04/20/2026

Taurus, born between April 20 and May 20, is an Earth sign, known for its grounded, stable, and sensual nature. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the enchanting planet that governs love, beauty, and money. Dependable, patient, and deeply appreciative of life's finer things, Taureans seamlessly balance a love for luxurious comforts with down-to-earth practicality. 

Here are some of book suggestions for our sensual and down-to-Earth friends:

Wintering by Katherine May

An intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down.

  • Taurus, you’re in tune with your cyclical, seasonal rhythms and the need for your body to rest. 

Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake  

In this masterful work about mycology, biologist Sheldrake describes fungi as "regenerators, recyclers, and networkers that stitch worlds together."

  • Taurus, your sign is the earthiest of all the earth signs, and reconnecting with nature is essential for you.

Violeta by Isabel Allende 

Living out her days in a remote part of her South American homeland, Violeta finds her life shaped by some of the most important events of history as she tells her story in the form of a letter to someone she loves above all others.

  • Taurus, you’ll really be able to sink your teeth into this epic historical novel.

The Garden of Broken Things by Francesca Momplaisir 

Written before the horrific earthquake that struck Haiti in 2021, The Garden of Broken Things delivers readers beyond the headlines and into the shattered world of a distant family--coming together, forced apart--suddenly brought to the brink.

  • Taurus, this is the latest novel from Francesca Momplaisir, the writer whom Harper’s Bazaar compared to Toni Morrison.

The Palace Papers by Tina Brown 

Tina Brown has been observing and chronicling the British monarchy for three decades, and her sweeping account is full of powerful revelations, newly reported details, and searing insight gleaned from remarkable access to royal insiders. Stylish, witty, and erudite, The Palace Papers will irrevoca­bly change how the world perceives and under­stands the royal family.

  • Taurus, you share a sign with Queen Elizabeth II, as well as a taste for the more royal things in life. Plus, you love to get the inside story of any saga.