text: which sign is he? everywhere i read april 20th is either an aries or a taurus. which one is my boyfriend? in my newspaper he's a taurus. but in some magazines he's an aries and in other's he's a taurus. your boyfriend is on the cusp of these two signs.   individuals born on the cusp of aries (the first sign of the zodiac) and taurus (the second sign of the zodiac) are ruled by both mars and venus. intrinsic in this combination is the aesthetic romantic love typified by the planet venus and the passionate, action-orientation afforded by the planet mars. such natives must feel deeply the focal point of their life and pursue it boldly. this cusp complements actors, actresses, fashion designers and dancers, who feel that the beauty and drama of life springs forth from the deepest urges of creation.  the aries/taurus cusp combination, also known as the cusp of power, corresponds symbolically to the period of human life at around the age of seven years. here, the fire element of aries and the earth element of taurus can be both constructive and destructive. the constructive side of this blend displays a harnessing of energy to support and promote domestic existence. the taurus aspect of this cusp has the expectation of creating something for posterity...the creation of children, the establishment of relationships and business are all equally important in the life of this particular mixture...and chivalry reigns supreme. the "down" side of this cusp demonstrates itself in burnout. the practical aspects of creating life here on earth can stifle or even obliterate the inspiration inherent in this combination. frustration occurs when the desire to propel the dream is thwarted by those of lesser motivation or real world restrictions. the typical "bull in a china shop" syndrome can manifest itself under difficult auspices and the desire to tear down structures that do not support the tender side of this personality become evident. competition for a mate can take over the mentality of this cuspian until victory or failure is achieved. children born of this combination need to be encouraged to pursue activities and studies that they love. the carry-over from mars, the governing planet of aries, gives this cusp an impetuous touch that can become both powerful and dangerous through the self-willed and often stubborn nature of taurus, which is controlled by the emotional and pleasure-loving venus. when these cuspians act impulsively, then their plans suffer. however, they seldom "give up the ship." having begun as go-getters, they become bullheaded and determined see it through. often, they will take up enterprises just to prove that they can put them across...and they usually do. because of this, these natives should exert their powers along honest and worthwhile lines. the self-esteem found in this cusp combination is exceeded only by the urge for self-gratification, which will invariably make its subjects unreasonable and overbearing unless self-control is developed.