The Monkey Sign
The Monkey is known as bright and witty. You quickly find a way out and make the mood lighter.
- Earthly branch
- 申
- Branch element
- Metal
- Polarity
- Yang
- Six Harmony
- Snake
Years of the Monkey
| Year | Pillar | Element | Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 戊申 | Earth | 2 February 1908 |
| 1920 | 庚申 | Metal | 20 February 1920 |
| 1932 | 壬申 | Water | 6 February 1932 |
| 1944 | 甲申 | Wood | 25 January 1944 |
| 1956 | 丙申 | Fire | 12 February 1956 |
| 1968 | 戊申 | Earth | 30 January 1968 |
| 1980 | 庚申 | Metal | 16 February 1980 |
| 1992 | 壬申 | Water | 4 February 1992 |
| 2004 | 甲申 | Wood | 22 January 2004 |
| 2016 | 丙申 | Fire | 8 February 2016 |
| 2028 | 戊申 | Earth | 26 January 2028 |
Six Harmony: Snake
The two of you form a Six Harmony pair, traditionally one of the most complementary relationships between signs.
Three Harmony: Rat and Dragon
The two of you belong to a Three Harmony group, traditionally read as being in step and working together easily.
Opposite: Tiger
Your signs sit opposite each other on the circle. Traditionally this is read as two strong styles; with mutual listening, the difference can become a complement.
Prone to misunderstanding: Pig
Tradition reads this pair of signs as more prone to misunderstanding. A habit of speaking openly can help a great deal.
No special bond: Ox, Rabbit, Horse, Goat, Rooster and Dog
Your signs have no special bond in tradition. Your harmony is decided by what the two of you build together.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Which years are the Monkey?
Among them 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 and 2028.
When is the next year of the Monkey?
2028, with the Lunar New Year on 26 January 2028.
Which sign is opposite the Monkey?
The Tiger. Traditionally these are two strong styles, and they can complement each other when both listen.