May Zodiac Signs

May Birthstones Astrology

The May Birthstone is the Emerald which is emblematic of love and success. The emerald used to be one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. Emerald is called the traditional birthstone of May. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. Ancient Romans went so far as to dedicate this stone to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Today, it is thought that emeralds signify wisdom, growth, and patience. Chrysoprase is considered the secondary birthstone for the month of May.

Month of May Zodiac Signs are Taurus(until May 20) and Gemini(May 21 onwards).
Taurus (April 20 - May 19) The Taurus has great strength in physical and mental capacities. Maybe this is why stubbornness or being a stuborn bull is often associated with this star sign. Work wise being able to teac to others is one of their strengths, at least on some level due to the fact that they are sympathetic and loving.
Taurus is compatible with: Libra, Taurus, Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo and Pisces.
Gemini (May 20 - June 20) Geminis tend to be very unpredictable. Be always ready for a surprise from them. Being creative and open can result in Geminis changing their behaviour rather frequently. People born under this star sign are very adaptable to new situations or life changes. Add to this the positive nature towards life that Gemini possess.
Gemini are compatible with: other Gemini, Leo, Libra and Aquarius.

Month of May is associated with the Lily of the valley flower. It is generally white in colour. The birth flower Lily conveys sweetness and humility. In the Victorian era, it was gifted to convey the romantic message: you have made my life complete. The other May flower is the hawthorn plant, which represents hope and supreme happiness. Hawthorne signifies that you want only the best for the recipient.
Humility, Chastity and Sweetness. Sweetly scented and rare May Birth Flower Lily also signifies a return to happiness.

3rd » Charles XV of Sweden or Charles XV of Sweden–Norway is crowned king of Sweden.
5th » Giuseppe Garibaldi sets sail from Genoa, leading the expedition of the Thousand to conquer the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and giving birth to the Kingdom of Italy.
18th » Abraham Lincoln wins the Republican Party (United States) called Republican Party presidential nomination over William H. Seward, who later becomes the United States Secretary of State.
27th » Giuseppe Garibaldi begins his attack on Palermo, Sicily, as part of the Italian Unification.

2nd » John Scott Haldane, Scottish physiologist (d. 1936)
2nd » Theodor Herzl, Austrian journalist and author (d. 1904)
3rd » Vito Volterra, Italian mathematician and physicist (d. 1940)
7th » Tom Norman, English businessman (d. 1930)
9th » J. M. Barrie, Scottish author and playwright (d. 1937)
17th » Martin Kukučín, Slovak author and playwright (d. 1928)
20th » Eduard Buchner, German chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry called Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1917)
21st » Willem Einthoven, Indonesian-Dutch physiologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1927)
25th » James McKeen Cattell, American psychologist and academic (d. 1944)
27th » Manuel Teixeira Gomes, Portuguese politician, 7th President of Portugal (d. 1941)
29th » Isaac Albéniz, Spanish pianist and composer (d. 1909)
31st » Walter Sickert, English painter (d. 1942)

5th » Jean-Charles Prince, Canadian bishop (b. 1804)
12th » Charles Barry, English architect, designed Upper Brook Street Chapel, Manchester e.g Upper Brook Street Chapel and the Palace of Westminster (b. 1795)
14th » Ludwig Bechstein, German author (b. 1801)