The most recent Years of the Monkey are: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 and 2028.
Monkey years are just as volatile as Monkeys themselves. Those born in these years are known to be intelligent, quick and lucky. Nevertheless, they very much enjoy jokes and high jinks which often gets them branded as tremendous pranksters.
Those born in the Year of the Monkey are shrewd and fast. They are truth seekers and always want to be the ones to cut things off, which makes others think they are self-important.
Monkeys display great admiration towards those who can answer their questions, however, those who fail to do so may be disregarded by the ever-curious Monkey.
Men born in the Year of the Monkey
These men are athletic, social and dedicated. These Monkeys are eager to try out new things.
They tend to have very hot takes, but despite this, they don’t often cause offense to others.
Women born in the Year of the Monkey
They are very adaptable people, who make for great designers and artists due to their intelligent nature and creativity, in spite of their playfulness.
Awfully smart but just as mischievous, these Monkeys enjoy challenging situations and problem-solving, thriving in high-stress environments, they turn out to be very successful people that are adored by others.
Monkeys And Their Love Life
Monkeys are quite cheerful and engaged partners in their romantic relationships, which makes them priced spouses.
Monkeys and Rats make for one of the best matches in the entire zodiac. They have very complementary personalities which leads them to thrive when they help each other out.
Monkeys are also very compatible with Ox, Dragons and Rabbits according to the Chinese Calendar. These couples will have cheerful marriages and bountiful lives.
Monkeys are incompatible with Tigers and Pigs. Tigers tend to be too self-centered and selfish, which will damage their relationship with the Monkey.
Pigs have a hard time talking things over with Monkeys, which can generate confusion and distrust.
Fortunate Things About Monkeys:
- Lucky numbers: 5 and 8
- Lucky days: the 15th and 27th of every Lunar month
- Lucky colors: yellow, blue, green
- Lucky flowers: chrysanthemum, crape myrtle
- Lucky directions: north-east, south
- Lucky months: the 7th and 11th months of the Lunar calendar
Unfortunate Things About Monkeys:
- Unlucky numbers: 4 and 6
- Unlucky colors: purple, black
- Unlucky directions: north, south-west
- Unlucky months: the 6th and 10th months of the Lunar calendar
Job Opportunities for the Monkey
Being very flexible people, Monkeys can take upon just about any job they pick. They have an innate convincing nature, paired with great oratory abilities, compelling arguments and diligence they are very valued by their colleagues and boss.
These Monkeys are better suited at creating businesses and independent enterprises than any other zodiac sign. They enjoy being involved in their companies, which will take up most of their time. If they run large companies, they tend to overextend.
The Elements of The Monkey
The Monkey’s main element is Metal, which makes it so Monkeys have two elements within the same year, one Metal and the other one tied to that particular year. Orientation and direction are very significant elements of the Chinese mythos and are heavily used in the Chinese Horoscope. The luckiest orientations for Monkeys are southeast and south.
- Metal Monkeys (1920 and 1980) are particularly smart, bright and imaginative, but they also tend to be bad-tempered and stubborn.
- Water Monkeys (1932 and 1992) are shrewd, arrogant and self-centered, always wanting to be the center of attention.
- Wood Monkeys enjoy hanging out with others, and sharing a meal and a drink with their fellow man, sometimes falling into excess.
- Fire Monkeys – Fire makes these Monkeys particularly brave, they are known for their energy and enthusiasm.
- Earth Monkeys – They are people-pleasers, who don’t want to offend others. Their perspective on life is much like that of the tortoise in the story of the tortoise and the rabbit, a prominent tale in Chinese Mythology.
Health
Generally, Monkeys are in good health, thanks to their very diligent nature, always on the lookout for some new work. The most common illnesses for rabbits are neurological and sanguine problems.
They are very keen on work as previously mentioned, which can create high levels of stress that makes them more prone to illness at an earlier age. They need to maintain a good diet in order to thrive.
Celebrities born in the Year of the Monkey:
- Jennifer Aniston (actor): Feb. 11, 1969
- Will Smith (actor): Sept. 25, 1968
- Daniel Craig (actor): March 2, 1968
- Celine Dion (singer): March 30, 1968
- Gisele Bundchen (model): July 20, 1980
- Venus Williams (tennis player): June 17, 1980
- Chelsea Clinton (consultant/journalist/author): Feb. 27, 1980
