Born on May 12
May 12: Taurus Zodiac & Famous People
The zodiac sign for May 12 is Taurus. Famous people born on May 12 include Florence Nightingale, Toru Watanabe — 2 notable figures in all, plus this day’s birthstone, birth flower and birthday rarity.
Nurse · 1820–1910
Actor · 1961–2022
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How many people share the May 12 birthday?
~930 thousand in the U.S., ~22 million worldwide
※ Rough estimate assuming birthdays are evenly distributed (published population figures).
The May 12 birthday profile
Zodiac
Taurus
Birthstone
Emerald
Birth flower
Lily of the Valley
Birth color
Jade
Rarity
#284/366
Weekday
Which day?
💎 Emerald (Luck, Happiness & Hope) · 🌸 Lily of the Valley (Return of Happiness & Purity)
Taurus traits
General traits of the sign May 12 falls under (4/20–5/20) — not a per-day personality or fortune.
Element
Earth
Modality
Fixed
Ruling planet
Venus
Steady and persevering, valuing stability and the senses.
Associated strengths: Patient, Reliable, Devoted, Practical
May 12's decan: 3rd decan (20°–30°, ~May 11–May 20) — sub-ruler Saturn (Capricorn)
Each sign splits into three 10° decans; the 1st is the sign itself, the 2nd and 3rd are sub-ruled by the same-element signs (a traditional rule; the boundary shifts ±1 day by year).
※ Traditional Western astrology attributes — for cultural interest, not a scientific claim.
What happened on May 12
- International Nurses Day — Marked on the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
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