Monkey (zodiac)

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The twelve animals of Chinese astrology:
Rat	Ox
Tiger	Rabbit
Dragon	Snake
Horse	Sheep
Monkey	Rooster
Dog	Pig

In some parts of China, the Monkey ( 申 ) is worshipped as the "Great Sage Equal to Heaven." Monkeys are also associated with adultery, justice, and emotionally with sorrow.

"You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry" - Bob Marley, a Monkey

"It is natural that I should bear entire responsibility for the war in general, and, needless to say, I am prepared to do so." - Hideki Tojo, a Monkey

"Survival is a privilege which entails obligations. I am forever asking myself what I can do for those who have not survived." - Simon Wiesenthal, a Monkey

1 Years and the five elements
2 Attributes
3 Monkey Attributes
4 Famous people born in the year of the monkey
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] Years and the five elements

There are five types of Monkey personalities, based on what year a person was born in or within these date ranges while also bearing the following elemental sign:

2 February 1908 - 21 January 1909: Earth Monkey
20 February 1920 - 7 February 1921: Metal Monkey
6 February 1932 - 25 January 1933: Water Monkey
25 January 1944 - 12 February 1945: Wood Monkey
12 February 1956 - 30 January 1957: Fire Monkey
30 January 1968 - 16 February 1969: Earth Monkey
16 February 1980 - 4 February 1981: Metal Monkey
4 February 1992 - 22 January 1993: Water Monkey
22 January 2004 - 8 February 2005: Wood Monkey
2016 - 2017: Fire Monkey
2028 - 2029: Earth Monkey

[edit] Attributes

The Monkey is the most versatile sign of the Chinese zodiac. Such people are often inventors, plotters, entertainers and the creative geniuses behind anything ingenious, including mischief. They have natural quick-wittedness which enables them to understand what is happening and then make a right decision. Even during a conversation a person born in this year is aware of what is going on around him/her, and then makes a mental note of who said what and stores it away for future reference. In general, with their agile minds and multiple talents, monkey type of people can master any subject. They are reliable and honest people so that any secret is safe in their hands. These people are also honest in their dealings. Monkey people are very good at problem-solving. Wherever you are, whoever you may be, if you've got a problem pick up the phone and dial-a-Monkey. Monkeys know how to listen closely and work out solutions at the same time.

Although these people are trustworthy and unlikely to hurt someone out of spite, they would never let people escape if they have behaved badly or damaged monkey's reputation. Their stamina and determination to achieve their main goals can make these people appear vain or manipulative. It means that monkey type of people should be careful so not to damage their friendships. It is important to remember for this type of people that it would be wiser sometimes not to pursue their goals and simply let things pass.

Monkeys have flexible principles and serene self-confidence so they are completely content; but they usually manage to complicate the lives of others. After yet another plan or project has gone wrong, they are seldom there to help clean up the disorder and confusion that they leave in their wake. Monkeys can handle that too; with their charm and persuasiveness they can make people believe that just knowing them is a privilege!

[edit] Monkey Attributes

Attribute
Zodiac Location	9th
Ruling hours	3pm-5pm
Direction	West Southwest
Season and month	Summer, August
Gemstone	Emerald
Colors	White, violet
Roughly equivalent western sign	Leo
Polarity	Yang
Food	cloves
Countries	United States, France, Norway, Hungary, Indonesia, Luxembourg