Aries and Taurus Compatibility: Love, Trust, Friendship & More

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Picture this: you're back in college, you move in, and glance over at your neighbor. They catch your eye and you immediately feel the butterflies. Eventually, you fall in love and the fact you were neighbors becomes the best part of your love story. This is kind of how the Aries and Taurus relationship works too. They may be neighbors on the zodiac wheel, but this fire and heart aren't always a perfect match. There described by astrologers to be stubborn ad out of sync.

Aries is a fast-moving fire sign who dives head first into life and makes it one big adventure. They lead with their heart over logic. Taurus on the other hand is a slow-moving earth sign who prefers the comfort of its safety zone and likes to think through every big decision. To Aries, Taurus may seem boring ad to Taurus may seem out of their mind. Still, Taurus is into Aries' unpredictable free spirit and Aries appreciates the stability and balance Taurus brings. This means that there is hope for Aries and Taurus to share good compatibility and make a relationship work.

Read on to learn more about Aries and Taurus’ compatibility in love, trust, friendship, and more.

Aries Traits

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Aries runs the show. They love being the center of attention and rock the spotlight with their bold character. They are ambitious and work hard toward everything they want. Often this includes making the right impression and connections. What helps them thrive is they're not afraid to take big risks and don't waste time thinking of all the possible worst-case outcomes.

Aries's symbol is associated with the head, and they’re known to dive head first in with passion and excitement in all aspects of their lives, including their relationships. This makes them passionate lovers who like to take the lead in relationships.

Aries give their relationships all the effort they have which helps them navigate conflict rather than avoid it when it arises. The sign is ruled by Mars, the dynamic red planet named after the Roman god of war. It strengthens this sign with the courage to go through the hard times. However, this bravery also comes with a temper when things don't go their way. The good news is that they don't tend to dwell. They forgive and forget easily in their fast pace moving through life.

Aries may be quick on their feet and even impulsive but they also have a natural inherited wisdom. They are cheerful, optimistic individuals who like to assume the best in all situations. They are highly intuitive which works for their tendency to act on impulse. Yet, not thinking before they act is also what gets them in trouble sometimes. They learn the hard way from their own experiences. In romantic relationships, they are some of the most lively and passionate lovers.

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Taurus Traits

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Taurus is the second of the 12 astrological signs, Aries' neighbor, and is represented by the bull constellation. Being an air sign, a Taurus naturally knows how to ground themselves. This means that Taurus can remain stable even when they're under stress. However, they have a specific lifestyle to cope with it. Taurus need consistency and routine in their everyday life because it gives them predictability and control. As long as they're within their comfort zone, they are able to handle everything that comes their way.

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Taurus likes to follow the rules out of principle. Their values center around honesty and they care deeply about how their actions affect those around them. They're not the type to sugarcoat just to make you feel better. They are relied upon to say it exactly how it is. In fact, Taurus is stubborn and stuck in their ways. They have certain expectations they're not willing to compromise on their standard. This makes them resistant to change and their partners get frustrated with their lack of flexibility. It can feel like it's impossible to please them.

Taurus gives a lot and expects the same in return. They work hard in everything they do, just like Aries, they're tenacious and ambitious which helps them find success. Their strong work ethic is also shown in their relationships ad the way they dedicated themselves as loyal partners.

Ruled by Venus, Taurus likes to enjoy the finer things in life adopting a "work hard, play hard." They may always come across as serious but they know how to let loose and have a good time.

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Aries and Taurus Communication

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Communication isn't Aries and Taurus's strong suit. They both express themselves differently According to Inbaal Honigman, celebrity psychic and astrologer, Aries fire may not always work with Earthy Taurus: "They don't really worry about the outcomes of their actions or about the victims of their words, they're committed to telling the truth in all circumstances," she says.

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In contrast, she says that Taurus thinks ahead: “They are tactful and expect some tact from others as well,” Honigman says. Unless Aries and Taurus can find a middle ground between their opposite approaches to communication, Taurus will find Aries insensitive and Aries will feel turned off by Taurs' sensitivity.

The problem is that both of these signs are stubborn and unwilling to see each other's perspectives at first. When Aries are upset their temper is triggered and they will throw a tantrum. Taurus on the other hand can be passive-aggressive and throw little digs when they're upset. They irritate each other and it takes time before they're able to confront each other in a healthy manner.

