Astrology birth chart for May 21 1940 – Complete Zodiac Analysis

By astrologer Astrid. Published on August 20, 2025 09:30AM EDT

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Your birth chart shows the unique mix of planetary factors that were at work when you were born on May 21 1940. This birth chart shows unique blend of planetary influences, important parts of your personality, relationships, career, and life path, giving you information about both your strengths and weaknesses. Find out here how the stars of May 21 1940 are still affecting your life now.

Astrology and Horoscope for those born on May 21 1940

Ever wondered what your birthday says about you? Explore our personalized natal charts and celebrity birth charts to discover how the stars aligned for those born May 21 1940. Through detailed star astrology forecasts and daily predictions based on birth horoscopes, embrace the wisdom of the cosmos and discover the character traits and destiny twists that make your life journey truly special.

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Sun in Taurus

Because the Sun has returned to Taurus, you are about to experience a time of power and renewal that is heading your way. Since the energy of Taurus, which is known for being stable and rooted, is being brought out and enhanced at this time, it is time for you to shine. Taurus is a sign that is regarded to be grounded and solid. A better sense of connection to your core ideas, your own self, and the things that offer you serenity and stability is something that you could experience as a result of this. You will be urged to strengthen your innate patience and endurance, as well as your capacity to find joy in the seemingly small things of life that are still significant, as a result of this transit. In most cases, at this time, your attention shifts to the things that are actually essential to you, such as the accomplishment of your own personal goals, the satisfaction of your comfort, and the guarantee of your safety. There is no better time than the present to strengthen the foundations of your personal life, your professional life, or your financial circumstances. During the time that the Sun is in your sign, it acts as a reminder that adhering to a plan is crucial to attaining success over the long term, and it motivates you to keep working toward reaching the goals that you have set for yourself. If you design things in a manner that is both planned and cautious, there is a greater likelihood that you will achieve success. Because of this, rather of only beginning change, you will be able to turn your goals into something that is substantial and will last for a long time.

Moon in Scorpio

When the patient and grounded Taurus sun finds its emotional center in the deep and transformative lake of a Scorpio moon, you end up with a personality that is marked by unwavering determination. This results in the development of a personality that is marked by unwavering resolve. Deep beneath the surface of your composed, methodical, and security-first exterior, there is a massive undercurrent of intense emotions. These feelings are intense and often obsessive. Your inner world is one of the strongest undercurrents of these emotions. This interaction between the two subjects creates a profound and lovely paradox. Conversely, your Scorpio moon is drawn to the depths, the mysteries, and the intense emotional experiences that make you who you are. In contrast, your Taurus sun longs for security, ease, and serenity. On the outside, you may appear calm, but on the inside, you are experiencing everything with intense passion and sometimes to the fullest extent. To put it another way, feelings are something you absorb and firmly hold onto rather than something you merely experience. The intensity that you experience within yourself is a significant source of your strength and a powerful source of your resolve. One of your main sources of strength is this. The most significant characteristic that distinguishes you from other participants is that you play both of these roles. As a Taurus, your practicality is reinforced by the immense emotional depth and resilience that your Scorpio moon offers. In addition to being a constant presence, you are a powerful and transformational force that can channel your energy to achieve the goals you have set for yourself. 

Mercury in Taurus

Because the patient and grounded Taurus sun finds its intellect in the solid and pragmatic sphere of Mercury in Taurus, you are a person of unwavering determination and a truly limitless sense of purpose. Your entire body is a huge and powerful source of energy, and you have a strong belief in the vision you have for yourself. You are among the most driven and intensely focused individuals in the zodiac due to your double-earth sign. Your capacity to regulate your thoughts and take appropriate action can be viewed as both a strength and a weakness. You are a fiercely loyal and protective person who will do whatever it takes to keep those who are important to you safe, in addition to having a deep emotional depth that corresponds with your need for control. However, this remarkable vitality has several significant disadvantages. Because you may choose to keep your emotions to yourself in order to protect your fragile inner world, the double Taurus may make you incredibly stubborn and prone to inactivity. You might require emotional patience because you might struggle to regulate the intensity of your feelings. You may find yourself prone to stagnation in an attempt to protect your powerful inner landscape. This is because you might feel like the world is too much for you. Finding inner peace begins with acknowledging your emotions and letting them change you. If you find healthy ways to express the intensity you feel, whether it be through art, a creative outlet, or a strong, dependable relationship with a loved one, you might learn to navigate the depths without being overwhelmed by them. 

