The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1992
Water Monkey
猴 (hóu) · Monkey year 9 of 12
When the 1992 zodiac year began
In 1992, the Lunar New Year fell on Tuesday, February 4, 1992. The year of the Water Monkey ran from that day until January 22, 1993.
If you were born between January 1 and February 3, 1992, your animal is the Goat (Metal Goat, the 1991 year). People born from February 4, 1992 onward belong to the Monkey.
The Water Monkey
In tradition, Water is linked with wisdom, flexibility and calm reflection. 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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