Overview

The Monkey is the ninth in the cycle of the 12 zodiacs or horoscope signs in the Chinese animal astrology system. It is associated with the earthly branch Shen which is associated with the 11th month and between the hours of 3 P.M. and 5 P.M.

Traits

The Monkey is the most active of the 12 animals. Like its counterpart, those born in the year of the Monkey can be cunning and wily. They are intelligent and intellectual, versatile and quick thinkers which give them an advantage in life.

They are talented, inventive and creative and always ready to solve new problems. Monkeys are sociable and make friends easily. Others are attracted to their intelligence and kindness.

While the Monkey may appear accommodating, they can be obstinate at heart. They have a double sided character; one is kind and amenable and the other is cunning, vain and manipulative. When put in a situation, they usually put themselves first. They will dedicate themselves to any task or cause as long as they have something to gain

The Monkey is well read and combined with creative powers and intellectual ability can achieve great financial success especially with determination and blessed with good fortune.

The Monkey is active and unpredictable in romance. They find it difficult to settle down and quickly forget old partners in favor of new relationship. Thus it is better for the Monkey not to marry their first love or to marry late.

Compatibility

The Monkey is more compatible with the Rat, Dragon and Horse and less compatible with the Ox.

Suitable Career

The Monkey is suited to a career as a journalist or any work connected with the news medium.

Practical Advice

While they should work hard to achieve your goals, the Monkey should at the same time take the feelings of others into consideration. Threat others fairly and do not antagonize them.

Be sincere, humble, generous and charitable to others and be grateful to those who have helped you. Finally learn to take advice especially from elders.

And avoid smoking and drinking.