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, 2011
1st » Pope John Paul II is Beatification e.g beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI.
1st » Barack Obama announces that Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the September 11 attacks has been Death of Osama bin Laden killed by United States Navy SEALs United States special forces in Abbottabad Abbottabad, Pakistan. Due to the time dif
2nd » An 2011 E. coli O104:H4 outbreak named E. coli outbreak strikes Europe, mostly in Germany, leaving more than 30 people dead and many others sick from the bacteria outbreak.
13th » 2011 Charsadda bombing or 2 bombs explode in the Charsadda District, Pakistan called Charsadda District of Pakistan killing 98 people and wounding 140 others.
16th » STS-134 (ISS assembly sequence e.g ISS assembly flight ULF6), launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the 25th and final flight for OV known as 105.
18th » 22 people are killed when Sol Líneas Aéreas Flight 5428 crashes in southern Argentina.
21st » Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the 2011 end times prediction or end of the world would occur on this day, a prophecy that would prove incorrect.
22nd » 2011 Joplin tornado or An EF5 tornado strikes Joplin, Missouri, killing 162 people and wreaking $2.8 billion worth in damage—the costliest and seventh-deadliest single tornado in U.S. history.
25th » Oprah Winfrey airs her last show, ending her twenty-five-year run of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'.
28th » Malta Maltese divorce referendum, 2011 named votes on the introduction of divorce.