At a Glance
- Birthday
- May 17
- Sun Sign
- Taurus
- Approx. Degree
- 28° Taurus
- Sabian Symbol
- “A woman, past her change of life, experiences a new love.”
- Jones Keyword
- Persuasion
Your Sun Sign on May 17
A May 17 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 17, that degree is about 28° Taurus, and its Sabian Symbol is “A woman, past her change of life, experiences a new love.” 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 28° Taurus Sabian Symbol page.
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- A 12-month forecast from your real transits
- ~25 key moments, each mapped to its Sabian image
- Organized by quarter, with one throughline
Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on May 17?
If you were born on May 17, your Sun is at approximately 28° Taurus, whose Sabian Symbol is “A woman, past her change of life, experiences a new love.” Its Jones keyword is Persuasion. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is May 17?
A birthday on May 17 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.