Venus in Cancer

Now, with the sensible, patient Taurus sun finding its heart in Venus’ loving embrace in the gentle and nurturing realm of Cancer, your love is a caring, comforting and deeply romantic one. Your outer self aims for comforting stability in all things, but your world of relationships is founded on emotional security and a close, nurturing bond.
It’s a dynamic that makes for a lovely pull, a kind of fascination. Your sun in Taurus is eager to construct a secure, realistic life and solid foundation for a partner. But your Venus in Cancer drags you over to a world of home and family, steady foundations and craving for a comfortable, secure life. This makes you able to both experience deeply a human's sensual connection and express love consistently and with immense reassuring loyalty in a victoriously physically speaking way.
It is what happens when you can love soft, and practically, all at once. Your Taurus’s earthy nature is a stable base in which your Cancer heart can grow, and the two of you become natural nurturers who can ground the other partner’s dreams. You are attracted to relationships that provide you with a sense of security and ease, that bring emotional comfort, as well as security from financial or social environments your family frowned upon. Your attachments flow within the spirit of loyalty, and can grow incredibly deep.

Mars in Cancer

As the grounded and patient Taurus sun links up with the nurturing emotional realm of Mars in Cancer, your energy this week is a gorgeous mix of practical comfort and protective instinct. Your external self craves a secure and comfortable existence while your world of intuition knows that life for you is about emotional security, belonging and family nurturing you to reach your goals.
This is a beautiful tension, an interesting pull. With your Taurus sun, you really want to construct a life that is secure and comfortable. But your Mars in Cancer wants to draw you into a world of emotional security, pragmatic ambition and ceaseless striving after that comfortable, safety-blanket life. Which means you will be able to experience not just the sexual meditation of human bonding, but the way in which you can release your energy in a supremely reliable, protective and devoted manner.…
It’s your intuition, and the power I believe in this partnership is that you will be able do something about that – we will be able to create a quiet drive inside of you. Your Taurus's groundedness has a purpose and foundation in your Cancer drive. You are attracted to the kind of partnerships that feel expansive and aspirational, grounded in shared spiritual ideals and a fierce commitment. Your energy flourishes with respect for each other and a never-ending sense of discovery.

Jupiter in Taurus

The grounded, patient Taurus sun is lucky and expansive in Jupiter-ruled Taurus when your entire being can flex with pure stable practicality. Your exterior is an endless well of charisma and your interior world of drive that's no less consuming or loyal, reflects the same love.
This double-earth placement makes you one of the most relentlessly driven and action-oriented people in the zodiac. You don’t just feel love; you are love. You have tremendous confidence in your own perception and you are one of the fiercest people out here when it comes what matters to you. And your love is not just for one person–it’s a love for all of humanity, and you feel the magic and the spirituality in each connection.
But this monumental power also poses unique difficulties. The double Taurus can lead you to be highly dramatic and defensive, as your emotions remain virutally hidden beneath the surface to protect insecure core self. You may find that you need emotional patience, because you feel things so strongly. This world can be a lot, and your walls are likely low when you’re in an emotional rut.
Your peace of mind comes from taking and giving a spiritual love.

