火Chinese zodiac · Fire element
Fire Monkey 1956 · 2016 · 2076 · 丙申 (bǐng shēn)
Fire Monkeys are clever and curious like every Monkey, with an added streak of passion and drive. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Fire
- Animal: Monkey
- Element: Fire 火
- Every 60 years
Year of the Fire Monkey dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 12 Feb 1956 – 30 Jan 1957 | 丙申 (bǐng shēn) |
| 2016 | 8 Feb 2016 – 27 Jan 2017 | 丙申 (bǐng shēn) |
| 2076 | 5 Feb 2076 – 23 Jan 2077 | 丙申 (bǐng shēn) |
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What makes the Fire Monkey different
At heart this is still a Monkey: clever, curious and playful. Fire is the element of action. It brings passion, courage and charisma, and Fire types are decisive, expressive and drawn to leadership.
Fire tempers Metal
Fire controls Metal, the Monkey’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Fire Monkeys more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
Fire Monkey strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Passionate and inspiring
- Decisive and brave
- Inventive problem-solver
- Quick learner
Watch out for
- Impatient and impulsive
- Risks burning out
- Easily bored
- Can be cunning or opportunistic
Fire Monkey in love
Fire turns up the intensity, bringing warmth, romance and a need for excitement. Monkeys are fun, flirtatious and curious about people.
Fire Monkey career and money
Fire favors leadership, bold moves and work that puts them in front of people. 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 Fire Monkey with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Monkey guide.
The Fire years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Fire Monkey year is followed by the Fire Rooster. Fire is linked with summer, the color red and the south. Read more about the five elements.
Fire Monkey questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Fire Monkey?
The Year of the Fire Monkey falls in 1956, 2016 and 2076. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 12 Feb 1956 – 30 Jan 1957; 8 Feb 2016 – 27 Jan 2017; 5 Feb 2076 – 23 Jan 2077.
What is the Fire Monkey personality?
Fire Monkeys are clever and curious like every Monkey, with an added streak of passion and drive. It brings passion, courage and charisma, and Fire types are decisive, expressive and drawn to leadership.
Who is the Fire Monkey compatible with?
Like all Monkeys, the Fire Monkey is most compatible with the Rat, Dragon and Snake, and finds the Tiger and Pig more challenging.
How is the Fire Monkey different from other Monkeys?
Fire controls Metal, the Monkey’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Fire Monkeys more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
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