Exact Taurus Calendar Chart: Complete April and May Dates Breakdown
Q1: What months correspond to Taurus in Western astrology?
A1: Taurus occupies two Gregorian months: late April (April 20, 30) and the majority of May (May 1, 20).
Q2: Why do some sources claim Taurus begins on April 19 while others say April 21?
A2: The solar ingress into Taurus varies slightly every year due to leap year cycles and time zone differences. The Sun crosses into Taurus between April 19 and April 21 depending on the exact year and your geographic longitude.
Q3: If I was born on May 21, what sign am I?
A3: You are likely on the boundary of Gemini. Depending on the exact minute and year of your birth, the Sun may still have been in the final degree of Taurus or crossed into Gemini. An exact natal chart calculation will provide your verified sign.
Q4: Why does Vedic astrology place Taurus in June?
A4: Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which tracks the actual observable constellations rather than the seasons. Due to the precession of the equinoxes, the sidereal zodiac is shifted back roughly 24 days compared to the tropical system, placing Taurus between May 15 and June 15.