Chinese Zodiac Signs: What is a Metal Monkey and what year is it?
THE METAL Monkey is an element of the Chinese zodiac animal given to those born in 1980 and 2040.
Those born in 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 are all part of the Monkey category in the Chinese zodiac.
What year is the Metal Monkey?
Chinese zodiac signs identify birth years with certain animals such as: the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog and the Pig.
The Metal Monkey is a sub-component of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac.
It is specifically characterized to those born in 1980 and 2040 and it is the ninth placement in the zodiac calendar cycle.
Each zodiac sign also has its own element: Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal and Water which add more uniqueness to the sign.
Monkeys are said to be curious, clever, intelligent, and versatile.
Other years of the Monkey
People born in 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 are Monkeys.
The year of the Monkey happens every twelve years.
Similarly, those born in 1980 and 2040 are considered Metal Monkeys.
Some notable Monkeys are: Kim Kardashian and Channing Tatum.
Characteristics and personality traits of the Metal Monkey
The work hard play hard mentality applies to many characters but it is particularly pertinent here.
Metal Monkey’s just love people and socializing. They adore crowds and thrive on interaction with other humans.
Metal Monkey’s possess a lot charm and definitely have an ego, the nice variety.
They are so self-assured, failure isn’t an option for the Metal Monkey.
Many regard them as restless, inquisitive and sometimes sly.
Monkeys make good actresses, photographers, lawyers, artists, musicians.
Types of Monkeys
There are five types of Monkeys in the zodiac calendar, each belonging to their own element.
Metal Monkey: Decisive, crafty, eloquent, forceful, and charming.
Earth Monkey: Earnest, down to earth, frugal, industrious and innovative.
Wood Monkey: Aspirational, active, responsible, and workaholic.
Fire Monkey: Smart, passionate, adventurous, and business-minded.
Water Monkey: Natural born leader, vital, and arrogant.
Compatibility
Each sign has its own compatibility with others of the Chinese zodiac.
The Monkey is most compatible with the Ox and Rabbit.
They work well with the Rat, Snake, and Dragon.
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However, they are least compatible with the Tiger and Pig.