Monkey Chinese Zodiac

Monkey Chinese Zodiac: Personality Traits, Family, Career and Relationship compatibility

Monkey born years

Year  When   Type of Monkey

1908  February 2, 1908 to January 21, 1909  Earth Monkey

1920  February 20, 1920 to February 7, 1921  Metal Monkey

1932  February 6, 1932 to January 25, 1933  Water Monkey

1944  January 25, 1944 to February 12, 1945  Wood Monkey

1956  February 12, 1956 to January 30, 1957  Fire Monkey

1968  January 30, 1968 to February 16, 1969  Earth Monkey

1980  February 16, 1980 to February 4, 1981  Metal Monkey

1992  February 4, 1992 to January 22, 1993  Water Monkey

2004  January 22, 2004 to February 8, 2005  Wood Monkey

2016  February 8, 2016 to January 27, 2017  Fire Monkey

2028  January 26, 2028 to February 13, 2029  Earth Monkey

The Monkey possesses the ninth position in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese horoscope; the Monkey is one of action, possibilities, and remarkable energy. Those individuals born into Monkey years learn the lesson of ‘irrepressibility.’ Monkeys are mentally quick, smart, and exceedingly resourceful. Those souls born into Monkey years are also smart and inventive thinkers. They love to learn new things and are blessed with an excellent memory. Monkeys are confident and warm but can become easily sidetracked. They possess a changeable temperament that allows them to streamline any task. They are efficient and always capable to figure out an easier way to get the job done.

The term ‘hyperactive’ is sometimes used when discussing those born in Monkey years. They have the skill to get tremendous amounts done in almost no time at all. Monkeys also can move their way out of all kinds of dilemmas. They use this innate cunning to accomplish goals and squeeze out of all manner of sticky situations. Their curiosity and charm keep them going. Monkeys cannot stand ill will, boredom, or rejection. Monkey-year born individuals are competitive, yet cheerful companions. They are accessible and positive with almost everyone and have countless of interests in life. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., it is the most favorable hours of the day for Monkeys. These are the hours when the sun is still shining, and the yin force is collecting its energy. These are the hours of the day when Monkeys are effervescent with energy.

The Essential Monkey Temperament

Monkeys are intellectual. They need to be inspired and teased mentally before their interest is roused. Yarns, witty jokes, and other mixed comedic gems flow freely and naturally from Monkey souls. It is generally believed that both men and women Monkeys tend to be funny. Their ironic simian wit, combined with perfect timing, makes them refreshing and enjoyable partners. If there is an issue to be solved, the Monkey is the one who is capable of advising on resolving the problem. Out of all the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Monkey is the one with the most colorful nature. The Monkeys are high-spirited, mischievous, and they are enterprising and outgoing, and they make an instant connection with just about everyone. This permits them astonishing success in any profession where persuasion, sales, and cunning are required.

Monkeys need discussion, movement, and the reply of ideas. They happily care for others who are down on their luck and are unchallenged at simplifying and solving problems. The Monkey fears being ignored and are deeply stung by the point of indifference. Favorite relaxation activities are social ones, and Monkeys like to circulate in diverse circles. Parties, reunions, and the local pub are favorite socializing spots. Anywhere the Monkey can communicate and make merry. Craft, curious, and an excellent student, higher learning for Monkeys is almost effortless. Monkeys adjust marvelously to diverse lifestyles and often have a gift for languages. Good friends and surprises constitute heaven on earth for these social personalities. Monkeys need to balance their everlasting energy and control suspicions regarding the motives of others. The monkey accelerated thought can lead to compulsions and obsessions. The Monkeys will learn to manage and channel their fundamentally high activity levels into productive and kind acts.

The Dark Side of Monkey Nature

In opposite to their many marvelous characteristics, unenlightened Monkeys can be opportunistic and status-seeking. The Monkey nature may also hide a secret distrust and low opinion of other people. Arrogant and suspicious behavior represents the Monkey’s energy being channeled in its most unproductive form. When the Monkey’s dubious and complicated personality becomes skewed, severe interpersonal problems can occur, and maintaining relationships of long duration proves impossible. Expressed their energy in unproductive form, this energy becomes trickery, vanity, distrust, infidelity, self-interest, and immature behavior. The choice lies entirely with the individual. Taken to extreme, anti-social and paranoid personality disorders may develop.

Gifts and Abilities of Monkey

Monkeys enjoy a voracious thirst for the fountain of knowledge. They read books, newspapers, and magazines, eager to be briefed and up to date on current affairs. Well-educated and well-bred, the Monkey has the closest thing to a picturized memory of all the animal signs. They are blessed with many excellent characteristics, and it is within the Monkey’s original and inventive mind and a perfect sense of humor that we find the core of this soul. The most excellent role for a Monkey is that of innovator, persuader, or personal assistant and advisor to royalty. International travel delights the restless Monkey’s soul, and many choose careers as flight attendants, airline pilots, or travel agents. Where assets are concerned, Monkeys are financially lucky and will receive handsome rewards due to their inventiveness and personal charm.

