Year of the Monkey: Chinese Zodiac Personality, Compatibility, And Elements

When are the Years of the Monkey

Start Date	End Date	Heavenly Branch
6 February, 1932	25 January 1933	Year of Water Monkey
25 January 1944	12 February 1945	Year of Wood Monkey
12 February 1956	30 January 1957	Year of Fire Monkey
30 January 1968	16 February 1969	Year of Earth Monkey
16 February 1980	4 February 1981	Year of Metal Monkey
4 February 1992	22 January 1993	Year of Water Monkey
22 January 2004	8 February 2005	Year of Wood Monkey
8 February 2016	27 January 2017	Year of Fire Monkey
Upcoming Years of the Monkey
26 January 2028	12 February 2029	Year of Earth Monkey
12 February 2040	31 January 2041	Year of Metal Monkey

General Characteristics and Personality of Monkey Chinese Zodiac

Those born in the Year of the Monkey tend to be mischievous and curious. They love playing pranks without having any ill intentions but may end up hurting others with their behavior.

Positive Traits: Smart, Creative, Sharp, Social

Negative Traits: Aloof, Inflexible, Stubborn

Traits of Chinese Zodiac Monkey Based on Elements

1. Wood Monkey

Ambitious and determined, wood monkeys are always successful in their endeavors.

Their good organizational skills help fulfill the demands of a hectic job.

Wood monkeys are likely to shine in the field of business due to their crafty skills.

2. Fire Monkey

Those born in the Year of Fire Monkey have a strong personality. Highly disciplined and firm, they feel restless unless they finish any task assigned to them.

Eager to learn, they can master any new skill fast and do something creative with it.

Fire monkeys are great talkers, capable of winning anyone’s confidence.

3. Earth Monkey

Earth monkeys come across as lively and friendly. They actively work for the welfare of their community as they believe in unity.

Highly adaptable, they take both success and failure in a positive stride.

Earth monkeys can be lucky with money as they know where to invest their talent.

4. Metal Monkey

Those born in the Year of Metal Monkey have are open-minded and humorous. They embrace changes with open arms and try new things out.

They believe in living life to the fullest rather than taking unnecessary tensions.

5. Water Monkey

Attentive and clever, water monkeys always think before taking any action.

They are known to be good strategists who love doing something out of the box.

Astrology Elements and Lucky Signs

Yin Yang: Yang

The Five Elements: Metal

Birthstone: Peridot

Season: Autumn

Lucky Numbers: 4, 3, 7, 9

Lucky Colors: white, gold, blue

Lucky Charms (Protective Items): Wu Lou Pendants and hangings, Three-Legged Toad Figurines

Relationship and Love Compatibility of Monkey with other Chinese Zodiac Signs

Best Match: Ox, Rabbit

Worst Match: Tiger, Pig

Rat	Rat man + Monkey woman– Both enjoy each other’s company in social gatherings and parties	Rat woman + Monkey man– A fun-filled relationship with no strings attached
Ox	Ox man + Monkey woman – An ox man’s intelligence and the swiftness of a monkey woman will keep the relationship alive	Ox woman + Monkey man– The outgoing monkey man may bring some excitement to the ox woman’s social life
Tiger	Tiger man + Monkey woman– Lack of loyalty and stability from a monkey woman can make a tiger man fall out of love	Tiger woman + Monkey man– Both will find it hard to compromise with each other
Rabbit	Rabbit man + Monkey woman– A relationship filled with love, trust, and understanding	Rabbit woman + Monkey man–  The caring nature of a rabbit woman will melt the monkey man’s heart
Dragon	Dragon man + Monkey woman– Both will be each other’s best friend as they share similar habits like traveling and socializing	Dragon woman + Monkey man–  Neither of the two will harbor romantic feelings for each other
Snake	Snake man + Monkey Woman– A long-term relationship is possible if both give space to each other	Snake woman + Monkey man– The high intellect of a monkey man can get taxing for a snake woman in some situations
Horse	Horse man + Monkey woman– A short-lived romantic alliance sans any true love	Horse woman + Monkey man– Both are too indecisive and unreliable to settle in life
Sheep	Sheep man + Monkey woman– A striking difference in their personalities can cause uneasiness between them	Sheep woman + Monkey man– A monkey man’s mischievous nature cannot keep the docile sheep woman happy for long
Monkey	Monkey man + Monkey woman– Both can either make or break their relationship	–
Rooster	Rooster man + Monkey woman– No possibility of a happy relationship	Rooster woman + Monkey Man– The constant demands from a rooster man cannot be handled by the impatient monkey man
Dog	Dog man + Monkey woman– The optimism of a monkey woman balances the pessimism of a dog man	Dog woman+ Monkey man– Compromises and adjustments can keep their romantic sparks alive
Pig	Pig man + Monkey woman– Mutual tolerance and understanding are the recipes for their relationship	Pig Woman+ Monkey man– Both make a great pair

Year of the Monkey Western Equivalent

The western counterpart of the Monkey is Leo.

Western Signs Born in the Year of the Monkey

Aries: Arians born in the Year of Monkey are outgoing and self-confident. They won’t find it difficult to get along with others.

Taurus: The influence of Monkey on Taurus can add optimism, adaptability, and mental strength. However, they could have a hard time accomplishing any task due to their laziness.

Gemini: Gemini Monkeys have an entertaining and chatty personality that makes them popular in a social circuit. Nothing bothers them much as long as they get to voice their opinions.

Cancer: The combination of Cancer and Monkey represents vibrancy, diligence, and homeliness. They can live harmoniously with everyone and make rightful adjustments.

Leo: Under the influence of the Monkey, Leos tend to be more ambitious, aggressive, and curious. As they take any relationship seriously, breaking their heart can make them revengeful.

Virgo: Although Virgos are extremely meticulous about everything, they become more light-hearted and easy-going in the presence of the Monkey.

Libra: Libran Monkeys are seekers of knowledge, gathering information from all kinds of sources. They are constantly on a lookout for a soul mate as they prefer settling early in life.

Scorpio: Scorpions born during the Year of the Monkey are witty and innovative. Their inquisitiveness can sometimes make them nosy and interfering.

Sagittarius:  Sagittarians born in the Year of Monkey are good in taking shortcuts and getting success. Due to their gregarious nature, they love having meaningful conversations.

Capricorn: Capricorn Monkeys can finish intricate tasks through sheer hard work and determination. At the same time, they try finding out time for their friends and family.

Aquarius: In the presence of the Monkey, Aquarians become more jubilant and manipulative. Entertaining them could be a challenge as they cannot live without intellectual stimulation.

Pisces: Piscean monkeys do not like unnecessary talks and discussions. They like to have their personal space without anyone causing interference in their life.