Monkey personality
Monkeys learn fast, think creatively and adapt to almost anything. They are entertaining company and good at finding unusual solutions.
Weaknesses
They can be restless, mischievous or overconfident, and may lose interest once a challenge is solved.
Love and compatibility
Monkeys need a partner who keeps them mentally stimulated and enjoys their sense of fun.
- Best matches: Snake (secret friend), Rat and Dragon (natural allies).
- Hidden friction: Pig.
- Most challenging: Tiger, the sign opposite the Monkey.
Compare any two signs with the compatibility calculator.
Career
Technology, science, engineering, trading, media and entrepreneurship suit the Monkey.
Monkey and the five elements
Every Monkey year also has an element, which colors the sign’s personality.
- Wood Monkey (1944, 2004): Wood adds growth, generosity and a cooperative, idealistic streak.
- Fire Monkey (1956, 2016): Fire adds passion, confidence and drive, along with a tendency toward impatience.
- Earth Monkey (1968, 2028): Earth adds stability, practicality and a steady, reliable nature.
- Metal Monkey (1980, 2040): Metal adds determination, discipline and a strong sense of purpose.
- Water Monkey (1932, 1992): Water adds intuition, flexibility and good communication skills.
Years of the Monkey
If you were born in January or February, check the exact start date: births before Chinese New Year belong to the previous sign.