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Monkey

猴

1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

Yang 9th Sign Metal nature

Explore the Year of the Monkey, including traditional personality themes, zodiac years, five elements, lucky associations, compatibility, and related guides.

Monkey signs are associated with intelligence, agility, curiosity, and strong social instincts. They can solve problems creatively and adapt quickly, but patience and sustained focus keep restlessness from scattering their effort.

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Quick Facts

名Chinese Name
猴 (Hóu)
MNatural Element
Metal
123Lucky Numbers
1, 7, 8
◉Lucky Colors
White, Gold, Blue
✿Lucky Flowers
Chrysanthemum, Allium
向Lucky Directions
North, Northwest, West
合Compatible Signs
Rat, Dragon, Snake
冲Challenging Sign
Tiger, Pig
時Zodiac Hours
15:00–17:00
次Next Year
2028 · Earth

Years of the Monkey

  1. 猴 1932 Water
  2. 猴 1944 Wood
  3. 猴 1956 Fire
  4. 猴 1968 Earth
  5. 猴 1980 Metal
  6. 猴 1992 Water
  7. 猴 2004 Wood
  8. 猴 2016 Fire

Next Monkey Year: 2028 (Earth Monkey)

A Chinese zodiac year begins at Lunar New Year, not January 1. January and early-February birthdays should use the date calculator.

Monkey Personality

Strengths

  • Clever
  • Resourceful
  • Curious
  • Adaptable

Growth Areas

  • Can be restless
  • May seek attention
  • Can be impatient
  • Needs sustained focus

In Relationships

Monkeys enjoy witty conversation, shared experiences, and relationships that keep learning and growing.

At Work

Adaptability can support technology, marketing, design, science, consulting, entertainment, and enterprise.

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Love & Marriage

Monkeys enjoy witty conversation, shared experiences, and relationships that keep learning and growing.

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Career & Money

Adaptability can support technology, marketing, design, science, consulting, entertainment, and enterprise.

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Five Elements

Monkey years rotate through Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water in the sixty-year cycle.

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Horoscope

Read yearly and monthly outlooks written specifically for people born in a Monkey year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clever, Resourceful, Curious, Adaptable.

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