Taurus

Born between 22 April - 23 May, Taureans are ruled by Venus, the planet of love. You are practical, reliable and steadfast and have a need for security. Taureans have a sound sense of material values, art, beauty and harmony and a love of good food, comfort and luxuries. You can have very fixed ways and opinions and very strong feelings about issues that concern you.

In love you are affectionate and loyal but can be somewhat possessive. You are very much aware of the power of body sexuality and can be self indulgent and stubborn. You don't like to be contradicted and like to stick to routine.

Your ideal vocational activities would include positions of trust and responsibility, where your sense of material values and practicality, artistic and productive flair can be utilized. You don't like to take too many risks and feelings of insecurity make you feel threatened and vulnerable. You would make a good builder, farmer, banker, accountant, auctioneer or economist. When you allow your creative side to show itself you can be musical and artistic.

As a Taurean you are typically naturally cautious and tend to hold onto what there is and part with your assets resultantly - and even then, only when you're as confident a you can be. As gamblers you are likely to incline towards horse or other forms of animal racing.

Physiologically Taureans are traditionally vulnerable to throat and neck ailments. The thyroid gland could be weakened during stressful periods and there is a prone to overweight.