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Taurus Zodiac Sign – The Reason and Origin of Bull Sign of Taurus

Have you ever wondered why bull is the sign of Taurus Zodiac? It was ancient Hindus and Egyptians who divided a year into spring, summer, autumn and winter and assigned to each season three constellations through which the Sun passed. The reason and origin of Bull Sign of Taurus is amusing but apt.



Taurus is also referred as Bull (April 21 – May 20) as per Solar Calendar.


The reason for the name Taurus is because agriculture depended on the bull as it tilled the land during the time.