Taurus symbolised by the Bull is a Fixed Earth Sign. Taureans are Patient, Reliable, Warm-hearted, Loving, Persistent, Determined, Placid and Security Loving. Taureans love pleasure and material gain. Like the bull that represents them, Taureans are often seen as stubborn. Their special connection with the Earth lends them that grounded, steady demeanour. If you're a Taurus you're most likely quite slow and sensual, perhaps even lazy. However, what some see as stubbornness is actually the Taurean's will to stay their chosen course to reach their goals. Bulls are pragmatic and dependable, and left to trudge along at their own speed usually attain that which they seek. Taureans are also great lovers of the arts and all things beautiful. They need to be surrounded by beauty to be happy. Taureans also value tradition, stability and loyalty. At times they may be very sentimental, emotional. Taureans are deeply romantic and very loyal. Sexually, Taureans are straightforward and down-to-earth. A no-nonsense approach is favoured and too much verbalizing or complex fantasizing is not a Taurean trait. This does not mean they are not capable of feeling love. Indeed, others may not understand the depth of a Taurean's passion. Very faithful to friends and family, Taureans prefer long-lasting relationships and seek to build strong alliances, although they can be misled by their sensual natures, especially when young.