apr 20 to Apr 23, then Aries Apr 23 to May 18, then Taurus May 18 to May 21 |
| 1972 | Gemini Apr 19 to May 10, then Cancer May 10 to May 20 |
| 1973 | Taurus Apr 20 to May 12, then Gemini May 12 to May 21 |
| 1974 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 4, then Aries May 4 to May 21 |
| 1975 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 9, then Cancer May 9 to May 21 |
| 1976 | Aries Apr 19 to May 2, then Taurus May 2 to May 20 |
| 1977 | Aries, whole season |
| 1978 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 27, then Gemini Apr 27 to May 21 |
| 1979 | Pisces Apr 20 to Apr 23, then Aries Apr 23 to May 18, then Taurus May 18 to May 21 |
| 1980 | Gemini Apr 19 to May 12, then Cancer May 12 to May 20 |
| 1981 | Taurus Apr 20 to May 11, then Gemini May 11 to May 21 |
| 1982 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 4, then Aries May 4 to May 21 |
| 1983 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 9, then Cancer May 9 to May 21 |
| 1984 | Aries Apr 19 to May 2, then Taurus May 2 to May 20 |
| 1985 | Aries, whole season |
| 1986 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 26, then Gemini Apr 26 to May 21 |
| 1987 | Pisces Apr 20 to Apr 22, then Aries Apr 22 to May 17, then Taurus May 17 to May 21 |
| 1988 | Gemini Apr 19 to May 17, then Cancer May 17 to May 20 |
| 1989 | Taurus Apr 20 to May 11, then Gemini May 11 to May 21 |
| 1990 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 4, then Aries May 4 to May 21 |
| 1991 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 9, then Cancer May 9 to May 21 |
| 1992 | Aries Apr 19 to May 1, then Taurus May 1 to May 20 |
| 1993 | Aries, whole season |
| 1994 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 26, then Gemini Apr 26 to May 21, then Cancer May 21 to May 21 |
| 1995 | Pisces Apr 20 to Apr 22, then Aries Apr 22 to May 16, then Taurus May 16 to May 21 |
| 1996 | Gemini, whole season |
| 1997 | Taurus Apr 20 to May 10, then Gemini May 10 to May 21 |
| 1998 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 3, then Aries May 3 to May 21 |
| 1999 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 8, then Cancer May 8 to May 21 |
| 2000 | Aries Apr 19 to May 1, then Taurus May 1 to May 20 |
| 2001 | Aries, whole season |
| 2002 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 25, then Gemini Apr 25 to May 20, then Cancer May 20 to May 21 |
| 2003 | Pisces Apr 20 to Apr 21, then Aries Apr 21 to May 16, then Taurus May 16 to May 21 |
| 2004 | Gemini, whole season |
| 2005 | Taurus Apr 19 to May 10, then Gemini May 10 to May 20 |
| 2006 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 3, then Aries May 3 to May 21 |
| 2007 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 8, then Cancer May 8 to May 21 |
| 2008 | Aries Apr 19 to Apr 30, then Taurus Apr 30 to May 20 |
| 2009 | Pisces Apr 19 to Apr 24, then Aries Apr 24 to May 20 |
| 2010 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 25, then Gemini Apr 25 to May 20, then Cancer May 20 to May 21 |
| 2011 | Pisces Apr 20 to Apr 21, then Aries Apr 21 to May 15, then Taurus May 15 to May 21 |
| 2012 | Gemini, whole season |
| 2013 | Taurus Apr 19 to May 9, then Gemini May 9 to May 20 |
| 2014 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 3, then Aries May 3 to May 21 |
| 2015 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 7, then Cancer May 7 to May 21 |
| 2016 | Aries Apr 19 to Apr 30, then Taurus Apr 30 to May 20 |
| 2017 | Pisces Apr 19 to Apr 28, then Aries Apr 28 to May 20 |
| 2018 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 24, then Gemini Apr 24 to May 19, then Cancer May 19 to May 21 |
| 2019 | Pisces Apr 20 to Apr 20, then Aries Apr 20 to May 15, then Taurus May 15 to May 21 |
| 2020 | Gemini, whole season |
| 2021 | Taurus Apr 19 to May 9, then Gemini May 9 to May 20 |
| 2022 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 2, then Aries May 2 to May 21 |
| 2023 | Gemini Apr 20 to May 7, then Cancer May 7 to May 21 |
| 2024 | Aries Apr 19 to Apr 29, then Taurus Apr 29 to May 20 |
| 2025 | Pisces Apr 19 to Apr 30, then Aries Apr 30 to May 20 |
| 2026 | Taurus Apr 20 to Apr 24, then Gemini Apr 24 to May 19, then Cancer May 19 to May 21 |
| 2027 | Aries Apr 20 to May 14, then Taurus May 14 to May 21 |
| 2028 | Gemini, whole season |
| 2029 | Taurus Apr 19 to May 8, then Gemini May 8 to May 20 |
| 2030 | Pisces Apr 20 to May 2, then Aries May 2 to May 20 |
| Venus | Days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pisces | 242 | 7.8% |
| Aries | 1,057 | 34.1% |
| Taurus | 629 | 20.3% |
| Gemini | 923 | 29.8% |
| Cancer | 245 | 7.9% |
All times are UTC. In the Americas the local date can be a day earlier; in Asia and Australia a day later.
Quick answers
Is every Taurus ruled by Venus?
Yes, in the sense that Venus is the ruling planet of the sign Taurus in both traditional and modern astrology. That is different from your Venus sign, which is the sign Venus was in when you were born. A Taurus can have Venus in Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini or Cancer.
What is the best Venus sign for a Taurus?
There is no best one. Venus in Taurus is the most traditional match because Venus rules the sign, and Venus in Pisces is its classical exaltation. Each of the five possible signs simply describes a different style of loving.
