16 May zodiac sign
People born on 16 May have their Sun in Taurus. From 1950 to 2030, the Sun is in Taurus on this date in every year.
The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.
16 May at a glance
- Sun sign
- Taurus
- Cusp date
- No
- Dates of the sign
- 20 April to 20 May
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
- Decan
- Taurus, 20° to 30°
- Sun at noon, 2026
- 25°33′ Taurus
- Constellation behind the Sun
- Taurus
About Taurus
Taurus is the sign that astrologers link with comfort, patience and the senses. Its people are described as calm and reliable, with a taste for good food, music and touch.
Persistence and loyalty are the strengths named for Taurus. The weak side is stubbornness: once a Taurus has decided, astrologers say it is slow to change course.
Decan and Sun position
In 2026, the Sun is at 25°33′ Taurus at noon on 16 May in the time zone of San Pawl il-Bahar. A decan is a part of 10 degrees, and each sign has three. In the traditional system, a decan adds the character of the sign of the same element that goes with it. The third decan is linked with Capricorn, which adds traits such as disciplined, ambitious, patient.
The Sun in the sky on 16 May
On 16 May in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Taurus, the constellation that gave the sign Taurus its name.
Moon sign and rising sign
The Moon changes sign every two to three days, and the rising sign changes about every two hours. Both depend on your birth time and place, not on 16 May alone.
Print the sky of 16 May
Start from the sky over San Pawl il-Bahar on 16 May in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.
Questions about 16 May
16 May is a Taurus birthday. The Sun is in Taurus on this date in every year from 1950 to 2030.
No. The Sun is in Taurus on 16 May in every year from 1950 to 2030. The closest cusp dates are 20 April and 20 May.
On 16 May in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Taurus, the constellation that gave the sign Taurus its name.