Saturn in Taurus

With your grounded and patient Taurus sun receiving one of the most potent life lessons, in the form of Saturn through Taurus — you’re a living, breathing source of pure, limitless ambition and unshakable discipline. But your outer charisma can be endless, and what motivates you internally will reflect that same insatiable and loyal love.
That dual-earth placement is what makes you one of the most determined and pragmatic people in the zodiac. You don’t feel love; you are it. You are an intense individual who has their own vision and you believe in it no matter what, especially if it will support your friends. Your love is more than having for a single person; it’s all of humanity, and you are attracted to the magic and spirit in each connection.
But with great power comes great responsibility. The double Taurus can get extremely dramatic and defensive, since you rep your emotions so close to the chest to protect your vulnerable self. You could have some emotional impatience, with feelings that are really not to be denied. The world is a lot, and you may feel yourself teetering toward burnout when you are burned out emotionally.
This is because your road to inner peace will come from learning how to adopt both spiritual and utilitarian love. And by finding a sidekick who can guide you to the rules of practical living, you will learn that your boundless love can lead to doing good rather than causing destruction in this world. You can’t thrive emotionally if you don’t get to express those intense feelings, so allow yourself to make use of your extraordinary gifts in order to heal and communicate with others (which few are able to do).

Uranus in Taurus

A person with their Taurus sun and a Uranus in Taurus is akin to an established farmer who must also play the part of a revolutionary visionary. At your core, you are committed to creating and accomplishing something: a successful existence based on hard work, discipline and structuring. But your life lesson, from Uranus, is to give those relationships balance, structure and deep transformation. This combination generates a strong tension of interest between your muse for deep connection with that sense and an equally significant need to investigate just the facts, ma’am.
This double-Taurus position makes you the natural-born builder of success, with an unwavering sense of what is right and fair. You are not here simply to feel things; you are here to enact a system of equity and justice that will endure. Your purpose is to create relationships and communities from respect, fair dealing not sentimentality.
But this intense emphasis on teamwork brings a daunting challenge in its wake: Learning to be make quick decisions without consensus. You might be someone who requires external validation all the time, and sometimes if someone challenges your creative idea, you can become indecisive. What will give you the peace inside is to trust that your work is enough, and you don’t need validation from others to prove your worth.
The purpose of your life is to direct all that powerful longing for unity into a social or creative achievement that survived the test of time. And when you do the personal work to lead with integrity and emotional maturity, your genius will not just shine—it will become a light for others seeking their own greatness.

Neptune in Virgo

With a Sun in Taurus, you have a rather solid/practical approach to life that is steady and very sensual by nature, but the combination of your Taurus sun with Neptune in Virgo creates a push/pull between real-world rationality and utopian thinking. Taurus seeks stability, ease and pleasure of the flesh and does well with predictable routines, predictable rewards — the world of matter. This power loves safe and slow, instead of wild leaps. But with Neptune in Virgo, it adds even more nuance to the mix: It makes all that pragmatic utility of Virgo a little bit dreamier, a little more imaginative and a little keener on connecting to something beyond material concerns.
The task for someone with this combination is to bridge the tactile, grounded nature of Taurus with Neptune’s visionary, sometimes otherworldly energy. Taurus wants dependability, and Neptune (dissolve) in Virgo seeks perfection striving for spiritual insight and service. This can make for a person who is absolutely dedicated, with zeal of helping others often in details but driven by an inner sense what’s needed. Creativity can thrive here, particularly if it’s manifested in useful, meaningful ways — making dreams real by building projects that actually exist; creating beauty in the daily stuff of life or healing through hands-on work.
On a psychological level, Taurus Sun with Neptune in Virgo can create hidden and subtle feelings beneath that phlegmatic exterior. These people may often feel the subtle energies of their environment and be drawn to a mystical or artistic path. Their path is one of the meeting ground between the steady, grounded presence of Taurus and the ethereal, fanciful flow of Neptune — learning what’s practical to dream toward, knowing when to dream tenderly and nuanced in action, finding beauty in combining pragmatism with spirituality.

Pluto in Leo

Pluto in Leo sits in your 4th house, Taurus — the area associated with home, roots, family and emotional foundations. For someone who cherishes security, this transit rattles things at the very foundation. It’s not about feeling unsafe — it’s about redefining what safety actually means, in a way that is reflective of who you are now, instead of as an echo from your past.
Family dynamics may feel intense. Old wounds, power battles or untold stories might come to the surface, and demand that they be healed. You may feel drawn to rebel against generational patterns, or take a leadership role in your family. At times, it might even seem as if the ground beneath you is shifting — but Pluto’s aim is to provide you with a foundation of support that cannot be shaken.
Your relationship to “home” will change as well. You can change your living quarters, move or let go of spaces that no longer feed you. On the inside, you’re also setting down a new emotional home — one grounded in authenticity and self-respect.
You will feel a more profound sense of belonging, not just to a place or a people but to yourself, when this transit is over, Taurus. Pluto in Leo is showing you how to take pride in your heritage and leave behind a foundation that generations ahead will be able to stand on.

