Today is Nov 1, 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse

Chinese Year Animals
Monkey
Rooster (chicken)

Monkey and Rooster Compatibility

猴 + 鸡

The Monkey and the Rooster (also called the Chicken) score 60 out of 100, a fair match. The Monkey and the Rooster have no named link in the traditional rules, so the match depends more on the two people than on their signs.

  • Fair
  • No named link

Monkey and Rooster at a Glance

Score
60 / 100
Match
Fair
Rule
No named link
Own elements
Metal and Metal
Yin or Yang
Yang and Yin
Recent Monkey years
1992, 2004, 2016
Recent Rooster years
1993, 2005, 2017

How Well Do the Monkey and the Rooster Match?

60 / 100Fair

Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs.

The Monkey and the Rooster have no named link in the traditional rules. The Monkey is quick and playful and the Rooster is exact and proud, and they respect each other's skill.

Why the Monkey and Rooster Get on, or Do Not

The score comes from the traditional rules between the two signs. Each rule that applies adds or takes away points from a starting score of 60.

The Rules

  • No named linkThe Monkey and the Rooster have no named link in the traditional rules, so the match depends more on the two people than on their signs.

The Elements

  • Own elementsBoth signs carry Metal as their own element, so they share a nature. This site scores only the animal rules and treats elements as extra color.

Monkey and Rooster in Love, Friendship and Work

In Love

Lively and full of talk, with an element of teasing. The Rooster should not turn every joke into a correction, and the Monkey should keep its word.

In Friendship

Entertaining friends. They compete in a friendly way and enjoy a challenge.

At Work

A capable pair: the Monkey solves and the Rooster refines. Share credit evenly.

Tips for a Monkey and Rooster Pair

  1. Keep teasing kind.
  2. Monkey, finish what you promise.
  3. Rooster, notice the effort, not just the error.

Monkey and Rooster Compatibility FAQ

Are the Monkey and the Rooster compatible?

The Monkey and the Rooster score 60 out of 100, which is a fair match. The Monkey and the Rooster have no named link in the traditional rules, so the match depends more on the two people than on their signs.

Can a Monkey and a Rooster be a good couple?

Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs. Lively and full of talk, with an element of teasing. The Rooster should not turn every joke into a correction, and the Monkey should keep its word.

Are the Monkey and the Rooster good friends or colleagues?

Entertaining friends. They compete in a friendly way and enjoy a challenge. A capable pair: the Monkey solves and the Rooster refines. Share credit evenly.

What is the best match for the Monkey?

See the full list on the Monkey compatibility page: every pairing is ranked with its rule.

How is Monkey and Rooster compatibility scored?

Every pair starts at 60 and each traditional rule that applies adds or removes points. Here: no rule applies, so the score stays at 60.