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1956 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Fire Monkey
1956 is the year of the Fire Monkey (丙申, Bing Shen). The Chinese year began on Sunday, February 12, 1956 and ran until January 30, 1957. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Monkey and your element is Fire.
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| Animal sign | Monkey (猴) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Fire |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 丙申 (Bing Shen) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Fire Below the Mountain (山下火) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 12, 1956 to January 30, 1957 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 5, 1956, about 04:06 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 71 |
立春Born in January or February 1956?
In the popular calendar, the 1956 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 12, 1956. Anyone born from January 1 to February 11, 1956 belongs to the previous year, the Wood Goat. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 5, 1956 at about 04:06 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 5 and before February 12, 1956, BaZi already counts you as a Fire Monkey while the popular calendar still says Wood Goat.
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性格Fire Monkey personality
Monkeys are clever, curious and inventive. They solve problems with flair, learn fast and keep life entertaining. Fire adds passion and drive, so the Monkey of a Fire year tends to be bolder, more expressive and quicker to act than other Monkeys.
合冲1956 Monkey compatibility
The Monkey's natural matches are the Rat and the Dragon (its trine partners) and the Snake (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Tiger, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1956 Monkey in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Monkey: No clash with Tai Sui. Fire tempers your Metal. Read the full Year of the Monkey 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1956
What Chinese zodiac is 1956?
1956 is the year of the Fire Monkey (丙申). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 12, 1956, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1956 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1956 is Yang Fire, from the Heavenly Stem 丙 (Bing). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Fire Below the Mountain.
When did Chinese New Year 1956 start?
Chinese New Year 1956 fell on Sunday, February 12, 1956, and the year ran until January 30, 1957. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 5, 1956.
Who is the 1956 Monkey compatible with?
The Monkey's best matches are the Rat, Dragon and Snake. The most challenging match is the Tiger.
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