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Born in 1980

1980 is a year of the Monkey with the pillar 庚申, which is Yang Metal over the Monkey.

Sign
Monkey
Year pillar
庚申
Element
Yang Metal
Nayin
石榴木
Lunar New Year
16 February 1980
Li Chun
4 February 1980 at 23:09 Jakarta time
Kua, male
2
Kua, female
4

Born early in the year

Those born before the Lunar New Year on 16 February 1980 read the Goat sign by the Lunar New Year count. In BaZi, the year 1980 only begins at Li Chun, 4 February 1980 at 23:09 Jakarta time.

BirthLunar New Year countBaZi count
Early JanuaryGoatGoat
Mid-yearMonkeyMonkey

The character of the Monkey

The Monkey is known as bright and witty. You quickly find a way out and make the mood lighter.

The Metal element

Metal stands for firmness and sharpness. In a BaZi chart, it is linked with autumn, discipline, and an eye for quality.

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

What zodiac sign is 1980?

1980 is the year of the Monkey. Those born before the Lunar New Year on 16 February 1980 read the Goat sign by the Lunar New Year count.

When is the Lunar New Year in 1980?

The Lunar New Year of 1980 falls on 16 February 1980.

What is the Kua number for 1980 births?

The Kua number for 1980 births is 2 for men and 4 for women, if born after Li Chun.

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