Children born in the Monkey Year

According to Chinese tradition, the Monkey kids are talented, smart, and auspicious. These young souls love a good prank, putting Monkey years into the category of the Trickster. The year of the Monkey is brilliant for focusing the child’s intellectual development that, in turn, supports personal goals. The main caution with children born into the year of the Monkey is that their impetuous energy can become arrogant instead of enthusiastic. The Monkey year has vibes that jazz up a child’s creativity. The Monkey kid is full of spunk and energy. They love to play and genuinely look forward to any social parties to which they are invited. They have a keen mind and know how to listen to instructions and ideas. This aptitude comes from the energies in the Animal sign of the Monkey that manifest in a child’s thirst for diverse knowledge that they use for impressing family and friends. Monkey kids are full of positive attitudes, charm and dramatic flair. They always search what makes them happy and feels liberating. As a kid, the Monkey will never walk if they can run. They are full of fantasy, and makes friends quickly, and will often show their exceptional sense of humor at an early age. The Monkey kid’s specialty is practical jokes, and other sign is as proficient in enchanting, tricking, and fooling others. Monkey children often deconstruct and reconstruct their environment. They rarely wholly grow up, and their souls remain eternally youthful.

Home and Hearth

Monkey parents prefer more to be friends with their children than parental dictatorship. They make sure their children have exciting, fun opportunities to experience, discover, and enjoy. Monkeys tend to have trouble being strict with their children and prefer to reinforce positive behavior using rewards rather than via fear of punishment. Influenced of the inherent goodness in humans, Monkey's parents are tolerant, broad-minded, and fair. They help their children on the journey to discover their self-confidence and identities. Monkey parents hate strict controls, and are flexible and maintain a low-key home life. From mid-September to mid- October is the most favorable time of year for Monkeys when the season's change and life begin its preparation for the long winter.

Careers for Monkey

Individuals born into the years of monkeys are so multitalented that they have an excellent chance of succeeding in any career field. Monkeys do best in positions that demand a high degree of specialty and need creative freedom. No matter what the profession is, but the important thing is for the Monkeys is contributing to society and making tangible progress. Monkeys become master in complex tasks and will always rise to the top of their fields. Many screenwriters, filmmakers, and performers were born into Monkey years. Monkey individuals are natural comedians, and they are the kings and queens of stand-up comedy. They also make smart politicians and are master manipulators. With a natural determined for problem-solving, Monkeys also make brilliant business advisors. Their love of tourism can place them in careers such as flight attendants, airline pilots, and travel agents. On the other side of the fence, Monkeys have also been known to pursue careers as professional gamblers, confidence men, and unscrupulous outlaws.

Some famous and infamous Monkeys include Rex Harrison, Susan B. Anthony, Annie Oakley, Charles Dickens, Buster Keaton, Frederico Fellini, Joe Cocker, Bette Davis, Julius Caesar, Milton, Byron, Delta Burke, Andy Garcia, J.M. Barrie, David Copperfield, Ted Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt, Alice Walker, Martina Navratilova, Macaulay Culkin, Harry Houdini, Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Ricki Lake, Jerry Hall, Glenn Gould, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald Rumsfeld, Michael Douglas, Chelsea Clinton, Danny DeVito, Patti LaBelle, Jerry Springer, Tom Hanks, Gillian Anderson, Tom Selleck, Patricia Arquette, Lucy Liu, Will Smith, Dana Delany, and Jennifer Aniston.

Lucky Signs for Monkey

Lucky Numbers; 1, 7, 8

Lucky Colors; White, Blue, Gold

Lucky Flowers; Alliums, Chrysanthemum

Lucky Directions; Northwest, North, West

Unlucky Signs for Monkey

Unlucky numbers: 2, 5, 9

Unlucky Colors: Black, Red, Grey

Unlucky Direction: East

Monkey Relationship Compatibility

The Monkey sign of the Chinese horoscope is ambitious, smart, and reckless. Monkey friends love their pranks and how they are always ready to try new things; they make everything more fun. Their intelligence can be intimidating, and their constant need to get to the bottom of every mystery can be hard for more private signs, but as long as you recognize your tendency toward arrogance, you will find the love and family that will bring you happiness.

