1608 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Monkey

Learn what Chinese zodiac sign 1608 is, plus Chinese New Year date, element, personality themes, and compatibility.

Chinese zodiac uses Chinese New Year boundaries. January and early February birthdays may belong to the previous zodiac year.

Quick Facts for 1608

Zodiac sign

Monkey

Chinese New Year date

late January or February

Five element

Earth

Cycle position

9 of 12

1608 Year of the Monkey Meaning

In Chinese astrology, 1608 belongs to the Monkey branch. People born on or after late January or February in 1608 are usually counted as Monkey.

If born before late January or February, the sign is usually Goat.

Read the full Monkey profile

Monkey Compatibility

Traditional matching often lists these pairs for Monkey:

  • Best matches: Rat, Dragon
  • Challenging matches: Tiger, Pig
View complete Chinese zodiac compatibility chart

Other Monkey Years

Years in the same 12-year cycle:

FAQ: 1608 Chinese Zodiac

What Chinese zodiac is 1608?

1608 is the Year of the Monkey.

What element is 1608 in Chinese zodiac?

1608 is a Earth Monkey year in the sexagenary cycle.

How do I check January or February birthdays for 1608?

Compare the birthday with late January or February. Before that date is usually Goat year.