2004 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Monkey
2004 was the year of the Wood Monkey in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 22 January 2004 and ended on 8 February 2005.
2004 is the year of the Wood Monkey (Yang). The Chinese year of the Monkey ran from 22 January 2004 to 8 February 2005, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Monkey. Babies born in 2004 before 22 January 2004 belong to the Water Goat of 2003.
2004 Wood Monkey personality
People born in the year of the Monkey are clever, curious and playful. Their strengths are inventiveness, humour and fast learning; their watch-outs are restlessness and occasional mischief.
The Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Monkey of 2004 combines the Monkey's nature with wood qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Monkey: technology, science, trading, media, engineering.
Born in January or February 2004?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2004, Chinese New Year fell on 22 January 2004.
- Born 22 January 2004 or later in 2004: Wood Monkey.
- Born 1 January – 21 January 2004: Water Goat (2003 sign).
Monkey compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rat, Dragon |
| Secret friend | Snake |
| Traditional clash | Tiger |
Other Monkey years
1968, 1980, 1992, 2016, 2028, 2040. The Wood Monkey itself returns in 2064.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2004?
The Wood Monkey, for births from 22 January 2004 to 8 February 2005.
What if I was born in January or early February 2004?
If you were born before 22 January 2004, your sign is the Water Goat of 2003, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2004 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yang). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
Which signs are compatible with the Monkey?
Best matches are the Rat and Dragon, plus the Snake as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Tiger.
When is the next Wood Monkey year?
2064. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 2004 in 2026?
They turn 22 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.