Relationship type: Six Harmony
The Snake and Monkey form a Six Harmony (liu he), often called "secret friends". Each quietly supplies what the other lacks, making this a deeply supportive match.
Elements: Fire and Metal
Fire (Snake) controls Metal (Monkey) in the five-element cycle, which can feel like pressure unless roles are balanced.
Snake and Monkey in love
The Snake is deeply private and devoted once trust is earned, while the Monkey keeps romance witty and full of surprises. This works best when the Snake gets depth, loyalty and intellectual respect and the Monkey gets mental stimulation and laughter.
Watch-outs
- The Snake's weak spot is jealousy and secrecy.
- The Monkey's weak spot is boredom and mischief.
- Astrology is for fun; respect and communication matter most.
Birth years
Snake: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
Monkey: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.
Years begin at Lunar New Year, between late January and mid-February.