Taurus (astrology) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taurus |
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| Zodiac symbol | Bull |
| Duration (tropical, western) | April 19 – May 20 (2025, UT1) |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Zodiac element | Earth |
| Zodiac quality | Fixed |
| Sign ruler | Venus |
| Detriment | Mars |
| Exaltation | Moon |
| Fall | Traditional: No planet is fall or depressed here; Modern: Uranus |
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Taurus is one of the twelve astrological signs. It is named after the constellation of the same name. A constellation is a group of stars that looks like an animal or person.
If you follow the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Taurus from April 20 to May 20. In the sidereal zodiac, it is from May 14 to June 19.
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Taurus in Ancient Stories
In old stories, Taurus is often linked to a Greek myth. The god Zeus changed into a bull to win over a princess named Europa.
Taurus is also connected to several gods and goddesses from different cultures. These include Aphrodite/Venus, Hera/Juno, Ishtar, Isis, and Freyja. Some gods linked to Taurus are Pan, Dionysus, and Quetzalcoatl.
Taurus: Colors, Gems, and More
People who follow astrology believe that certain things are connected to each zodiac sign. Here are some traditional items linked with Taurus:
- Birthstone: Emerald
- Colors: Pink, Green, and light Blue
- Gemstones: Diamond and Emerald
- Metal: Silver and Copper
Famous People Born Under Taurus
Many well-known people were born when the Sun was in Taurus. Here are just a few:
- Trent Reznor – a singer and composer for Nine Inch Nails.
- Fred Astaire – a famous dancer, actor, and singer.
- George Clooney – an actor and film director.
- Elizabeth II – the former Queen of the United Kingdom.
- Ulysses S. Grant – the eighteenth president of the United States.
- Janet Jackson – a popular singer and actress.
- Joe Louis – a famous boxer.
- Jack Nicholson – a well-known actor.
- Michelle Pfeiffer – an actress.
- Sergei Prokofiev – a famous composer.
- Sugar Ray Robinson – a legendary boxer.
- James Stewart – an actor.
- Orson Welles – a film director and producer.
- Stevie Wonder – a very talented musician.
- Malcolm X – an important civil rights activist.
- Audrey Hepburn – a beloved actress.
- David Beckham – a famous athlete.
- Jessica Alba – an actress.
- Penelope Cruz – an actress.
- Katharine Hepburn – an actress.
- Miranda Kerr – a model.
- Linda Evangelista – a model.
- Miranda Cosgrove – an actress and singer.
- Mark Zuckerberg – the founder of Facebook.
See also
In Spanish: Tauro (astrología) para niños
