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.
May Zodiac Signs
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.
May Birth Flowers
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.
Historical Events for May, 1973
5th » Secretariat (horse) wins the 1973 Kentucky Derby in 1:59 2/5, a still standing record.
8th » A Wounded Knee incident e.g 71-day standoff between federal authorities and the American Indian Movement members occupying the Pine Ridge Reservation at Wounded Knee, South Dakota ends with the surrender of the militants.
11th » Citing government misconduct, Daniel Ellsberg has charges for his involvement in releasing the Pentagon Papers to 'The New York Times' dismissed.
17th » Watergate scandal: Televised hearings begin in the United States Senate.
25th » HNS Velos (D-16), while participating in a NATO exercise and in order to protest against the Greek military junta of 1967-1974 called dictatorship in Greece, anchored at Fiumicino, Italy, refusing to return to Greece.
29th » Tom Bradley (American politician) called Tom Bradley is elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles called Los Angeles, California.
31st » The United States Senate votes to cut off funding for the bombing of Khmer Rouge targets within Cambodia, hastening the end of the Cambodian Civil War.
16th » Special Ed, American rapper and actor (Crooklyn Dodgers)
16th » Tori Spelling, American actress, producer, and author
17th » Sasha Alexander, American actress and producer
17th » Steve Barakatt, Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer
17th » Josh Homme, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, Them Crooked Vultures, and Kyuss)