May 21 Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Born on May 21? Your zodiac sign is Gemini ♊︎ (or Taurus in some years), the messenger with a hundred ideas. May 21 is one of the very first Gemini birthdays, with the Sun around 0° Gemini.
May 21 is a cusp date. The Sun moves from Taurus into Gemini on or around this day, so depending on your birth year and time you may be Taurus. Add your year below for the exact answer.
Your exact birthday
May 21 personality
As a Gemini, you are curious, witty and always learning. The messenger with a hundred ideas is a good way to sum you up. Being born in the first decan of Gemini colours that further: pure Gemini: chatty, curious and endlessly versatile.
Your birth day number, 21 (2 + 1 = 3), is ruled by Jupiter in numerology: “The Teacher”, with themes of wisdom, expression, optimism. Knowledgeable, disciplined, cheerful and inspiring. Put together, a May 21 Gemini combines air-sign instincts with the teacher’s drive.
Strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Curious
- Witty
- Adaptable
- Great talker
- Fast learner
- Knowledgeable
Watch out for
- Restless
- Inconsistent
- Overthinks
- Bossiness
May 21 love and compatibility
Gemini falls for minds first. Conversation is your love language, and boredom is the real deal-breaker. You need a partner who is playful, curious and secure enough to give you room to roam. Your birth number 3 adds a twist: generous and principled; looks for a partner who shares values.
See all Gemini compatibility matches. In Indian matchmaking, compatibility comes from both Moon signs and nakshatras. Try kundli matching for a proper guna score.
Career and money for May 21 birthdays
You thrive where information moves quickly. Juggling several projects keeps you sharp, so variety, people and learning on the job matter more to you than a fancy title. Your Mulank 3 points the same way: teaching, law, finance, advisory, writing, spirituality are classic fits.
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May 21 in Vedic astrology
In the sidereal zodiac used for Kundli, the Sun on May 21 is usually in Taurus (Vrishabh), passing through Krittika nakshatra, whose deity is Agni and symbol razor / flame.
Indian astrology reads your personality mainly from your Moon sign and Lagna, which change every couple of days and every two hours. Add your birth time above for your Moon sign, or get everything at once with your free Kundli. You can also read today’s Taurus rashifal.
Lucky things for May 21
Numbers and gems here follow your birth day. For a gemstone you plan to wear, check your chart first in your free Kundli, or see gemstones for emotions.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is May 21?
May 21 falls under Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun). It is a cusp date: in some years the Sun had not yet left Taurus, so check your birth year with the tool on this page. Gemini is a air sign ruled by Mercury.
Is May 21 a cusp birthday?
Yes. The Sun changes sign on or around May 21, so people born that day can be Gemini or Taurus depending on the year, time and place of birth. This is the Cusp of Power.
What is the Vedic rashi for May 21?
In Vedic (sidereal) astrology the Sun on May 21 is usually in Taurus (Vrishabh), in Krittika nakshatra. Indian astrology usually goes by the Moon sign, which needs your birth time: make your free Kundli to find it.
What is the birthstone for May 21?
The modern birthstone for May is emerald, linked to growth, wisdom and renewal. In Vedic astrology, gemstones are chosen from your birth chart instead, for example the gem of your Lagna lord.
What is the lucky number for someone born on May 21?
Born on day 21, your Mulank (psychic number) is 3, ruled by Jupiter. Your lucky day is Thursday and your lucky colours are yellow, purple. Add your birth year above to get your life path number.
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