木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Monkey 1944 · 2004 · 2064 · 甲申 (jiǎ shēn)
Wood Monkeys are clever and curious like every Monkey, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Wood
- Animal: Monkey
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Monkey dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 25 Jan 1944 – 12 Feb 1945 | 甲申 (jiǎ shēn) |
| 2004 | 22 Jan 2004 – 8 Feb 2005 | 甲申 (jiǎ shēn) |
| 2064 | 17 Feb 2064 – 4 Feb 2065 | 甲申 (jiǎ shēn) |
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What makes the Wood Monkey different
At heart this is still a Monkey: clever, curious and playful. Wood is the element of growth. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Metal masters Wood
The Monkey’s native Metal controls Wood. These Monkeys like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
Wood Monkey strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Inventive problem-solver
- Quick learner
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Easily bored
- Restless
Wood Monkey in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. Monkeys are fun, flirtatious and curious about people.
Wood Monkey career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. Monkeys suit fast-moving work where ingenuity counts.
- Technology and engineering
- Science and invention
- Trading and sales
- Entertainment and comedy
The other types of Monkey
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Wood Monkey with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Monkey guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Monkey year is followed by the Wood Rooster. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Monkey questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Monkey?
The Year of the Wood Monkey falls in 1944, 2004 and 2064. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 25 Jan 1944 – 12 Feb 1945; 22 Jan 2004 – 8 Feb 2005; 17 Feb 2064 – 4 Feb 2065.
What is the Wood Monkey personality?
Wood Monkeys are clever and curious like every Monkey, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Who is the Wood Monkey compatible with?
Like all Monkeys, the Wood Monkey is most compatible with the Rat, Dragon and Snake, and finds the Tiger and Pig more challenging.
How is the Wood Monkey different from other Monkeys?
The Monkey’s native Metal controls Wood. These Monkeys like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
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