Monkey and Rat

The Rat and Monkey make a fun-loving couple that loves laughing. The smart Monkey delights the Rat with uncanny impersonations and witty wordplay. In return, the Rat playing wicked pranks on both friends and enemies. Both are competitive and use their ambition to push each other to new heights. These two signs enjoy talking into the wee hours of the night, and may not get much sleep in each other’s company. As friends, Rat and Monkey suited well. The Monkey adores to propose plans, and the Rat enjoys making all the practical arrangements to realize them. The Monkey sometimes tires of the Rat’s tendency to challenge every single statement, and the Rat will become frustrated by the Monkey mocking responses. However, these friends cannot stay angry at each other for a long time. Sexually, the Rat and Monkey find great satisfaction. The Monkey limber body is a revelation to the Rat, while the Rat sexy talk makes the Monkey eyes sparkle with excitement. The faithful Rat does not like open relationships, and the problems could arise if the Monkey steps out with someone else.

Monkey and Ox

The Monkey can show Ox how to loosen up and have a good time. While the Ox can demonstrate the benefits of savoring physical pleasures like fine wine, good food, and luxurious fabrics. The Monkey cannot understand the Ox insistence on doing the same things in the same way, day after day. Still, these two manage to ignore each other idiosyncrasies for the sake of harmony. Concerning friendship, Ox and Monkey enjoy a solid bond. The outgoing Monkey invites the Ox to be more giving with their talents. In exchange, the Ox shows the Monkey the benefit of developing their hobbies into money-making activities. Their friendship characterized by giving and take. Sexually, Ox and Monkey have very different approaches. If these to signs going to stay together, the Monkey should get serious about learning the Ox sexual likes and dislikes. 

Monkey and Tiger

Tiger and Monkey do not make a natural bond in romantic relationships. The Monkey wants a partner to cling to, which does not sit well with the independent Tiger. While, the Tiger wants to be praised and pampered, but the Monkey rejects to feed this sign’s vanity. Both of these signs love trips, parties, and games. Concerning their friendship, the Tiger and Monkey fare better. These two enjoy discussing pop culture, current events, and philosophical questions. They also adore each other strengths. The Tiger is amazed by the Monkey cunning, and the Monkey is impressed by the Tigers' bravery. The does not like when the Tiger gets bossy, while the Tiger cannot stand when the Monkey flakes out. Sexually, the Tiger and Monkey are well suited. None of them is particularly possessive. That is why these two may enjoy being friends with sexual privileges or have an open relationship.

Monkey and Rabbit

The Rabbit and Monkey have an affinity for each other that could lead to a rewarding romantic relationship. Beyond their intellectual connection, there are a few points of contact. The sociable Monkey sometimes feels shunned by the Rabbits reserve while Rabbit cannot abide by the Monkey preference for whatever is cheap and convenient. Concerning friendship, the Rabbit and Monkeyface problems. The Monkey adores whatever is new and different, but the Rabbit prefers the familiar comforts of home and family. The Monkey does not take anything seriously, while the Rabbit thinks certain subjects should never be smiled at. If these two are smart, they will use this friendship to become more balanced. Sexually, the Rabbit and Monkey get along fine. The Rabbit responds well to the Clever Monkey compliments and feels safe, sharing their most intimate self with this lover.

Monkey and Dragon

The Dragon and Monkey make a fabulous match. These two love parties, and would not spend much time at home. Though their household would not be featured in any glossy magazines, the Dragon and Monkey do know how to provide relaxation for each other. The Monkey joins the Dragon’s day-to-day business, while the Dragon works hard so that the Monkey would not have to spend their days at a study office. Concerning friendship, they make an impressive team. These signs think that pleasure is more important than business, and will spend most of their time playing games, dancing in clubs, or romping in the park. Sexually, the Dragon and Monkey find lots of success. These two love roaming around, laughing, and cuddling, and will probably knock over quite a bit of furniture during their trysts.

Monkey and Snake

The Snake and Monkey make an unusual pair; they need to spend lots of time and energy to work on their relationship to make it work. The Snake prefers to stay at home snuggling while the Monkey yearns to go exploring. The Monkey requires freedom, but the possessive Snake is not willing to grant it. Snake trust their intuition, and Monkey makes decisions on logic. These signs do better in friendship. When the Snake feels discouraged, the Monkey will offer support. In return, the Snake can warn the trusting Monkey of potential enemies. The Snake also likes giving fashion advice to the Monkey. Sexually, the Snake and Monkey feel an intense attraction for one another. The Monkey adores the Sinewy Snake movements, while the Snake is delighted by the Monkey boundless energy.