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Gemini – is the zodiac sign of those born on May 21 1940

Love Matches for Gemini Born

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For those born May 21 1940 under the Gemini zodiac sign, love compatibility reveals the best matches for a lasting marriage and passion in bed. While some signs are destined for great sex and family harmony, others may struggle. Whether you’re a man or woman, check our compatibility reports to find out which signs light your fire and which just don’t.

Astrological Natal Chart Information for Those Born on May 21 1940, Under the Sign of Gemini

Astrology is an ancient study of the position of celestial bodies, aiming to find close links in explaining character, career possibilities, and romantic relations. The birth chart, also called the natal chart, is an exact cosmic snapshot of the sky at the very moment you were born – a reflection of your inner nature and themes in your life. If your birthday falls within the Gemini date range – May 21 to June 20 – the specialness of this star sign infiltrates and influences how one thinks and learns, thereby bridging your connections to everything around.

Who is Gemini?
The sign of Gemini belongs to the Air signs and is ruled by the planet Mercury. People born under this sign are curious, adaptive, and communicative. Individuals born into the sign of Gemini are quick-witted, social, and always ready to learn something new. They love being in dynamic environments, appreciate intellectual challenges, and can easily multitask, embracing fresh perspectives. Geminis are natural conversationalists who enjoy sharing information and engaging in meaningful dialogue. They can also be found to show a dual nature: restless yet resourceful, lighthearted yet deeply reflective, which again makes their personality multilayered and interesting.

Your Gemini Birth Chart
With Astroline, we will calculate your natal chart and point out precisely how the arrangement of the planets at that time of birth brings completeness to your unique Gemini tendencies. We’ll show exactly how Mercury’s influence keeps your mind sharp and enlivens your communication traits, while other celestial factors work to add nuance and detail to your personal history. If you were born on May 21 1940, and that date puts you within the Gemini window, we can approximate what the planets were doing at that time. This is your personalized Gemini astrology profile, guiding you in your best career paths, relationship dynamics, and day-to-day life decisions.

Why Precise Details Matter
Here at Astroline, we use GMT and the Greenwich location as universal reference points for calculating birth charts. With a view to more generalized insights, a date of birth will help us highlight Gemini’s signature qualities. Naturally, your exact birth time and place will ensure the highest level of accuracy. The more precise your birth data, the more tailored your daily horoscope and personalized predictions become. This amount of detail will then allow us to add other influences such as ascendants, moon signs, and planetary aspects to build up an even finer picture of your Gemini personality and destiny.

Experiencing Full Gemini Potential
When you access your complete birth chart, you might find out how to actualize your Gemini energy: a new career that requires an ability to adapt, much better social connections, or just to engage your brain fully. From navigating love and relationships with more insight, to finding the right balance between the restless spirit and a grounded sense of purpose, truly knowing your Gemini nature can be the beginning of personal growth and fulfillment.

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Fill out the “Create Your Astrology Birth Chart” form to receive your personalized report that delves deep into your Gemini personality and tendencies. Learn how to use your communicative skills, quick-witted mind, and adaptability to make the most of any situation. Find your long-term goals, career paths, romantic compatibility, and ways to keep your emotional balance. Check out the Astroline app for anything other than natal chart-derived information, such as tarot reading, palmistry, or other spiritual guidance. This is an all-inclusive tool that will update you daily on your Gemini horoscope, zodiac insight, and tips that can be implemented in your life to stay true to your sign. Whether it is personal growth, seeking harmony in relationships, or trying to bring intellectual excitement into your life, tapping into your inner Gemini opens up doors toward a more enriched future.

