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, 2007
4th » Greensburg, Kansas is almost completely destroyed by a 1.7 mi wide Enhanced Fujita Scale named EF5 tornado—the first-ever tornado to be rated as such with the new Enhanced Fujita Scale.
7th » Israeli archaeologists discover the tomb of Herod the Great south of Jerusalem.
12th » 2007 Karachi riots called Riots in which over 50 people are killed and over 100 are injured take place in Karachi upon the arrival in town of the Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
16th » Nicolas Sarkozy takes office as President of France.
17th » Trains from North Korea known as North and South Korea cross the 38th parallel north called 38th Parallel in a test-run agreed by both governments. This is the first time that trains have crossed the Demilitarized Zone since 1953.
19th » President of Romania Traian Băsescu survives an Romanian presidential impeachment referendum, 2007 named impeachment referendum and returns to office from suspension.
17th » T. K. Doraiswamy, Indian poet and author (b. 1921)
18th » Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, French physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics named Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1932)
18th » Yoyoy Villame, Filipino singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1932)
19th » Dean Eyre, New Zealand politician (b. 1914)
20th » Norman Von Nida, Australian golfer (b. 1914)
22nd » Pemba Doma Sherpa, Nepalese mountaineer (b. 1970)
24th » Bill Johnston (cricketer) known as Bill Johnston, Australian cricketer (b. 1922)
25th » Laurie Bartram, American actress and dancer (b. 1958)
25th » Charles Nelson Reilly, American actor, director, and educator (b. 1931)
26th » Jack Edward Oliver, English illustrator (b. 1942)
26th » Howard Porter (basketball) named Howard Porter, American basketball player (b. 1948)
27th » Izumi Sakai, Japanese singer-songwriter (Zard) (b. 1967)
27th » Gretchen Wyler, American actress (b. 1932)
27th » Ed Yost, American inventor, created the hot air balloon (b. 1919)
28th » Marquise Hill, American football player (b. 1982)
28th » David Lane (white nationalist) David Lane, American White nationalism white nationalist leader, co-founded The Order (group) The Order (b. 1938)
28th » Toshikatsu Matsuoka, Japanese politician (b. 1945)
29th » Dave Balon, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1938)
29th » Lois Browne-Evans, Bermudian lawyer and politician (b. 1927)
30th » Jean-Claude Brialy, Algerian-French actor and director (b. 1933)
30th » Gunturu Seshendra Sarma, Indian poet and critic (b. 1927)