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.

6th » Thomas Henry Burke (civil servant) called Thomas Henry Burke and Lord Frederick Cavendish are stabbed and killed during the Phoenix Park Murders in Dublin.
6th » The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act.
20th » The Triple Alliance (1882) named Triple Alliance between the German Empire, Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Italy is formed.

6th » Wilhelm, German Crown Prince (d. 1951)
7th » Willem Elsschot, Flemish poet (d. 1960)
9th » George Barker (painter) e.g George Barker, American painter (d. 1965)
9th » Henry J. Kaiser, American businessman and shipbuilder, founded Kaiser Shipyards (d. 1967)
11th » Joseph Marx, Austrian composer, educator, and critic (d. 1964)
13th » Georges Braque, French painter and sculptor (d. 1963)
16th » Simeon Price, American golfer (d. 1945)
17th » Karl Burman, Estonian architect and painter (d. 1965)
18th » Babe Adams, American baseball player, manager, and journalist (d. 1968)
20th » Sigrid Undset, Norwegian author, Nobel Prize in Literature called Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1949)
23rd » William Halpenny, Canadian pole vaulter (d. 1960)
25th » Marie Doro, American actress (d. 1956)
30th » Wyndham Halswelle, English runner (d. 1915)
31st » Sándor Festetics, Hungarian politician, Minister of Defence of Hungary (d. 1956)

6th » Thomas Henry Burke (civil servant) or Thomas Henry Burke, Irish civil servant (b. 1829)
6th » Lord Frederick Cavendish, English-Irish politician, Chief Secretary for Ireland (b. 1836)
16th » Reuben Chapman, American lawyer and politician, 13th Governor of Alabama (b. 1799)