What animal is 1956 in the Chinese zodiac?
In the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, 1956 is the Year of the Monkey. More precisely, the 1956 lunar zodiac year runs from February 12, 1956 to January 30, 1957. People born before February 12, 1956 are usually counted under the previous sign, the Goat.
The 1956 Chinese zodiac is also connected with the Fire element. In traditional interpretation, Fire adds themes of visibility, passion, confidence, expression, and fast momentum to the natural Monkey qualities. This is why the 1956 Monkey is not read exactly the same as every other Monkey year.