Monkey Chinese Zodiac (猴 申): Years, Compatibility, and Clashes
The Monkey is the sign for people born in 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, counted from Li Chun (around 4 February) each year rather than from 1 January or Lunar New Year. Its element is Metal (yang). The Monkey matches best with the Snake and clashes with the Tiger.
Monkey years and when each one starts
Each Monkey year begins at the exact moment of Li Chun, shown here in WIB (UTC+7). Born before that moment, your sign is still the previous year's.
| Year | Sign | Starts at Li Chun |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Wood Monkey | 5 February 1944 at 05:22 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1956 | Fire Monkey | 5 February 1956 at 03:11 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1968 | Earth Monkey | 5 February 1968 at 01:07 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1980 | Metal Monkey | 4 February 1980 at 23:09 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1992 | Water Monkey | 4 February 1992 at 20:48 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2004 | Wood Monkey | 4 February 2004 at 18:56 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2016 | Fire Monkey | 4 February 2016 at 16:46 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2028 | Earth Monkey | 4 February 2028 at 14:31 WIB (UTC+7) |
Monkey traits in Chinese tradition
Chinese tradition links the Monkey with a nimble mind, humor, and resourcefulness when stuck.
The year sign is one of eight characters in a BaZi chart. Two people with the same sign can read very differently once the month, day, and hour are in. See your full chart in the BaZi calculator.
Which signs match the Monkey?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Monkey's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Snake, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Dragon and Rat. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Monkey clash with?
The Monkey clashes (冲) with the Tiger: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Pig, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Tiger and Snake. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
The Monkey in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Monkey has no clash or harmony with it, so the year sign adds no special note: the rest of your chart decides more.
Not sure of your sign? Check your birth date
Monkey FAQ
Born in January 2016, am I a Monkey?
Only if you were born after Li Chun. The shio year turns at Li Chun, which fell on 4 February 2016 at 16:46 WIB (UTC+7). Anyone born from 1 January up to that moment is still a Goat, even though the calendar already says 2016.
Which signs are compatible with the Monkey?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Monkey's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Snake, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Dragon and Rat. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Monkey clash with?
The Monkey clashes (冲) with the Tiger: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Pig, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Tiger and Snake. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
How does the Monkey fare in 2027?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Monkey has no clash or harmony with it, so the year sign adds no special note: the rest of your chart decides more.