Taurus (astrology)
Overview
Astrological sign
Astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the zodiac. According to astrology, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of "as above, so below", so that the twelve signs are held to represent twelve basic personality types or characteristic modes...
in the Zodiac
Zodiac
In astronomy, the zodiac is a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude which are centred upon the ecliptic: the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year...
, which spans the zodiac between the 30th and 59th degree of celestial longitude. Generally, the Sun
Sun (astrology)
The sun is considered a very important part of astrology. It, as well as the Moon, are the most important of the astrological planets, and the two of them are often referred to as the luminaries. In Greek mythology the sun was represented by Apollo, the god of light, and Helios, the god of the sun...
transits this area of the zodiac between April 21 to May 21 each year (sometimes the dates vary slightly). Individuals born during these dates, whilst the Sun is within this sign are called Taureans.
Taurus has been seasonally associated with the flourish of spring, when the Earth is green and fresh.
