Chinese Monkey
Lucky Colors: white, gold, blue Lucky Flowers: chrysanthemum, alliums Lucky Directions: north, northwest, west
- Unlucky Numbers: 2, 5, 9
- Unlucky Colors: red, black, grey, dark coffee
- Unlucky Direction: east
Year of the Monkey
The monkey is a clever animal. It is usually compared to a smart person. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770 – 476 BC), the dignified Chinese official title of marquis was pronounced ‘Hou’, the same as the pronunciation of ‘monkey’ in Chinese. The animal was thereby bestowed with an auspicious meaning.
Years of the Monkey
- Feb.20,1920-Feb.7,1921
- Feb.6,1932-Jan.25,1933
- 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
- Feb.12,2040-Feb.28,2041
- Feb.1,2052-Feb.18,2053
The general image of people born in the Year of the Monkey is of always being smart, clever and intelligent, especially in their career and wealth. They are lively, flexible, quick-witted and versatile. In addition, their gentleness and honesty bring them an everlasting love life. Although they were born with enviable skills, they still have several shortcomings, such as an impetuous temper and a tendency to look down upon others.
- Strengths enthusiastic, self-assured, sociable, innovative
- Weaknesses jealous, suspicious, cunning, selfish, arrogant
- Perfect Matches: Ox, Rabbit They seem like made for each other, having several similarities in personality and life. Both of them can tolerate everything of each other, as long as they have enough space and freedom. Their love lives are full of fun because they have a strong sense of curiosity to get to know each other. Usually, they share common attitudes and opinions about life.
- Bad Matches: Tiger, Pig Holding different values and views, they don’t have many common topics in daily life. It’s difficult for them to communicate with patience and respect. Quarrels and conflicts will bring lots of negative influences to their relationship.
Types | Years of Birth | Personality Traits |
---|---|---|
Wood Monkey | 1944, 2004 | Holding lofty aspirations, active, responsible in tasks but some workaholic. |
Fire Monkey | 1956, 2016 | Smart, passionate, adventurous, business-minded. |
Earth Monkey | 1908, 1968 | Earnest and down-to-earth, industrious and frugal. |
Metal Monkey | 1920, 1980 | Valiant, decisive, crafty, gifted with confidence and eloquence. |
Water Monkey | 1932, 1992 | Having born leadership with great vitality but arrogance. |