May 17 zodiac sign: Taurus

If you were born on May 17, your zodiac sign is Taurus (April 20 – May 20). It is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus.

Sign: ♉ Taurus
Element: earth
Modality: fixed
Ruling planet: Venus
Decan: 3rd decan (20–30°), Saturn
Tarot card of the sign: The Hierophant
Decan card: Seven of Pentacles
Day number: 8
Birthstone: emerald

Traits: Taurus

Taurus values calm, security and things you can touch. Steady, loyal and practical, Taurus builds slowly but to last. The challenge is stubbornness and resistance to change.

3rd decan: Saturn adds patience, responsibility and staying power.

Birthday numerology: 17

Eight: drive, organisation and material matters.

Best matches

Traditionally Taurus gets on most easily with signs of the same element (Virgo, Capricorn) and with the complementary element, water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).

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Questions

What zodiac sign is May 17?

If you were born on May 17, your zodiac sign is Taurus (April 20 – May 20). It is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus.

Which tarot card matches May 17?

Taurus corresponds to The Hierophant in tarot, and the 3rd decan to the Seven of Pentacles.

What does birthday number 17 mean?