Monkey is the ninth zodiac of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. According to the tradition, people born in the year of the monkey are lively, active and smart. To help others, they can give up their own business.
However, they often speak big words, and argue immediately if they don't agree with others' opinions.
- Lucky number: 1, 8, 7
- Unlucky number: 9, 2, 5
- Lucky color: white, gold, blue
- Unlucky color: red, black, gray, brown
- Lucky direction: north, northwest, west
- Lucky flower: Chrysanthemum
Year of Monkey:
The 12 Chinese zodiac signs are assigned according to the Chinese calendar, which is different from the dates in the Gregorian calendar, especially for those were born at the beginning of the year. January in Gregorian calendar is usually November or December in the previous year in Chinese calendar.
People born within the date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Monkey".
| Year | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| 1908 | Feb 02, 1908 | Jan 21, 1909 |
| 1920 | Feb 20, 1920 | Feb 07, 1921 |
| 1932 | Feb 06, 1932 | Jan 25, 1933 |
| 1944 | Jan 25, 1944 | Feb 12, 1945 |
| 1956 | Feb 12, 1956 | Jan 30, 1957 |
| 1968 | Jan 30, 1968 | Feb 16, 1969 |
| 1980 | Feb 16, 1980 | Feb 04, 1981 |
| 1992 | Feb 04, 1992 | Jan 22, 1993 |
| 2004 | Jan 22, 2004 | Feb 08, 2005 |
| 2016 | Feb 08, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 |
| 2028 | Jan 26, 2028 | Feb 12, 2029 |
| 2040 | Feb 12, 2040 | Jan 31, 2041 |
| 2052 | Feb 01, 2052 | Feb 18, 2053 |
| 2064 | Feb 17, 2064 | Feb 04, 2065 |
| 2076 | Feb 05, 2076 | Jan 23, 2077 |
| 2088 | Jan 24, 2088 | Feb 09, 2089 |
| 2100 | Feb 09, 2100 | Jan 28, 2101 |
Strength for people born in "Year of Monkey":
- Talented and excellent in many aspects;
- Lively, active and smart, and like competition;
- Quick reaction, can act and change quickly according to situations;
- High social skills and get along with people easily;
- Energetic, healthy, strong ability and adaptability;
- Intellectual curiosity, read extensively and amazing memory.
Weakness for people born in "Year of Monkey":
- Sometimes hesitate and pessimistic;
- May talk big, exaggerate and lie to achieve the goals;
- Do not like comply with the social norms;
- Lack of patience and perseverance;
- Dependent, do not like old things;
- Won't last long for things they work on.
Personality:
People born in the year of monkey have strong enterprising spirit. They love reading, work hard, and are very knowledgeable.
They overcome difficulties and fully concentrate if they like the work; however, they may not take it seriously if they do not like.
They value the relationship between husband and wife. The family is harmonious, peaceful and lovely. They also pay special attention to blood kinship and do their best to raise their children.
Women are naturally beautiful and fashionable. They have strong self-esteem and never forgive if others offend them; however, they will be the best hostess if you respect them.
Love Compatibility：
In ancient Asian countries, the zodiac signs are important for young people because parents use the zodiac signs as references for their marriages. They believed some zodiac signs are good for marriage, while some others are not.
People born in the year of monkey are best compatible with those born in the years of rat or snake, and are not compatible with those born in the years of tiger or pig.