Earth Monkey Chinese Zodiac
土猴 tǔ hóu
An Earth Monkey was born in a Monkey year ending in 8 or 9: 1908, 1968, 2028 and 2088. Earth steadies the Monkey. The Earth Monkey is described as clever and dependable, a Monkey that plans ahead and carries its plans out.
- Earth
- Monkey
- Yang
Earth Monkey at a Glance
- Years
- 1908, 1968, 2028 and 2088
- Year element
- Earth 土 (years ending in 8 or 9)
- Monkey's own element
- Metal
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 戊申
- Next Earth Monkey year
- 2028
The Earth Monkey Plans Ahead
Monkeys improvise. The Earth Monkey, tradition says, is the one that also follows through, pairing a clever mind with patience and a sense of responsibility.
The 1968 Earth Monkeys are Gen X and turn 58 in 2026. The next Earth Monkey year is 2028, so the youngest of this type have not been born yet.
Which Years Are Earth Monkey Years?
The most recent Earth Monkey year began on Jan 30, 1968 and ended on Feb 16, 1969; the next comes in 2028. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | Feb 2, 1908 | Jan 21, 1909 | 戊申 | 大驿土 | 117 or 118 |
| 1968 Chinese zodiac | Jan 30, 1968 | Feb 16, 1969 | 戊申 | 大驿土 | 57 or 58 |
| 2028 Chinese zodiac | Jan 26, 2028 | Feb 12, 2029 | 戊申 | 大驿土 | - |
| 2088 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Earth Monkey Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Earth Monkey
- Clever
- Dependable
- Practical
Challenges of the Earth Monkey
- Cautious
- Skeptical
- Slow to trust
Earth Monkey in Love and at Work
In Love
Playful but loyal, and a steady, reliable partner.
At Work
Strong in engineering, finance, project management and business.
The Five Kinds of Monkey
The Monkey's own element is always Metal; the birth year adds the second. For the Earth Monkey, Earth feeds Metal, so the year supports the Monkey's nature.
| Type | Years | With the Monkey's Metal |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Monkey Chinese zodiac | 1944, 2004, 2064 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Fire Monkey Chinese zodiac | 1956, 2016, 2076 | Fire restrains Metal |
| Earth Monkey | 1908, 1968, 2028, 2088 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Metal Monkey Chinese zodiac | 1920, 1980, 2040 | Doubled |
| Water Monkey Chinese zodiac | 1932, 1992, 2052 | Metal feeds Water |
Earth Monkey Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Rat, Dragon and Snake for the Monkey, and the Tiger is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Steady
No formal link to the Horse in the traditional rules.
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Steady
No formal link to the Goat in the traditional rules.
Other Earth Signs
All twelve animals have a Earth year. Each is a different mix.
- Earth Rat Chinese zodiac1948, 2008
- Earth Ox Chinese zodiac1949, 2009
- Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac1938, 1998
- Earth Rabbit Chinese zodiac1939, 1999
- Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac1928, 1988
- Earth Snake Chinese zodiac1929, 1989
- Earth Horse Chinese zodiac1918, 1978
- Earth Goat Chinese zodiac1919, 1979
- Earth Rooster Chinese zodiac1969, 2029
- Earth Dog Chinese zodiac1958, 2018
- Earth Pig Chinese zodiac1959, 2019
Earth Monkey Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is an Earth Monkey?
An Earth Monkey is someone born in a Monkey year that ends in 8 or 9. Earth Monkey years include 1908, 1968, 2028 and 2088. Tradition describes the Earth Monkey as clever, dependable and practical.
What years are Earth Monkey years?
1908, 1968, 2028 and 2088. The 1968 year ran from Jan 30, 1968 to Feb 16, 1969.
Is the Monkey a Earth sign?
The Monkey's own element is Metal, which never changes. Earth is the element of the birth year, so a Earth Monkey carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Earth Monkey?
The most recent Earth Monkey years are 1968 and 2028. In 2026 someone born in 2028 turns -2.
When is the next Earth Monkey year?
2028. Monkey years return every 12 years and each element every 60.