Taurus Second Decan
Approximate dates: April 30 – May 10 · 10° – 19°59′ · Earth Sign
Sub-ruler: Mercury · Virgo sub-influence
How to Identify Your Decan
This decan covers 10° up to but not including 20° of Taurus.
Use your Sun's tropical sign and degree to identify its decan. Calendar dates are approximate; your birthday alone may not settle a boundary placement. If your birth time is unknown, a representative position near a boundary may leave your decan uncertain.
This collection uses modern triplicity: sub-rulers follow the signs of the same element. Other systems, including Chaldean decans, assign different rulers. The descriptions below are interpretive traditions, not measured personality traits. Compare the decan methods at Astrodienst.
Mercury's co-rulership brings a Virgoan precision and intellectual curiosity to Taurus's earthy nature. Second decan Taurus natives are more analytical and communicative than their first decan counterparts. They combine the Bull's love of beauty with Mercury's love of information, often excelling in fields that blend aesthetics with analysis — architecture, food science, financial planning, or artisan craftsmanship.
How This Decan Differs
While first decan Taurus simply enjoys beauty, second decan Taurus needs to understand it. Mercury adds a critical eye and articulate voice that pure Venus does not provide. They are the most adaptable and mentally agile of the three Taurus decans.
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Notable Examples
- Adele (May 5)
- David Beckham (May 2)
- Dwayne Johnson (May 2)
- Tina Fey (May 10)
Other Taurus Decans
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mercury change Taurus in the second decan?
Mercury adds Virgo's analytical mind to Taurus's sensual nature. Second decan Taurus (April 30–May 10) are more communicative, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious than pure Taurus.
What careers suit second decan Taurus?
Architecture, gastronomy, financial analysis, craftsmanship, editing, and any field requiring both aesthetic sense and precision thinking.
How does second decan Taurus differ in relationships?
They need intellectual stimulation alongside physical comfort. Conversations about ideas, plans, and details matter as much as sensual connection.