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Born on May 18: Taurus
Quick facts
- Sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
- Decan
- Decan 3 · Saturn
- Sun degree
- 27° Taurus (noon, averaged over the years)
- Birthday number
- 9
- Day 138 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 9
Your heart is wide. Strangers tell you their stories, causes pull at you and unfairness anywhere feels personal. This number is associated with wisdom gathered from experience, a generous spirit and an artistic or humanitarian streak. You forgive more easily than most and see the bigger picture when others are stuck on details. The lesson that keeps returning is letting go: of old roles, finished chapters and people who have moved on. Sadness and gratitude can share the same room. Give freely, but keep a little for yourself.
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 18
- John Paul II (1920)pope, cardinal, bishop, priest, author
- Bertrand Russell (1872)British philosopher and logician (1872–1970)
- Omar Khayyám (1048)Persian mathematician and poet (1048–1131)
- Nicholas II of Russia (1868)14th and last Emperor of Russia (1894–1917)
- Walter Gropius (1883)German-American architect (1883–1969)
- Frank Capra (1897)Italian-born American film director (1897–1991)
- Tina Fey (1970)American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and playwright
- Rudolf Carnap (1891)German philosopher and logician (1891–1970)
Source: Wikidata (CC0); ranked by the number of Wikipedia languages.
Most compatible signs for Taurus
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is May 18?
People born on May 18 are Taurus (April 20 – May 20). Element: Earth; ruling planet: Venus.
What are people born on May 18 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 18?
Well-known people born on May 18 include John Paul II, Bertrand Russell, Omar Khayyám, Nicholas II of Russia, Walter Gropius.
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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.