Metal Monkey: 1920, 1980
Water Monkey: 1932, 1992
Wood Monkey: 1932, 1992
Fire Monkey: 1956, 2016
Earth Monkey: 1908, 1968


Best sex: DRAGON and RAT

Worst nightmare: TIGER

Monkey: The Monkey is the cutest and most clever animal in Chinese culture and history. Monkeys are intelligent and the biggest party animals. Persons born under the Monkey can expect to be famous at some point in their life. Happiest when in the public eye, charming beyond words, Monkeys love to entertain and will constantly surprise their closest friends and family members. A happy pessimist, Monkeys are quite adaptable and desire affection and attention at all times. Monkeys are also very concerned with their physical appearance. They will take great pride in their clothes and tend to be very well groomed. Female and male monkeys will tend to be obsessed with their hair. They will always find a way to pursue pleasure come hell or high water. They need to be aware that arrogance on their part will interfere with success. They are fun, exciting, and sensual partners. This is someone whose curiosity about everything sometimes results in revolving doors with their romantic relationships. Gifted at seduction, Monkeys can break hearts without guilt. When you do find a lover you are happy with, you will idolize, adore and remain loyal forever. No Monkey business here!

Famous Monkey People: Elizabeth Taylor, Charles Dickens, Lyndon Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Rockefeller, Leonardo da Vinci, Simone de Beauvoir, Isaac Stern, George Lucas


Similarity to western sign : LEO
Hours ruled by the monkey : 3 PM - 5 PM
Season and month : Summer - August
Point of the compass : West - Southwest
Mentality : Positive