# Crystals for May

> The crystals of May: the emerald birthstone, stones for Taurus and Gemini, Beltane stones, and the Flower Moon.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals-by-month/may
Updated: 2026-10-30

May's birthstone is emerald. The month is shared by Taurus and Gemini, holds the festival of Beltane, and its full moon is traditionally the Flower Moon.

## Birthstones

Emerald is green beryl. Green aventurine and jade are popular affordable green alternatives for a May birthday.

[More on May's birthstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/may).

- [Emerald](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/emerald)
- [Green aventurine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/aventurine)
- [Jade](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/jade)

## Taurus stones (20 April – 20 May)

Crystal tradition links Taurus with [Rose quartz](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/rose-quartz), [Emerald](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/emerald), [Green aventurine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/aventurine), [Rhodonite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/rhodonite) and [Malachite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/malachite). [Full Taurus crystal guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/taurus/crystals).

## Gemini stones (21 May – 20 June)

Crystal tradition links Gemini with [Citrine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/citrine), [Agate](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/agate), [Apatite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/apatite), [Blue lace agate](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/blue-lace-agate) and [Howlite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/howlite). [Full Gemini crystal guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/gemini/crystals).

## Stones for Beltane

Many people decorate a seasonal altar for Beltane with [Carnelian](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/carnelian), [Rose quartz](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/rose-quartz) and [Emerald](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/emerald). See the [Wheel of the Year](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/wheel-of-the-year).

## The Flower Moon

May's full moon is the Flower Moon, named for the flowers of late spring. In Britain this is hawthorn and bluebell time. [Full moon names](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/full-moons).

## All May stones

[Emerald](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/emerald), [Green aventurine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/aventurine), [Jade](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/jade), [Rose quartz](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/rose-quartz), [Citrine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/citrine), [Agate](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/agate), [Apatite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/apatite) and [Carnelian](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/carnelian).

## Questions

**What crystal is for May?**

Emerald is the May birthstone; Taurus stones include Rose quartz and Emerald; Gemini stones include Citrine and Agate.

**What is a good crystal gift for a May birthday?**

A emerald piece, or the stone of their star sign.

## Related

- [Crystals by month](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals-by-month)
- [May birthstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/may)
- [Crystals for June](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals-by-month/june)

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