How this pairing feels
The signs are a square of 90 degrees and both are fixed, which Western astrologers describe as the most stubborn combination of all. Taurus is ruled by Venus and Leo by the Sun. The feeling is of two people with strong tastes and strong opinions, who enjoy luxury and are not easily moved.
Where it works
Both are loyal and sensual, and both like the good things in life, from great meals to a lovely home. Leo gives Taurus warmth and a feeling of being celebrated. Taurus gives Leo reliability and a safe place to rest from performing. Because both are fixed, relationships between them can last a long time once they settle.
Where it strains
The question of who gives way. Leo needs admiration and attention, and Taurus needs calm and certainty, so Leo can feel unseen while Taurus feels pressured. Spending is another source of friction: Leo spends on display and Taurus on comfort, and each thinks the other is wasteful. Pride and possessiveness can combine badly.
What helps
Keep separate budgets for personal treats so that nobody has to justify them. Offer praise out loud and often. Take turns deciding. When a deadlock starts, take a break and return to it after a night of sleep, since neither wants to be the first to blink.
The pairing in numbers
| Aspect and angle | Square (90°) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Earth and fire |
| Modalities | Fixed and fixed |
| Rulers | Venus and Sun: Venus treats Sun as enemy, Sun treats Venus as enemy |
| Houses | Taurus counts Leo as its 4th sign; Leo counts Taurus as its 10th |
| Traditional relation | Kendra (4th and 10th) |
| Ashta Koota Bhakoot score | 7 of 7. No Bhakoot dosha |
Sun sign pairings are a coarse reading. Synastry compares two full birth charts. Open synastry. See also the methodology page.