Chinese Zodiac: The Monkey
Merry Monkey, you're a delightful person who never misses an opportunity and who, despite an undeniable inclination towards cunning and trickery, rarely disobeys rules. Is this contradictory? Yes, indeed, and more so. Monkeys are astute and enjoy being involved in everything. You grasp concepts long before the punchline, but you never laugh until you are truly ready. You are a meticulous plotter and planner. When faced with a seemingly impenetrable haze of human complexity, you, with your nimble spirit, will always discover the means to restore order. You are an invaluable assistant, employee, and helper. You would make an excellent vice-president. Titles and positions hold no significance for you, as you instinctively recognize that, no matter how high up you are seated, you will still merely be sitting on your posterior. Without drawing attention, you manage to skillfully orchestrate affairs from behind the scenes. You refuse to age. If you possess the financial means, you will be among the first to undergo a facelift, nose job, hair transplant, or all three!
In selecting a partner, treat yourself to a magnificent Dragon, a driven Rat, or even an impulsive Tiger, who will keep your problem-solving talents actively engaged. The initial and final periods of your life will unfold smoothly. Around the age of thirty-seven or thirty-eight, you may experience a sudden loss of confidence stemming from a significant mid-life romantic crisis. This period of despondency will pass after the age of forty-five.
My advice? Being cleverer than others is not sufficient. Knowing precisely when to take a chance and when to refrain is the secret to winning at the games you so enjoy. Refine your sense of timing through careful, patient observation. You will live longer and better on less if you learn to conserve your valuable energy (and your money) for high-stakes opportunities.
Monkey years
The Chinese year starts at Lunar New Year, so January and February birthdays may belong to the previous animal.
- 1932: Water Monkey (1932-02-06 to 1933-01-25)
- 1944: Wood Monkey (1944-01-25 to 1945-02-12)
- 1956: Fire Monkey (1956-02-12 to 1957-01-30)
- 1968: Earth Monkey (1968-01-30 to 1969-02-16)
- 1980: Metal Monkey (1980-02-16 to 1981-02-04)
- 1992: Water Monkey (1992-02-04 to 1993-01-22)
- 2004: Wood Monkey (2004-01-22 to 2005-02-08)
- 2016: Fire Monkey (2016-02-08 to 2017-01-27)
- 2028: Earth Monkey (2028-01-26 to 2029-02-12)