In the Chinese zodiac, the Monkey is associated with the Metal element. Unlike a Western birth chart, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined purely by your birth year — no birth time or location needed.
Element: Metal | Birth years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Per traditional Chinese zodiac compatibility triangles, Monkey shares natural affinity with Rat and Dragon. Monkey and Tiger sit in directly opposing positions on the 12-year cycle, traditionally considered the most challenging pairing.