Monthly zodiac calendar
May Zodiac Sign Calendar
- Taurus is the first zodiac sign represented in May.
- Gemini is the second sign represented in May.
- The typical transition falls near May 20–21.
- A month alone cannot determine a Moon sign or rising sign.
May zodiac dates
The approximate transition
The common calendar transition is near May 20–21. This is a rounded reference, not an exact annual timestamp. The Sun’s ingress into Gemini can occur at a different hour—and sometimes on a different local date—depending on the year and time zone.
Exact May transition times: 2026–2028
For birthdays close to the Taurus–Gemini change, these are the exact tropical sign-change times in UTC.
| Year | Gemini begins |
|---|---|
| 2026 | May 21, 2026 at 00:37 UTC |
| 2027 | May 21, 2027 at 06:18 UTC |
| 2028 | May 20, 2028 at 12:10 UTC |
UTC is a world reference time. Your local clock may show a different date. Open the year page for automatic local-time conversion.
Born early in May
A person born during the first part of May normally has the Sun in Taurus. Taurus is a fixed earth sign traditionally ruled by Venus.
Born late in May
A person born during the later part of May normally has the Sun in Gemini. Gemini is a mutable air sign traditionally ruled by Mercury.
What the month cannot tell you
A birth month can narrow down the tropical Sun sign, but it cannot identify the Moon sign, rising sign, houses or exact planetary positions. Those require a chart calculated for a specific time and place.
Common questions
What are the zodiac signs for May?
May begins in Taurus and changes to Gemini near May 20–21.
What if I was born near May 20–21?
Use your birth year, exact time and location because the transition moment varies.
Does everyone born in May have the same sign?
No. The month contains portions of both Taurus and Gemini.
Sources and further reading
- Swiss Ephemeris documentation — calculation reference for the exact sign-change times
- NASA — Plane of the Ecliptic — background on the Sun’s apparent annual path
Editorial note: Astrological meanings on this page describe traditional interpretations. They are not presented as scientifically proven personality facts.