Year of the Monkey
The Monkey is number 9 of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Monkey is known for intelligence and mischief. Monkeys are said to be quick learners and natural problem-solvers who love a joke.
| Traits | clever, curious, playful, inventive |
|---|---|
| Best matches | Rat, Dragon |
| Clashes with | Tiger |
Monkey years
| Year | Element | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Earth Monkey | January 26, 2028 | February 12, 2029 |
| 2016 | Fire Monkey | February 8, 2016 | January 27, 2017 |
| 2004 | Wood Monkey | January 22, 2004 | February 8, 2005 |
| 1992 | Water Monkey | February 4, 1992 | January 22, 1993 |
| 1980 | Metal Monkey | February 16, 1980 | February 4, 1981 |
| 1968 | Earth Monkey | January 30, 1968 | February 16, 1969 |
| 1956 | Fire Monkey | February 12, 1956 | January 30, 1957 |
| 1944 | Wood Monkey | January 25, 1944 | February 12, 1945 |
| 1932 | Water Monkey | February 6, 1932 | January 25, 1933 |
| 1920 | Metal Monkey | February 20, 1920 | February 7, 1921 |
Questions
- What years are the Year of the Monkey?
- Recent Monkey years are 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
- Which animals are compatible with the Monkey?
- The Monkey gets on best with the Rat and Dragon, and clashes with the Tiger.
- When is the next Year of the Monkey?
- The next Monkey year will be 2028, starting on January 26, 2028.