At a Glance
- Birthday
- May 16
- Sun Sign
- Taurus
- Approx. Degree
- 27° Taurus
- Sabian Symbol
- “An old Indian woman selling the artifacts of her tribe to passersby.”
- Jones Keyword
- Detachment
Your Sun Sign on May 16
A May 16 birthday places your Sun in Taurus, an earth sign ruled by Venus. But your sign is only the broad stroke — within Taurus, your Sun sits at one specific degree, and that single degree carries its own Sabian image.
Because the Sun moves about one degree per day, your exact degree can shift slightly with your birth year and time. The calculator pins it precisely from your birthday.
The Image at Your Degree
For May 16, that degree is about 27° Taurus, and its Sabian Symbol is “An old Indian woman selling the artifacts of her tribe to passersby.” This is one of 360 images received clairvoyantly in 1925 — a concrete scene rather than an abstract trait. Read the full meaning, gift and shadow, and chart placement on the 27° Taurus Sabian Symbol page.
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- ~25 key moments, each mapped to its Sabian image
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Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on May 16?
If you were born on May 16, your Sun is at approximately 27° Taurus, whose Sabian Symbol is “An old Indian woman selling the artifacts of her tribe to passersby.” Its Jones keyword is Detachment. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is May 16?
A birthday on May 16 usually falls under Taurus.
Why might my Sabian degree be different?
The Sun advances about one degree per day, and sign boundaries shift by a day or so each year. Your birth time also matters. Enter your birthday in the free calculator for the exact image at your Sun's degree.