Taurus on the throne: The astrology behind Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign

As the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing approaches on September 8, 2025, the world remembers a monarch whose reign was defined by constancy in a century of upheaval. Born April 21, 1926 in London, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was a Taurus by all means, with a Leo Ascendant and Leo Moon.

The Bull, an earth sign ruled by Venus, embodies stability, loyalty, simplicity, resilience, and charm, qualities that defined Queen Elizabeth’s life and ultimately her reign for seven decades.

Steadfastness in difficult times

Taurus is the zodiac’s immovable force, and Elizabeth embodied that from the moment she inherited the crown in 1952 at just 25. Britain was still rebuilding from World War II, the Commonwealth was shifting under decolonization, and television was only just becoming a household fixture. Through it all, she remained strong and steady.

Her Christmas broadcasts were less about spectacle than reassurance. Whether addressing the 1969 moon landing or the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, when her words, “We will meet again,” uplifted the Britons in the lockdown. This Taurean steadfastness was a deliberate choice to exhibit stability, and displaying the monarchy as a unifying force.

Her pledge to service, fulfilled over seven decades, reflected the Taurus trait of dedication, a promise she kept until her final days at Balmoral Castle in 2022.

Loyalty as living principle

Taurus loyalty is deep, and Elizabeth’s was twofold: to the monarchy and to those she loved. She nurtured ties with the 54 nations of the Commonwealth, making 116 overseas tours and visiting nearly every corner of it, from Canada to Tuvalu.

Her personal loyalty was just as unwavering. Her 73-year marriage to Prince Philip was a partnership she described as her “strength and stay,” and her devotion to family endured through turbulent chapters. Even her affection for her corgis, more than 30 in total, reflected the Taurus trait of treasuring what she held dear.

Simplicity and joy in the ordinary

Despite the crown, Elizabeth was at her most herself in the ordinary. Taurus is ruled by Venus, a planet that finds beauty in simple pleasures, and the Queen lived that instinct fully. At Balmoral Castle, she drove her own Land Rover, walked her dogs, and rode horses well into her later years.

Her passion for horses was not a hobby but a lifelong thread--she bred them, raced them, and revelled in their victories, none more than Dunfermline’s 1977 Derby win. Her style also showed a mix of practicality and elegance: pastel suits that made her stand out, a habit of wearing outfits more than once, and a preference for comfort over luxury.

Resilience of the bull

As a Taurus, she was built to endure, and her reign brought many trials. The year 1992, which she called her “annus horribilis,” brought the Windsor Castle fire and multiple family breakups. Yet in her Guildhall speech, she revealed a rare openness--acknowledging her struggles but never letting go of her grace.

She adapted again in 1997 after Princess Diana’s death, shifting from reserve to heartfelt address, proving that even the most rooted Taurus can bend without breaking.

Even in her final years, after losing Prince Philip in 2021, she continued public duties into her 90s. It was resilience not as spectacle but as lived habit.

A monarch beyond time

Her Taurus roots gave her steadiness, while her Leo energy brought warmth and presence. The Platinum Jubilee of 2022 became her final curtain call, a worldwide tribute of light to her endurance. Months later, she said farewell at Balmoral, her place of peace in the Highlands.

Three years on, Elizabeth II is remembered as more than Britain’s longest-serving monarch. She stands as a timeless symbol of resilience and devotion, a Taurus queen who played her part in the evolution of the monarchy.