When Aries speaks, Taurus isn't always ready to listen because they're not able to step outside of their comfort zone and deal with the anger right away. Once they're given space and time to separate themselves from their sensitivity, they can call on Venus, their ruling planet, and find a grounded ad strong stace to deal with the conflict. This will also encourage Aries to calm down and deal with the issue calmly and productively.

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Aries and Taurus Intimate Compatibility

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When it comes to intimate compatibility, Aries and Taurus are once again worlds apart in their approach, but that doesn't necessarily make them incompatible. As astrologer Nadiya Shah tells Bustle, "Taurus is engaged in the moment, where Aries wants to get to the end goal and go for rounds," Shah says, adding, "It might take a moment for these two to adjust to the other's style, but once they do, the experience can be that much more memorable for them both."

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The fact that Aries is ruled by Mars and Taurus by Venus immediately defines their preferences. Aries is energetic and wants to be playful and experiment in the bedroom while Taurus is sensual and prefers for physical relations to be extensions of their emotional connection to feel romantic. An orgasm isn't the goal however for these two, it's more about how the experience of together feels like.

To satisfy Taurus, Aries will need to get in touch with their emotions and bring out their gentle and passionate side. Taurus on the other hand will have to get out of their comfort zone and be willing to try new things like role play. Touch and affection will be especially beneficial as it is enjoyed by both of these signs and is a good place for them to start and build on. Earth-fixed Taurus will have to let go and let loose to embark on an intimate adventure with Aries.

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Aries and Taurus Trust

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Both of these signs are capable of trust. They have the ability to form a stable relationship filled with honesty is not one of their challenges. The problem is that they're not able to deal with their issues on the spot and sometimes run away from their issues. However, they trust each other enough to come back in when they're ready.

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Both of these signs have a deep desire for finding true love, which is influenced by their Mars ad Venus ruling. This helps them gain a positive attitude and eventually work towards communicating through any problems that can lead to trust issues. As long as they deal with emotions not too long after they come up, they will prevent infidelity and won't jeopardize the trust.

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Aries and Taurus Personality Traits

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Aries and Taurus's compatibility is relatively low when it comes to their personalities. They luckily do however have enough in common to make it work. They are both stubborn and unwilling to come to compromises. It can be hard for these two to get along because not only are they set in their ways but they also have opposite lifestyles.

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Aries loves to be out and about. They search for the spotlight and are very social beings who feed off the energy of others to feel happy. They're big risk-takers who don't always think of the consequences of their actions. Taurus on the other are calm comfortable beings who love a lifestyle of routine. They don't mind spending a lot of time in the comfort of their own home. This can make them seem boring to Aries, but they also often feel like Aries' last priority.

Aries has a temper so it's not easy for Taurus to confront. Similarly, Taurus is sensitive which makes it for Aries to talk to them about their feelings. They both have to work hard to be heard. Aries is all about an adventure that excites Taurus and makes them feel alive. Taurus balances Aries' fiery energy by bringing them balance and stability. However, Aries also need to compromise and spend quiet romantic quality time with Taurus to equally fill their needs. If logical Aries can meet emotional Taurus halfway, they can both please each other and feel happy together.

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Aries and Taurus Emotional Compatibility

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Emotionally, both Aries and Taurus feel things very strongly but they express it in different ways. That's where the disconnect sometimes happens. Between the two Aries has the bigger personality and can sometimes impose their say. They express their emotions more aggressively. Taurus on the other is the more emotional one but their sensitivity causes them to bottle up their emotions. It takes them longer to let out their feelings, usually during a spontaneous breaking point. This lack of control over their emotions is a recipe for conflict if they don't take the time to understand each other.

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Aries needs to understand that Taurus is reserved and needs more time than them to process their emotions. Taurus can't take forever either and needs to learn to make up their mind and express to keep the relationship moving forward. Otherwise, Aries will lose interest and move on.

However, both of these signs are passionate and hardworking, especially when it comes to making their dreams come true. If they take that same energy and channel it back into their relationship they can utilize their skills to make it work. Taurus is a fixed sign who is strategic. They can use this to balance Aries' impulsive and tempered fire. In contrast, Aries can push Taurus to be more courageous in confronting their feelings and in taking instinct-based risks to keep moving forward.

