First impressions
How Taurus rising comes across
With Taurus rising, your first impression is calm.
You do not hurry to fill silences, and people relax near you without knowing why. You usually dress for comfort and quality: soft fabrics, good shoes and a perfume people remember.
You approach new situations carefully. You take them in through your senses before you commit. When people push you to hurry, you slow down even more. Behind your easygoing manner is a strong will. You are pleasant until someone tries to force you, and then you do not move at all.
Your chart ruler
Venus, your chart ruler
Your chart ruler, the planet that rules your rising sign, is Venus. The sign and house of your Venus show what you value and where you look for pleasure and harmony. Venus in Aries makes a Taurus rising bolder than people expect. Venus in Capricorn makes it more ambitious. Your Venus placement is the key to what really motivates you.
With your Sun sign
With different Sun signs
With a Sun in a fire sign (Aries, Leo or Sagittarius), Taurus rising adds patience to a lively personality. You look steady but you feel restless inside. With a Sun in an earth sign (Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn), you are steady and practical in every way. With a Sun in an air sign, such as Gemini or Aquarius, a calm appearance hides a busy mind. With a Sun in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces), you come across as gentle, sensual and very loyal.
Love
You court someone slowly and sensually: shared meals, long walks and physical affection. People trust you quickly because you seem stable, and you are. You need loyalty, comfort and a partner who does not rush you. Be careful not to stay in a comfortable relationship long after it has stopped developing.
Work
Colleagues see you as reliable and calm under pressure. You do well in roles that reward patience: finance, design, food, crafts, property and anything made to last. You dislike sudden changes and chaotic workplaces. Show people your steady progress. It is often more impressive than you think.
Strengths
- Calm presence
- Reliability
- Good taste for physical things
Watch for
- Stubbornness
- Resisting change
- Choosing comfort over growth