Monkey Zodiac Sign
Inventive, playful, and brilliant at bending the rules.
Years of the Monkey include 2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932. Monkeys hold the 9th position in the twelve-year cycle. Monkeys see loopholes and possibilities everywhere. They are clever communicators, restless learners, and love experimenting with new systems just to see what happens.
Monkey Horoscope Forecasts
Most Recent Monkey Year (2016 - Fire Monkey)
2016 is a Fire Monkey year with a yang pulse.
Career: Career & Ambition: Expect momentum whenever you collaborate or share ideas openly. Make space for skill upgrades and you will stand out during the busiest chapters of the year.
Wealth: Wealth & Opportunity: Budget mindfully in the first half of the year, then double down on investments that pass both your intuition and your research filters.
Relationships: Relationships & Community: Show up consistently for the people who value your heart. Action-oriented gestures will dissolve any lingering misunderstandings.
Health: Health & Vitality: Balance ambition with rest. Combine movement with calming rituals so your nervous system stays steady while you chase new horizons.
Lucky colours: Crimson, Coral, Gold
Upcoming Monkey Year (2028 - Earth Monkey)
2028 is a Earth Monkey year with a yang pulse.
Career: Career & Ambition: Expect momentum whenever you collaborate or share ideas openly. Make space for skill upgrades and you will stand out during the busiest chapters of the year.
Wealth: Wealth & Opportunity: Budget mindfully in the first half of the year, then double down on investments that pass both your intuition and your research filters.
Relationships: Relationships & Community: Show up consistently for the people who value your heart. Action-oriented gestures will dissolve any lingering misunderstandings.
Health: Health & Vitality: Balance ambition with rest. Combine movement with calming rituals so your nervous system stays steady while you chase new horizons.
Lucky colours: Saffron, Olive, Sand
Monkey Lucky Items
These are the lucky items that bring Monkeys luck.
Things that bring Monkeys luck
- Lucky numbers: 1, 7, 8
- Lucky days: 14th Lunar Day, 28th Lunar Day
- Lucky colors: White, Blue, Gold
- Lucky flowers: Chrysanthemum
- Lucky direction: Northwest, North
- Lucky months: 2nd Lunar Month, 12th Lunar Month
Things to avoid
- Unlucky colors: Red
- Unlucky numbers: 2, 5, 9
- Unlucky direction: South
- Unlucky months: 7th Lunar Month, 11th Lunar Month
Monkey Love Compatibility
Best Matches
Trine Partners (三合)
Natural allies who share core values and energy. Powerful and harmonious connections.
- Monkey + Dragon — Dynamic duo of brilliance and charisma. Both love challenge and innovation. They inspire and entertain each other endlessly.
- Monkey + Rat — Clever minds that click instantly. Both are resourceful and witty. Create magic through their combined intelligence.
Six Harmony (六合)
Perfect complementary match. Balances and completes each other beautifully.
- Monkey + Snake — Mental attraction and fascination. Snake's wisdom balances Monkey's playfulness. They stimulate each other's minds.
Friendly Matches
Generally harmonious. These pairings can work well with mutual respect and understanding.
- Monkey + Monkey — Fun and games but may lack depth. Understand each other.
- Monkey + Dog — Dog keeps Monkey grounded. Can work with patience.
- Monkey + Ox — Monkey lightens Ox's seriousness. Decent balance.
- Monkey + Goat — Monkey entertains Goat. Pleasant enough.
- Monkey + Rabbit — Monkey brings excitement to Rabbit. Can coexist.
- Monkey + Rooster — Different styles but manageable.
- Monkey + Horse — Both love adventure. Fun pairing.
Challenging Matches
Harmful (六害)
Creates subtle tensions. Best to maintain respectful distance.
- Monkey + Pig — Monkey's cleverness can exploit Pig's trusting nature. Pig feels manipulated, Monkey feels Pig is naive. Unhealthy dynamic.
Conflict (六冲)
Direct opposition. Requires significant effort and compromise.
- Monkey + Tiger — Natural enemies. Monkey's tricks enrage Tiger. Tiger's directness bores Monkey. Power struggles and manipulation create toxic environment.
Monkey Personality Snapshot
General
Monkeys combine humour with sharp intellect. They get bored easily, thrive on mental stimulation, and rarely accept the status quo without a twist.
Men
Monkey men are charming innovators. They need variety, affectionate banter, and partners who appreciate their mischief.
Women
Monkey women are versatile multi-taskers who juggle commitments with style. They value independence and adore people who challenge them mentally.
Monkey Element Combinations
Layer the five elements with the animal to understand how each sixty-year cycle expresses itself.
| Animal + Element | Key Traits |
|---|---|
| Wood Monkey | Wood Monkeys are collaborative idea factories who love building futuristic projects. |
| Fire Monkey | Fire Monkeys are audacious performers who light up every room. |
| Earth Monkey | Earth Monkeys are practical problem-solvers, pairing wit with solid execution. |
| Metal Monkey | Metal Monkeys are razor-sharp analysts who excel at strategy and timing. |
| Water Monkey | Water Monkeys are intuitive storytellers, using humour and empathy to influence change. |
Monkey Years & Elements
Each cycle starts on Chinese New Year in the Pacific/Kiritimati timezone (UTC+14) so the upcoming year becomes available the moment it begins anywhere on Earth.
| Year | Element & Polarity | Cycle Start | Cycle End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Earth (Yang) | January 26, 2028 | February 12, 2029 |
| 2016 | Fire (Yang) | February 8, 2016 | January 27, 2017 |
| 2004 | Wood (Yang) | January 22, 2004 | February 8, 2005 |
| 1992 | Water (Yang) | February 4, 1992 | January 22, 1993 |
| 1980 | Metal (Yang) | February 16, 1980 | February 4, 1981 |
| 1968 | Earth (Yang) | January 30, 1968 | February 16, 1969 |
| 1956 | Fire (Yang) | February 12, 1956 | January 30, 1957 |
| 1944 | Wood (Yang) | January 25, 1944 | February 12, 1945 |
| 1932 | Water (Yang) | February 6, 1932 | January 25, 1933 |