Taurus Season Is Here: Plant Roots, and Get Ready to Grow

Stop, drop, and tune in to your senses. Taurus season is here from April 19 to May 20, and this comfort-loving earth sign lives for life’s simple pleasures. After the manic pace of Aries season, we have four weeks to bring it back to basics—without actually being basic. Taurus is ruled by aesthetic Venus, reminding us to add beauty, art, and a soundtrack to our daily routines.

As the first of the three material-focused earth signs, Taurus works its magic at the root level. Innovative Aries gave us plenty of new seeds to cultivate this spring. Now Taurus reminds us that if we want to grow a bumper crop, we need to plant them in high-quality soil and tend to them regularly.

Look around: Does your environment support the lush garden of your dreams? If not, how can you till the metaphoric ground? You might decide to completely rearrange your office area, revamp your budget, or start hanging out with people who foster your growth.

Another PSA from the zodiac’s Bull: A powerful vision doesn’t amount to much without a solid plan to back it up. Fortunately, Taurus season provides the practical magic we need to turn our brainstorms into action items. Tenacity is one of this sign’s superpowers, which is also helpful. That “stubborn Bull” quality can be infuriating, but still, this sign teaches us to stick to our guns and keep plodding ahead until we’ve plowed the entire field.

Taurus also rules our ethics and values, helping us stand firm when needed. What do we believe in immovably? What makes us see red and charge forward on principle? As one of the zodiac’s four fixed signs (along with Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius), Taurus helps us persist instead of pivoting. We’re already seeing signs of this now, as Harvard University refuses to concede to the Trump administration’s list of demands. Since Taurus rules the throat, we expect more outspoken leaders to emerge. Taurus Sen. Cory Booker leaned into this when delivering (and preparing for) his record-breaking 25-hour speech on the Senate floor earlier this month.

Plus, with all planets moving direct until May 4, the skies are unusually free of resistance. Astrologically, nothing is pulling us back until then, which means there’s a rare window of time for people to get aligned around an ethical vision—and fast.

And keep it green! Taurus season also encompasses the 4/20 celebration of cannabis, Earth Day, and Mother’s Day—a nudge to give Mother Earth some love. Add more plant-based foods to your diet. Accessorize with Edie Parker. Find a way to get involved in climate action. Drill down into what matters, and don’t let go until it takes root.