The Monkey

The Monkey solves what others surrender to. Playful mind, serious cleverness. In Chinese astrology, the Monkey is a Metal sign — and that element flavors how its witty, curious, inventive nature shows up. Personality — The Monkey is witty, curious, inventive. People born under this sign tend to lead with those qualities, sometimes to a fault — but more often to their advantage. Strengths & Growth — Strengths: witty, curious, and a quiet resilience that surprises people who underestimate the Monkey. Recent & Upcoming Years — 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040. If your birthday falls in one of these years (check the exact lunar cutoff), the Monkey is your Chinese zodiac sign. Curious how your Chinese sign meets your Western sun sign? Explore the blend below — or get your full birth chart to see the whole sky at once.