The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
2004
Wood Monkey
猴 (hóu) · Monkey year 9 of 12
When the 2004 zodiac year began
In 2004, the Lunar New Year fell on Thursday, January 22, 2004. The year of the Wood Monkey ran from that day until February 8, 2005.
If you were born between January 1 and January 21, 2004, your animal is the Goat (Water Goat, the 2003 year). People born from January 22, 2004 onward belong to the Monkey.
The Wood Monkey
In tradition, Wood is linked with growth, kindness and generosity. 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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