Gemini Compatibility

Gemini is the lively, curious, and adaptable sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Mercury, Geminis thrive on communication, learning, and new experiences. In relationships, they seek mental stimulation, variety, and freedom, making them playful yet deeply engaging partners. Here’s how Gemini connects with each zodiac sign, from fiery Aries to sensitive Pisces.

Gemini and Aries compatibility is energetic and adventurous. Aries brings passion and action, while Gemini contributes curiosity and adaptability. Together, they enjoy excitement, spontaneity, and shared adventures, although they must manage impulsiveness and occasional restlessness.

Gemini + Taurus blends changeable energy with stability. Taurus values consistency and comfort, while Gemini craves novelty. If both appreciate each other’s strengths, Taurus grounds Gemini’s restless mind, and Gemini brings fun and variety to Taurus’ life.

Gemini & Gemini compatibility is lively, dynamic, and full of shared interests. Both are curious, witty, and communicative, creating an intellectually stimulating relationship. However, they must balance mutual indecision and the tendency to avoid emotional depth.

Gemini and Cancer compatibility can be challenging but rewarding. Cancer seeks emotional security, while Gemini seeks freedom and variety. If Gemini learns sensitivity and Cancer embraces curiosity, they can inspire each other and grow together.

Gemini + Leo compatibility is vibrant and fun. Leo’s confidence and charisma complement Gemini’s wit and adaptability. Together, they share excitement, social energy, and mutual admiration, forming a playful and stimulating relationship.

Gemini and Virgo compatibility is a balance of intellect and practicality. Both ruled by Mercury, they communicate well and enjoy mental challenges. Gemini brings flexibility and creativity, while Virgo adds organization and detail – a relationship that thrives on understanding and shared goals.

Gemini + Libra compatibility is one of the most harmonious pairings. Both are air signs, valuing communication, curiosity, and social connection. Together, they share ideas, explore possibilities, and maintain a lively and balanced relationship.

Gemini and Scorpio compatibility is intense and transformative. Scorpio seeks emotional depth and loyalty, while Gemini prefers freedom and variety. Their connection can be passionate and revealing if both respect their differences and work on trust and communication.

Gemini + Sagittarius compatibility is one of the most natural and exciting matches. Both love adventure, learning, and freedom. Gemini stimulates Sagittarius mentally, while Sagittarius inspires Gemini to explore beyond their comfort zone, creating a vibrant and dynamic bond.

Gemini and Capricorn compatibility is a meeting of practicality and curiosity. Capricorn focuses on structure and long-term goals, while Gemini values flexibility and exploration. They can learn from each other – Capricorn grounding Gemini’s energy, Gemini adding spontaneity to Capricorn’s routine.

Gemini + Aquarius compatibility is lively, innovative, and intellectually stimulating. Both are air signs who thrive on ideas, conversation, and exploration. Together, they create a playful and forward-thinking partnership that values freedom and creativity.

Gemini and Pisces compatibility blends intellect with emotion. Gemini brings communication, curiosity, and variety, while Pisces contributes sensitivity, intuition, and empathy. Their relationship can be inspiring if Gemini respects Pisces’ emotional depth and Pisces embraces Gemini’s playful energy.

Celebrities born on May 21

It’s likely you celebrate your birthday alongside famous artists, politicians, and innovators who have made a tremendous impact on the world in various fields. As the Astroline birth charts prove, their success is written in the stars, and so is yours!

Use our celebrity natal charts and birth horoscopes to explore their star astrology profiles and find out what might be possible for you, too. Let their success stories inspire you to embrace your potential, pursue your dreams, and make your mark on the world.

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Capricorn

Capricorn

22 Dec - 19 Jan

It's better not to plan any important matters for today. Get rid of everything that prevents to enjoy the pleasures of life: devote the day to rest and care for yourself. As for your relationship with family, the stars advise to reduce the degree of demands. Tune into a dialogue, even if it seems to you that you know better, try to look at everything from different points of view.

Capricorn Daily Horoscope
Aquarius

Aquarius

20 Jan - 18 Feb

Sudden opportunities to travel somewhere might fall in your lap today. However, if you have a planned itinerary for travel, it might suddenly be cancelled, changed or delayed. Just keep calm, you'll deal with it.

