
Year of the Monkey - Personality, characteristics, traits and compatibility revealed
Updated: Oct 14, 2022
If you are a Monkey in Chinese astrology you are born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 and 2028.

Traits and characteristics of the Monkey
People born in the Year of the Monkey are creative, intelligent, witty, sociable and driven. They have the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently. They're rather curious creatures and have a great thirst for knowledge.
They're good storytellers and consequently like to be the centre of attention. They love challenges and tend to be good leaders.
Monkey people are cheeky, mischievousness and playful, they're the practical jokers of the Chinese zodiac.
Compatibility with the Monkey
The Monkey is most compatible with the Dragon and the Rat. The Dragon and the Monkey will get a long due to their lust for life and curious nature. They are both sociable and positive characters and their personalities will compliment one another.
5 Chinese Elements the Monkey can be paired with in Chinese astrology
Metal
Water
Wood
Fire
Earth

12 Western star signs the Monkey can be paired with:
Aries - ambitious, brave and unafraid
Taurus - stubborn, diligent and loyal
Gemini - impulsive, extroverts and clever
Cancer - sensitive, caring and dependable
Leo - fiery, confident and a leader
Virgo - humble, practical and kind
Libra - balanced, intelligent and friendly
Scorpio - deep, mysterious and passionate
Sagittarius - lovers of freedom, spontaneous and intellectual
Capricorn - ambitious, organized and goal-oriented
Aquarius - creative, intelligent and distant
Pisces - emotional, creative and sympathetic

The 12 Chinese animals in the zodiac:
Rat - tenacious, clever and good at problem solving
Ox - tough, patient and methodical
Tiger - Unpredictable confident and charming
Hare - kind, virtuous and worrisome
Dragon - magnetically social and love performing
Snake - intelligent, wise and alluring
Horse - independent, a free soul and energetic
Goat - gentle, kind-hearted and sensitive
Monkey - intelligent, witty and strong-willed
Rooster - deep-thinking, vain and ambitious
Dog - reliable, loyal and faithful
Pig - honest, genuine and friendly
