土Chinese zodiac · Earth element
Earth Monkey 1908 · 1968 · 2028 · 2088 · 戊申 (wù shēn)
Earth Monkeys are clever and curious like every Monkey, with an added streak of patience and practicality. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Earth
- Animal: Monkey
- Element: Earth 土
- Every 60 years
Year of the Earth Monkey dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 2 Feb 1908 – 21 Jan 1909 | 戊申 (wù shēn) |
| 1968 | 30 Jan 1968 – 16 Feb 1969 | 戊申 (wù shēn) |
| 2028 | 26 Jan 2028 – 12 Feb 2029 | 戊申 (wù shēn) |
| 2088 | 24 Jan 2088 – 9 Feb 2089 | 戊申 (wù shēn) |
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What makes the Earth Monkey different
At heart this is still a Monkey: clever, curious and playful. Earth is the element of stability. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Earth feeds Metal
In the five-element cycle Earth generates Metal, the Monkey’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Earth Monkeys tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Earth Monkey strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical and dependable
- Patient, realistic planner
- Inventive problem-solver
- Quick learner
Watch out for
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Can be overly cautious
- Easily bored
- Restless
Earth Monkey in love
Earth steadies the sign, favoring commitment, loyalty and a calm home life. Monkeys are fun, flirtatious and curious about people.
Earth Monkey career and money
Earth favors careful planning, organization and building something that lasts. 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 Earth Monkey with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Monkey guide.
The Earth years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Earth Monkey year is followed by the Earth Rooster. Earth is linked with late summer, the color yellow and the center. Read more about the five elements.
Earth Monkey questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Earth Monkey?
The Year of the Earth Monkey falls in 1908, 1968, 2028 and 2088. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 2 Feb 1908 – 21 Jan 1909; 30 Jan 1968 – 16 Feb 1969; 26 Jan 2028 – 12 Feb 2029; 24 Jan 2088 – 9 Feb 2089.
What is the Earth Monkey personality?
Earth Monkeys are clever and curious like every Monkey, with an added streak of patience and practicality. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Who is the Earth Monkey compatible with?
Like all Monkeys, the Earth Monkey is most compatible with the Rat, Dragon and Snake, and finds the Tiger and Pig more challenging.
How is the Earth Monkey different from other Monkeys?
In the five-element cycle Earth generates Metal, the Monkey’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Earth Monkeys tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
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