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Born on May 16: Taurus
Quick facts
- Sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
- Decan
- Decan 3 · Saturn
- Sun degree
- 25° Taurus (noon, averaged over the years)
- Birthday number
- 7
- Day 136 of the year
Taurus, decan 3
Sub-ruler: Saturn
Saturn gives this part of Taurus a long view. You plan in years, not weekends, and you are willing to do dull, steady work because you can see where it leads. People trust you with the money, the keys and the hard truths. Endurance is your signature: you simply do not quit. The trouble is a habit of carrying too much alone, then feeling unappreciated for a load nobody asked you to lift. Say what you need out loud. Your loyalty runs deep, but a little spontaneity now and then reminds the people you love that duty isn’t your only setting.
Birthday number 7
You want to know why. Surface answers don’t satisfy you, so you read, question, observe and sit with a problem until it makes sense. Solitude recharges you; a quiet evening with a book can feel better than a crowded party. Friends value your honest, considered opinions, even if they have to wait for them. The challenge is a tendency to overthink and keep people at arm’s length while you analyze. Share a half-formed thought now and then; closeness doesn’t require having it all figured out.
Born in May
Gardens are at their fullest in May, and the month’s children often have a grounded warmth to match. Taurus covers roughly the first three weeks, lending loyalty, patience and an appetite for comfort, good food and lasting things. Gemini arrives around the 21st and lightens the mix with wit, curiosity and a gift for conversation. Emerald, the vivid green birthstone, has symbolized rebirth and love for centuries. Lily of the valley is the birth flower and a traditional sign of happiness returning. Many May people are the ones friends call when they need a good meal and a good laugh.
Famous people born on May 16
- Megan Foxiana (1986)American actress and model (born 1986)
- Pierce Brosnan (1953)Irish actor (born 1953)
- Janet Jackson (1966)American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress (born 1966)
- Henry Fonda (1905)American actor (1905–1982)
- Innocent XI (1611)pope of the Catholic Church from 1676 to 1689
- Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718)Italian mathematician and philanthropist (1718–1799)
- Celâl Bayar (1883)3rd President of the Republic of Turkey (1883–1986)
- Laura Pausini (1974)Italian singer
Source: Wikidata (CC0); ranked by the number of Wikipedia languages.
Most compatible signs for Taurus
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is May 16?
People born on May 16 are Taurus (April 20 – May 20). Element: Earth; ruling planet: Venus.
What are people born on May 16 like?
They are born in decan 3 of Taurus, sub-ruled by Saturn. Saturn gives this part of Taurus a long view. You plan in years, not weekends, and you are willing to do dull, steady work because you can see where it leads. People trust you with the money, the keys and the hard truths. Endurance is your signature: you simply do not quit. The trouble is a habit of carrying too much alone, then feeling unappreciated for a load nobody asked you to lift. Say what you need out loud. Your loyalty runs deep, but a little spontaneity now and then reminds the people you love that duty isn’t your only setting.
Which famous people were born on May 16?
Well-known people born on May 16 include Megan Foxiana, Pierce Brosnan, Janet Jackson, Henry Fonda, Innocent XI.
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The sign is computed from the Sun's position at noon (UTC) for the years 1940–2030; on cusp dates the exact sign depends on the birth time. Decan and numerology readings are traditional symbolic descriptions.