Taurus
April 20 - May 20

Taurus, the second Sign of the Zodiac, is all about reward. Unlike the Aries love of the game, Taurus loves the rewards of the game. Think physical pleasures and material goods, for those born under this Sign revel in delicious excess. They are also a tactile lot, enjoying a tender, even sensual, touch. Taureans adore comfort and like being surrounded by pleasing, soothing things. Along these lines, they also favor a good meal and a fine wine. The good life in all its guises, whether it's the arts or art of their own making (yes, these folks are artistic as well), is heaven on Earth to the Taurean-born.

It's the Bull that serves as the Taurean's mascot, and along with that comes the expectation that these folks are bull-headed and stubborn. Yes, they are. Hey, this Sign has a Fixed Quality attached to it after all, so expect that things will occasionally grind to a halt. That said, Taureans don't start out with the intention of getting stuck. They simply want to get things done, and it's that steady, dogged persistence that winds up being viewed as stubbornness. Bulls are actually among the most practical and reliable members of the Zodiac, and they are happy to plod along, as it were, in pursuit of their goals. The good news for Bulls is that once they get to the finish line, they'll swaddle themselves in material goods. A self-indulgent beast? Perhaps, but if you toiled as laboriously as these folks do, you'd need some goodies, too.

Taurus

Though relaxed and steady-seeming, Taurus longs to dig into life -- and what better time for self-indulgence (minus the guilt) than a birthday? The sensual-to-the max Bull enjoys decadent parties catered with tons of rich, flavorful food, fun music to dance to and other physical delights. Make sure to come to the affectionate Bull's birthday party with your arms both full of gifts and ready to give a tender hug.

Perfect Gift: Keenly tuned in to all five senses, Taurus appreciates things like bath salts and scented candles.

What does a Taurus wish for as the candles are blown out? That they could celebrate and indulge this way every day of the year.