Monkey and Horse

The Horse and Monkey can make a good pair if they focus on their common interests. They both take an interest in current events, enjoy parties, and share an adventurous spirit. The Monkey wicked sense of humor and the Monkey likes the Horse optimism. However, the Monkey cannot abide by the Horse workaholic tendencies, and the Horse does not want to deal with the Monkey neuroses. They need to control their more extreme behaviors if these two are going to commit to one another. Concerning friendship, the Horse and Monkey are better suited to one another. The two will enjoy going to casinos and sporting events. The Monkey will sometimes blame the Horse of being a wet blanket, while the Horse will occasionally call the Monkey a blabbermouth. However, this pair can enjoy a strong friendship. Sexually, the Horse and Monkey hit it off splendidly. The Monkey can satisfy the Horse strong libido, while the affectionate Horse makes the Monkey feel irresistible.

Monkey and Goat

These two make fun-loving couples that feel a genuine fondness for each other. The Monkey appreciates the Goat laid-back approach to life. While the Goat admires the Monkey problem-solving abilities. The Monkey is harder than the Goat, but the Monkey does not mind keeping a job while the Goat keeps the home fires burning. Their romantic style is a bit different; the Goat prefers to show it through actions, and the Monkey likes verbalizing their affection. In friendship, they face problems, the Monkey wants the freedom to explore new vistas, but the possessive Goat demands that friends stay close. The monkey might reject to skip parties for the sake of their friend. The Goat will feel hurt by the Monkey rejections and will find it hard to forgive these slights. Sexually, this couple faces similar challenges. The Monkey does not associate sex with love, while the Goat needs to have an emotional stake in their partner. The Monkey attitude toward sex is a real turn-off for the Goat. While the Goat powerful emotions can scare away the free-spirited.

Monkey and Monkey

Two Monkeys adore each other, both detest mushy sentiment. Their connection is intellectual. These two signs can meet at a book club, in a chat room, or at a card game. These signs are very skillful and can get chores done in record time. These individuals are doers, not dreamers, and can accomplish a great deal together. They love their freedom and give each other plenty of room to express their creativity. Concerning friendship, the Monkeys also hit off. They love to be on the move, and will occasionally argue about the best way to get to a place or whether Coke is better than Pepsi. Monkeys are born performers that rise to heights when a prize is at stake. Sexually, they have a good time together. For this couple, lovemaking is not a huge priority because they satisfy each other intellectually.

Monkey and Rooster

Rooster and Monkey are not naturally suited to each other. The Monkey is adventurous, and the Rooster is cautious. The Rooster is demanding, and the Monkey is easy-going. The Monkey is liberal, and the Rooster is conservative. However, still, they can form a romantic alliance. The Monkey prompt the Roosters to laugh at themselves, while Roosters helps the Monkeys to polish their skills. Each can balance the other; they treat each with compassion, kindness, and respect. Concerning their friendship, they face problems. The Monkey cannot stand the Rooster hen-pecking. While the Rooster is driven mad by the Monkey’s irresponsible behaviour. In friendship, both struggle for supremacy. If the Monkey is willing to accept that the Rooster is a better judge of character, the Rooster can permit that the Monkey is better at dealing with people. Sexually, the Monkey can show the Rooster a thing or two. Very often, the Rooster has problems tuning into their sensual side. However, the Monkey can help Roosters to learn to embrace their sexual desires without fear or shame. In return, the Rooster will work to become the kind of lover the Monkey enjoys.

Monkey and Dog

Though Monkey and Dog not entirely compatible, they enjoy a lasting romance. The Monkey sees the wisdom in the Dog social crusades. While the Dog can relax in the Monkey fun-loving presence. If the Monkey yearns for space, the Dog will encourage his or her lover to go out with friends or take a trip. In return, the Monkey favor by helping the Dog raise funds for its favorite charity. Concerning friendship, they get along very well. The Monkey introduces the Dog to all kinds of people in the position of power. These signs love going to parties together, especially casual get-togethers. Sexually, the Dog and Monkey confront some trouble. The Dog is slow and sensual, whereas the Monkey is energetic and experimental. If they are going to last as a couple, the Dog needs to develop more imagination, and the Monkey has got to work on foreplay.

Monkey and Pig

Both of these signs are sociable individuals that love to mix and mingle, but they are not well suited. Because the Pig prefers the company of family and old friends, whereas the Monkey wants to meet new people. Ideally, the Pig and Monkey hold parties in their homes, which will be a cozy, comfortable place filled with games, books, and amusing artwork. Sometimes they argue, but if they resolve their arguments through thoughtful talks, they can forge a lasting romance. In friendship, the Pig can show the Monkey how to slow down and smell the flowers, while the Monkey can lure the Pig into trying new things. Sexually, the Pig and Monkey require some work to do. The Monkey cannot wait to get out of bed, while the Pig wants to stay there. If the Monkey can improve their approach to foreplay, the Pig would not sulk when the Monkey has to leave for work.