The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1980
Metal Monkey
猴 (hóu) · Monkey year 9 of 12
When the 1980 zodiac year began
In 1980, the Lunar New Year fell on Saturday, February 16, 1980. The year of the Metal Monkey ran from that day until February 4, 1981.
If you were born between January 1 and February 15, 1980, your animal is the Goat (Earth Goat, the 1979 year). People born from February 16, 1980 onward belong to the Monkey.
The Metal Monkey
In tradition, Metal is linked with clarity, determination and strong principles. Each animal comes around every 12 years, and with the five elements the same combination returns every 60 years. The Monkey is traditionally linked with being clever and inventive. Read more about the Monkey in Chinese tradition.
A practice for the Monkey
Settle the busy mind: a short sit with the breath. Try the 3-minute morning practice.
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