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 2025
In 2025, the Monkey and Tai Sui are both compatible and conflicting, and their fortunes collide and rub frequently, and the trend is extremely complicated. Although there are twists and turns, there are also opportunities. The two lucky stars "Tian De" and "Fu Xing" are hanging high, and the noble luck is very good. It is easy to get support from nobles in the workplace, and even if they encounter difficulties, they can turn danger into safety; the "Tai Yin" star represents female nobles, and practitioners engaged in female-related industries, such as women's clothing and cosmetics, are expected to get more opportunities and orders will surge. At the same time, "Sui He" indicates that new cooperation opportunities are constantly coming. However, evil stars such as "Jian Tongue" and "Jie Sha" also bring about gossip and unexpected risks. They need to be cautious and low-key to avoid getting involved in disputes. In 2025, the emotional fortune of the Monkey is relatively complicated. Because the Monkey has a good relationship with the opposite sex, it is easy to attract bad peach blossoms. They need to be careful to distinguish and avoid being confused by superficial phenomena and casually determine a romantic relationship. The overall health fortune for the Monkey is relatively stable, the probability of disease onset is low, and you are full of energy, strong physical strength, and strong ability to resist pressure. However, the evil star "Jie Sha" has a negative impact on their safety fortune, so they need to be extra careful when traveling. They may encounter unexpected events such as car scratches, flat tires, flight and train delays, which may affect their mood and itinerary.