The 12 Chinese zodiac animals

🐒 Monkey

Playful genius

Birth years: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040

Personality of the Monkey

Clever, curious and funny, you solve problems with inventive play and learn by doing.

Your growth edge

Boredom and trickiness. Follow through and stay honest.

Which year counts?

The Chinese zodiac year starts at Lichun, around 4 February, not on 1 January or at the lunar new year. If you were born in January or early February, check the previous animal too.