What is the zodiac sign for May?
May has two zodiac signs: Taurus until 20 May, and Gemini from 21 May.
May birthdays by date
| Born | Sign | Constellation · brightest star |
|---|---|---|
| 1–20 May | Taurus | Taurus · Aldebaran |
| 21–31 May | Gemini | Gemini · Pollux |
Born on 20 or 21 May?
These are the usual calendar dates. The moment the Sun moves from Taurus into Gemini shifts slightly between years, so a birthday on the boundary can fall either side. A birth chart calculated for the exact minute and place shows where the Sun stood.
Taurus: the constellation Taurus
Taurus covers 20 April – 20 May. Its constellation is Taurus, and its brightest star is Aldebaran.
From the UK, Taurus is best placed in the evening sky from December to February.
Gemini: the constellation Gemini
Gemini covers 21 May – 20 June. Its constellation is Gemini, and its brightest star is Pollux.
From the UK, Gemini is best placed in the evening sky from January to March.
On a Family Constellations print
Each person is drawn as the constellation of their sign, from the familiar calendar dates. Everyone born 1–20 May appears as Taurus, with Aldebaran named; everyone born 21–31 May as Gemini, with Pollux named. Two to six people — first names and birthdays only.
Questions
What zodiac sign is May?
May has two zodiac signs: Taurus until 20 May and Gemini from 21 May.
What zodiac sign is 21 May?
In the usual calendar dates, 21 May is the first day of Gemini. The exact moment the Sun moves into the next sign shifts slightly from year to year, so a birth on 20 or 21 May can fall either side.
Which constellation is Gemini?
The constellation Gemini, whose brightest star is Pollux.
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