Born on May 9

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Strangers get the same kindness from you as your best friends do. They also get a hand with the heavy shopping.

Their favourite jumper has been darned so neatly you’d never spot the repairs, and they’ll happily do yours too if you bring it round with a biscuit.

That’s how they give: freely, carefully and without any fanfare. May 9 adds a big view of the world: they care about causes as well as people, and they’re kind to strangers as a matter of habit.

There’s a creative side, too, the sort that pictures how things could be better and then rolls up its sleeves. Help them with one of their projects and you’ll have a friend for life.

A gift idea for someone born on May 9

Something small that you’ve made yourself, a jar of jam, a knitted scarf, a carved spoon, for someone who values care over polish.

Never miss their birthday

Zodiac Birthday Tracker reminds you before each friend’s birthday and gives you a card written for their exact day.

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