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The Monkey ( 猴 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

Years and the five elements

There are five types of Monkey personalities, based on what year a person was born in or within these date ranges while also bearing the following elemental sign:

Attributes

The Monkey is the most versatile sign of the Chinese zodiac. Such people are often inventors, plotters, entertainers and the creative geniuses behind anything ingenious, including mischief. They have natural quick-wittedness which enables them to understand what is happening and then make a right decision. Even during a conversation a person born in this year is aware of what is going on around him/her, and then makes a mental note of who said what and stores it away for future reference. In general, with their agile minds and multiple talents, monkey type of people can master any subject. They are reliable and honest people so that any secret is safe in their hands. These people are also honest in their dealings. Monkey people are very good at problem-solving. Wherever you are, whoever you may be, if you've got a problem pick up the phone and dial-a-Monkey. Monkeys know how to listen closely and work out solutions at the same time.

In spite of the fact that these people are trustworthy and unlikely to hurt someone out of spite, they would never let people escape if they have behaved badly or damaged monkey's reputation. Their stamina and determination to achieve their main goals can make these people appear vain or manipulative. It means that monkey type of people should be careful so not to damage their friendships. It is important to remember for this type of people that it would be wiser sometimes not to pursue their goals and simply let things pass.

Monkeys have flexible principles and serene self-confidence so they are completely content; but they usually manage to complicate the lives of others. After yet another plan or project has gone wrong, they are seldom there to help clean up the disorder and confusion that they leave in their wake. Monkeys can handle that too; with their charm and persuasiveness they can make people believe that just knowing them is a privilege!

Monkey Attributes

Zodiac Location9th
Ruling hours3pm-5pm
DirectionWest Southwest
Season and monthSummer, August
GemstoneEmerald
PolarityYang
Countries France, Norway, United States, Indonesia, Hungary, Luxembourg

Famous people born in the year of the monkey

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Chinese astrology

Jahr des Affen | Jahr des Affen | Singe (astrologie chinoise) | Kera (shio) | Kethek (shio) | Aap (astrologie) | 申 | Apina (kiinalainen horoskooppi) | 申 (地支)

 

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