Tenacious and passionate, people born under the sign of Taurus are known to be reliable, practical and sensual. The stubborn bulls of the zodiac, Tauruses can be tricky to shop for, because they have exquisite and exceptionally particular tastes.
For those with birthdays from April 20 through May 21, astrologer Renee Watt says, “Taurus are some of the most down-to-earth, loyal and stubborn people you’ll ever meet! They’re known for their good taste, refined palate and affinity for luxury.”
Ahead, you’ll find 31 gift ideas that are sure to delight even the pickiest Taurus.
Taurus is one of the homebody signs of the zodiac, making housewares of all kinds great choices when it comes to picking out gifts. Go for something high-end that helps the bull indulge their need to lounge and recharge.
Hominess can extend to the office, so if you're looking for a gift for the career-oriented Taurus in your life, consider office supplies like beautiful notebooks, the perfect set of pens or these surprising and lovely highlighters in muted colors.
The newest scent from Aerangis, No. 50 Soiree Noire, combines floral, wood and musk notes to evoke an evening of black-tie revelry in the library of a private club. The discerning Taurus will love its high-end feel and air of exclusivity.
If your pool-loving Taurus bestie missed out last year, the Brooklinen checkerboard towels that made a splash last summer are back again this year. But hurry and snap them up before they sell out again!
We love the gift of food for almost any person or occasion, but food gifts are an especially great choice for a Taurus because they love to eat. More specifically, like the bull who serves as their symbol, they love to graze, making a charcuterie board an ideal food gift.
Healthy food gifts are great, but they can sometimes feel a bit lackluster. Which is why we love the big wow factor of the PinkGlow Pink Pineapple Gift Box, which is a great gift for the health-conscious Taurus, one who just loves pink or the bull in your life who is obsessed with pineapple. For more ideas, check out our guide to the best food gifts for every budget and occasion.
Gifts that encourage the Taurus to get into the kitchen are another great way to go. In our testing, the Nesco Gardenmaster offered the best balance of simplicity and performance of any food dehydrator, and it's a great choice for anyone looking to preserve herbs, fruits and vegetables or meats.
Each zodiac sign is associated with a body part or area —?for the Taurus, it's the neck and shoulders. Scarves are an obvious gift for the Taurus, and will appeal to their practical nature. Be sure to pay careful attention to the fabric, which should be of a fine quality and absolutely not itchy!
The Taurus with a sweet tooth will love Godiva's classic gold box. "They have high expectations where quality is concerned," Watt says, "making it important that you pay attention to the ingredients or materials used in whatever gift you decide on."
Though Godiva chocolates are a classic, there is a certain type of Taurus who will find them to be a bit too obvious. For the most discerning chocolate lover in your life, pick up a gift box of Vosges gorgeous truffles.
Taurus is committed to aesthetics, and this chic and imminently useful decorative box makes a great gift for a Taurus on its own or as gift wrap for jewelry or grooming products.
As Watt notes, the Taurus loves a bath product, from a luxurious lotion to a beautiful bar of soap. Capri's Blue Volcano is the signature scent of Anthropologie stores, lending this bar of soap an IYKYK feel that will appeal to a Taurus.
The viral Stanley tumbler is everywhere, so it's possible that the Taurus in your life already has one! But with two new colorways — Pool and Tigerlily —?a 40-ounce capacity, double-wall insulation, ergonomic handle and narrow base, maybe it's time for a second one?
The Moon Pod, a favorite among our staff, is a cloudlike chair designed to mimic the sensations of flotation therapy that the Taurus in your life can use to bring their love of lolling around the house to all new levels.
Taurus is an Earth sign, so look for gifts relating to the Earth when shopping for this sign.?
For the Taurus with a green thumb, a gardening planner can help them sort out what plants to purchase for their garden. For more gardening gift ideas, check out our guide to gardening for beginners.
"Taurus signs love anything that gives them a chance to indulge their senses," says Watt, "which means gourmet chocolates, clothes made from fine fabrics, pure essential oil candles [or] a massage certificate for high-end bath products are all excellent options if you're looking to wow your favorite bull."
We love giving a practical gift, especially to a Taurus who will appreciate getting the best possible version of an everyday item as a gift. Known equally for their industriousness as for their ability to lounge, the Taurus will love this Ugg robe for men, which is simple and practically perfect. (Similar styles are available for women.)
Indulge the Taurean senses with a gift of luxurious-feeling bedding like high-end sheets, silk pillowcases or this ultra-plush mattress topper. This down alternative topper gets high marks for faithfully mimicking the feel of down fill without the irritating poking factor of natural feathers. (Do not, under any circumstances, poke a Taurus!)
Known for their doggedness, at times it can be difficult for a Taurus to relax and unwind. The Hatch Restore is our upgrade pick for best white noise machine, getting high marks from reviewers for its extra features like a color-changing light on the front, a digital clock display and routines to help you wind down and fall asleep easier.
Gifts relating to the bed are a sure way to delight your Taurus, but if you want to veer away from hyper-practical gifts like mattress toppers or white noise machines, this carafe and cup set is perfect for use on a bedside table, because it's equal parts practical and art.
This cocktail shaker set was recommended by "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Lisa Barlow, who called it "the perfect bar kit — its chic, minimalistic style is perfect for cocktail making." It makes a perfect gift for the home-oriented, DIY-loving Taurus, and its sleek design will appeal to their discerning eye.
Watt recommends clothes made from fine fabrics, and almost no fabric is finer than cashmere. Known for being a bit of a homebody, the Taurus will luxuriate in a pair of cashmere house pants for lounging around in. If you want to level up, add a coordinating hoodie to complete the set. The brand also offers a similar style for men.
Another way to highlight the bull's signature body part is with a beautiful necklace. This layered bar necklace packs a lot of wow factor into its simple but eye-catching design, which will appeal to the Taurean love of understated elegance.
When a Taurus is stressed, they will hold it in their neck and shoulders. A heated neck and back massager makes a perfect gift for these sensory-oriented bulls.
An Earth sign, Taurus has a distinct earthy side. And no footwear is earthier than a classic Birkenstock! We love the brand's Boston clog in a sleek oiled leather.
A Taurus loves pampering — just loves, loves, loves it. Grooming and bath products — and high-end ones, at that! —?that elevate a nighttime routine or at-home spa day will be big hits with these indulgent bulls.
Candles can be tricky gifts to give because scents are such a personal choice, but the Diptyque Baies candle is such a classic that you virtually cannot go wrong with it. The Taurus, that master of good taste, will appreciate getting this gorgeous berry-scented candle.
Homey, food-loving Tauruses also tend to be accomplished and proud cooks. Skip the latest trendy title and go for a classic cookbook like "The Joy of Cooking," or check out our guide to the most giftable cookbooks for inspiration!
Beans may seem like a strange gift to give, but Rancho Gordo's beans are no ordinary beans! The heirloom beans with a cultlike following and a staggeringly long waiting list are the Rolls-Royce of legumes, so they come with a culinary cache that will appeal to the Taurean love of brand-name goods.
A luxury diffuser is a good bet for a fragrance-loving Taurus because, as Watt says, "it does help to understand their specific sense of taste or favorite brands, as they can be very particular about which clothes, scents or accessories they use."
If you feel confident in your understanding of a Taurus' exacting taste, a piece of art makes a wonderful sentimental gift. Green, yellow and orange are colors associated with Taurus, as are fine textiles like this macramé wall hanging in soothing green that evokes an earthy, grassy feel.
