Relationship type: Trine
The Dragon and Monkey belong to the same trine (san he), a group of three animals four years apart that think alike. This is considered one of the luckiest pairings in Chinese astrology.
Elements: Earth and Metal
Earth (Dragon) feeds Metal (Monkey) in the generating cycle, so one partner naturally nourishes the other.
Dragon and Monkey in love
The Dragon brings big romance and big expectations, while the Monkey keeps romance witty and full of surprises. This works best when the Dragon gets admiration and a partner with their own fire and the Monkey gets mental stimulation and laughter.
Watch-outs
- The Dragon's weak spot is pride and impatience.
- The Monkey's weak spot is boredom and mischief.
- Astrology is for fun; respect and communication matter most.
Birth years
Dragon: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024.
Monkey: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.
Years begin at Lunar New Year, between late January and mid-February.