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.

18th » The United States Supreme Court rules in 'Plessy v. Ferguson' that the "separate but equal" doctrine is constitutional.
18th » Khodynka Tragedy: A mass panic on Khodynka Field in Moscow during the festivities of the coronation of Nicholas II of Russia known as Russian Tsar Nicholas II results in the deaths of 1,389 people.
20th » The six ton chandelier of the Palais Garnier falls on the crowd below resulting in the death of one and the injury of many others.
26th » Nicholas II of Russia e.g Nicholas II becomes the last Tsar of Russian Empire e.g Imperial Russia.
26th » Charles Dow publishes the first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
27th » The Fujita scale or F4-strength St. Louis-East St. Louis Tornado hits in St. Louis, Missouri, and East Saint Louis, Illinois, killing at least 255 people and causing $2.9 billion in damage (1997 United States dollar e.g USD).

1st » Herbert Backe, Georgian-German politician (d. 1947)
1st » Mark W. Clark, American general (d. 1984)
1st » J. Lawton Collins, American general (d. 1987)
2nd » Helen of Greece and Denmark (d. 1982)
3rd » Karl Allmenröder, German soldier and pilot (d. 1917)
3rd » V. K. Krishna Menon, Indian politician, Minister of Defence (India) called Minister of Defence for India (d. 1974)
3rd » Dodie Smith, English author and playwright (d. 1990)
6th » Rolf Maximilian Sievert, Swedish physicist and academic (d. 1966)
9th » Richard Day (art director) or Richard Day, Canadian art director (d. 1972)
10th » Alberts Ozoliņš, Latvian weightlifter (d. 1985)
11th » Josip Štolcer-Slavenski Croatian composer (d. 1955)
18th » Eric Backman, Swedish long-distance runner (d. 1965)
23rd » Felix Steiner, Russian-German SS officer (d. 1966)
28th » Konstantin Märska, Estonian director and cinematographer (d. 1951)
30th » Howard Hawks, American director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1977)