Taurus pets and their owners: who's a cosmic match?

Taurus pets match most easily with earth and water owners: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer and Pisces. A Taurus cat or dog wants comfort, routine and a person they can rely on, and those signs provide them naturally. Every other sign can win a Taurus over too; it just helps to keep the sofa cushions where they are.

Taurus pets are born between 20 April and 20 May, ruled by Venus. They're the comfort experts of the zodiac: a Taurus dog keeps the same old toy for years, a Taurus cat finds the softest blanket in the house, and both know exactly where their favourite spot is.

Curious whether your pet is a Taurus at heart? Get up from your seat for a minute. A Taurus pet is in the warm spot before you're back, and has no plans to move.

Earth owners: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Taurus owner (twins): you both love comfort and both dislike being hurried. Expect long, lazy Sunday mornings, a polite standoff over the best end of the sofa and, eventually, sharing it.

Virgo owner (easy): you keep a tidy, orderly home, and a Taurus pet loves its predictability. A Taurus dog knows the exact minute the lead comes out; a Taurus cat knows which drawer holds the clean blankets and waits beside it.

Capricorn owner (easy): you live by a routine, and a Taurus pet thrives on it. A Taurus dog sits by the door at the usual time and is never wrong; a Taurus cat turns up beside your armchair at eight each evening, ready for their lap.

Water owners: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Cancer owner (balancing): you make home a cosy nest, and a Taurus pet is its happiest resident. You light the lamp and draw the curtains; a Taurus cat is on the sofa before you've sat down, kneading the cushion you just plumped.

Scorpio owner (opposites): two fixed signs, both loyal, both sure they're right. A Taurus dog plants their feet at the park gate; you plant yours on the path home. Neither moves for a while, and both of you are secretly enjoying it.

Pisces owner (balancing): you're gentle and dreamy, and a Taurus pet loves a quiet life. Settle down with a book and a Taurus dog will lean their whole weight against your feet; a Taurus cat will purr on your lap until you both doze off.

Fire owners: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Aries owner (odd couple): you rush; a Taurus pet strolls. You're out of the door with the lead in your hand, and a Taurus dog is still stretching on the doormat, wondering what the hurry is.

Leo owner (tricky): you both love the best seat, and only one of you can have it. A Taurus cat claims the cushion you were heading for, and looks up at you with total calm. You'll negotiate; you'll probably lose.

Sagittarius owner (odd couple): you want new places; a Taurus pet loves the old ones. You plan a long hike somewhere new, and a Taurus dog trots happily along for a while, then sits down at the halfway point to enjoy the view, for some time.

Air owners: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Gemini owner (odd couple): you're always on the move, and a Taurus pet would rather stay put. You'll change rooms five times in an evening, and a Taurus cat will watch you go each time from the same warm cushion, unbothered.

Libra owner (odd couple): you share Venus as a ruler, and with it a love of nice things. You buy a soft new throw for the sofa; a Taurus cat has claimed it before the label is off.

Aquarius owner (tricky): you like to rearrange things; a Taurus pet liked them where they were. Move the dog bed to a new corner and a Taurus dog will drag it back, or lie on the floor where it used to be until you give in.

Taurus pets with other pets

A Taurus pet accepts a calm housemate gladly, as long as their own bed, toy and favourite seat stay theirs. Gentle, easy-going animals make the best companions. Introduce a newcomer slowly, give everyone their own soft place to sleep, and a Taurus will usually decide the new arrival can stay.

Taurus dogs and Taurus cats as partners

A Taurus dog shows love through steady loyalty: the same old toy, the same unhurried walk, the same heavy lean on your shins. A Taurus cat shows it through comfort: the softest blanket, the warmest seat and a long, contented purr. Both are devoted, and both are very good at staying exactly where they are.