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1980 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Monkey
1980 is the year of the Metal Monkey (庚申, Geng Shen). The Chinese year began on Saturday, February 16, 1980 and ran until February 4, 1981. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Monkey and your element is Metal.
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| Animal sign | Monkey (猴) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Metal |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 庚申 (Geng Shen) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Pomegranate Wood (石榴木) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 16, 1980 to February 4, 1981 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 5, 1980, about 00:04 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 47 |
立春Born in January or February 1980?
In the popular calendar, the 1980 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 16, 1980. Anyone born from January 1 to February 15, 1980 belongs to the previous year, the Earth Goat. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 5, 1980 at about 00:04 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 5 and before February 16, 1980, BaZi already counts you as a Metal Monkey while the popular calendar still says Earth Goat.
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性格Metal Monkey personality
Monkeys are clever, curious and inventive. They solve problems with flair, learn fast and keep life entertaining. Metal adds determination and strength of will, so the Monkey of a Metal year tends to be focused, principled and hard to discourage.
合冲1980 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 1980 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 1980
What Chinese zodiac is 1980?
1980 is the year of the Metal Monkey (庚申). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 16, 1980, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1980 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1980 is Yang Metal, from the Heavenly Stem 庚 (Geng). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Pomegranate Wood.
When did Chinese New Year 1980 start?
Chinese New Year 1980 fell on Saturday, February 16, 1980, and the year ran until February 4, 1981. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 5, 1980.
Who is the 1980 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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