Year of the Monkey: Horoscope Predictions 2025, Personality

In his love life, the Monkey's appetite and curiosity for new experiences can only bring him temporary satisfaction. Rather than the euphoria produced by the moment shared, the native of the Chinese zodiac sign of the Monkey, torn by his intense desire for freedom, will instead choose to take off. It is only in the second part of his life that the Monkey can finally find a better balance and stability within his home.

In business, having an indescribable love for money, the Monkey is constantly on the lookout for new ideas of enrichment. His self-confidence, charm, ingenuity and practical sense help him find creative and effective solutions to the majority of the problems he faces.

Some take the Monkey's assurance for arrogance. His opponents don't hesitate to try to turn around his passionate spirit against him. But the Monkey doesn't have a fragile mind and any attempt to harm his ego and slow him down is as much effort wasted.

The Monkey is a strategist with a friendly personality. When he decides it, he can, thanks to his charm and intelligence, convince and seduce even the worst of his enemies.

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Positive and negative personality traits of Fire, Earth, Metal and Water Monkeys

Year of the Monkey: The 5 types of Monkeys in Chinese astrology

	Monkey Type	Birth Year	Characteristics (Man & Woman)
🌳	Wood Monkey	1944, 2004	Compassionate, tolerant, sociable, imaginative, complicated, unpredictable, playful, suspicious
🔥	Fire Monkey	1956, 2016	Extrovert, daring, agile, seductive, restless, impatient, boastful, alarmist
🗿	Earth Monkey	1968, 2028	Cerebral, curious, methodical, regular, greedy, capricious, irritable, manipulative
🛠	Metal Monkey	1920, 1980	Unconventional, persuasive, mischievous, independent, versatile, jealous, cunning, actor
💧	Water Monkey	1932, 1992	Clairvoyant, visionary, adaptable, intuitive, inconstant, thief, liar, dreamer

Also read the Monkey's combined personality horoscope with Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Year of the Monkey's birth dates

🐵 Monkey calendar years

Years and elements of birth for the Chinese zodiac sign of the Monkey according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar:

Year of the Monkey: Birth Date Ranges

Birth Year	Date range	Chinese Year
1920	20/02/1920 - 07/02/1921	Yang Metal Monkey Year
1932	06/02/1932 - 25/01/1933	Yang Water Monkey Year
1944	25/01/1944 - 12/02/1945	Yang Wood Monkey Year
1956	12/02/1956 - 30/01/1957	Yang Fire Monkey Year
1968	30/01/1968 - 16/02/1969	Yang Earth Monkey Year
1980	16/02/1980 - 04/02/1981	Yang Metal Monkey Year
1992	04/02/1992 - 22/01/1993	Yang Water Monkey Year
2004	22/01/2004 - 08/02/2005	Yang Wood Monkey Year
2016	08/02/2016 - 27/01/2017	Yang Fire Monkey Year
2028	26/01/2028 - 12/02/2029	Yang Earth Monkey Year

Chinese zodiac Monkey's best jobs and careers

Comedian, actor, artist, musician, singer, diplomat, lawyer, attorney, real estate agent, art gallery dealer, photographer, painter, astrologer, craftsman, osteopath

Year of the Monkey: Fortune

Lucky Colors of the Monkey

Purple, black

Lucky Numbers of the Monkey

1, 5, 9

Monkey (zodiac) eminent personalities

Celebrities born in the Year of the Monkey

Leonardo da Vinci, Paul Gauguin, Caligula, Jacques Chirac, Ernesto Che Guevarra, Ban Ki-moon, Robert Mueller, Haruhiko Kuroda, Jennifer Aniston, Louise Bourgoin, Michael Douglas, Tom Hanks, Macaulay Culkin, Dalida, Céline Dion, Alicia Keys, Kylie Minogue, Sıla, Justin Timberlake, Channing Tatum, Kim Kardashian, Ryan Gosling, Ronaldhino, Steven Gerrard, Gisele Bundchen, Yao Ming, Ashanti, Chris Pine, Krystian Zimerman, Didier Deschamps, Neymar Jr., 6lack, Jin (BTS member)

Year of the Monkey: Love compatibility

The Monkey's Chinese zodiac compatibility triangle

The Monkey, the Rat and the Dragon are part of the first compatibility triangle of Chinese astrology. Indeed, the Monkey, ninth sign-animal of the zodiac in the Chinese calendar, gets along naturally with the Rat and the Dragon.

All 12 zodiac signs of the Chinese horoscope also have a secret friend: the Snake is the secret friend of the Monkey. However, also note that the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey is incompatible with the Tiger.

