Monkey (zodiac)

Monkey
"Monkey" in regular Chinese characters
Chinese猴

The Monkey (猴) is the ninth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac in relation to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Monkey is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol.

Year and the Five Elements

Sexagenary cycle years

People born within these dates can be said to be born in the "Year of the Monkey", while carrying the following Wu Xing.

Start date End date Heavenly branch
6 February 1932 25 January 1933 Water Monkey
25 January 1944 12 February 1945 Wood Monkey
12 February 1956 30 January 1957 Fire Monkey
30 January 1968 16 February 1969 Earth Monkey
16 February 1980 4 February 1981 Metal Monkey
4 February 1992 22 January 1993 Water Monkey
22 January 2004 8 February 2005 Wood Monkey
8 February 2016 27 January 2017 Fire Monkey
26 January 2028 12 February 2029 Earth Monkey
12 February 2040 31 January 2041 Metal Monkey
1 February 2052 18 February 2053 Water Monkey
17 February 2064 4 February 2065 Wood Monkey
5 February 2076 23 January 2077 Fire Monkey
24 January 2088 9 February 2089 Earth Monkey
9 February 2100 28 January 2101 Metal Monkey

Chinese Zodiac Monkey Compatibility Grid

Sign Best match Average Match No match
Monkey Rat, Dragon and Snake Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Ox, Rabbit, Horse, Goat Tiger or Pig

Falling Stars and difficulties

Most fortunate Good luck Luck standard No luck
Dragon, Rat, Rabbit Snake, Ox, Chicken Monkey, Dog, Sheep, Horse Tiger, Pig

Basic element of astrology

Earthly Branches: Shen
The Five Elements: Metal
Yin Yang: Yang
Lunar Month: Seventh
Lucky Number: 3, 4, 7, 9; Avoid: 2, 5, 8
Lucky Flower: chrysanthemum
Lucky Color: white, gold, blue; Avoid: red, black, gray
Season: Autumn

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