Taurus (Vrishabh) Vrishabha वृषभ

Taurus (Vrishabha) is the fixed Earth sign of the zodiac, symbolised by the Bull and ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty, comfort and love.

Taurus, known in Sanskrit as Vrishabha and in Hindi as वृषभ, is the second sign of the zodiac, represented by the steady, patient Bull. It is an Earth sign ruled by Venus, the graceful planet of beauty, affection and the finer pleasures of life. In Vedic astrology your rashi is your Janma Rashi, the sign your Moon occupied at birth, so a Taurus is someone born under the Moon's residence in Vrishabha, not simply within calendar dates.

Ruling planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Quality: Fixed (Sthira)
Symbol: Bull
Body part: Face and neck
Gemstone: Diamond
Lucky day: Friday
Lucky colour: White
Lucky number: 6

In Vedic astrology your rashi is your Janma Rashi, the sign your Moon occupies at birth, found from your chart, not the calendar. The familiar sun-sign dates (Apr 20 - May 20) are shown only as a reference point.

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Personality

As a fixed Earth sign, you carry a settled, grounded temperament, slow to be moved and slower still to be shaken once your mind is made up. The Bull in you values stability, comfort and the tangible, preferring what you can see, touch and trust over the abstract or the rushed. Venus lends you a warm appreciation for beauty, good food, art and sensory pleasure, while the Sthira (fixed) modality gives you remarkable endurance: you commit deeply and see things through to the end.

Strengths

Patient and persevering, with the staying power of the Bull
Reliable and grounded, true to your word
A natural appreciation for beauty, comfort and the senses, gifted by Venus
Steady and loyal in love and friendship
Practical and resourceful, with sound earthy judgement
Calm and composed under pressure, hard to rattle

Growth areas

Learning to bend when circumstances change, so fixedness does not become stubbornness
Releasing the need to cling to comforts and possessions
Welcoming new ideas even when the familiar feels safer
Pacing your love of indulgence so ease does not slide into excess
Voicing feelings sooner rather than holding them quietly
Trusting that some change can be growth, not loss

Career

Your earthy reliability and Venus-given eye for beauty suit work that is tangible, lasting and aesthetically rich, fields such as finance and banking, real estate, agriculture and land, fine arts, music, design, luxury goods, hospitality, fashion, food and any craft that rewards patience and a steady hand. The fixed modality makes you excellent at building something solid over time and seeing long projects through, so roles that prize consistency and dependability suit you well.

Love and compatibility

In love you are devoted, sensual and steadfast, once you give your heart, you give it fully, and you offer your partner warmth, loyalty and a deep sense of security. As an Earth sign you tend to find easy understanding with fellow Earth signs and a pleasing complement in the Water signs, whose emotional depth softens your grounded nature, though a happy bond can be built with any sign when care and patience are shared.

Health

In the Kalapurusha, the cosmic body of the zodiac, Taurus governs the face and neck, so gentle care of this region, good posture, an unhurried voice and rest for the throat, sits well with your earthy constitution. Grounding routines, time in nature, nourishing food and steady sleep suit the fixed Earth temperament. This is general wellness guidance only and is not medical advice; please consult a qualified professional for any health concern.

Strengthening remedies

Classical remedies for Taurus centre on strengthening your lord Venus: chant the Shukra mantra, honour Friday as Venus's day with devotion and acts of kindness, wear White, and offer charity such as white cloth, sweets, perfume or curd to those in need. The Diamond is the gemstone associated with Venus, but a gemstone should never be worn casually, always consult a qualified astrologer who has studied your full birth chart before adopting one.

Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Taurus?

Taurus (Vrishabha) is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty, love, comfort and the arts. This is why Taureans are often drawn to pleasure, aesthetics and harmonious surroundings.

What is the lucky colour, number and day for Taurus?

The lucky colour for Taurus is White, the lucky number is 6 and the favourable weekday is Friday, all linked to its ruling planet Venus. Wearing White and honouring Friday are classical ways to strengthen Venus.

What is the gemstone for Taurus?

The gemstone associated with Taurus is the Diamond, the stone of its lord Venus. A gemstone should only be worn after consulting a qualified astrologer who has examined your complete birth chart.

Which body part does Taurus govern?

In the Kalapurusha, the symbolic body of the zodiac, Taurus governs the face and neck. Taureans are often encouraged to take gentle, mindful care of this region as part of general wellness.

Which signs are most compatible with Taurus?

As a fixed Earth sign, Taurus generally harmonises well with fellow Earth signs and finds a gentle complement in the Water signs, whose emotional depth balances its grounded nature. That said, a lasting bond can grow with any sign when patience, loyalty and mutual care are present.