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May 6 Zodiac Sign
Born on May 6, you're a Taurus — steady, sensual and loyal — the zodiac's most grounded builder.
Zodiac sign
Element · Modality
Earth · Fixed
Decan (second)
Moon-ruled
Birthstone
Emerald
Birth flower
Lily of the valley
Season position
Day 17 of 31
What astrology says about a May 6 birthday
May 6 is day 17 of Taurus season, so astrologers link it with the sign's core character: grounded, reliable, sensual, patient. Traits astrologers commonly associate with Taurus include strong appreciation for beauty and comfort; practical with money and resources; deeply loyal once trust is earned.
A commonly cited growth area for Taurus: possessiveness in relationships. For the full picture of the sign, read the Taurus guide.
2nd decan of Taurus: Moon
Each sign is divided into three decans, 10° slices that the Sun crosses in about ten days each. May 6 falls in the second decan of Taurus (about April 30 – May 9), which the traditional Chaldean system assigns to Moon. Astrologers say that adds sensitivity, intuition and emotional depth.
The Moon adds a tidal, feeling-led quality, so moods, memory and the need for a safe emotional home matter more than the sign alone would suggest.
The number 6 in numerology
The 6 is the number of care. Numerologists tie the 6th to responsibility, loyalty to family and friends, and a strong sense of home and harmony.
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.
Taurus love and compatibility
Taurus falls in love slowly and stays in love for a long time. Romance is expressed through the senses and through actions: cooking a favourite meal, remembering small preferences, creating a home that feels safe.
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 6 Sun sign
Your Taurus Sun is one planet. Your Moon, Rising sign and the exact Moon-ruled decan details live in your full natal chart. Get yours free on Skygram.
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What zodiac sign is May 6?
May 6 falls in Taurus, which runs from April 20 to May 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 6 a cusp birthday?
Not by the usual definition, which counts the first and last couple of days of a sign. May 6 is day 17 of Taurus season, so it is normally read as a clear Taurus birthday.
Which decan is May 6?
May 6 is in the second decan of Taurus (April 30 – May 9). In the traditional Chaldean system this decan is ruled by Moon, which astrologers say adds its own flavour to Taurus. 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.