Monkeys are sharp, inventive, and endlessly curious, treating every problem as a fun puzzle to outsmart. You think fast, talk faster, and charm your way through situations with humor and quick improvisation. That brilliance comes with a restless streak and a love of mischief, and you can grow bored or cut corners the moment something stops being interesting.
Years of the Monkey
If you were born in 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 (or any year 12 apart from these), your Chinese zodiac sign is the Monkey. Its fixed element is Metal and its energy is Yang.
Monkey in love
In love you are fun, flirtatious, and mentally stimulating, the partner who keeps things lively and never lets the spark go flat. You need someone clever enough to keep up and secure enough to laugh along with your teasing rather than take it personally. Once a Monkey finds a partner who is both playmate and intellectual equal, you settle in with surprising loyalty.
Monkey compatibility
The Monkey is most compatible with the Snake and the Rat and the Dragon, and clashes most with the Tiger. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Clever
- Playful
- Curious
- Inventive
- Sociable
Weaknesses
- Mischievous
- Cunning
- Impatient
- Easily bored
Lucky numbers: 1, 7, 8. Lucky colors: White, Blue, Gold.
FAQ
What years are the year of the Monkey?
Recent years of the Monkey are 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle.
What is the Monkey personality like?
Monkeys are sharp, inventive, and endlessly curious, treating every problem as a fun puzzle to outsmart. You think fast, talk faster, and charm your way through situations with humor and quick improvisation. That brilliance comes with a restless streak and a love of mischief, and you can grow bored or cut corners the moment something stops being interesting.
Who is the Monkey most compatible with?
The Monkey is most compatible with the Snake and the Rat and the Dragon, and clashes most with the Tiger.
What is the Monkey like in love?
In love you are fun, flirtatious, and mentally stimulating, the partner who keeps things lively and never lets the spark go flat. You need someone clever enough to keep up and secure enough to laugh along with your teasing rather than take it personally. Once a Monkey finds a partner who is both playmate and intellectual equal, you settle in with surprising loyalty.