Water Monkey Chinese Zodiac
水猴 shuǐ hóu
A Water Monkey was born in a Monkey year ending in 2 or 3: 1932, 1992 and 2052. Water makes the Monkey flexible. The Water Monkey is described as clever and adaptable, a Monkey that charms its way through and rarely meets a problem it cannot flow around.
- Water
- Monkey
- Yang
Water Monkey at a Glance
- Years
- 1932, 1992 and 2052
- Year element
- Water 水 (years ending in 2 or 3)
- Monkey's own element
- Metal
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 壬申
- Next Water Monkey year
- 2052
The Water Monkey Charms Its Way Through
Monkeys solve problems. The Water Monkey solves them by flowing around them, tradition says, with charm and a quick read of the people involved.
The 1992 Water Monkeys are Millennials turning 34 in 2026. The 1932 Water Monkeys, Silent Generation, turn 94.
Which Years Are Water Monkey Years?
The most recent Water Monkey year began on Feb 4, 1992 and ended on Jan 22, 1993; the next comes in 2052. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Feb 6, 1932 | Jan 25, 1933 | 壬申 | 剑锋金 | 93 or 94 |
| 1992 Chinese zodiac | Feb 4, 1992 | Jan 22, 1993 | 壬申 | 剑锋金 | 33 or 34 |
| 2052 | 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.
Water Monkey Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Water Monkey
- Adaptable
- Charming
- Perceptive
Challenges of the Water Monkey
- Evasive
- Restless
- Uncommitted
Water Monkey in Love and at Work
In Love
Playful and sensitive, and quick to read a partner.
At Work
Excels in negotiation, trade, media and problem-solving.
The Five Kinds of Monkey
The Monkey's own element is always Metal; the birth year adds the second. For the Water Monkey, Metal feeds Water, so the Monkey gives out energy to the year.
| 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 Chinese zodiac | 1908, 1968, 2028, 2088 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Metal Monkey Chinese zodiac | 1920, 1980, 2040 | Doubled |
| Water Monkey | 1932, 1992, 2052 | Metal feeds Water |
Water 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 Water Signs
All twelve animals have a Water year. Each is a different mix.
- Water Rat Chinese zodiac1972, 2032
- Water Ox Chinese zodiac1973, 2033
- Water Tiger Chinese zodiac1962, 2022
- Water Rabbit Chinese zodiac1963, 2023
- Water Dragon Chinese zodiac1952, 2012
- Water Snake Chinese zodiac1953, 2013
- Water Horse Chinese zodiac1942, 2002
- Water Goat Chinese zodiac1943, 2003
- Water Rooster Chinese zodiac1933, 1993
- Water Dog Chinese zodiac1922, 1982
- Water Pig Chinese zodiac1923, 1983
Water Monkey Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Water Monkey?
A Water Monkey is someone born in a Monkey year that ends in 2 or 3. Water Monkey years include 1932, 1992 and 2052. Tradition describes the Water Monkey as adaptable, charming and perceptive.
What years are Water Monkey years?
1932, 1992 and 2052. The 1992 year ran from Feb 4, 1992 to Jan 22, 1993.
Is the Monkey a Water sign?
The Monkey's own element is Metal, which never changes. Water is the element of the birth year, so a Water Monkey carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Water Monkey?
The most recent Water Monkey years are 1932 and 1992. In 2026 someone born in 1992 turns 34.
When is the next Water Monkey year?
2052. Monkey years return every 12 years and each element every 60.