May 8 zodiac sign

People born on May 8 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 8 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, 10° to 20°
Sun at noon, 2026
18°04′ 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 18°04′ Taurus at noon on May 8 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 second decan is linked with Virgo, which adds traits such as precise, helpful, analytical.

The Sun in the sky on May 8

On May 8 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 May 8 alone.

Calculate your Moon and rising signs

Print the sky of May 8

Start from the sky over New York City on May 8 in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.

Make a print of this sky

Questions about May 8