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2016 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Fire Monkey
2016 is the year of the Fire Monkey (丙申, Bing Shen). The Chinese year began on Monday, February 8, 2016 and ran until January 27, 2017. 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 8, 2016 to January 27, 2017 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2016, about 17:43 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 11 |
立春Born in January or February 2016?
In the popular calendar, the 2016 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 8, 2016. Anyone born from January 1 to February 7, 2016 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 4, 2016 at about 17:43 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 8, 2016, BaZi already counts you as a Fire Monkey while the popular calendar still says Wood Goat.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
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2016 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 2016 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 2016
What Chinese zodiac is 2016?
2016 is the year of the Fire Monkey (丙申). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 8, 2016, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2016 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2016 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 2016 start?
Chinese New Year 2016 fell on Monday, February 8, 2016, and the year ran until January 27, 2017. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2016.
Who is the 2016 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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