Born on May 8
May 8: Taurus Zodiac & Famous People
The zodiac sign for May 8 is Taurus. Famous people born on May 8 include Enrique Iglesias, Momoko Sakura — 2 notable figures in all, plus this day’s birthstone, birth flower and birthday rarity.
Singer · b. 1975
Manga Artist · 1965–2018
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How many people share the May 8 birthday?
~930 thousand in the U.S., ~22 million worldwide
※ Rough estimate assuming birthdays are evenly distributed (published population figures).
The May 8 birthday profile
Zodiac
Taurus
Birthstone
Emerald
Birth flower
Lily of the Valley
Birth color
Jade
Rarity
#218/366
Weekday
Which day?
💎 Emerald (Luck, Happiness & Hope) · 🌸 Lily of the Valley (Return of Happiness & Purity)
Taurus traits
General traits of the sign May 8 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 8's decan: 2nd decan (10°–20°, ~April 30–May 10) — sub-ruler Mercury (Virgo)
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 8
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day — Marks the birthday of Red Cross founder Henry Dunant.
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