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Aries and Taurus Dating Compatibility

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In the early stages of the relationship, Taurus won't be able to resist Aries' energy. They will attract Aries back with their calm and stable demeanor. It will be easy for them to balance each other out but as the relationship progresses, it will take more and more effort to work back to that place. While both of these signs share a lot of similar values like passion and ambition that will keep them believing in the potential of the relationship, their connection will be threatened by their differences.

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It is important that Aries and Taurus take the time to build a solid foundation so they're able to work through their differences as they come up before they build into bigger issues. Aries' is a fiery and spontaneous sign while Taurus is slow and steady. Their approach to working through the relationship will either clash or complement each other depending on how much they're willing to compromise. If they're able to find common ground between romance and exciting passion, adventure a,nd comfort, temper and calmness, they'll live a relationship full of passion and balance.

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Aries and Taurus Friendship Compatibility

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Aries and Taurus work differently and move through life at different speeds, but they can make good friends. Even better friends than romantic partners. According to Stina Garbis, a professional astrologer and psychic:

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"Aries starts things and Taurus can help finish them, adding special details that Aries brushes over," Garbis says. “They could make a great team or play a good game of good cop, bad cop, with Aries being the bad cop.”

Aries and Taurus can complete each other in a friendship. In fact, their friendship may feel like more of a soulmate connection than their romantic relationship because it makes them feel accepted despite their differences. Aries can come to Taurus for sound advice when they're overwhelmed. Taurus won't ever try to compete with Taurus but will support them with the risks they like to take to live an adventurous life. In return, Aries will push Taurus outside of their comfort zone. Taurus will have the time of their life around Taurus, living in spontaneous moments. Aries has no problem dragging Taurus out. However, these very same qualities can sometimes also be the source of their frustrations if they experience resistance. Sometimes Taurus doesn't want to be dragged out and will be too stubborn and boring for Aries. However, after a little time apart, they will always go back to find each other.

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Potential Problems In Aries and Taurus Relationship

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These two zodiac signs may have a hard time making a relationship work because they just move at different speeds and have different needs. This will become obvious early on, and it will be big decision whether or not they're willing to put in the effort to work through them.

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According to Stina Garbis, a professional astrologer and psychic: "Aries, ruled by Mars, is very excited and aggressive, pushing things to the next step very quickly," adding “Taurus, on the other hand, is slow and plodding, gradually getting to where they need to be stubborn. Emotionally, these neighbors may move at different speeds and find themselves bumping heads.”

The risk is Aries might not wait around for Taurus to figure out what they want and if Taurus feels pushed to make the decision before they're ready, they'll resist it anyway. That's why if these two can't work through each problem as it comes up, whether it's about their preferences in the bedroom or their lifestyle choices, they won't make it any further.

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Pros and Cons Of Aries and Taurus Compatibility

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Pros Aries and Taurus Relationship

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If this couple can work through their differences they can find a balance that makes the relationship last forever. They can be living proof that opposites attract. Aries is ruled by warrior Mars and Taurus is ruled by sensual Venus, together they represent both sides of the foundation of a successful relationship. Aries brings an intense fire that ignites the relationships and keeps them from ever getting too comfortable and stale. Taurus is a fixed earth sign who balances that out with stability and makes sure that the relationship still has an essence and a deeper layer to it. Taurus brings romance while Aries brings adventure.

Cons Of Aries and Taurus Relationship

While no relationship is perfect, this couple can encounter more trouble than most. Aries is a leader by nature and they will enforce this in their relationship with sensitive Taurus. Their temper can make them controlling. Tarus hates to be ordered but has a time expressing their needs in the moment. They are easily upset by Aries and Aries doesn't always give the time they need to respond. Aries' fiery energy can clash with Taurus' calm demaneour. Taurus will bottle up their feelings until they finally explode too unless they're both able to give each other time and space to come back to their issues calmly.

There is also a difference in their lifestyles that can make it hard for them to see eye to eye. Aries wants to be out and about, travel, meet new people, flirt and have a good time. They want life to feel like a adventure. Taurus on the other hands wants routine, calmness and cofot. It can be hard for them to find a balance that makes them both happy.

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