Chinese Zodiac
2016: Year of the Fire Monkey
Chinese New Year 2016 fell on Monday, February 8.
Yang Fire Monkey (丙申)
- By Chinese New Year: February 8, 2016 to January 27, 2017
- By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 4, 2016 to February 2, 2017
Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar, so its date moves between January 21 and February 20. Lichun is a solar term that falls on February 3, 4 or 5, and it is where Ba Zi astrology starts the year.
Born from February 4 to February 7, 2016? By Lichun, the boundary Ba Zi astrology uses, you are already in the Year of the Fire Monkey; by Chinese New Year you are still in the Year of the Wood Goat.
People born in 2016 turn 11 in 2027.
About the Fire Monkey
Fire adds passionate intensity and magnetic charm to the Monkey's already quick and versatile mind. The Fire Monkey is an electrifying personality: witty, daring, and capable of dazzling feats of ingenuity performed with dramatic flair. This element gives the Monkey greater boldness and competitive drive, turning clever tricks into spectacular achievements. The Fire Monkey thrives on excitement and applause, often pursuing careers where they can combine intellect with showmanship.
The Yang Fire Monkey dazzles audiences with bold intellectual feats and passionate performances, thriving on competition and public recognition.
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