May 16 Zodiac Sign
Revised . First published .
The May 16 zodiac sign is Taurus, with the Sun positioned near 25°15′ of the sign. We read this late Taurus placement as observant, self contained and quietly wise.
- Your sun sign
- ♉ Taurus
- Dates for the sign
- Runs from April 20 through May 20
- Day on the cusp
- No, it's Taurus all day
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Planet in charge
- Venus
May 16: what astrologers read
In the 3rd decan of Taurus, your fixed earth sign gains patience and realism from Saturn. Number tradition connects 7 with analysis, privacy and independent thought, and your birthday number 16 reduces to it. In mid May, as mid spring matures, astrologers read you as someone who watches the whole field before acting. You prize authenticity, while pretension and loud boasting leave you with little patience.
You do your best work in specialized roles where precision matters, like science, accounting, archiving and skilled trades. Results matter more to you than office politics. Astrologers say you start out reserved in romance. Once a partner earns your trust, you bring rare depth and loyalty.
Strengths
- Judges character well
- Calm, composed manner
- Has mastery of complex subjects
Challenges
- Locks worries inside, out of sight
- Skeptical about new acquaintances
- Strict about personal space