Year of the Monkey: Chinese zodiac personality and compatibility
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- 2027
The Monkey is the cleverest and most playful sign of the Chinese zodiac. People born in its years are inventive, full of humour and very curious, and they find a way around any problem.
What is a person born in the Year of the Monkey like?
The Monkey's fixed element is Metal and its energy is yang. Monkeys learn fast, shine in company and come up with new ideas easily. They can't stand boredom. At times they are overconfident and start too many things at once.
- Strength: quick wit and humour
- Weakness: restlessness and spreading too thin
Which years are Monkey years?
The Chinese year does not begin on 1 January but at Chinese New Year, which falls in late January or February. If you were born in January or early February, check the exact date of your year.
- 1944, Wood Monkey
- 1956, Fire Monkey
- 1968, Earth Monkey
- 1980, Metal Monkey
- 1992, Water Monkey
- 2004, Wood Monkey
- 2016, Fire Monkey
- 2028, Earth Monkey
Who is the Monkey compatible with?
By Chinese tradition, the Monkey gets on best with the signs that share its triangle on the zodiac wheel, and with one secret friend. The hardest match is its opposite sign, though that is a tendency, not a verdict.
- Best matches: Rat, Dragon
- Secret friend: Snake
- Difficult match: Tiger
The Monkey in 2027: what will the Year of the Fire Goat bring?
2027 is moderately favourable for the Monkey. A good time to widen your circle and make contacts that will help later. Turn ambitions into real plans and focus on one thing at a time.
Lucky numbers, colours and directions for the Monkey
Chinese tradition links every sign with its own lucky numbers, colours and directions. Sources differ a little, so treat these as symbolic and fun.
- Numbers: 4, 9
- Colours: white, blue, gold
- Directions: north, northwest, west