Taurus: are generally good natured, patient, and accountable. A Taurus will make for a great friend, having a good sense of humor, and patience. While a Taurus prefers to be non-violent, they can sometimes hold so strongly to their convictions that relationships suffer in the process. Not known to be big risk takers, Taurus is also somewhat resistant to change. As the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus is creative, honest, and loving. These qualities also make those born under Taurus successful, and driven, though at times possessive. Taurus has an affinity for security, and seeks it via strong business skills and commitment. One born under the sign of Taurus is also likely to have a natural affinity for art or music. Overall Taurus is a very positive sign, despite embodying the stubbornness of the Bull, which represents the sign; Taurus represents warmth, passion, hard work, and loyalty.
Common characteristics of Taurus: Loving, reliable, determined, intelligent, grounded, jealous, self indulgent, practical, slow to act, methodical, unreflective, resentful, pleasure seeking, productive, artistic, rigid, persistent, clever, sociable.
Ruling Planet: Venus   Color association: Shades of Blue 
Birthstones: Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Agate

…and Sex and Astrology for Taurus