May Zodiac Signs
People born in May are Taurus ♉ through May 20 and Gemini ♊ from May 21. Here is the day-by-day chart, what each sign is like and who they match with.
♉Taurus
May 1 - 20
Earth • Fixed • ruled by Venus
Steady, sensual and built to last.
♊Gemini
May 21 - 31
Air • Mutable • ruled by Mercury
Curious, quick and endlessly conversational.
May birthdays by day
Find your birthday below to see your Sun sign. Boundary dates (May 20 and May 21) can change by a day depending on the year and the hour you were born.
May 1st♉ Taurus
May 2nd♉ Taurus
May 3rd♉ Taurus
May 4th♉ Taurus
May 5th♉ Taurus
May 6th♉ Taurus
May 7th♉ Taurus
May 8th♉ Taurus
May 9th♉ Taurus
May 10th♉ Taurus
May 11th♉ Taurus
May 12th♉ Taurus
May 13th♉ Taurus
May 14th♉ Taurus
May 15th♉ Taurus
May 16th♉ Taurus
May 17th♉ Taurus
May 18th♉ Taurus
May 19th♉ Taurus
May 20th♉ Taurus
May 21st♊ Gemini
May 22nd♊ Gemini
May 23rd♊ Gemini
May 24th♊ Gemini
May 25th♊ Gemini
May 26th♊ Gemini
May 27th♊ Gemini
May 28th♊ Gemini
May 29th♊ Gemini
May 30th♊ Gemini
May 31st♊ Gemini
Taurus: May 1-20
Taurus arrives mid-spring when the earth is fully alive, and the sign is about enjoyment, security and craft. Taureans are patient, practical and loyal, with a strong appreciation for good food, comfort, music and beauty.
Strengths
- Reliable and patient
- Loyal and affectionate
- Practical with money
- Strong work ethic
- Appreciates beauty and craftsmanship
Challenges
- Stubborn
- Resistant to change
- Possessive
- Slow to forgive
- Can overindulge in comfort
In love: Taurus loves slowly and deeply. Touch, shared meals and consistency matter more than grand gestures. They need to feel safe before opening up, and once they do, they are devoted partners who build a home together.
Best matches: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces. Read the full Taurus guide.
Gemini: May 21-31
Gemini falls at the end of spring, a season of movement and pollination, and the sign loves information, conversation and variety. Geminis are witty, adaptable and curious about almost everything, often juggling several interests at once.
Strengths
- Quick-witted and adaptable
- Excellent communicator
- Curious and a fast learner
- Sociable and fun
- Good at connecting ideas
Challenges
- Restless
- Inconsistent
- Superficial when bored
- Indecisive
- Can gossip or overtalk
In love: Gemini falls for minds first. Banter, texting and shared curiosity are their love language. They need variety and mental stimulation, and they feel most secure with a partner who is also a best friend.
Best matches: Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Leo. Read the full Gemini guide.
May cusp birthdays
Cusp birthdays around May 20 and May 21 sit between Taurus and Gemini. Astrology gives you one Sun sign, set by the exact moment of birth, but cusp-born people often identify with both neighbors: Taurus is stability, sensuality, loyalty while Gemini is curiosity, communication, versatility. To check the exact side, use the free birth chart calculator with your birth time and place.
May zodiac FAQ
What zodiac signs are in May?
May has two zodiac signs: Taurus for birthdays from May 1 to 20, and Gemini for birthdays from May 21 to 31. Dates can shift by a day in some years because the Sun changes sign at a different hour each year.
Is a May 20 or 21 birthday a cusp?
Birthdays within about a day of May 20 / 21 are often called cusp dates. You still have only one Sun sign, determined by the exact moment of birth and your time zone, but you may recognize traits of both Taurus and Gemini. A birth chart calculator can confirm which side you fall on.
What element are May signs?
Taurus is a earth sign (fixed) and Gemini is a air sign (mutable).
What are the most compatible signs for May birthdays?
Taurus is traditionally most compatible with Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces, and Gemini with Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Leo. Compatibility is symbolic and individual charts matter more than Sun signs alone.
Astrology is a symbolic tradition for self-reflection and entertainment, not a substitute for professional advice.