Mars in Taurus: meaning, drive and desire and Mars in Taurus dates
The Mars sign is the sign Mars was in when you were born and describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction. Taurus is a fixed earth sign. Mars in Taurus is traditionally read as slow to start, impossible to stop.
Mars next enters Taurus on Apr 27, 2028 22:21 UTC.
How Mars in Taurus is read
Mars in Taurus is traditionally read as taking time to begin but having the stamina to finish. It rarely gets angry, but past its limit it will not budge. Taurus is Mars's detriment, so its strength shows as endurance rather than speed.
Dignity
Traditional astrology rates how comfortably each planet works in each sign (essential dignity). For Mars, Taurus is detriment: opposite its own sign, so its nature shows in a less familiar way.
In Vedic astrology (Jyotish)
Jyotish calls Taurus Vrishabha. Because it divides the zodiac by the stars (sidereal), a Western Mars at Taurus 0° to about 24° is in Aries (Mesha) in Jyotish. Reading both systems side by side shows different sides of the same person.
Mars in Taurus dates, 1940-2030
When Mars entered and left Taurus (UTC, computed astronomically). If your birth date falls inside a period, your Mars sign is Taurus. If you were born on a changeover day, compare with your birth time or use the calculator.
1940s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1940 01:54 | Apr 1, 1940 18:41 |
| Jan 11, 1942 22:20 | Mar 7, 1942 08:04 |
| Jul 7, 1943 23:05 | Aug 23, 1943 23:58 |
| Jun 11, 1945 11:52 | Jul 23, 1945 08:58 |
| May 21, 1947 03:40 | Jul 1, 1947 03:35 |
| Apr 30, 1949 02:32 | Jun 10, 1949 00:56 |
1950s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 1951 09:36 | May 21, 1951 15:31 |
| Mar 20, 1953 06:53 | May 1, 1953 06:07 |
| Feb 26, 1955 10:22 | Apr 10, 1955 23:08 |
| Jan 28, 1957 14:15 | Mar 17, 1957 21:31 |
| Jul 21, 1958 07:01 | Sep 21, 1958 05:25 |
| Oct 28, 1958 23:55 | Feb 10, 1959 13:57 |
1960s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1960 09:04 | Aug 2, 1960 04:32 |
| May 28, 1962 23:47 | Jul 9, 1962 03:48 |
| May 7, 1964 14:39 | Jun 17, 1964 11:42 |
| Apr 17, 1966 20:34 | May 28, 1966 22:07 |
| Mar 27, 1968 23:42 | May 8, 1968 14:13 |
1970s (7)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 1970 01:28 | Apr 18, 1970 18:58 |
| Feb 10, 1972 14:03 | Mar 27, 1972 04:29 |
| Aug 12, 1973 14:56 | Oct 29, 1973 23:00 |
| Dec 24, 1973 08:10 | Feb 27, 1974 10:11 |
| Jul 1, 1975 03:53 | Aug 14, 1975 20:48 |
| Jun 6, 1977 03:00 | Jul 17, 1977 15:11 |
| May 16, 1979 04:25 | Jun 26, 1979 01:54 |
1980s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 1981 07:16 | Jun 5, 1981 05:26 |
| Apr 5, 1983 14:02 | May 16, 1983 21:43 |
| Mar 15, 1985 05:06 | Apr 26, 1985 09:13 |
| Feb 20, 1987 14:44 | Apr 5, 1987 16:37 |
| Jan 19, 1989 08:08 | Mar 11, 1989 08:50 |
1990s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 14:44 | Aug 31, 1990 11:39 |
| Dec 14, 1990 07:42 | Jan 21, 1991 01:18 |
| Jun 14, 1992 15:55 | Jul 26, 1992 18:59 |
| May 23, 1994 22:37 | Jul 3, 1994 22:31 |
| May 2, 1996 18:16 | Jun 12, 1996 14:43 |
| Apr 13, 1998 01:04 | May 24, 1998 03:41 |
2000s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2000 01:24 | May 3, 2000 19:18 |
| Mar 1, 2002 15:04 | Apr 13, 2002 17:35 |
| Feb 3, 2004 10:02 | Mar 21, 2004 07:38 |
| Jul 28, 2005 05:14 | Feb 17, 2006 22:46 |
| Jun 24, 2007 21:27 | Aug 7, 2007 06:03 |
| May 31, 2009 21:17 | Jul 12, 2009 02:54 |
2010s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2011 07:03 | Jun 21, 2011 02:50 |
| Apr 20, 2013 11:47 | May 31, 2013 10:38 |
| Mar 31, 2015 16:25 | May 12, 2015 02:39 |
| Mar 10, 2017 00:34 | Apr 21, 2017 10:32 |
| Feb 14, 2019 10:50 | Mar 31, 2019 06:11 |
2020s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2021 22:27 | Mar 4, 2021 03:28 |
| Jul 5, 2022 06:06 | Aug 20, 2022 07:59 |
| Jun 9, 2024 04:34 | Jul 20, 2024 20:42 |
| May 18, 2026 22:26 | Jun 28, 2026 19:29 |
| Apr 27, 2028 22:21 | Jun 7, 2028 18:20 |
2030s (1)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2030 05:26 | May 19, 2030 09:28 |
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FAQ
- What does Mars in Taurus mean?
- In Western astrology Mars in Taurus is traditionally read as slow to start, impossible to stop. The Mars sign describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction, a separate layer from the Sun and Moon signs.
- When was Mars in Taurus?
- The table on this page lists all 52 periods Mars spent in Taurus between 1940 and 2030, with ingress times in UTC.
- Is Taurus a strong sign for Mars?
- By traditional dignity it is detriment: opposite its own sign, so its nature shows in a less familiar way.
- Is my Vedic Mars also in Taurus?
- Not necessarily. Jyotish uses the sidereal zodiac, now about 24° behind the tropical one. Mars at Taurus 0° to about 24° (Western) is in Aries (Mesha) in Jyotish.
Other Mars signs
- Mars in Ariesacts first and meets challenges head-on
- Mars in Taurusslow to start, impossible to stop
- Mars in Geminifights with words and wit
- Mars in Cancerfights to protect its own
- Mars in Leobold, proud and takes center stage
- Mars in Virgomethodical, precise and hard-working
- Mars in Libraacts through partnership and balance
- Mars in Scorpioquiet intensity and total commitment
- Mars in Sagittariuscharges toward ideals and freedom
- Mars in Capricornclimbs steadily toward long-term goals
- Mars in Aquariusunconventional action for a cause
- Mars in Piscesintuitive, adaptable and quietly strong
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