The second decan of Taurus covers roughly April 30 to May 9. Every sign is split into three decans of about ten days each, and while all of them are Taurus at heart, each decan carries a different planetary sub-ruler that colours the sign in its own way.
Taurus decan 2: sub-ruled by Mercury
The second decan of Taurus is sub-ruled by Mercury (through Virgo, the earth sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers a sharper mind, quicker wit and a real gift for communication over your core Taurus nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Taurus decan 2 personality
The steady sensualist who values comfort, loyalty and the finer things. Grounded, sensual and ruled by Venus, Taurus craves stability and beauty. The Bull is famously patient and loyal, building life slowly and savouring every pleasure along the way. In the second decan, that Taurus essence is shaped by Mercury: you keep the reliable and patient core of the sign, with an added quickness of mind that sets you apart from the other Taurus decans.
Strengths of Taurus decan 2
At its best, the second decan keeps the reliable, patient, devoted strengths of Taurus and adds an extra dose of quickness of mind from Mercury, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Taurus decan 2
The growth edge of this decan is overthinking and restlessness, the shadow side of its Mercury sub-ruler. Spotting it early stops it from undercutting the reliable core of Taurus.
Love and compatibility
In love, Taurus is most compatible with Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces. The Mercury influence of this decan means you bring a sharper mind, quicker wit and a real gift for communication to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Taurus who they are.
Taurus decan 2 at work
At work, the second decan of Taurus channels Mercury into a sharp mind and a gift for communication, excelling at thinking, writing, teaching and connecting the dots. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the second decan of Taurus?
The second decan of Taurus corresponds to April 30 to May 9, the roughly ten central days of that stretch of the sign. Depending on the year, the dates can shift by a day.
What planet rules Taurus decan 2?
Its sub-ruler is Mercury. That planetary layer is exactly what sets this decan apart from the other two Taurus decans (full breakdown in the section above).
How is Taurus decan 2 different from the others?
It keeps the reliable and patient Taurus core but Mercury adds extra quickness of mind. See the full Taurus personality profile.
Who is Taurus decan 2 compatible with?
Taurus pairs best with Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces, and this decan brings extra quickness of mind. More on Taurus compatibility.