May Zodiac Sign
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Taurus is a zodiac sign symbolizing steadfastness and aesthetic sensitivity, with immovable stability like a 'mountain'. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, it grants excellent aesthetic sense and the power to taste life's joys through the five senses. Belonging to the earth element, it has realistic and practical nature. Possessing perseverance and responsibility to see things through to the end, they steadily progress toward goals. Sensitive to the five senses, they love 'beautiful things' and 'comfortable things', constantly seeking quality. Gentle and highly cooperative with a peace-loving nature, they also possess strong will to stubbornly pursue what they've decided. In Greek mythology, it originates from the story of Zeus who fell in love with the beautiful princess Europa, transformed into a beautiful white bull, and carried her to Crete.
Features
- Ruled by Venus, possessing the power of love and beauty
- Belongs to earth element, symbolizing stability and realism
- Excellent five senses with high aesthetic sense and sensitivity
- Symbolized by the beautiful white bull, Zeus in transformed form
- Strong possessiveness and desire for ownership, not easily letting go of what they acquire
Personality
- Gentle and calm personality, loving peace and avoiding conflict
- Possesses perseverance to see things through and strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent aesthetic sense, loving beautiful and comfortable things
- Cautious and methodical, thinking carefully before taking action
- Stubborn with strong will, not changing what they've decided
- Highly cooperative and unhurried, giving people a sense of security
Symbolic Meaning
- Symbol of stability, persistence, and unshakeable foundation
- Embodiment of beauty and abundance, material and spiritual fertility
- Enjoyment of life's pleasures and delights through the five senses
- Perseverance and responsibility, willpower to see things through
- Symbol of love and harmony, wisdom to avoid conflict
Reason for Selection
- May is when flowers bloom beautifully, the time when Taurus' aesthetic sensitivity is most utilized
- Taurus period (4/20-5/20) covers most of May, symbolizing spring's stable growth period
- During the season of beautiful fresh greenery where nature's abundance and blessings can be felt, Taurus traits resonate
- Crop growing season, a symbolic time when Taurus' patience and steady effort bear fruit
Protection & Effects
- Protects from sudden changes and confusion through stable foundation
- Protects the heart from ugly things and bad influences through aesthetic sensitivity
- Protects from short-term temptations and impulsive decisions through patience
- Attracts environments filled with love and harmony through Venus' protection
- Grants wisdom to avoid dangerous situations and reckless actions through caution
Trials & Growth
- Trial of change to soften stubbornness and acquire flexibility and adaptability
- Trial of values to prioritize spiritual growth without attachment to material wealth
- Trial of courage to break free from excessive dependence on stability and take on new challenges
- Trial of cultivating inner beauty so that pursuit of beauty doesn't become vanity
- Trial of relationships to learn sharing and cooperation with others by controlling possessiveness
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Gemini
Gemini is a zodiac sign symbolizing curiosity and communication ability, with light and multifaceted nature like the 'wind'. Ruled by Mercury, the planet governing information and knowledge, it grants high intellectual curiosity and excellent communication skills. Belonging to the air element, it values knowledge and information. Light-footed and quick to develop interest in new things, they have the ability to acquire knowledge and skills in a short time. Sociable and talkative, they have an approachable nature that allows easy conversation with anyone. However, they also have a fickle side where interests change frequently, preferring to gain knowledge broadly rather than pursuing one thing deeply. In Greek mythology, it originates from the story of twin brothers Castor and Pollux born to Zeus and Leda, symbolizing brotherly love and eternal bonds.
Features
- Ruled by Mercury, possessing the power of communication and information
- Belongs to air element, symbolizing knowledge and information
- Symbolized by twin brothers Castor and Pollux, representing eternal bonds
- Strong curiosity and high information gathering ability, acquiring knowledge in short periods
- Sociable with high communication skills, able to talk easily with anyone
Personality
- Strong curiosity with interest in various things and high intellectual curiosity
- Light-footed with positivity to act immediately upon thinking
- High communication skills and sociability, naturally attracting people
- Rich expressiveness with talent to convey knowledge and experiences entertainingly
- Fickle nature with interests changing one after another
- Sensitive dual nature that can get depressed over trivial matters
Symbolic Meaning
- Symbol of knowledge and information, learning and education
- Communication and interaction, bridge connecting people
- Embodiment of diversity and adaptability, flexible thinking
- Symbol of brotherly love and deep bonds, eternal friendship
- Intellectual curiosity and spirit of inquiry, thirst for new discoveries
Reason for Selection
- Late May to June when fresh greenery is beautiful, the season when Gemini's intellectual curiosity becomes most active
- Gemini period (5/21-6/20) includes late May, symbolizing the transition from spring to early summer
- Time when nature's diversity becomes rich, resonating with Gemini's multifaceted nature
- When the new school term stabilizes and learning motivation increases, matching Gemini's thirst for knowledge
Protection & Effects
- Protects from relationship troubles through high communication skills
- Avoids dangers arising from ignorance through abundant knowledge and information
- Protects the mind from fixed ideas and prejudices through flexible thinking
- Gains clarity to protect from misunderstandings and information confusion through Mercury's protection
- Grants power to cope with environmental changes and unexpected situations through adaptability
Trials & Growth
- Trial of persistence to overcome fickleness and pursue one thing deeply
- Trial of learning to gain true understanding and wisdom beyond superficial knowledge
- Trial of judgment to avoid confusion from information overload and discern essence
- Trial of self-integration to integrate dual nature and find consistent authenticity
- Trial of trust and sincerity to avoid superficiality and build deep relationships