2004 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Monkey
The 2004 Year of the Monkey (猴) officially starts on January 22, 2004 (Lunar New Year) and ends on February 8, 2005. People born between January 1, 2004 and February 8, 2005 are actually of the Goat zodiac sign, Because it still falls within the Chinese Lunar Year 2003 during this period. You can find your Chinese zodiac sign by your Gregorian birth date: Find Your Zodiac.
Year Details
Gregorian Year
2004
Zodiac Sign
Monkey (猴)
Ganzhi Calendar
Jia Shen (甲申)
Five Elements
Wood (木)
Start Date
January 22, 2004
End Date
February 8, 2005
Lucky Numbers
1, 6
Lucky Colors
Green, Cyan
Compatible Zodiacs
Rat, Dragon, Snake
Incompatible Zodiacs
Tiger
Positive Traits
Clever, flexible, curious, witty, innovative, adaptable, humorous, energetic
Negative Traits
Impatient, unfocused, playful, easily bored, impulsive, lacks persistence, mischievous
Personality
The 2004 Jia Shen Wood Monkey is clever, flexible, curious, witty and energetic, combining the cleverness of the Monkey with the vitality of the Wood element. They are quick-witted, innovative, good at learning and adapting, with strong creativity and problem-solving skills. They value freedom, humor and novelty, and are popular among others. However, they can be impatient, unfocused, playful, easily bored and lack persistence.
Folk Meaning
In Chinese zodiac culture, the Monkey symbolizes wisdom, cleverness, agility, innovation and good luck. The 2004 Wood Monkey combines wood's vitality with monkey's cleverness, representing a life of wisdom, flexibility, continuous growth and good opportunities.
Fortune
People born in 2004 have active overall fortune, with strong intelligence and creativity. They are suitable for careers in innovation, technology, media, design, communication and entrepreneurship. Wealth fortune is flexible and rising, good at seizing opportunities, but need to be more focused and persistent. Emotionally cheerful and loyal, yet need to be more stable and responsible. Health should pay attention to accidental injuries, skin and nervous system.
Historical Events in 2004
- 1. Greece hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games (August 13–29)
- 2. Facebook was launched (February 4, 2004)
- 3. Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity landed successfully
- 4. The European Space Agency's Rosetta mission launched
- 5. Serial TV drama Lost premiered (September 22, 2004)
- 6. China launched its first high-speed rail line (only one Chinese event)