Born in May
What does being born in May mean?
Being born in May means your zodiac sign is Taurus (through May 20) or Gemini (from May 21). The May birthstone is the emerald, a green variety of beryl famously associated with ancient Egypt and Cleopatra. In the Northern Hemisphere May is late spring, a peak flowering month, while in the Southern Hemisphere it falls in late autumn.
Famous people born in May
Explore the day-by-day pages below for people born on each date in May.
May Birthstone — Emerald
Emerald is the gemstone of spring — and the association is not arbitrary. The Egyptians were mining them along the Red Sea coast by 1500 BCE, and they connected the vivid green to Isis, goddess of fertility, and to the renewal that vegetation represents after …
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- Lily of the Valley — sweetness, humility and a return to happiness
- Hawthorn — hope and protection
In France, sprigs of lily of the valley ("muguet") are traditionally exchanged on May 1 as tokens of good luck, a custom dating back centuries. Hawthorn, sometimes called the "May tree," blooms around the start of the month and features in old British folklore surrounding May Day celebrations.
May in the Year
May is a late-spring month in the Northern Hemisphere and a late-autumn month in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What zodiac sign is May?
May covers Taurus until May 20 and Gemini from May 21 through the end of the month.
What is the May birthstone?
The May birthstone is the emerald, a rich green form of the mineral beryl.
What flower represents May?
Lily of the valley and hawthorn are the traditional May birth flowers.
Who are famous people born in May?
Notable May births include Queen Victoria, John F. Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn.