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Year of the Monkey: personality, matches and birth years

The Monkey is the ninth of the twelve zodiac signs, written 申 and called Thân in Vietnamese. It rules the hours from 3 to 5 in the afternoon, points west-southwest and belongs to the Metal element. This is the time when the midday heat fades and people begin wrapping up the day, so tradition sees the Monkey as the clever sign that always finds a way through.

Personality

The Monkey's greatest strengths are wit and adaptability. Faced with a new problem, they turn it over from every angle and often find a solution others missed. They are curious, quick to learn and frequently good with their hands, and a well-timed joke from a Monkey can relax even a tense room. The flip side is that what comes quickly can also bore them quickly, so persistence is their usual lesson. When confidence runs high, it helps to pause and really listen to others.

Love and relationships

Life with a Monkey is rarely dull. They plan surprising dates and genuinely enjoy making their partner laugh. Sometimes, though, it is hard to tell when they are joking and when they mean it, so serious conversations go better when they drop the playfulness and speak plainly. With a partner who respects their independence, the Monkey turns out to be loyal and deeply devoted.

Work and money

Monkeys shine where quick judgment and problem-solving matter: technology, software, sales, negotiation, planning and media are traditionally seen as good fits. Their many ideas can tempt them to juggle too much at once, so choosing priorities and finishing one thing at a time makes their results far more visible. They spot opportunities well, but it is wise to be careful with fast gains and keep a steady income alongside.

Wellbeing

As a Metal sign, the Monkey is traditionally linked with the lungs, breathing and skin. Monkeys stay busy and often feel rest is wasted time, which makes it easy to miss signs of tiredness. Regular walks in fresh air and enough sleep are simple ways to keep their energy steady.

Best matches and tricky matches

The Monkey forms a Three Harmonies group with the Rat and the Dragon, a pairing where ideas turn into action easily. Its Six Harmonies partner is the Snake, different in temperament but a strong complement. The Monkey sits opposite the Tiger, so the two may clash over who leads, and the Monkey and the Pig form a Six Harms pair where small misunderstandings can pile up. Still, the zodiac sign is only one factor; heavenly stems and elements matter just as much.

Monkey matches at a glance

Years of the Monkey and their Nạp Âm element

A Monkey year begins at Lunar New Year (in Four Pillars astrology, at the solar term Lập Xuân, the start of spring). If you were born in January or early February, you may still belong to the previous sign, the Goat. Even among Monkeys, the Nạp Âm element differs depending on the heavenly stem of the birth year.

YearStem-branchNạp ÂmElement
1932Ren ShenSword-edge MetalMetal
1944Jia ShenSpring WaterWater
1956Bing ShenFire at the Foot of the MountainFire
1968Wu ShenGreat Post-station EarthEarth
1980Geng ShenPomegranate WoodWood
1992Ren ShenSword-edge MetalMetal
2004Jia ShenSpring WaterWater
2016Bing ShenFire at the Foot of the MountainFire
2028Wu ShenGreat Post-station EarthEarth

A note for the Monkey

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