Know Your Timing →
Zodiac Signs

Taurus in Vedic Astrology

Taurus (Sanskrit: Vrishabha) is one of the 12 signs, or Rashis, of the Vedic zodiac — a fixed 30-degree band ruled by Venus. Here's what it means classically, and where it fits in a chart.

By Nyovah · September 2026 · 3 min read · Cross-checked against classical Parashari principles

Taurus is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, and the two together describe its central theme: value that endures rather than value that's spent. It governs the face, throat, and neck, and is classically feminine (even-sign) in polarity. Fixed signs resist change once a position is settled, which is why Taurus placements are read as steady rather than quick to move.

AttributeValue
SymbolThe Bull
Ruling PlanetVenus
ElementEarth
ModalityFixed (Sthira)
Body PartFace, throat and neck
DirectionSouth
Opposite SignScorpio

Taurus is also the Moon's sign of exaltation — the placement where the Moon is said to express its qualities most fully, giving this sign an association with emotional groundedness alongside its more obvious material stability. Anything placed here tends to accumulate slowly and hold its value, which is the same quality that makes Taurus placements resistant to being rushed.


Life Timing Intelligence

See Where Taurus Falls in Your Own Chart

A sign only becomes personal once it's placed against your exact birth data — which house it rules for you, which planets sit in it, and which dasha periods bring it alive. Nyovah computes all of that from your exact birth time.

See My Full Kundli →

Free · No account needed to start · Full kundali generated instantly