Fire Monkey Chinese Zodiac
火猴 huǒ hóu
A Fire Monkey was born in a Monkey year ending in 6 or 7: 1956, 2016 and 2076. Fire lights up the clever Monkey. The Fire Monkey is described as quick-witted and daring, a showman with big ideas and the nerve to try them.
- Fire
- Monkey
- Yang
Fire Monkey at a Glance
- Years
- 1956, 2016 and 2076
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Monkey's own element
- Metal
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 丙申
- Next Fire Monkey year
- 2076
The Fire Monkey, Showman of the Zodiac
Monkeys love a clever idea. The Fire Monkey, tradition says, also loves an audience, taking risks on bold plans and entertaining the room while it does.
The 1956 Fire Monkeys are Boomers turning 70 in 2026. The 2016 Fire Monkeys are Gen Alpha children turning 10.
Which Years Are Fire Monkey Years?
The most recent Fire Monkey year began on Feb 8, 2016 and ended on Jan 27, 2017; the next comes in 2076. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Chinese zodiac | Feb 12, 1956 | Jan 30, 1957 | 丙申 | 山下火 | 69 or 70 |
| 2016 Chinese zodiac | Feb 8, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 | 丙申 | 山下火 | 9 or 10 |
| 2076 | 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.
Fire Monkey Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Monkey
- Witty
- Daring
- Inventive
Challenges of the Fire Monkey
- Reckless
- Impatient
- Attention-seeking
Fire Monkey in Love and at Work
In Love
Flirtatious and fun, with an exciting streak.
At Work
Great for entrepreneurship, entertainment and fast-moving jobs.
The Five Kinds of Monkey
The Monkey's own element is always Metal; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Monkey, Fire restrains Metal, so the year keeps the Monkey in check.
| Type | Years | With the Monkey's Metal |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Monkey Chinese zodiac | 1944, 2004, 2064 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Fire Monkey | 1956, 2016, 2076 | Fire restrains Metal |
| Earth Monkey Chinese zodiac | 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 |
Fire 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 Fire Signs
All twelve animals have a Fire year. Each is a different mix.
- Fire Rat Chinese zodiac1936, 1996
- Fire Ox Chinese zodiac1937, 1997
- Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac1926, 1986
- Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac1927, 1987
- Fire Dragon Chinese zodiac1976, 2036
- Fire Snake Chinese zodiac1917, 1977
- Fire Horse Chinese zodiac1966, 2026
- Fire Goat Chinese zodiac1967, 2027
- Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac1957, 2017
- Fire Dog Chinese zodiac1946, 2006
- Fire Pig Chinese zodiac1947, 2007
Fire Monkey Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Monkey?
A Fire Monkey is someone born in a Monkey year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Monkey years include 1956, 2016 and 2076. Tradition describes the Fire Monkey as witty, daring and inventive.
What years are Fire Monkey years?
1956, 2016 and 2076. The 2016 year ran from Feb 8, 2016 to Jan 27, 2017.
Is the Monkey a Fire sign?
The Monkey's own element is Metal, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Monkey carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Monkey?
The most recent Fire Monkey years are 1956 and 2016. In 2026 someone born in 2016 turns 10.
When is the next Fire Monkey year?
2076. Monkey years return every 12 years and each element every 60.