May Zodiac Sign: Taurus & Gemini
May is shared by grounded Taurus and curious Gemini, who takes over around the 21st. The sidereal Sun enters Taurus around the 15th (Vrishabha Sankranti).
The builder who makes things last. Earth sign ruled by Venus.
The messenger with a hundred ideas. Air sign ruled by Mercury.
Read the full Taurus zodiac sign and Gemini zodiac sign profiles.
Pick your May birthday
FireEarthAirWaterCusp: sign depends on year
May zodiac dates
People born from May 1 to 20 are Taurus (Vrishabh in Hindi), the builder who makes things last. Those born from May 21 to 31 are Gemini (Mithun), the messenger with a hundred ideas. May 20 and May 21 and May 22 are cusp dates: the Sun changes sign on one of these days depending on the year, so check your birth year on the birthday page.
May in Vedic astrology
In the sidereal zodiac used for Kundli, the Sun moves from Aries (Mesh) into Taurus (Vrishabh) around May 15. That day is Vrishabh Sankranti. Your Indian rashi is usually based on the Moon instead of the Sun, so the quickest way to know it is your free Kundli or the Moon sign calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac signs are in May?
May 1–20 is Taurus and May 21–31 is Gemini. The exact changeover shifts by a day in some years.
What is the May birthstone?
Emerald, associated with growth, wisdom and renewal. The birth flower is lily of the valley.
What is the Vedic Sun sign in May?
In the sidereal zodiac used in India, the Sun is in Aries until about May 15, then Taurus. That is why your Indian rashi can differ from your Western star sign.