In love, Taurus looks for security and loyalty. See who Taurus builds the best relationships with, which pairings need more work, and how Taurus matches with each of the twelve zodiac signs.
- Dates: April 20 – May 20
- Element: Earth
- Modality: fixed
- Ruling planet: Venus
Taurus – character in love
Taurus is an Earth sign ruled by Venus, the planet of love and pleasure. No wonder that in love it looks above all for security, closeness and sensual pleasures – good food, touch and quiet evenings for two.
Taurus does not fall in love on impulse. It observes, tests, and once it decides, it is loyal like few others. People often say that Taurus truly loves only once – and there is something to it, because Taurus takes a promise very seriously.
How does Taurus love?
In a relationship Taurus is tender, caring and consistent. It does not need grand gestures – it prefers everyday care and predictability. Its weaknesses are stubbornness and attachment to routine: when something grates, Taurus would rather wait it out than start a difficult conversation.
A single Taurus does not search desperately. It focuses on work, hobbies and friends, and love often arrives unexpectedly – through friends or somewhere Taurus feels at ease.
Who is Taurus most compatible with?
Taurus connects most easily with Virgo and Capricorn. Relationships with Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces also tend to go very well.
- Taurus and Virgo – dream match (trine – same element)
- Taurus and Capricorn – dream match (trine – same element)
- Taurus and Taurus – very good match (same sign)
- Taurus and Cancer – very good match (sextile – complementary elements)
- Taurus and Scorpio – very good match (opposition – opposites attract)
- Taurus and Pisces – very good match (sextile – complementary elements)
Taurus compatibility with every zodiac sign
Taurus and Aries
★★★☆☆ Promising, needs work · neighbouring signs
Aries brings energy and spontaneity into your life – things you sometimes lack. At first Aries may accuse you of being slow, and you may accuse it of chaos. Yet you both have deep natures, and if you give each other time, your stability will become Aries’ anchor and its enthusiasm your motivation. See how Aries loves →
Taurus and Taurus
★★★★☆ Very good match · same sign
Two Taurus partners understand each other without words: the same needs, the same rhythm, similar dreams of home. The problem arises when you disagree – then neither gives way. If you share goals, you can build one of the most stable relationships in the zodiac.
Taurus and Gemini
★★★☆☆ Promising, needs work · neighbouring signs
Gemini makes you laugh and gets you out of the house, and you give Gemini calm and a sense of having somewhere to come back to. Its changeability can be tiring for you. This relationship blossoms when you learn to talk not only about facts but also about feelings. See how Gemini loves →
Taurus and Cancer
★★★★☆ Very good match · sextile – complementary elements
Others may not understand your relationship, but you understand each other perfectly. You both value home, family and loyalty. Cancer gives you tenderness and care, you give Cancer a sense of security. It is a natural, warm pairing that only improves with the years. See how Cancer loves →
Taurus and Leo
★★☆☆☆ Challenging match · square – tension and friction
You both have strong personalities and a talent for doing everything your own way. Leo needs admiration, you need peace. When you disagree, the dispute can be long and stubborn. But once you start working together, you can build a relationship full of splendour, loyalty and shared pleasures. See how Leo loves →
Taurus and Virgo
★★★★★ Dream match · trine – same element
Earth with Earth – practicality, reliability and mutual trust. Virgo appreciates your steadiness, you appreciate its care and intelligence. Its criticism sometimes irritates you, but this is one of the best pairings for Taurus: calm, mature and lasting. See how Virgo loves →
Taurus and Libra
★★★☆☆ Promising, needs work · quincunx – different languages
You share Venus, so you both love beauty, art and pleasure. Libra, however, is more sociable and needs lightness, while you prefer a cosy home. If you find a shared aesthetic of life, this can be a surprisingly harmonious and romantic relationship. See how Libra loves →
Taurus and Scorpio
★★★★☆ Very good match · opposition – opposites attract
You approach life differently, but you share a strong physical attraction that is impossible to ignore. Scorpio can be intense and jealous, while you can be stubborn and possessive. This opposition can become a wonderful, deep relationship if you both give up the fight for control. See how Scorpio loves →
Taurus and Sagittarius
★★☆☆☆ Challenging match · quincunx – different languages
Sagittarius craves independence and adventure, you crave stability and predictability. At first glance this is a difficult pairing. It still has a chance if you accept Sagittarius’ need for freedom and Sagittarius discovers how good it is to come home to someone who is always there. See how Sagittarius loves →
Taurus and Capricorn
★★★★★ Dream match · trine – same element
This pairing is often called a dream match. Stability, warmth and serious commitment – Capricorn gives you everything you look for in a relationship. You both think about the future, value loyalty and build a life together step by step. See how Capricorn loves →
Taurus and Aquarius
★★☆☆☆ Challenging match · square – tension and friction
At first it may seem this relationship has no future: Aquarius loves change, you love routine. Over time, though, its imagination may fascinate you. Compromise is essential here, but the reward is a relationship that pulls you out of your comfort zone. See how Aquarius loves →
Taurus and Pisces
★★★★☆ Very good match · sextile – complementary elements
It is hard to resist someone so devoted and romantic. Pisces can find the poetry in your heart, and you give Pisces solid ground under its feet. It is a tender, sensual pairing in which both sides feel safe. See how Pisces loves →
Challenging pairings – how to make them work
Taurus finds it hardest with Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius – signs that value freedom, change or the spotlight. Such relationships work when Taurus stops treating every change as a threat and the partner shows the steadiness Taurus needs.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best partner for Taurus?
According to classical astrology, Taurus gets along best with Virgo and Capricorn. Pairings with Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are also very good.
Which sign is the most challenging for Taurus?
Relationships between Taurus and Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius require the most work. They are not doomed – they simply need patience and an open conversation about needs.
See also the compatibility chart for all zodiac signs and the guide to signs, elements and modalities.
Check your own match in the zodiac compatibility calculator – based on both partners’ birth dates.
Daily, weekly and monthly horoscope: Taurus horoscope.