💖 Monkey compatibility horoscope

Today's Chinese Horoscope for the Monkey

KarmaWeather's Free Daily Monkey Horoscope offers unique and accurate predictions for the 9th Chinese zodiac sign. To better understand his Chinese daily horoscope, regardless of the specific interpretation of the consulted period of the current Chinese year, the Monkey must monitor the days and months governed by the energetic influence of the Tiger (in particular, avoid any trip, operation or signature of contract). On the other hand, the days of the Monkey, the Rat, the Dragon and the Snake are lucky days for the Monkey.

Year of the Monkey: Birthstones

Monkey Chinese zodiac lucky stones: Black noble opal, black tourmaline, cacholong, cat's eye, clear quartz, Dalmatian jasper, diamond, eudialyte, hawk's eye, gold, Herkimer diamond, moss agate, rainbow fluorite, selenite, septaria, starry obsidian, tiger Iron, white calcite, white noble opal, silver

Chinese Horoscope 2025 for the Monkey

Chinese Horoscope of the Monkey during the Year of the Snake 2025, in love, career, health, luck, studies, and travel

In 2025, the Monkey is in the limelight. With almost outrageous success, he shines in all his pursuits, attracting praise and rewards at every turn. Flattered by such triumph, he might indulge a bit too much in luxury and the honors that come his way. However, he should be cautious not to lose sight of reality: his love of comfort could lead him to overlook some essential commitments or neglect important details. A little perspective would help avoid being swept away by his own success.

Career, Money, and Studies: Professionally, the Monkey experiences a spectacular rise this year, with plenty of opportunities and enticing offers. His knack for improvisation and natural business sense guarantee financial gains. However, he should be careful not to spend recklessly and to stay grounded. Investing in stable projects rather than succumbing to quick promises will allow him to secure his gains. For students, the year is excellent for standing out, but selective memory might play tricks: focus and dedication will be essential.

Love, Family, and Friendship: In love, the Monkey is charming and irresistible, enjoying an almost magnetic aura. For those in a relationship, romantic gestures and small attentions will strengthen an already solid bond. Single Monkeys might let themselves be captivated by novelty, gathering admirers without seeking stability. In family and friendships, a bit of self-centeredness could cause friction. A bit of compassion and time spent listening to others will help avoid misunderstandings.

Luck and Health: 2025 is a lucky year for the Monkey, but he should avoid pushing his luck too far. Leaving room for the unexpected while staying attentive to outside signs will allow him to seize opportunities without rushing. Health-wise, his vitality is strong, but it would be wise to moderate indulgences, especially regarding culinary pleasures and nightlife. Moments of relaxation and calm will help him maintain a good physical and mental balance.

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Talismans and Lucky Charms 2025 for the Monkey

Luck for the Monkey in 2025

Yearly Rating	★★★★★★★★★☆
Resolution of the Year	Stay grounded in reality, even amidst success.
Luckiest Months	March 29, 2025 to April 27, 2025 (Dragon Month), April 28, 2025 to May 26, 2025 (Snake Month), August 23, 2025 to September 21, 2025 (Monkey Month), December 20, 2025 to January 19, 2026 (Rat Month)
Least Lucky Period	January 29, 2025 to February 27, 2025 (Tiger Month)
Color 2025	Navy Blue, Earth Brown
Protective Stone 2025	Tiger's Eye
Corrective Element 2025	Water, Earth
Chakra 2025	Root Chakra
Tarot Card 2025	The Sun – Success, energy, radiance
Rune 2025	Sowilo – Victory, light, clarity
Food and Drink 2025	Dried fruits, infused water, green vegetables
Flowers and Oils 2025	Lotus flower, peppermint essential oil

Chinese Horoscope for Fire, Earth, Metal and Water Monkeys

Below, in accordance with the Chinese horoscope, you will find a detailed description of the personality and specificities of the 5 existing types of Monkey, which associate the terrestrial branch of the Monkey with the 5 Yang celestial trunks of WuXing and Feng Shui (Yang Wood, Yang Fire, Yang Earth, Yang Metal, Yang Water). Indeed, the Monkey being a Chinese astrological sign with Yang polarity, the elements of Nature to which he can be connected are always in their Yang form. Likewise, for each Monkey associated with his celestial trunk (Wood Monkey, Fire Monkey, Earth Monkey, Metal Monkey, Water Monkey), discover the pillar of destiny he is associated with and its meaning, in relation to its imaged destiny.

🌳 Wood Monkey

Characteristics: You’re a Wood Monkey if you’re born in 1944 or in 2004. In 2024, you’re 80 or 20 years old. Your lucky number is 21.

Personality: The influence of the Wood element of his year of birth makes the native of the Year of the Wood Monkey more of an aesthete, and a more flexible and altruistic person. He's a cheerful character, full of humor, who loves good wine and enjoys the company of his friends. The most prudent among the Monkeys, his professional success is very important to him. The Wood Monkey knows how to be discreet and not to mingle with situations that don't concern him directly. His neutrality in the face of the conflicts encountered in his existence is reinforced by his practical spirit, which always inspires him the perfect solutions to solve his problems.

