The time and date of your birth is highly related to the personality traits and natural gifts you are blessed with. The time and date of birth correlates to the placement of the sun, moon, and stars at a particular time. The celestial pull of the astrological alignment brings us to the people we are today and the futures we are sure to have!
Those born on May 12th are born under the zodiac sign of Taurus, under the Taurus constellation with Gemini in the East and Aries in the West.
The brightest star in the Taurus constellation is named the Aldebran. The name of Taurus is derived from the symbol of the bull. The bull is often seen as stubborn and aggressive, dangerous and strong. Much like the bull, the Taurus has similar personality traits.
Ruling Elements
The ruling element for those born on May 12th is the Earth. Earth is one of the most important elements to those in nature, because without Earth, we would not have land to live on, to grow food on, or in which to build our homes upon. T
hose born under this element tend to understand their place on Earth and how it relates to others. These people are practical and reliable, honest and friendly.
The ruling house for those born on this day is the second house. The second house represents the materials in one’s possession. The second house I representative of wealth, intelligence, and prosperity. Those born under this house tend to be goal oriented, money driven, and of questionable morals.
The ruling body of the Taurus born May 12th is Venus. This planet brings the romantic side out in one’s personality. Venus is a feminine planet with a feminine pull, therefore a friendly and passionate personality type will emerge under her rule.
The lucky day for those born on this day is Friday. Friday is also under the rule of Venus, so with the power of this planet being focused on the person, and the day, Friday will have a strong pull in favor of those born May 12th.
Your lucky numbers are 3, 8, 11, 13, and 26. With these numbers, you can use them in a combination to lead you towards your Divine Purpose.
These numbers will tell you where to live, work, and play, as well as with whom you will best matched. Those born on these dates will be most compatible with the Taurus.
Addresses of homes and work with these numbers may be seen as lucky, or of a higher purpose. Plan for vacations and special events on these lucky days to ensure the stars are aligned in your favor.
The Taurus symbol brings a sense of confidence to those born May 12th. The symbol of the bull relates to the high confidence level of the Taurus and reassures him or her that they are on the right path for success.
The modality of those born on this day is Fixed. Having a Fixed modality grants a sense of peace and stability to those born under this realm.
Those born on this day tend to be curious and intelligent, on a quest to learn and live fully. With the confidence and stability of the fixes modality, one can embrace change and also travel or move without much fear or hesitance involved. This lack of fear brings ample opportunities to better one’s life and career and also to meet more people.
The opposite sign of the Taurus is the Scorpio. While the opposite signs may repel each other, the two may also attract and work well together. Depending upon the strength of personality traits, one may find themselves able to work well and be complimented by the other.
The motto of the Taurus reads “I own”. With this motto as a directive, the Taurus is able not only to own their material possessions and be wealthy, but to own their thoughts and actions. The Taurus born May 12th is quick to be held accountable, be responsible and have strong relationships.
May 12 Zodiac Personality Traits
Those born on May 12th tend to be seen as reckless, daring and on the brink of failure. Being restless and confident brings a sense of adventure to the Taurus that implies s/he are untouchable and unbeatable. This thought is not true of anyone given that we live in a mortal world. However, be careful of those born on May 12th and their potential for risky behaviors.
Positive Traits:
- Generous
- Logical
- Focused
- Stable
- Successful
- Secure
- Loyal
- Social
- Extroverted
- Loving
Negative Traits:
- Settle
- Selfish
- Resentful
- Aggressive
- Jealous
- Sad
- Indecisive
Those who work hard, such as the Taurus, tend to live hard. The Taurus is a fast and determined worker, and their personal time is not different. The Taurus is energetic and friendly, social and successful. Being born on May 12th brings either success or failure in all areas of life, and in the social world, the Taurus is a success.
Using one’s sociability and intelligence to build a strong network and career is a skill the Taurus has mastered. The social skills gifted those born May 12th by the celestial world allows them to meet their goals, discover their strong suit, maintain relationships, and build an empire.
The Taurus has such a strong personality that they are afraid of failure. With such confidence and gifts bestowed unto them, many are aware that it may only be a matter of time before the gifts are lost or retracted. Being hyper aware until the Earth element, the Taurus is aware of the pragmatic situation they are often in.
Having a fear of failure can be used productively in one’s life by focusing their attention on how to be successful and avoid failure. Not all failure is avoidable, however, and some amount of failure needs to be accepted and appreciated as a learning opportunity of those born May 12th.
