The Monkey is the ninth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. It belongs to the “metal” element among the Chinese five elements. The Monkey is an intelligent animal. Therefore, people born in the Year of the Monkey have very high intelligence, dexterity, insightful minds, making them suitable as leaders.
The Monkey hour refers to the time from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. At this moment, the monkeys love frolicking in the woods, and it is inevitable for people to be reminded of monkeys when they hear the noises.
Years of the Monkey
| Jan.25, 1944 ~ Feb.12, 1945 | Feb.12, 1956 ~ Jan.30, 1957 |
| Jan.30, 1968 ~ Feb.16, 1969 | Feb.16, 1980 ~ Feb.4, 1981 |
| Feb.4, 1992 ~ Jan.22, 1993 | Jan.22, 2004 ~ Feb.8, 2005 |
| Feb.8, 2016 ~ Jan.27, 2017 | Jan.26, 2028 ~ Feb.12, 2029 |
Lucky Things
Lucky Numbers : 1, 7, 8
Lucky Flowers : chrysanthemum
Lucky Colors : White, Golden, Blue
Personality of the Monkey
Strengths
The Monkey has a strong learning ability, takes initiatives, is curious about new things, smart, quick-witted, full of ideas and is pro-active. These advantages are well reflected in Monkey’s work. Generally, it is easy for him to handle interpersonal relationships smoothly. As such, the management is willing to use the Monkey in businesses.
Weaknesses
However, the Monkey needs to pay attention to the Chinese saying of “when there’s no Tiger in the mountains, the Monkey declares itself as the king”. Despite the ability to do things efficiently, the Monkey often lacks persistence and perseverance. To have the traits and charm of a leader, the Monkey needs to have an expert to guide him along and undergo a period of training and gaining experience. Hence, it is advisable for the Monkey to be practical, focus on goals set and not to give up halfway.
The Monkey and the Life Path Number
In Numerology, the birth date has significant influences on people’s life. In fact, a life path number can be derived from the sum total of the digits that make up your birth date. Your life path number together with your Chinese Zodiac sign can explore the real you. Here are the traits of the Ox in reacting to different Life Path Numbers.
| Personality | |
|---|---|
| Outspoken and direct | |
| Focus on and judge others based on appearance | |
| Arrogant and uncompassionate | |
| Like standing out from the crowd, and dislike obedience | |
| Tactful, never offend others | |
| Pushy and unassuming | |
| Self-disciplined, possess a strong sense of responsibility | |
| Steadfast and unyielding | |
| Eccentric and talkative |
The Compatibility of the Monkey with other Chinese Zodiac Animals
| Perfect Match |
| Rat : The Rat knows how to humour the Monkey, and hence there is never a dull moment when they are together. |
| Dragon : The energetic Dragon brings joy to the Monkey so that the Monkey will never feel bored. The Dragon has always been a victor in the romantic field, and only the Monkey knows how to woo the Dragon, and this always fascinates the Monkey. |
| Normal Friend |
| Horse, Rooster |
| Enemy |
| Tiger, Snake, Pig |
| Good Friend |
| Rabbit, Monkey |
| Complementary |
| Ox, Goat, Dog |
The Monkey Combines with the Western Zodiac Signs
In the laws of the universe, many areas will use the number “12” to divide some static systems. In the West, there are twelve constellations and in the East, there are twelve zodiac signs. Their difference lies in one goes with using a month as the unit of measurement, and the other uses a year for the unit of measurement. When the zodiac is combined with the constellations, it creates a unique character. The following is a character combination of the Monkey with the 12 zodiacal constellations.
| Jan 20 - Feb 18 | Extreme introvert, calculating | |
| Feb 19 - Mar 20 | An adventurous creator | |
| Mar 21 - Apr 19 | Has a strong personality, grumpy | |
| Apr 20 - May 20 | Will not hurt others, and full of charm | |
| May 21 - Jun 20 | Energetic, likes to fantasize, loves innovation | |
| Jun 21 - Jul 22 | Kind, does not violate others | |
| Jul 23 - Aug 22 | Impatient, violent and strong | |
| Aug 23 - Sep 22 | Workaholic, the most hard-working Monkey | |
| Sep 23 - Oct 22 | Likes to joke, aims to bring happiness to people | |
| Oct 23 - Nov 21 | Unscrupulous, full of bad ideas | |
| Nov 22 - Dec 21 | Likes to fantasize, curious | |
| Dec 22 - Jan 19 | Very smart and capable, meticulous |