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Year of the Monkey

#9 in the Chinese Zodiac Cycle

1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028

Monkey: Quick Facts

Position
#9 of 12
Recent Years
2004, 2016, 2028
Best Match
Ox
Lucky Day
White

About the Monkey

The Monkey represents cleverness, curiosity, and mischief. People born in the Year of the Monkey are quick-witted and intelligent, with excellent problem-solving abilities. They're natural entertainers and inventors.

Personality Traits

People born in the Year of the Monkey are known for these characteristics:

Sharp Smart Curious Mischievous Clever

Strengths

  • Quick-witted
  • Charming
  • Lucky
  • Adaptable
  • Bright

Challenges

  • Jealous
  • Suspicious
  • Cunning
  • Selfish
  • Arrogant

Compatibility

Lucky Things

🔢 Lucky Numbers

4, 9

🎨 Lucky Colors

White, Blue, Gold

🌸 Lucky Flowers

Chrysanthemum, Crape myrtle

🧭 Lucky Directions

North, Northwest, West

Things to Avoid

❌ Unlucky Numbers

2, 7

❌ Unlucky Colors

Red, Pink

Career Paths

Monkeys often excel in these careers:

Accountant Banker Engineer Film director Trader

Famous Monkeys

Some well-known people born in the Year of the Monkey:

Will Smith Daniel Craig Celine Dion Tom Hanks

Monkey Years

Complete list of Monkey years:

1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028

Note: Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 20. If you were born in January or early February, check if you belong to the previous year's animal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Monkeys lucky?
Monkeys are considered clever rather than lucky. They create their own luck through intelligence, quick thinking, and adaptability.
Why are Monkeys mischievous?
Monkeys have restless, curious minds. They get bored easily and their mischief often comes from seeking stimulation and entertainment.