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Born on May 20: Taurus
Quick facts
- Sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
- Decan
- Decan 3 · Saturn
- Sun degree
- 29° Taurus (noon, averaged over the years)
- Birthday number
- 2
- Day 140 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 2
Harmony is your home base. You read a room quickly, notice who has gone quiet and find the middle ground before anyone else realizes there was a disagreement. Partnerships suit you: a good collaborator brings out your best work. Patience and tact are real strengths, not soft ones. The catch is that you can swallow your own opinion to keep the peace, then feel unseen. Practice saying what you want in plain words; the people who matter will be glad to hear it.
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 20
- Honoré de Balzac (1799)French novelist and playwright (1799–1850)
- John Stuart Mill (1806)British philosopher and political economist (1806–1873)
- Cher (1946)American musician, singer, actress and television personality (born 1946)
- Sigrid Undset (1882)Norwegian writer (1882–1949)
- José Mujica (1935)Uruguayan guerrilla fighter and politician
- Iker Casillas (1981)Spanish association football player
- James Stewart (1908)American actor and military officer (1908–1997)
- Joe Cocker (1944)British singer (1944–2014)
Source: Wikidata (CC0); ranked by the number of Wikipedia languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is May 20?
People born on May 20 are Taurus (April 20 – May 20). Element: Earth; ruling planet: Venus.
What are people born on May 20 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 20?
Well-known people born on May 20 include Honoré de Balzac, John Stuart Mill, Cher, Sigrid Undset, José Mujica.
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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.