Relationships mean everything to the Taurus girl. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love, you are only truly happy when your relationships are going well. Taurus is a fixed sign, which gives you a strong sense of stability. You are well grounded and there is little that can shake your sense of security, apart from that is, when relationships go wrong.

You experience highs of connection and real understanding followed by lows of arguments and disagreement, not only with lovers, but friends, family and work colleagues. This may be down to the transformative nature of Scorpio, which rules the relationship aspect of your chart.

Thankfully, you have great reserves of inner strength, even in difficult times. Although you find relationship problems more upsetting than other signs, it is through these power struggles that you grow and learn more about yourself.

Taurus is attracted to...

You are attracted to men who have a slight air of mystery about them and can hold a conversation on a wide variety of subjects. You like to know where you are with people generally, and unreliable men who drift in and out of your life will never bring you happiness.

Equality is important to you in a relationship but good manners and old-fashioned gentlemanly charm wins you over every time. Although you appreciate the finer things in life, you're a sentimental creature at heart. A present chosen with thought by your lover means more to you than an expensive price tag.

You are a sucker for a compliment and will slave over a hot stove for your man if he shows appreciation for your culinary skills. A lovely home, money for luxuries, good friends and a reliable, trustworthy man make your life complete.

Taurus gets on best with...

Taurus girls get on well with their fellow earth signs and tend to have good relationships with water signs, particularly sensitive and caring Cancer. Problems can arise with air signs; Gemini tends to be too unpredictable for Taurus and a friendship here will require work and understanding.

Taurus naturally gets on well with Libra, as you share the same ruling planet, Venus. Fire signs that are your biggest challenge. You are drawn to the intense nature of Aries characters but find their headstrong ways vexing. At best, this will be a love-hate relationship.

Taurus as a lover

Taurus lovers are kind and sensitive, but this doesn't mean they're boring. They're skilful lovers who take a pride in what they do and have exceptional stamina, preferring to take it slowly and ensuring they get things right. They leave their lovers breathless and begging for more.

Best sex mates: Cancer, Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Leo.

Erogenous zone: The nape of the neck.