Those born on this day are attractive and fit, thanks to their energetic and athletic dispositions. With this energy and personality, one is able to succeed in business but also in the home life. One is able to balance most all troubles with a sense of balance and optimism.
Those born on this day do well in home making realm due to their sense of pride and accomplishments on personal levels. The strong family ties of the Taurus also make a person born on this day the most effective home manager of the family.
With an eye for fashion and color, the Taurus born May 12th would serve well as a designer or artist. A career in the arts would bode well with the those born on this day. Bringing art, home, and business together may be the best all-around fit for the Taurus, reaching all areas of the personality and bringing the most amount of pride to the person.
Being born on this day, you find those most attractive as being the people with the strongest sense of humor. As a more serious person under the pull of Venus, you appreciate a good laugh and a light-hearted vision of life. Those who are easy to talk to and approachable are the most likely to be attractive in the eyes of a Taurus.
As a peaceful person exuding positive light, the Taurus make great leaders and story tellers. The Taurus can utilize their gifts in many ways and find compatibility with most any person, but especially those born on lucky days.
Symbolism of May 12 Zodiac Sign
The lucky color of those born on this day I green. Wearing green, the color of the Earth and the color of stability, brings about the inner light of the Taurus and reminds them of their celestial power. Utilizing the color green in their home and workplace can bring out the best of their characteristics while offering a sense of peace to others.
Wearing an emerald stone may also help the Taurus born May 12th to reach their Divine Purpose each and every day through the power of intention. The colors of pink, yellow, and warm Earth tones also work well in the wearing of particular stones.
The birthstone for the Taurus I the emerald, due to the dark green hue and the Earth element related to the color. The birth tone brings about their strong communication skills and boosts self-esteem. In the event an emerald is not relatable, the Taurus will also find luck in the Rose Quartz and Lapis Lazuli stones.
The flower most associated with the Taurus is the poppy. The poppy flower is red, stable and used to represent sacrifice. The Lilly and the violet are also strong flowers linked to the Taurus sign.
When looking for a metal to be representative of those born May 12th, copper and silver are the two most capable. Copper represents nature while silver represents stability. Both are elements of the Earth and the Earth is the ruling element of Taurus.
Copper is said to bring about emotions and adventurous spirits, therefore the copper metal being worn by a Taurus may help to bring about this personality trait in a positive manner.
The number 3 is said to be the numerological equivalent of the number 12. Those born on May 12th may find they relate to the number 3 as the number 12 and find a strong association to this number in their everyday life. The sign of the 3 in your phone number or address may lead you to realize you are in the purpose the celestial being have placed you.
Compatibility and Family Life
Those born on May 12th are most compatible with other element of Earth signs such as Capricorn and Virgo. The Taurus tends to choose a mate by physical attractiveness first, but over time, the compatibility builds through a shared sense of values and expectations in life. Earth signs are level headed and logical, and these astrological signs complement each other well.
To become attractive to the Taurus, one should be artful and studious, caring and generous, but also funny and confident. These traits are not only found in those born May 12th, but can be found in, or developed among, other astrological signs.
A Taurus does not feel the need for a mate, therefore a potential mate to those born on this day must understand that the Taurus is perfectly fine being left alone and will not seek out your company. You must eek out the Taurus and show him/her why you will be a good addition to their life.
Those who are born on May 12th are said to create beautiful, smart children. Given their celestial gifts of fitness and health, confidence and intelligence, the genetics are then passed to their progeny, producing a strong batch of children to take over.
Those born on this day will be active and involved parents, and strong role models. Be prepared for this person to be all-in when children are born and extremely focused upon their family.
The Taurus is very family oriented and will put all their focus and dedication to the safety and protection of their family. The Taurus will keep everyone happy and healthy, safe and stable, while also providing the essentials needed for a successful lifestyle.
The person born on this day is a mindful shopper and cook, and will prepare healthy meals meant to nourish the mind and body of all within the home. With a focus on fitness, the Taurus will also encourage and support exercise and physical exertion to maintain strength and boost the immune system.
With the friendliness and openness of those born this day, the Taurus is often able to find a love connection with a friend before finding a connection through dating. Being friends first allows the Taurus the experience of getting to know a person without the pressure of dating.
The friend first connection also brings a realistic impression to both in the relationship. No one is putting on airs or risking themselves too much and they are able to determine their compatibility accordingly.
Conclusion
The Taurus born on May 12th is one that is driven and motivated by the fear of failure. With a social and attractive gift, those born on this day find success in life and in business, while remaining strong family members loyal to their kin.





