The Blanket Baron
Your Taurus cat has found the single warmest spot in the house and has no plans to leave it. Ruled by Venus, he is a connoisseur of soft things: the fleece throw, the clean laundry, the precise middle of the bed. He moves through the day slowly and on purpose, like a small, furry landowner inspecting his estate and finding it satisfactory.
Taurus is fixed earth, so this cat loves the same things in the same order. Same chair, same window, same slow blink at the same time each evening. Earn his trust and he is loyal to the bone, a warm, purring bundle that settles on your legs and stays there.
Five things that make your Taurus cat tick
- Keeper of the SunbeamHe knows where the sun lands at ten, noon and four, and moves with it. Nobody taught him.
- Blanket ConnoisseurA new throw gets long, thoughtful kneading. If it passes, it is his now, and you may borrow it.
- Lap on His TermsHe decides when lap time happens. Then he settles like a sandbag and expects you to cancel your plans.
- Loyal to the RoutineMorning chin rubs, evening window watch, bedtime on the same pillow. A day that goes to plan is his comfort.
- Unhurried HunterHe plays at his own pace. A wand toy dragged slowly past his nose gets one heavy, perfectly timed paw.
How to love a Taurus cat
- Leave a soft blanket in his sunny spot. Moving it is taken personally.
- Keep a gentle daily rhythm of play, chin rubs and quiet time.
- Drag a wand toy past him like a lazy mouse, then tidy it away.
- When he picks your lap, give him ten unhurried minutes.
- Tell him he is handsome while you stroke his cheeks.
Very Taurus behavior
- Shuffles six inches every hour to stay inside the sunbeam.
- Kneads a new blanket for ten minutes before approving it.
- Once on your lap, cannot be moved by any known force.
If the sunbeam lands on your chair, the chair is now his, and he will happily wait you out.
Best playmate signs
Virgo and Capricorn people share his love of a calm, orderly day. Cancer and Pisces bring the cuddly warmth that turns him into a purring loaf.
And the Moon sign?
The Sun sign is the big personality. The Moon sign is what makes your cat feel safe. A Taurus Sun can sit with any of the twelve Moons, and it changes the flavor a lot. Read about the Taurus Moon, or find your pet’s.
Questions people ask
Are Taurus cats lazy?
Astrology is for fun, and in that spirit a Taurus cat is a comfort expert, saving his energy for sunbeams and one perfect pounce.
Do Taurus cats like routine?
Taurus is the astrology sign of steady comfort, so a creature of habit fits. A predictable day of play and quiet time spoils any cat.