1992 Chinese Zodiac: Water Monkey
People born in 1992 are Yang Water Monkeys, with one important exception: the first weeks of the year.
Quick answer
The 1992 zodiac year ran from February 4, 1992 to January 22, 1993. If you were born on or after February 4, 1992, your sign is the Water Monkey. If you were born earlier in 1992, you belong to the Metal Goat of 1991.
Water Monkey personality
Clever, curious and playful.
The Monkey is the ninth animal of the zodiac and a symbol of intelligence and mischief. Monkeys are witty, inventive and curious, with a talent for solving problems in unexpected ways.
Water years add intuition, adaptability and empathy. Water people tend to be thoughtful, diplomatic and perceptive.
Strengths: Clever and inventive, Curious, Funny and social, Adaptable, Quick learner. Watch for: Restless, Mischievous, Competitive, Easily bored, Can be superficial.
Read the full Monkey guide for love, career and compatibility.
Born early in 1992?
The Chinese zodiac follows the lunisolar calendar, so a January or February birth often belongs to the previous animal. In 1992, Chinese New Year fell on February 4, 1992. Anyone born before that date is a Metal Goat instead. See the Goat guide.
1992 zodiac year facts
- Chinese New Year 1992 fell on a Tuesday, February 4, 1992.
- The Monkey year lasted 354 days, slightly shorter than a calendar year.
- Anyone born in the first 34 days of 1992 (January 1 to February 4, 1992) belongs to the previous sign.
- People born in 1992 turn 34 or 33 during 2026, depending on their birthday.
Other Monkey years: 1968, 1980, 2004, 2016. Each has a different element, which colors the animal's traits.
Monkey compatibility
The Monkey is traditionally most harmonious with Rat and Dragon, and tends to clash with the Tiger.
Near 1992, the Monkey's harmonious partners were born in: Rat: 1996; Dragon: 1988.
The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition offered for reflection and entertainment.