The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
2028
Earth Monkey
猴 (hóu) · Monkey year 9 of 12
When the 2028 zodiac year begins
In 2028, the Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 26, 2028. The year of the Earth Monkey runs from that day until February 12, 2029.
If you were born between January 1 and January 25, 2028, your animal is the Goat (Fire Goat, the 2027 year). People born from January 26, 2028 onward belong to the Monkey.
The Earth Monkey
In tradition, Earth is linked with steadiness, patience and reliability. 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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