May 16 zodiac sign
People born on May 16 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.
May 16 at a glance
- Sun sign
- Taurus
- Cusp date
- No
- Dates of the sign
- April 20 to May 20
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
- Decan
- Taurus, 20° to 30°
- Sun at noon, 2026
- 25°47′ 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°47′ Taurus at noon on May 16 in the time zone of New York City. 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 May 16
On May 16 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 May 16 alone.
Print the sky of May 16
Start from the sky over New York City on May 16 in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.
Questions about May 16
May 16 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 May 16 in every year from 1950 to 2030. The closest cusp dates are April 20 and May 20.
On May 16 in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Taurus, the constellation that gave the sign Taurus its name.