There is a lot to celebrate in May. This is a list of pretty much everything that goes on during the fifth month of the year. Many of these dates change from year to year. The days that change are marked with this » symbol.

May Lore and General Info

Astronomical Events

Astrological Events

Depending on which astrological system you adhere to, these are the signs that show up in May of 2021. Be aware that some of these dates will vary from year to year. Unlike the Sun signs which might just shift by 1 or 2 days, the dates of the various Moon signs will vary widely from year to year. The same holds true for the Chinese Zodiac. The Celtic Tree Signs are based on an arbitrary system and stay the same from year to year.

Western Astrology

The May Sun begins in Taurus and finishes up in Gemini:

The 2021 May Moon cycles through the signs as follows:

You will notice that the Moon might begin the day in one sign and by the end of the day may have moved into another sign, so timing matters if you are wanting to be precise.

The Celtic Tree Signs in May:
  • Apr 15 to May 12 – Willow Tree Month
  • May 13 to Jun 9 – Hawthorn Tree Month
The Alternative Celtic Zodiac is as follows:
  • Poplar: May 1 – May 10
  • Chestnut: May 11 – May 20
  • Ash: May 21 – May 30
  • Hornbeam: May 31 – Jun 10
The Chinese Calendar and Zodiac

We are currently in the year of the Ox (sometimes referred to as the Cow).  Each Month is also assigned a specific animal. Here’s what shows up in May 2021.

  • Dragon: Apr 4 – May 4 (Chinese Zodiac – Stem Branch Calendar)
  • Dragon: Apr 12 – May 11 (Lunar Calendar – 3rd Lunar Month)
  • Snake: May 5 – Jun 4 (Chinese Zodiac – Stem Branch Calendar)
  • Snake: May 12 –  Jun 9 (Lunar Calendar – 4th Month)

Note: The traditional Chinese Astrology birth chart is built by the Chinese Stem Branch Calendar, not the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which I think is really confusing.  Because of a difference in time zones, the lunar months will have different pattern between China and the USA.

Lucky and Unlucky Days

You might want to plan moving, traveling, major purchases, court dates, and weddings around these dates, avoiding the unlucky days and utilizing the lucky ones.

  • These are the lucky days in May:
    3, 18, and 31.
  • These are the unlucky days in May:
    7, 8, 17, 20, 27, 29 and 30.

Fatal Days

The third to slay poor man hath power.
The seventh destroyeth in an hour.

Holidays and Holy Days

Many of the holidays begin on the eve of the night before and end on the eve of the day of. It’s also important to remember that the dates of archaic festivals and feast days may vary widely depending on the source.

May 1

May 2

May 3

May 4

  • 4: Midori no Hi – Greenery Day (Japan)

May 5

May 6

May 7

May 8

May 9

May 10

May  11

May 12

May 13

May 14

May 15

  • 15: Festival of Mercury – the Roman god of merchants and travelers
  • 15: Cold Sophie

May 18

May 19

May 20

May 21

May 23

May 24

May 25

May 26

May 27

  • 27: Frigga Blot

May 28

May 29

May 30

May 31

Saint Days

There is a surprising amount of magick associated with Saint days. This is a very short list of the Saint days in May, there are many many more. As time goes by I may end up listing them all, but for now, this is what I have.

Recipes For May

Many more seasonal recipes, including recipes for new and full moon ceremonies, ancient Greek and Roman holidays, Asian festivals and etc can be found here: Seasonal Recipes.

Notes:

Any May lore, almanac, astrological, and celebration dates that have been shared after this post was published can be found by searching the May posts to see what’s new.

A lot of work went into this post. It was compiled from various sources by Shirley Twofeathers for The Pagan Calendar, you may repost and share without karmic repercussions, but only if you give me credit and a link back to this website. Blessed be.

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