Born in 1932 (Shōwa 7): eto and age
People born in 1932 turn 94 on their birthday in 2026.
On this page
- Year
- 1932
- Japanese era
- Shōwa 7
- Eto
- 壬申 Mizunoe-saru (Yang Water Monkey)
- Animal
- Monkey (申)
- Stem
- Mizunoe (壬)
- Nacchin
- Gold of the Sword's Edge
- Main star (Nine Star Ki)
- Goō Dosei
- Lucky direction (ehō)
- North-northwest
- Risshun
- Feb 5 9:29
- Kanreki
- 1992
1.The eto of 1932, and the Risshun rule
The eto of 1932 is 壬申 (Mizunoe-saru, the Yang Water Monkey). In Four Pillars, Nine Star Ki and other Eastern astrology, though, the year begins at Risshun (Feb 5 in 1932). People born between 1 January 1932 and the moment of Risshun (Feb 5, 9:29) are treated as the previous year's 辛未 Kanoto-hitsuji and Roppaku Kinsei.
2.Personality of people born in 1932
壬申 combines 壬, the stem of the ocean and great rivers, with 申, the monkey. Clever and nimble like a monkey, you think quickly, have many talents and an inexhaustible supply of ideas.
You think big, love freedom and combine wisdom with nerve. You get along with anyone.
Read more: meaning of 壬申, Year of the Monkey and Goō Dosei.
3.School years in Japan for people born in 1932
Japanese school years run from 2 April to 1 April the next year, so people born between 1 January and 1 April (hayaumare) are in the grade above.
| Milestone | Born 2 Apr – 31 Dec | Born 1 Jan – 1 Apr |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school entry | 1939 Apr | 1938 Apr |
| Senior high entry | 1948 Apr | – old school system |
| University entry | 1951 Apr | 1950 Apr |
| Coming-of-age ceremony | 1953 Jan | 1952 Jan |
4.Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year |
|---|---|
| Kanreki (60) | 1992 |
| Koki (70) | 2002 |
| Kiju (77) | 2009 |
| Sanju (80) | 2012 |
| Beiju (88) | 2020 |
| Sotsuju (90) | 2022 |
| Hakuju (99) | 2031 |
| Hyakuju (100) | 2032 |
Kanreki is celebrated at 60 (61 in traditional counting). From Koki on, the celebrations were originally counted in traditional age, which would make each one a year earlier than shown.
5.Yakudoshi (unlucky years) for people born in 1932
Yakudoshi are counted in traditional age (kazoedoshi = the calendar year − birth year + 1; everyone gains a year on 1 January, regardless of birthday).
6.Fortune for the Monkey in 2026 and 2027
2026: overall ★★☆☆☆ An uneven year: preparation and judgment are key
2027: overall ★★★☆☆ A steady year: consistent effort pays off
Read the full fortune for the Monkey →
7.The calendar of 1932
In 1932, Goō Dosei sat in the center of the Nine Star Ki year chart, and the lucky direction (where the year god Toshitokujin resides) was north-northwest. Years with the same eto are 1872 and 1992; years with the same eto and the same star come every 180 years (1752, 2112). The Jinshin War of 672 (壬申の乱), a succession struggle after Emperor Tenji's death, was the largest civil war of ancient Japan.
Your birth year is only the start. Calculate the eto of your birth day (your Day Master) for a deeper look at your personality and fortune: try the free Four Pillars chart or astrology reading.
8.FAQ
How old is someone born in 1932?
They turn 94 on their birthday in 2026 (and are 93 before it). In traditional kazoedoshi counting they are 95.
What is the eto of 1932?
The eto of 1932 is 壬申 (Mizunoe-saru), the Yang Water Monkey, a Year of the Monkey.
What is the Nine Star Ki star for 1932?
People born on or after Risshun (Feb 5) are Goō Dosei; those born before it are Roppaku Kinsei.