Relationship type: Harm
The Monkey and Pig form a Harm (liu hai) pairing. Small misunderstandings can pile up, so honest check-ins keep this relationship healthy.
Elements: Metal and Water
Metal (Monkey) feeds Water (Pig) in the generating cycle, so one partner naturally nourishes the other.
Monkey and Pig in love
The Monkey keeps romance witty and full of surprises, while the Pig gives warmly and enjoys life's pleasures together. This works best when the Monkey gets mental stimulation and laughter and the Pig gets kindness, comfort and honesty.
Watch-outs
- The Monkey's weak spot is boredom and mischief.
- The Pig's weak spot is being too trusting.
- Astrology is for fun; respect and communication matter most.
Birth years
Monkey: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.
Pig: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.
Years begin at Lunar New Year, between late January and mid-February.