Aquarius Daily Horoscope
Pisces

Pisces

19 Feb - 20 Mar

Pisces, let your natural creativity shine today! With your vivid imagination, now is the time to let your ideas take form. Perhaps write a story, create a design piece, or play an instrument. Your abilities will surprise even you.

Pisces Daily Horoscope
Aries

Aries

21 Mar - 19 Apr

You can expect relief but be careful. Not everything is going to be in your best interests. Circumstances arising now may simply be mirages in the desert. Look for what's real and sustainable.

Aries Daily Horoscope
Taurus

Taurus

20 Apr - 20 May

The more complex the challenge or multifaceted the situation, the more tightly it holds your attention in its grip today. Tuning out distractions is not a problem when you’re totally absorbed in what you’re doing. Of course, there may be those that don’t understand your behavior and are loud in voicing their skepticism. Shake those doubting vibes from your aura and keep churning out results.

Taurus Daily Horoscope
Gemini

Gemini

21 May - 21 Jun

The day feels empowering, so catch the wave. Candid conversations are taking place around you, with issues being steered toward more sensitive topics. Your perceptive nature allows you to tap into the deeper meanings being presented at this time. Sharing with others what you truly want, need, and desire takes courage - something you are able to access easily today. You could be surprised at your own ability to speak the truth; in fact you can’t stop it from coming out of your mouth.

Gemini Daily Horoscope
Cancer

Cancer

22 Jun - 22 Jul

Today your need to belong to friends and loved ones increases. You want to feel there are special people in your world. However, you might also be more demanding than usual.

Cancer Daily Horoscope
Leo

Leo

23 Jul - 22 Aug

The focus will be on children today. While they will be the cause of an unfair share of your headache, you will be surprised at their ability to step up to the occasion, with just a little amount of coaching.

Leo Daily Horoscope
Virgo

Virgo

23 Aug - 22 Sep

Tap into your natural competitive spirit and use it to your advantage. Trust your instincts and put yourself out there. You’re full of potential and you know it. Take the initiative to show the world what you can do. You’ll be thankful for your hard work and so will others.

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Libra

Libra

23 Sep - 22 Oct

This day promises success in all undertakings, so stop backing away, fearing to break the usual course of affairs. Life is too unpredictable to adhere to one particular strategy of behavior. Be prepared for the fact that life wants to test you for strength. The way out is: think about changing the situation.

Libra Daily Horoscope
Scorpio

Scorpio

23 Oct - 22 Nov

Don't dismiss even small problems: in the future the situation will only get worse. Try to concentrate and deal with all your concerns. Now you better take care of your appearance: change your annoying wardrobe, make a bright make-up and a stylish hairstyle. Readiness for action is the key to a successful future.

Scorpio Daily Horoscope
Sagittarius

Sagittarius

23 Nov - 21 Dec

You'll feel the desire for everything new today, follow your gut and make this day extraordinary. Try to forgive all offenders, stop making excessive demands on yourself and others — life will improve immediately. If you are not sure about your choices today, wait a bit with decision making.

Sagittarius Daily Horoscope

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FAQ

What is a birth chart?

A birth chart, also called a natal chart, is technically a snapshot of the sky at the exact moment of your birth. It’s made up of several symbols representing zodiac signs, planets, and houses. The combination of these symbols can tell you a lot about your personality and life path.

How is a birth chart calculated?

A birth chart is calculated based on the exact time, date, and place where you were born. To ensure the accuracy of the birth chart, the time must be as precise as possible.

How to read a birth chart?

Reading a birth chart may seem daunting at first, but it can be broken down into a few simple elements. The planets, signs, and houses all hold specific meanings in a birth chart, and in Astroline, you’ll find detailed interpretations for each element.

What is ascendant in a birth chart?

The ascendant, or rising sign, is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the time you were born. In your birth chart, the ascendant represents your attitude to life and how you express yourself to others.

How do I find my birth chart in Astroline?

In the Astroline app, simply enter your birth data and create a profile. Then, go to the Birth Chart tab to see your chart and interpretation. Use the options on the top to explore different aspects of your chart, such as planets, houses, and daily transits.
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