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, 2014
2nd » 2014 Badakhshan mudslides known as Two mudslides in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, leave up to 2,500 people missing.
4th » 3 people are killed and 62 injured in a 2014 Nairobi bus bombings named pair of bombings on buses in Nairobi, Kenya.
6th » Six people are injured in a 2014 Guangzhou attack or knife attack at a Chinese train station in Guangzhou.
11th » 15 people are killed and 46 injured in Kinshasa in a 2014 Stade Tata Raphaël disaster known as stampede caused by tear gas being thrown into the stand by police officers attempting to defuse a hostile incident.
13th » An Soma mine disaster named explosion at an underground coal mine in south-western Turkey kills 301 miners.
13th » 2014 Southeast Europe floods e.g Major floods in Southeast Europe kill at least 47 people.
16th » 12 people are killed in 2014 Gikomba explosions called two explosions in the Gikomba market area of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
20th » More than 118 people are killed in May 2014 Jos bombings known as two bombings in Jos, Nigeria.
21st » A 2014 Taipei Metro attack known as knife attack on a Taipei Metro train leaves at least 4 dead and 21 others injured.
21st » The National September 11 Memorial & Museum or National September 11 Museum opens to the public.
23rd » Seven people, including the perpetrator, are killed and another 13 injured in 2014 Isla Vista killings known as a killing spree near the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara.
29th » Ignatius Aphrem II is enthroned as the Syriac Orthodox Church called Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch.
Famous Deaths for May 2014
1st » Adamu Atta, Nigerian politician, 5th List of Governors of Kwara State or Governor of Kwara State (b. 1927)
5th » Timothy John Byford, English-Serbian director and screenwriter (b. 1941)
5th » Butler Derrick, American lawyer and politician (b. 1936)
5th » Billy Frank, Jr., American activist (b. 1931)
5th » Eduardo Mac Entyre, Argentinian painter (b. 1929)
5th » Michael Otedola, Nigerian politician, 9th Governor of Lagos State (b. 1926)
5th » Jackie Lynn Taylor, American actress (b. 1925)
6th » Wil Albeda, Dutch economist and politician, Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (Netherlands) or Dutch Minister of Social Affairs (b. 1925)
6th » Bill Dana (pilot) or Bill Dana, American pilot and astronaut (b. 1930)
6th » Jimmy Ellis, American boxer (b. 1940)
6th » Billy Harrell, American baseball player (b. 1928)
6th » Antony Hopkins, English pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1921)
6th » Maria Lassnig, Austrian painter (b. 1919)
6th » Farley Mowat, Canadian environmentalist and author (b. 1921)
7th » Nazim Al-Haqqani, Cypriot sufi leader (b. 1922)
7th » Neville McNamara, Australian air marshal (b. 1923)
7th » Colin Pillinger, English astronomer, chemist, and academic (b. 1943)
7th » David Prentice, English painter (b. 1936)
7th » Wilbur Rakestraw, American race car driver (b. 1928)
7th » Dick Welteroth, American baseball player (b. 1927)
8th » Roger L. Easton, American scientist, co-invented the Global Positioning System known as GPS (b. 1921)
8th » Yago Lamela, Spanish long jumper (b. 1977)
8th » Nancy Malone, American actress, director, and producer (b. 1935)
8th » Leo Marentette, American baseball player (b. 1941)
8th » Jair Rodrigues, Brazilian singer (b. 1939)
8th » R. Douglas Stuart, Jr., American businessman and diplomat (b. 1916)
8th » Joseph P. Teasdale, American lawyer and politician, 48th Governor of Missouri (b. 1936)
9th » Giacomo Bini, Italian missionary and priest (b. 1938)
9th » Harlan Mathews, American lawyer and politician (b. 1927)
9th » Mel Patton, American sprinter (b. 1924)
9th » Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy, Indian politician, 12th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (b. 1935)
9th » Mary Stewart (novelist) e.g Mary Stewart, English-Scottish author (b. 1916)
9th » Joe Wilder, American trumpet player, composer, and bandleader (b. 1922)
10th » Carmen Argibay, Argentinian lawyer and judge (b. 1939)
10th » Gene Chyzowych, Ukrainian-American soccer player and coach (b. 1935)
10th » Patrick Lucey, American captain and politician, 38th Governor of Wisconsin (b. 1918)