12 May zodiac sign
People born on 12 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.
12 May at a glance
- Sun sign
- Taurus
- Cusp date
- No
- Dates of the sign
- 21 April to 21 May
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
- Decan
- Taurus, 20° to 30°
- Sun at noon, 2026
- 21°17′ Taurus
- Constellation behind the Sun
- Aries
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 21°17′ Taurus at noon on 12 May in the time zone of Auckland. 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 12 May
On 12 May in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Aries, not Taurus. The signs follow the seasons, and over 2000 years the stars have moved against them.
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 12 May alone.
Print the sky of 12 May
Start from the sky over Auckland on 12 May in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.
Questions about 12 May
12 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 12 May in every year from 1950 to 2030. The closest cusp dates are 21 April and 21 May.
On 12 May in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Aries, not Taurus. The signs follow the seasons, and over 2000 years the stars have moved against them.