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, 2006
1st » The Puerto Rico e.g Puerto Rican government closes the Department of Education and 42 other government agencies due to significant shortages in cash flow.
5th » The government of Sudan signs an accord with the Sudan Liberation Army.
12th » May 2006 São Paulo violence called Mass unrest by the Primeiro Comando da Capital begins in São Paulo (Brazil), leaving at least 150 dead.
12th » Iranian Azeris interpret a cartoon published in an Iranian magazine as insulting, Iran newspaper cockroach cartoon controversy called resulting in massive riots throughout the country.
13th » 2006 São Paulo violence: a major rebellion occurs in several prisons in Brazil.
17th » The aircraft carrier USS Oriskany CV-34 6 is sunk in the Gulf of Mexico as an artificial reef.
18th » The post 2006 democracy movement in Nepal named Loktantra Andolan government passes a landmark bill curtailing the power of the Kingdom of Nepal e.g monarchy and making Nepal a secular country.
20th » 2006 Dhaka strikes called Dhaka wildcat strikes: A series of massive strikes begin, involving nearly 1.8 million garment workers in Bangladesh.
21st » The Republic of Montenegro holds a Montenegrin independence referendum, 2006 named referendum proposing independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. The Montenegrin people choose independence with a majority of 55%.
23rd » Alaskan stratovolcano Mount Cleveland (Alaska) or Mount Cleveland erupts.
27th » The May 2006 Java earthquake strikes devastating Bantul and the city of Yogyakarta (city) e.g Yogyakarta killing over 6,600 people.
Famous Deaths for May 2006
1st » Big Hawk, American rapper (Screwed Up Click) (b. 1969)
1st » Rob Lacey, English actor and author (b. 1962)
2nd » Louis Rukeyser, American journalist (b. 1933)
3rd » Karel Appel, Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet (b. 1921)
3rd » Pramod Mahajan, Indian politician (b. 1949)
3rd » Earl Woods, American colonel, baseball player, and author (b. 1932)
5th » Naushad Ali, Indian composer and producer (b. 1919)
6th » Lillian Asplund, American survivor of the Sinking of the RMS Titanic (b. 1906)
6th » Shigeru Kayano, Japanese activist (b. 1926)
6th » Grant McLennan, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Go-Betweens and Jack Frost (band) called Jack Frost) (b. 1958)
6th » Lorne Saxberg, Canadian journalist (b. 1958)
7th » Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (b. 1943)