What are the personality traits of the Singe?

The Singe is commonly described as aiguisé, malin, curieux et joueur. Frequently mentioned strengths include exceptionally clever and witty and versatile and adaptable to any situation.

Which zodiac signs are most compatible with the Singe?

The Singe usually works most smoothly with Rat et Dragon. Tension is more often noted with Tigre, Cochon.

What years belong to the Singe?

Recent Singe years include 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

What element is associated with the Singe?

The Singe's fixed element is Métal. Each individual Singe year also carries a yearly element, which is why Fire Singe and Water Singe are not read the same way.

Is the Singe yin or yang?

The Singe is Yang. Yang signs are usually read as more active and outward.

Singe Chinese Zodiac Sign

猴 (Hou) · #9 / 12 · Yang · SHEN Branch

⚙️ MetalAutomne · Ouest-Sud-Ouest · 3 PM - 5 PM

Singe Traits de personnalité

People born in the Year of the Singe are often described as aiguisé, malin, curieux et joueur. The Singe ranks #9 in the zodiac cycle and carries the fixed Métal element, which adds determined, disciplined et ambitious qualities to the reading. As a yang sign, it is usually read as more outward and active.

The Singe's hour is 3 PM - 5 PM. In traditional reading, that time is linked with the singe's natural rhythm. It also connects with the SHEN branch, the Ouest-Sud-Ouest direction, and the Automne season.

Points forts

✓Exceptionally clever and witty
✓Versatile and adaptable to any situation
✓Strong problem-solving abilities
✓Magnetic personality and humor
✓Quick learner with diverse talents

Faiblesses

✗Can be mischievous and cunning
✗Tendency toward arrogance
✗Easily bored and restless
✗May lack sincerity
✗Difficulty focusing on one thing

Singe by Element

Each 12-year cycle pairs the Singe branch with a different yearly phase. The animal stays the same, but the tone of the reading shifts.

Bois Singe Wood

Years: 1944, 2004

Bois Singe is usually read as Singe with a more more expansive, ideal-driven, and developmental yearly tone.

Feu Singe Fire

Years: 1956, 2016

Feu Singe is usually read as Singe with a more more visible, urgent, and expressive yearly tone.

Terre Singe Earth

Years: 1968, 2028

Terre Singe is usually read as Singe with a more more grounded, measured, and durable yearly tone.

Métal Singe Metal

Years: 1980

Métal Singe is usually read as Singe with a more more disciplined, exacting, and self-controlled yearly tone.

Eau Singe Water

Years: 1932, 1992

Eau Singe is usually read as Singe with a more more perceptive, adaptive, and inwardly strategic yearly tone.

Method note: This site uses Lunar New Year as the year boundary for general zodiac-sign pages. Some BaZi schools instead mark the year at Li Chun, so advanced chart interpretations may differ.