Taurus

Gift Ideas for a Taurus: 12 Presents, Reviewed by Taur the Bull Looking for gift ideas for a Taurus? A Taurus (20 April – 20 May) knows what they like. They have liked it for years. They will go on liking it, calmly and completely, long after everyone else has moved on to something new. So the trick with a Taurus present is not surprise. It’s quality. Taurus is ruled by Venus, planet of comfort and pleasure, and the Taurus idea of a great day involves a soft chair, a good snack and nobody asking them to move. We asked Taur the Bull, the Taurus Astrominal, to review twelve gifts. He took his time. He’d like that noted. He took exactly the right amount of time. 1. Really, really good slippers Not novelty ones. Proper ones, with soles and sheepskin. Taur says: “These are going on now. I’ll take them off in about three years.” 2. A hamper of nice food Cheeses, crackers, chutney, chocolate, a jar of something you can’t pronounce. Taur says: “I don’t share my hamper. I’ll let you look at my hamper. That’s generous, for a bull.” 3. A cookbook from their favourite restaurant A Taurus will cook every recipe, in order, and then go back to the one they liked best. Taur says: “Page 47. I’ve found my lasagne. The other 200 pages are lovely. I won’t be needing them.” 4. A weighted blanket Like a hug, but it doesn’t want to talk. Taur says: “I’m under it now. I live here now. Please forward my post.” 5. A proper mug Heavy, handmade, holds exactly the right amount of tea. Taur says: “This is my mug. If anyone else uses my mug, I’ll know. I won’t say anything. I’ll just know.” 6. A herb garden kit Earth signs like growing things, and Taurus likes eating the things they’ve grown. Taur says: “Basil, mint and patience. I’ve got loads of patience. The basil’s going to have to keep up.” 7. A bakery subscription Fresh bread or pastries, delivered regularly. Taur says: “Regularly. That’s my favourite word. After ‘croissant’.” 8. Luxury hand cream Taurus notices textures, smells and quality. Cheap stuff gets found out. Taur says: “It smells like a garden that’s been told it’s doing very well.” 9. Cosy pyjamas, in purple Purple is the Taurus lucky colour. Pyjamas are the Taurus lucky outfit. Taur says: “Daywear, nightwear. I don’t see why it has to be two different things.” 10. A classic record on vinyl An old favourite, not something new and confusing. Taur says: “I already know every word. That’s the point. Why would I listen to music I don’t know? It might change.” 11. A gardening day with no deadline Tools, a sunny afternoon, and nobody rushing them. Taur says: “Dig a bit. Sit a bit. Have a biscuit. Dig a bit more. That’s gardening. Anyone who says it’s faster than that is selling something.” 12. An Astrominals Taurus birthday card Put your present with a card that understands them. The Astrominals zodiac birthday cards feature Taur himself, surrounded by luxury and comfort, framed by a border of true-to-sign Taurus traits. Taur says: “That’s me in my favourite chair. I didn’t pose. I was just there. I’m usually there.” Taur’s three rules for buying a Taurus a present Quality over quantity. “One good thing beats five cheap things. Five good things beats one good thing. I’m not unreasonable.” Don’t surprise them. “I like surprises I already know about.” Food always counts. “If you’re not sure, bring cake. Nobody has ever regretted bringing cake to a Taurus.” So, which present would Taur choose for himself? Taur says: “I’ll have the slippers, the blanket and the hamper. I’ll decide about the rest from the sofa. Don’t wait up.” Not sure which Astrominal you’re buying for? Take the quiz, or meet Taur the Bull and the rest of Team Earth. Astrological and zoological. Illogically logical.