8 Ways to Tell You are a Taurus

Trying to decide if you're a Taurus, whether or not your birthday falls on April 20th - May 20th? Let's talk through some key characteristics and you can figure yourself out.

1. You work hard. Like really hard...

Taurus' are known for being extremely hardworking. Not only do you work hard, but you're reliable and a great leader. You're motivated by control, finances, or even success. You're dedicated to the details, and you're good at creatively working with them. Mostly because you're a perfectionist.

You probably don't enjoy working with any higher ups. You take pride in being a natural leader and people respect your leadership. Sometimes you can be practical to the point of not taking risks. When you aren't taking enough risks, it's probably pretty hard to listen to the others when they want you to change something. Though you might not like change, you're focused on a specific goal and will do what it takes to get there. Even if you have to listen to a coworker or two.

You're observant both in people and worldly knowledge. That's what makes you good at your job, and great with people. You take your time completing what you need to do. If that means taking an hour to make a presentation exactly the way you want it, you'll be patient enough to finish it through. The perfection is more important than the deadline. Even if you don't want to admit it, you love what you do and you're good at it.

2. You enjoy the best parts of life.

Food is your best friend. The parts of life most people just run past, you run to. Eating is one of them. You delight in flavors, sounds, or sights. Maybe you could spend hours in an art gallery, or only stop listening to Spotify when you're asleep. You allow yourself to enjoy the parts life most people pass by.

You strive for the best things in life, so when you come across an art that you enjoy, you take your time enjoying it. If you find a restaurant that you enjoy, or a new hobby that allows your creativity to flow, you may obsess and take as much time to enjoy it as you can. You know how to pamper yourself, and take time for the finer things. You would probably be in the 'finer things club' in the office.

3. You're mentally and emotionally strong as Hell

You're probably the most strong out of your entire friend group. Which is why they come to you when they're in heartbreak. You're also the best at being there for them. You can take a large amount of stress and move it into motivation. Unless someone is telling you you're wrong, but we'll get to that later... You are the rock in people's lives, and are able to get up when you're pushed down over and over again.

You're very good at handling your own stress and emotions because you depend on the consistency of life to balance you out. When you do get too stressed to deal with it, you let it out and not in a calm way. You explode. It doesn't happen too often, but you can get to a breaking point like everyone else. And most people are surprised you've gotten to this point. Because you're typically level-headed and take on your problems with the knowledge of how the world works.

That level-headed, and stubborn attitude are what brings your friends to you when they need someone. You're always there, and you're there with answers that you won't sugarcoat just because it's a friend. You may provide comfort, but you also aren't afraid to share why they shouldn't call that ex. You hold that phone until they remember they don't need a man to be happy.

4. You're 0 or 100. All the time.

If the time is right, you will work until the project is absolutely perfect. But if there's nothing to do, you don't have to do anything. And you don't. Relaxation and the finer things are your favorite hobby. You're not afraid to get dirty, but after that's all done, you're going to pamper yourself. You're going to pamper yourself until it's time to get back up again.

You love the pleasures life brings you, like the food and art we talked about before. Some believe this to be lazy, but don't get it confused. You know you're not lazy, because you see all the hard work you do. Work hard, play hard is your life motto. You know when to act and when to have fun. It's not just fun, it's the absolute most fun you've ever had.

5. You're stubborn beyond belief

Probably the most notable trait of a Taurus is their stubbornness. That's why the symbol is a bull. You can call it determination or persistence, but it's truly stubbornness. When someone pushes, you push back ten times harder. However, this can help you when you find yourself with goals in your career.

Even though you can be level-headed like we talked about, if someone tries to push you around, you can push back even harder. It's easy for you to speak your mind and stand your ground. Even if you get pushed down, it's easy to get back up again and keep your stance. Sometimes, you know you're wrong, but you still argue to make yourself feel right. It's THAT hard for you to admit you're mistaken.

Your ability to speak your mind is what makes you a great leader, and extremely successful in your work life. You'll "stand up to the man" for the things you believe in and the projects you've worked hard on. Your work is quality because you're a knowledgeable perfectionist, and anyone who questions that is wrong. Sometimes, it can get over the top and your anger can bubble up. These are the few times you can lose the 'easy going' quality you've used to play hard.

6. You're loyal when you've found someone who's of superior quality

It's hard for you to trust and open up to someone. You're so used to being independent that you need to find someone extremely special before getting into a committed relationship. It may be hard for you to find this person, but you're constantly searching. You can't help it, you LOVE love. Some reasons it's hard for you to find that special someone are seeking perfection and resisting change.

When you search for someone to love, it's easy to want them to be exactly who you want them to be. Sometimes seeking perfection, isn't a good thing. Nobody's perfect, remember that while you search for 'the one'. Marriage is compromise, ever heard that one before? Well remember it, because it's kind of true. Taurus' are rarely going to want to change. Even their routine of being a single man or woman. So you might find it really hard to dive in to someone who seems good, because you'll have to change some things in order to keep them.

But that's what makes the love worth it. You want that love and commitment, so you eventually fall hard. Falling hard can mean hurting hard. If someone breaks your heart, you're upset for a long while. You changed for them. If they don't break your heart, you're in it for the long haul. You're committed, genuine, and loyal beyond belief.

7. You value honesty above all else

If anyone ever lies to you, it's a deception you will remember forever. You need reliability in people, so you can keep your life constant. Your trustworthiness is what makes you a good friend, and you expect the same in return. If someone is untrustworthy, they aren't useful.

You don't want to have to worry about if you should trust someone or not. Your friend group is probably small and intimate because you've made sure they are of huge value. Because you give a lot, and need it in return. Someone who breaks your trust will probably spend a long time trying to regain it and you'll spend that time being stubborn and having trouble being able to trust them again.

So you think you're a Taurus? Before you join the team, make sure you understand that we're valuable, painfully determined and exceptionally loyal people who will be there for you when you need. We may get into a scuffle now and then, but the love we have is real and deep. Welcome to the family.