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.

11th » Seven people are killed in the Mussel Slough Tragedy, a gun battle in California.
13th » In Menlo Park, New Jersey, Thomas Edison performs the first test of his electric railway.

2nd » Bill Horr, American athlete (d. 1955)
6th » Winifred Brunton, English-South African painter (d. 1959)
6th » Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, German painter (d. 1938)
6th » William Joseph Simmons, American Ku Klux Klan leader (d. 1945)
12th » Lincoln Ellsworth, American explorer (d. 1951)
14th » Wilhelm List, German general (d. 1971)
19th » Albert Richardson, English architect and educator, designed the Manchester Opera House (d. 1964)
21st » Tudor Arghezi, Romanian journalist, author, and poet (d. 1967)
25th » Jean Alexandre Barré, French neurologist (d. 1967)
26th » W. Otto Miessner, American composer and educator (d. 1967)
29th » Oswald Spengler, German historian and philosopher (d. 1936)

2nd » Eberhard Anheuser, German-American businessman, co-founded Anheuser-Busch (b. 1805)
2nd » Tom Wills, Australian cricketer, co-created Australian rules football (b. 1835)
4th » Edward Clark (governor) named Edward Clark, American politician, 8th Governor of Texas (b. 1815)
8th » Gustave Flaubert, French author (b. 1821)
20th » Ana Néri, Brazilian nurse (b. 1814)