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 2024
The comprehensive fortune of the Monkey will be fairly good in 2024, and their career fortune will be on the rise. However, in their daily life, they need to have a clear plan and knowledge of their own work and determine their own development direction, rather than lead a busy life, and gain nothing in the end. They need to make progress in a steady manner. However, they need to pay attention to financial management, and make a reasonable financial planning. They should also take care to avoid physical discomfort caused by work pressure.