☽ Taurus: In Depth ☾

Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Symbol: The Bull

Taurus is an easy-going, humorous sign with a tendency towards routine and a love for the comforts in life. They are usually the goofy, relaxed one out of a group. They make for loyal, long-term connections and they're normally great listeners and always a shoulder to cry on. Taurus is normally very level-headed and practical about life. They like stability and for things to be somewhat predictable so this normally means they have a good job, they have their bills paid, and they have enough money to enjoy life (we all enjoy that, don't we?). "Comfort" is the key word for Taurus. They like nice clothing, good food, good drink, they like feeling good. Unfortunately, Taurus' need for routine, love for pleasurable feelings, and Earth-bound caution about life changes and uncomfortable situations makes them a prime candidate for addiction! Many Tauruses find that it's difficult to maintain their weight, strike up an exercise habit, or refrain from drinking or using feel-good/confidence-enhancing drugs like weed (especially weed, although not addictive), ecstacy and other party drugs, methamphetamine, and opiates. Taurus is often shy or soft-spoken in new situations where they don't know very many people and may feel pressure to fit in or speak louder, occasionally using substances to achieve this. 
However, on the bright side, Taurus is a great friend. They like to make people laugh (it makes them feel good!), they love to be 'needed' and reliable to friends, they have a sensual way of looking at the world which makes them deeply philosophical. They enjoy being out in nature or just watching movies on the couch. Unlike some of the fire signs who have a need for speed or the air signs who have (extremely) short attention-spans, Taurus just loves to be in the moment, feeling good, and having a nice time with their good friends.
Taurus is also a very relationship-oriented sign. They care deeply about the people they fall in love with (and they may fall in love often) and are not too likely to stray from their partner unless things are going really badly. Taurus guys really like to provide for their women and Taurus girls are often comfortable as homemakers. Taurus is somewhat traditional in this way and although they have a deep nurturing for their loved ones, they really prefer to stick with these roles! Taurus is as stubborn as the Bull that symbolizes them. They can trample their partner unwittingly if they are fearful or stressed out. This may mean frequent complaining when stuck in a rut, refusal to change any of their ways quickly to accommodate their partner, or even extreme jealousy. Taurus jealousy rivals Scorpio jealousy on the zodiac scale. Taurus likes to keep what is theirs and doesn't want to have to worry about it (because they WILL worry about it). Most of these things are easily forgivable, however, because Taurus is normally not doing any of these things consciously or purposely out of spite.
As an employee, Taurus is perfect! They respect hard work and even more so, they respect the paycheck they get as their reward. Occasionally, Taurus may take on a self-righteous attitude about their coworkers and how they "work harder" than everyone else, but it seems to be one of their only downfalls on the job. They are practical characters who like to work with their hands and be of use to a good company. Reliable careers in culinary, construction, mechanics, gardening, etc. may appeal to them and their love for stability.