At a Glance
- Birthday
- May 5
- Sun Sign
- Taurus
- Approx. Degree
- 16° Taurus
- Sabian Symbol
- “An old teacher fails to interest his pupils in traditional knowledge.”
- Jones Keyword
- Pertinacity
Your Sun Sign on May 5
A May 5 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 5, that degree is about 16° Taurus, and its Sabian Symbol is “An old teacher fails to interest his pupils in traditional knowledge.” 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 16° 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 5?
If you were born on May 5, your Sun is at approximately 16° Taurus, whose Sabian Symbol is “An old teacher fails to interest his pupils in traditional knowledge.” Its Jones keyword is Pertinacity. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is May 5?
A birthday on May 5 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.