From April 20 to May 20, the Sun is in Taurus. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and it’s cycle starts in spring - Taurus season. Taurus is symbolized by the bull and is associated with the element, earth. Taurus is ruled by the planet of love, Venus. Taurus energy is generally calm, but has the tendency to become aggressive especially during difficult situations. During this time every sign of the Zodiac will be exposed to Taurus' energy. How this energy affects you depends on your personality and ability to adapt to the changes around you. 

Taurus souls are straightforward and methodical. They love to bask (mostly alone) in the fruit of their efforts and believe the path to success lies in a disciplined and organized approach to work and life. 

During this season, Taurus may feel extra passionate and go for bigger gains and rewards. They will see rewards coming as a result of their sensible approach to work and life. Taurus may feel like spending on themselves during this time of the year as their way of realizing what their hard work has brought them. Most Taurus prefer to keep to themselves and so their spending may be misunderstood by others as greedy or poorly planned.

Taurus’ taste for success may come off as materialistic or excessive but most Taurus just want to surround themselves with things they love and they also want others around them to enjoy themselves too. Taurus just sees this as the right way to live and have a tendency to fill their life with things they find beautiful.

Those in Taurus have a tendency to be bullheaded. They do not like change and once they’ve set their mind to something, they will not alter it. Taurus see this trait as a strength and it can (and will) lead them to success in different facets of their life. They have a strong sense of duty and many Taurus are most comfortable with routines and work passionately to grow in their careers.

Taurus season may be a good time for many to work harder on their goals, small and big alike. You can take advantage of Taurus' determined energy to focus on endeavors that would be beneficial to your long-term success. Taurus' energy and ability to get things done with intense focus and determination can help anyone who has trouble concentrating on their goals. However, if you feel that you are more attuned to the aggressive part of Taurus' energy, you might want to slow it down a bit during this season. Fortunately, there are stones and crystals that can help you out during Taurus season whether you want to take advantage of Taurus' energy to turn your goals into reality or you want to slow down a little and learn to appreciate the present moment. 

A Closer Look at Taurus' Strengths and Weaknesses

Taurus beings are very down to earth people who, unlike the bold Aries, like to stay away from the spotlight and live their lives keeping away from trouble. They are practical and have an almost hard-headed sense of principles that they absolutely follow, even to their own detriment. 

Taurus are well aware of what is acceptable in social situations and business settings and have a rigid sense of accepting these unspoken rules and believes life would be simpler if everyone around them did the same. Taurus is not very good with situations that deviate from the norm and struggle with keeping up with wilder, more spontaneous people. 

Taurus are more like the strong, silent type. They are very reliable and easily gain people’s trust as their value for honor and sensibility is easily picked up on by those around them. They may not be the fun daredevils of a group, but when something needs to be addressed and fixed behind the scenes, Taurus find it easy to handle problems calmly and patiently. 

When something is working perfectly, people don’t notice it. It’s only when something goes wrong that people start talking about it and bring attention to the matter. This is a truth about the world that Taurus is very aware of as they are used to keeping things in running order without taking any praise for it.  

Taurus would prefer to fix the problem on their own and often ignore the loudest voices and their complaints. Taurus are very persistent and will stay on top of matters, tunnel-visioning on the problem until they solve it, possibly ignoring those around them providing real help as they are drowned out by the loudest complaints.

Recommended Stones and Crystals for Taurus Energy

1. Jade

Jades are also used as talismans and normally carried around to reduce excessive energies, particularly the urge for excessive spending. 

Jade is an excellent protective stone for Taurus and those around them. Jade balances one's nerves and calms one's thoughts. It is also known to promote good health and fast recovery from injuries and illnesses. Jade is definitely a stone you’ll want to keep with you during Taurus season, regardless of your sign. 

2. Rhodonite

Rhodonite is also good for reconciling broken relationships and rebuilding them anew. It keeps feelings of anger and bitterness away and removes any self-destructive thoughts and inclinations. Meditate with Rhodonite when you feel your emotions are getting in the way of focusing on your goals or when you are in the process of self-healing. 

3. Carnelian

Carnelians work well with Taurus as they help with success in offices and take away the negative energy of feeling overburdened by others. Carnelians give a better sense of practicality and keep ideals and principles in check.

Meditate with Carnelian whenever you feel too much negative energy or when you want to boost your confidence, especially when it comes to getting tasks done and pursuing your goals. It is especially effective to wear Carnelian as jewelry during this time to help you stay grounded and confident especially when facing difficult challenges. 

4. Selenite

Selenite can be used during meditation or spiritual work. When you’re in need of that pure guiding light, invite Selenite into your practice or wear Selenite crystal jewelry to promote a peaceful flow of energy within you.

5. Lapis Lazuli 

Lapis lazuli strengthens friendships and allow the usually reserved Taurus to have an easier time opening up to others about themselves; effective communication helps deepen relationships not just with friends and family, but also with colleagues and people you closely work with. 

Lapis lazuli is a stone that promotes honesty in oneself and allows you to look past your own ego.  It is a stone that every Taurus should have in their collection, as it allows them to see past their preconceived notions of reality and reveal truths about themselves and the world around them. 

As Taurus hate being in the spotlight, it can be difficult for those who are in positions where they have to share ideas with teams or groups of people. Anyone who has trouble communicating effectively, whether due to clouded thoughts or lack of confidence, can benefit from Lapis Lazuli. It not only boosts your confidence in speaking out, but it also promotes wisdom and helps improve one's performance. Wear Lapis Lazuli as jewelry such as in the form of a necklace (so it's close to your throat) or a bracelet whenever you have to address groups of people or when you just need a boost in confidence and focus.