Year of the Monkey (申)
clever, witty, versatile
Personality
Monkeys are quick and inventive, learn fast, solve problems and have a great sense of humour.
Strengths
Sharp, adaptable and articulate.
Watch for
Restless and easily distracted; stay with things to the end.
Years of the Monkey
1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040 (the year turns at Start of Spring or Lunar New Year, so check if you were born early in the year)
Matches with each sign
| Sign | Relation | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Triple Harmony | Part of the same harmony trio, with close goals and values; good partners in work and life. |
| Ox | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Tiger | Clash, Punishment | Very different temperaments and paces, prone to friction and arguments; the differences can also complement, if you communicate and make allowances. A tendency to nitpick or compete with each other; drop the comparisons and respect each other's ways. |
| Rabbit | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Dragon | Triple Harmony | Part of the same harmony trio, with close goals and values; good partners in work and life. |
| Snake | Six Harmony, Punishment | Traditionally one of the best matches: mutual attraction and support, natural rapport and a relationship that settles easily. A tendency to nitpick or compete with each other; drop the comparisons and respect each other's ways. |
| Horse | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Goat | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Monkey | Same sign | Similar natures that understand each other easily; comfortable together, but liable to get stuck in the same places, so cover for each other. |
| Rooster | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Dog | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Pig | Harm | Traditionally one of the six harms: small things easily become misunderstandings or grudges; more openness and understanding help. |
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This is fixed text compiled from general convention, not a reading of any individual and not a prediction. For important decisions, please consult qualified professionals.