1980 · 猴 · Metal 金 · Yang
1980 Chinese zodiac sign: Metal Monkey
In short: If you were born between February 16, 1980 and February 4, 1981, you are a Metal Monkey, with Yang energy. If you were born between January 1 and February 15, 1980, your sign is Earth Goat, because the Chinese year 1980 had not started yet.
What being a Metal Monkey means
Witty, curious, and inventive.
Monkeys are clever, curious, and love to learn new things. They are playful and have a great sense of humor.
The Metal Element (金): Strength, determination, structure. You move with precision: consistency, order, and a firm word.
Yang energy: Your natural rhythm is active: you prefer to act and adjust as you go.
Your 2027 if you were born in 1980
In 2027, the Year of the Fire Goat, tradition marks the Monkey as “Neutral”. There is no strong headwind or tailwind. Your Metal Element against the year’s Fire: Fire melts Metal: the year’s Element presses on yours and asks for persistence.
Who the Monkey gets along with
According to the app’s compatibility table:
✓ In harmony
✕ In conflict
More Monkey matches
Monkey + Rat · Monkey + Ox · Monkey + Tiger · Monkey + Rabbit · Monkey + Dragon · Monkey + Snake · Monkey + Horse · Monkey + Goat · Monkey + Monkey · Monkey + Rooster · Monkey + Dog · Monkey + Pig
Other Monkey years
1932 (Water) · 1944 (Wood) · 1956 (Fire) · 1968 (Earth) · 1980 · 1992 (Water) · 2004 (Wood) · 2016 (Fire) · 2028 (Earth)
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1980?
If you were born between February 16, 1980 and February 4, 1981, you are a Metal Monkey, with Yang energy. If you were born between January 1 and February 15, 1980, your sign is Earth Goat, because the Chinese year 1980 had not started yet.
What Chinese Element is 1980?
1980 is a Metal year with Yang energy: Strength, determination, structure.
How does 2027 look for someone born in 1980?
In 2027, the Year of the Fire Goat, tradition marks the Monkey as “Neutral”. There is no strong headwind or tailwind. Your Metal Element against the year’s Fire: Fire melts Metal: the year’s Element presses on yours and asks for persistence.