The short version
If you were born May 11 to 20, you are Taurus with Capricorn ambition: steady and sensual, but building toward something lasting. You are the most disciplined, status-aware, long-game Taurus of the three.
What makes Taurus decan 3 different
All three Taurus decans share the same core, but yours carries a second influence: Capricorn, ruled by Saturn. That sub-ruler does not replace your Taurus nature, it colors it, which is why a Taurus born May 11 to 20 can feel noticeably different from one born earlier or later in the sign.
Taurus decan 3 in love
In relationships, this is the Capricorn-flavored Taurus. You commit for the long haul and need a partner with their own real drive.
The shadow side
You can quietly put work and security ahead of warmth. Knowing the pattern is the first step to not being run by it.
The dates in this decan
Taurus decan 3 covers these birthdays: May 11, May 12, May 13, May 14, May 15, May 16, May 17, May 18, May 19, and May 20. These boundaries shift by a day or two from year to year as the Sun moves, so if you were born right at the edge, your exact birth chart is the only way to know for certain which decan, or even which sign, you fall in.
Famous people born May 11 to 20
Famous people born May 11 to 20 include Salvador Dalí, Cory Monteith, Natasha Richardson, Bob Saget, Sugar Ray Leonard, Dennis Hopper, and Megan Fox. Sharing a decan with someone is a fun footnote, not a personality verdict; your Moon, rising, and the rest of your chart are still entirely your own.
The other two Taurus decans
Taurus comes in three flavors depending on which third of the sign you were born in. Read the other two: Taurus decan 1, Taurus decan 2. For the bigger picture, see the full Taurus compatibility guide or the Taurus sign page.
Why this is your sun-sign baseline, not your full chart
Your decan sharpens the picture, but it is still only the Sun. Your Moon (how you feel), your rising sign (how you meet the world), and your Venus and Mars (how you love and act) can change everything. ZODIA reads your whole chart, not just your sun-sign decan, and sends a personal reading to your WhatsApp each morning. Calculate your free birth chart, then start your 7-day free trial to get a personal reading on your WhatsApp each morning, written for your real chart and not just your birth date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dates are Taurus decan 3?
Taurus decan 3 covers birthdays from May 11 to 20. The exact boundaries move by a day or so each year, so a birth right at the edge is best confirmed with a full chart.
What does decan 3 mean for a Taurus?
It means your Taurus sun is sub-ruled by Capricorn, ruled by Saturn. That adds a layer of Capricorn flavor on top of your Taurus core. Taurus with Capricorn ambition: steady and sensual, but building toward something lasting. You are the most disciplined, status-aware, long-game Taurus of the three.
Who rules Taurus decan 3?
Taurus decan 3 is sub-ruled by Capricorn and its planet Saturn, layered over Taurus's own nature. This is the traditional triplicity decan system, where a sign's three decans are governed in turn by the three signs of its element.
Is my decan the same as my full birth chart?
No. Your decan refines your sun sign, but it is still just the Sun, one of about ten major factors. Your Moon, rising, and planetary placements depend on your exact date, time, and city. Calculate your free birth chart to see the whole picture.