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Taurus the Bull

Taurus

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Zodiac Symbol	Bull
Duration (Tropical,Western)	20 April – 21 May (2010,�UTC)
Duration (Sidereal,Hindu)[1]	14 May – 7 June (2010,�UTC)
Constellation	Taurus
Zodiac Element	Earth
Zodiac Quality	Fixed
Domicile	Venus
Detriment	Mars/Pluto
Exaltation	Moon
Fall	Uranus
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Taurus�(♉) is the second�astrological sign�in the�Zodiac, originating from the�constellation of Taurus. In�western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of theprecession of the equinoxes. In�astrology, Taurus is considered a�negative (introvert) sign.^[2]�It is also considered an�earth sign�and one of the four�fixed signs. Taurus is�ruled�by the planet�Venus(which also rules�Libra). Being the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus has been associated with the astrological second�house.

Individuals born within the period when the�Sun�was in this sign are considered Taurus individuals.Under the�tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Taurus roughly from April 20 to May 21.

[edit]Mythology

In Greek mythology, Taurus was identified with Zeus, who assumed the form of a magnificent white bull to protect Europa, a legendary Phoenician princess. In illustrations, only the front portion of this constellation are depicted; in Greek mythology this was sometimes explained as Taurus being partly submerged as he carried Europa out to sea.[29] Greek mythographer Acusilaus marks the bull Taurus as the same that formed the myth of the Cretan Bull, one of The Twelve Labors of Heracles.[30]

[edit]Compatibilities

Generally, Taureans are considered to be compatible with other earth signs such as�Virgo�andCapricorn. Water signs such as Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces are also considered to be compatible, while Leo and Aquarius, the other fixed signs, are considered to be semi-compatible.

There are many variables in the astrology chart that determine compatibility of individuals. The position of the Sun, the Moon, the planets and the aspects they form with each other are assessed by astrologers before judgment on compatibility is made. The signs listed as compatible with Taurus do not reflect an�individual profile�or�individual reading�as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as�Qualities�and�Elements�within the Zodiac.^[3]�The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called�Synastry.

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