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May stands for blossoming steadiness and lively curiosity. Until 20 May, Taurus takes the stage: sensual, patient, loyal, with a love of everything beautiful. From 21 May, Gemini sweeps in, bringing conversation, wit, and movement to the early summer.
What zodiac sign is born in May?
People born in May are either Taurus or Gemini: up to 19 May the sign is Taurus, from 21 May it is Gemini. The table shows which sign goes with each birthday:
| Birthday | Zodiac Signs |
|---|---|
| 1st to 19 May | Taurus |
| 20 May | Taurus, cusp day: depending on the year and time of birth, possibly Gemini |
| 21 May | Gemini, cusp day: depending on the year and time of birth, possibly Taurus |
| 22nd through 31 May | Gemini |
What shapes Taurus, the star sign at the start of the month?
Taurus (20 April to 20 May) is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus: the steadfast one. Typical traits: reliability, pleasure, patience, loyalty. In May, this sign claims the beginning of the month. Find out more on the portrait page and in the Yearly Horoscope 2027.
What shapes Gemini, the star sign from 21 May on?
Gemini (21 May to 20 June) is a mutable air sign ruled by Mercury: the communicator. Typical traits: curiosity, communication, versatility, wit. Its section begins on 21 May. Find out more on the portrait page and in the Yearly Horoscope 2027.
What is my zodiac sign if I was born on the cusp day in May?
On the 20th and 21 May, it is not the calendar but astronomy that decides: the Sun changes signs at a different hour depending on the year, and the transition can shift by up to one day. Anyone born on those dates needs their birth year and, ideally, their birth time to know for certain. The free star sign calculator checks this in seconds. The Ascendant calculator also provides your Moon sign and Ascendant.
What are people born in May said to be like?
People born in May tend to be great company. The Taurus among them offer warmth and calm, while the Geminis bring lightness and ideas. Where Taurus prefers to stay, Gemini wants to go. Where Gemini talks, Taurus acts. Two different ways of celebrating spring.
Frequently asked questions about the zodiac sign in May
How many zodiac signs are there in May?
There are two zodiac signs in May: Taurus runs through 20 May (starting 20 April), and Gemini begins on 21 May (through 20 June). Your birth year and time determine your sign on the two cusp days.
Which star sign is born on 21 May?
According to the usual calendar dates, Gemini begins on 21 May. However, the transition can shift by up to a day depending on the birth year and time. Anyone born on the 20th or 21 May may therefore also be Taurus. For certainty, calculate using the birth year and, ideally, the time of birth.
Why do some lists give a different date for the zodiac sign in May?
The Sun does not change signs at the same hour every year: the transition varies by up to a day because the calendar year and the solar year are not exactly the same length. That is why calendar lists round differently. What always counts is a calculation based on the specific date of birth, including the year and, ideally, the time.