Mythology
Zeus disguised himself as a magnificent white bull to abduct the Phoenician princess Europa. The Pleiades within Taurus represent the Seven Sisters — daughters of Atlas, placed in the sky by Zeus for protection from the hunter Orion.
Astronomy
Home to two famous clusters: the Pleiades (M45, 444 ly) and the Hyades (nearest open cluster, 153 ly). The Crab Nebula (M1), remnant of the 1054 AD supernova observed in daylight for 23 days, contains one of the first discovered pulsars.
Notable Stars
Aldebaran (α Tau)
Orange giant, 65 ly, mag 0.85 — the Bull's fiery eye
Elnath (β Tau)
Blue-white giant, 134 ly, mag 1.65
Alcyone (η Tau)
Brightest Pleiades star
How to Find It
Aldebaran, the Bull's orange-red eye, is easy to spot — follow Orion's Belt upward and right. The Pleiades are visible to the naked eye as a misty patch; binoculars reveal dozens of stars. Under excellent conditions, count up to 14 individual Pleiades.
Neighboring Constellations
What do the planets mean in Taurus?
♉︎Sun in Taurus
You carry a quiet, unshakable strength that grounds everyone around you.
♉︎Moon in Taurus
You crave emotional security and find peace in rituals, comfort, and steady love.
Mercury in Taurus
You think slowly and deliberately, and your words carry weight.
Venus in Taurus
You love through devotion, sensuality, and unwavering loyalty.
Mars in Taurus
Your determination is relentless — slow to start but impossible to stop.
Jupiter in Taurus
Your abundance grows through patience, sensory wisdom, and an unwavering trust in natural timing.
Rising in Taurus
You radiate calm confidence — people feel steady just being near you.