Wood Monkey's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "Water from wells and springs" (Yang)
Meaning of the Wood Monkey's birth pillar: Remarkable lucidity and altruism, taste for positive interactions and conflict resolution (sometimes to the detriment of his personal interests), strong ambition tempered by relative instability due to a permanent thirst for new explorations, difficulty accepting failure.

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🔥 Fire Monkey

Characteristics: You’re a Fire Monkey if you’re born in 1956 or 2016. In 2024, you’re 68 or 8 years old. Your lucky number is 33.

Personality: The person born in the Year of the Fire Monkey is the most energetic and the most assured among all the Monkeys. He has a strong natural charm, which helps him greatly to obtain the favors of others. Intelligent, pragmatic and skilled, the Fire Monkey derives its motivations from the image he projects of his own personal success. Very uncomfortable with old age, this type of Monkey will do anything to look younger. Innovative and focused on progress, the Fire Monkey has many ideas in his infancy that might never become reality, as long as he persists in wanting to do everything on his own. Furthermore, the Fire Monkey only accepts the help of others as long a he can dominate them thanks to his sharp analytical mind. Even though he remains very endearing and ready to compromise in love, the Fire Monkey has great difficulty in accepting betrayal. When he suffers a disappointment or a bad turn of life, the Fire Monkey can easily turn moody and become vindictive with his entourage.

Fire Monkey's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "Fire at the foot of the mountain" (Yang)
Meaning of the Fire Monkey's birth pillar: Energy as intense as it is insatiable, natural gift for command, irresistible charisma embellished with a sure word and elegant gestures, tendency to approach all areas of life as if it were a permanent competition.

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🗿 Earth Monkey

Characteristics: You’re an Earth Monkey if you’re born in 1968 or 2028 (on Chinese New Year 2028, the next generation of Earth Monkeys will be born). In 2024, you’re 56 years old. Your lucky number is 45.

Personality: The native of the Year of the Earth Monkey is more discreet than his congeners. He's generally a scholar, and probably the most honest of the Monkeys, at least in appearance. The Earth Monkey is a very good speaker and a born seducer, who takes great care of his appearance. Gifted for trade, excellent negotiator, one can often find Monkeys in real estate, perfumery, luxury trade, wine, cruises, or in finance and banking. If the Earth Monkey can sometimes give the appearance of being disinterested, even generous, in reality he never loses sight of his personal interests. Like all Monkeys, the Earth Monkey always ends up recovering his investment in one way or another.

Earth Monkey's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "The land of the great plains" (Yang)
Meaning of the Earth Monkey's birth pillar: Thirst for freedom and new horizons, calm but willingly authoritarian character, attraction to the intellectual trades, teaching and travel, easily lucky but also spendthrift for pleasure.

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🛠 Metal Monkey

Characteristics: You’re a Metal Monkey if you’re born in 1920 or 1980. In 2024, you’re 104 or 44 years old. Your lucky number is 57.

Personality: The person born in the Year of the Metal Monkey is intelligent, ambitious and determined. Proud and conscious of his many assets, the Metal Monkey also tends to lose his nerves easily, and even to abuse his strength if he has the opportunity. Rigorous and passionate in his work, he doesn't hesitate to be manipulative to achieve his goals more quickly. If the Metal Monkey can, like his fellows, succeed in all trades, he's also reputed to be a pioneer, a trendsetter and a discoverer of talents. He's a gold prospector in the literal and figurative sense, very at ease in the artistic professions, actor, graphic artist, illustrator, choreographer or contemporary artist.

Metal Monkey's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "Pomegranate wood" (Yang)
Meaning of the Metal Monkey's birth pillar: Ferociously free and independent, always in action, ability to convince which lives up to an unbridled ambition, natural gift for artistic professions, ability to manage financial assets effectively, risk of arrogance and isolation in the event of misunderstanding.

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💧 Water Monkey

Characteristics: You’re a Water Monkey if you’re born in 1932 or 1992. In 2024, you’re 92 or 32 years old. Your lucky number is 9.

Personality: The native of the Year of the Water Monkey tends to take his dreams for realities. He's an eccentric and a creative, whose talent is only limited by his excessive emotionality and his immoderate taste for secrecy. Pleasant, refined and of elegant company, the Water Monkey tends to be less talkative than its fellows. He prefers to act in the shade to advance his interests and he never does anything for free. A service rendered is a service due.

Water Monkey's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "Sword point steel" (Yang)
Meaning of the Water Monkey's birth pillar: Originality and insight, taste for cooperation as long as it can serve his personal objectives, obstinacy and great adaptability, possession of the talent necessary to achieve success in any chosen path, tendency to gentle manipulation of minds.

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Chinese zodiac sign of the Monkey

Main characteristics of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water Monkeys