Zodiac tarot
Taurus and The Hierophant
The tarot card for Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) is The Hierophant. Its ruling planet, Venus, corresponds to The Empress, and its element, Earth, to the suit of Pentacles.
Why Taurus is The Hierophant
Taurus is fixed earth, the sign of what lasts, and The Hierophant is the keeper of tradition and tested values. Both prefer proven ways and build slowly. The card's pillars and keys echo Taurus's love of stable foundations.
Time-tested traditions and trusted teachers offer steady guidance now. Honor shared values and proven frameworks as you learn.
Strengths
- Loyal and dependable over decades
- Strong practical values and patience
- Creates rituals that ground others
Shadow side
- Resisting change long after it is needed
- Confusing comfort with rightness
Taurus in love
In love, Taurus seeks commitment, physical affection and shared routines. Venus, its ruler, links to The Empress: sensual, generous and steady.
Ruling planet and element
Taurus is ruled by Venus, which corresponds to The Empress; many readers treat it as a second card for Taurus. As a earth sign, Taurus also shares the temperament of the fourteen cards in the suit of Pentacles.
A practice
Try one new way of doing a familiar task this week and notice what it teaches you.