May 22 Zodiac Sign
People born on May 22 are Taurus or Gemini, depending on the year and the time of birth.
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May 22 by the numbers
At 12:00 UTC, May 22 falls in Gemini in 100% of 4 recorded years and Taurus in 0%.
The ingress ranged from 00:25 UTC in 1935 to 02:45 UTC in 1923.
When the ingress is into Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, it marks the March equinox, June solstice, September equinox, or December solstice respectively. Ingresses into the other eight signs mark the start of mid season periods.
How to read a May 22 Sun sign
A Sun sign is the sign the Sun occupied at your birth instant. Near an ingress, that instant can fall on either side of the boundary, so people born on May 22 may have different signs in different years.
Enter the birth year, local clock time, and a named time zone such as America/Los_Angeles. The named zone accounts for daylight saving rules on the birth date.
This lookup uses the tropical zodiac and identifies only the Sun sign. Use the chart step for other placements.
When the Sun changed signs on May 22
The ingress date and time are listed in UTC. Before the listed time the Sun was in Taurus; at and after it the Sun was in Gemini.
| Year | UTC time | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 02:45Z UTC | Taurus | Gemini |
| 1927 | 02:08Z UTC | Taurus | Gemini |
| 1931 | 01:15Z UTC | Taurus | Gemini |
| 1935 | 00:25Z UTC | Taurus | Gemini |
Full ingress history, 1920–2030 (4 dates)
| Year | UTC time | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 02:45Z UTC | Taurus | Gemini |
| 1927 | 02:08Z UTC | Taurus | Gemini |
| 1931 | 01:15Z UTC | Taurus | Gemini |
| 1935 | 00:25Z UTC | Taurus | Gemini |
What Taurus and Gemini birthdays are like
Taurus
Taurus energy knows that the best things take time to become real. It brings steadiness, sensuality, and a gift for turning small comforts into a life that feels secure. As a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, Taurus favors building patiently; picture a garden tended through changing weather.
Gemini
Gemini energy stays awake through questions, conversation, and unexpected connections. It makes the world feel full of doors, stories, and ideas worth following. As a mutable air sign ruled by Mercury, Gemini favors learning through conversation; picture two open windows carrying different conversations.
Astrology is a symbolic framework, not a scientific personality test or a guarantee about any individual.
Celebrities born on May 22
- Emma Chamberlain · 2001 · Gemini
Also born around May 22
These birthdays fall within two calendar days before or after May 22; they are not exact date matches.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is May 22?
People born on May 22 may be Taurus or Gemini. The Sun changes signs on this calendar date in different years, so the birth year, time, and time zone determine the exact sign.
Is May 22 Taurus or Gemini?
It can be either Taurus or Gemini. Check the ingress time for your birth year and convert your birth time to UTC to find the exact Sun sign.
How do I find my exact Sun sign if I was born on May 22?
Enter your birth year, local birth time, and time zone in the exact sign finder. It compares that UTC birth instant with the Sun sign ingress.
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Updated October 2026
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