The Twins · May 21 – June 20
May 22 Zodiac Sign
Born on May 22, you're usually a Gemini, on the Taurus–Gemini cusp — curious, witty and endlessly adaptable — the zodiac's great communicator.
Zodiac sign
Element · Modality
Air · Mutable
Decan (first)
Jupiter-ruled
Birthstone
Emerald
Birth flower
Lily of the valley
Season position
Day 2 of 31
What astrology says about a May 22 birthday
May 22 is day 2 of Gemini season, so astrologers link it with the sign's core character: curious, witty, adaptable, social. Traits astrologers commonly associate with Gemini include adaptable and comfortable with change; social, friendly and easy to talk to; brings humour and lightness to hard situations.
A commonly cited growth area for Gemini: overthinking and nervous energy. For the full picture of the sign, read the Gemini guide.
1st decan of Gemini: Jupiter
Each sign is divided into three decans, 10° slices that the Sun crosses in about ten days each. May 22 falls in the first decan of Gemini (about May 21–30), which the traditional Chaldean system assigns to Jupiter. Astrologers say that adds optimism, generosity and big-picture thinking.
Jupiter widens the sign's horizons, adding faith in the future, a generous streak and an appetite for growth, travel and learning.
A Taurus–Gemini cusp birthday
May 22 is the second day of Gemini season, right beside Taurus. It is often said that people born this close to a boundary show traits of both signs: Taurus's grounded and reliable alongside Gemini's curious and witty.
Astrology doesn't recognise a blended sign, and the exact moment the Sun changes signs shifts from year to year. Only a chart calculated from your birth year, time and place can confirm which side of the line you were born on.
The number 22 in numerology
The 22 is a master number linked to large-scale building. A 22nd-of-the-month birthday is associated with practical vision and the patience to see big plans through.
Numerology is a separate tradition from astrology and is offered here for interest.
May birthstone and flower
The modern birthstone for May is Emerald and the commonly listed birth flower is the lily of the valley. May falls in late spring in the north and late autumn in the south.
Gemini love and compatibility
For Gemini, attraction starts in the mind. They fall for good conversation, clever banter and someone who can keep up with their many interests. Variety, spontaneity and shared curiosity keep a relationship alive.
Astrology is a symbolic tradition, not a science, and interpretations vary between astrologers. This page is for reflection and entertainment, not prediction or advice.
Beyond your May 22 Sun sign
Your Gemini Sun is one planet. Your Moon, Rising sign and the exact Jupiter-ruled decan details live in your full natal chart. Get yours free on Skygram.
Get my free birth chartMay 22 birthday FAQ
What zodiac sign is May 22?
May 22 falls in Gemini, which runs from May 21 to June 20 in the tropical zodiac. The Sun changes sign at a slightly different moment each year, so the boundary can fall a day or so either side of these dates. If you were born close to the edge, your birth year, time and place decide it.
Is May 22 a cusp birthday?
Yes. May 22 sits within a day or two of the Taurus–Gemini boundary, and it is often said that people born this close to a boundary show traits of both signs. Astrologers still assign the Sun to one sign, and only a birth chart calculated from your birth year, time and place shows which.
Which decan is May 22?
May 22 is in the first decan of Gemini (May 21–30). In the traditional Chaldean system this decan is ruled by Jupiter, which astrologers say adds its own flavour to Gemini. Some modern astrologers assign decan rulers by element instead, which gives different planets, and decans are strictly 10° slices of the zodiac, so the date range is approximate.
What are the birthstone and flower for May?
The modern birthstone for May is Emerald and the birth flower is the lily of the valley. These come from calendar tradition rather than astrology, and the lists vary by country and source.