Monkey is a smart, frank and outspoken sign good at social activity. People born in the year of the Monkey are passionate, confident, versatile, coolheaded, shrewd and flexible. Mostly self-centered, they can play to the score and tend to make a showy display of their ability in youth. For them, perseverance is the secret of success. Monkeys are suggested to be contented and prudent, and use less high-flown words.
- 猴 (Hóu)
- Shen (申)
- Yang
- Metal (Jin)
- Vairocana, The Great Illuminator
- East
- West
- Northeast
Things that will bring monkey luck:
- 1, 7, 8
- white, golden, blue
- north, northwest, west
- chrysanthemum
- Peridot
Things that monkey should avoid:
- 2, 5, 9
- Red, Black, Grey
- South, Southeast
Monkey Years
| Year | When | Stem-Branch | Element | Yin Yang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Feb.6, 1932 – Jan.25, 1933 | Gui Shen | Water | Yang |
| 1944 | Jan.24, 1944 – Feb.12, 1945 | Jian Shen | Wood | Yang |
| 1956 | Feb.12, 1956 – Jan.30, 1957 | Bing Shen | Fire | Yang |
| 1968 | Jan.30, 1968 – Feb.16, 1969 | Wu Shen | Earth | Yang |
| 1980 | Feb.16, 1980 – Feb.4, 1981 | Geng Shen | Metal | Yang |
| 1992 | Feb.4, 1992 – Jan.22, 1993 | Ren Shen | Water | Yang |
| 2004 | Jan.22, 2004 – Feb.8, 2005 | Jia Shen | Wood | Yang |
| 2016 | Feb.8, 2016 – Jan.27, 2017 | Bing Shen | Fire | Yang |
| 2028 | Jan.26, 2028 – Feb.12, 2029 | Wu Shen | Earth | Yang |
Monkey Love Compatibility
Firm and persistent in love, Monkey people would try every means to win the love of someone once they have a crush. In a relationship, they tend to move their sweethearts and win the love with sincerity; they are absorbed in it and focus on the feeling. Their major problem in love relationship is that, they have too much expectation for romance and special love and miss those who really care about them in life.
- Best with: Ox or Rabbit
- Worst with: Tiger or Pig
Monkey in 2026
2026 for the Monkey - Year of Initiative, Seize Opportunities
Those born in the Year of the Monkey will experience steady progress in 2026 and need to proactively seize opportunities. Career development has room for growth, making it suitable to propose innovative ideas. However, teamwork is essential, and avoid being too individualistic. Finances are above average, with stable regular income and timely gains from speculative ventures—avoid greed. Romantic opportunities for singles may arise through social interactions, while married individuals should spend more time with family. Health-wise, focus on respiratory system issues and stay warm during seasonal transitions.