As someone who creates symbolic and emotionally layered art, I love reflecting on the deeper meanings behind each month. May holds a very special energy: it's the heart of spring, full of blossoming, softness, and sensual growth. This blog post is dedicated to the symbols, colours, and feelings that make May so inspiring to work with in my prints and posters.
Let’s dive into May’s core themes and how I interpret them through art.
Birthstone: Emerald — Growth, Truth, and Inner Radiance
Emerald is the traditional birthstone for May, and it carries a rich green hue that speaks of abundance, heart energy, and renewal. In art, I associate emerald tones with emotional depth and the idea of rootedness—being grounded in yourself while also growing upwards.
Emerald green can feel regal but also soft, depending on the composition. It pairs beautifully with golden or earth-toned accents and is often used in pieces where I want to evoke emotional healing, maturity, and a sense of returning to oneself.
Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley — Humility & Silent Joy
The flower for May is the delicate Lily of the Valley. It symbolizes humility, sweetness, and the quiet joys of life. This resonates deeply with my practice. I often return to the theme of understated beauty—something that doesn't shout but stays with you.
In visual terms, these flowers suggest pale whites, soft greens, and gently curving lines. I might not depict the flower literally, but I often play with that mood: fragility that contains strength, and simplicity that carries profound emotional weight.
Related themes in my work: silent blooming, restrained sensuality, or minimalist emotional landscapes.
Link this to: Blog posts like Hope Isn’t Loud or artworks from the Minimalist Floral Prints
Zodiac Signs: Taurus & Gemini
May is ruled by two very different zodiac energies: earthy, sensual Taurus (April 20 – May 20) and airy, curious Gemini (May 21 – June 20).
Taurus brings groundedness, appreciation of beauty, and tactile pleasure. It’s the perfect energy for slow art, textures, layered colour washes, and pieces that you feel before you understand.
Gemini brings fluidity, duality, and intellectual playfulness. I reflect this through pieces that contain contrast, movement, or mirrored compositions—where more than one truth or emotion can coexist.
Core Colours of May: Green, White & Blush
The palette of May is fresh and renewing. I work with muted greens, soft whites, and blush tones to evoke the feeling of breathing in a garden after rain. These colours bring a sense of openness and calm to any room—making them ideal for bedroom or reading corner wall art.
How to use May colours at home:
Pair emerald or sage green with light wood or soft greys
Mix floral blush tones with minimalist compositions
Use white-based prints to bring clarity and peace into a space
Emotional Themes of May: Growth, Sensuality, and Quiet Strength
What I love most about May is its emotional richness. It’s a month of transformation—but not the chaotic, messy kind. May invites us to grow slowly, sensually, and intentionally.
In many of my prints, I work with symbols of blooming, both literal and abstract. A figure might not be smiling, but she is unfolding. A vase might not have visible flowers, but it holds space for emotion. These metaphors help us connect to our own cycles of change.
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