Relationship type: Trine
The Rat 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: Water and Metal
Metal (Monkey) feeds Water (Rat) in the generating cycle, so one partner naturally nourishes the other.
Rat and Monkey in love
The Rat is attentive and quick to notice what a partner needs, while the Monkey keeps romance witty and full of surprises. This works best when the Rat gets a partner who appreciates their wit and planning and the Monkey gets mental stimulation and laughter.
Watch-outs
- The Rat's weak spot is worrying over money and details.
- The Monkey's weak spot is boredom and mischief.
- Astrology is for fun; respect and communication matter most.
Birth years
Rat: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020.
Monkey: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.
Years begin at Lunar New Year, between late January and mid-February.